A week and a half ago, Sony officially unveiled its next handheld gaming device, which is currently codenamed “Next Generation Portable” (NGP). That might be one of the least creative monikers of all time, but it’s ostensibly appropriate -- at least from a hardware perspective. The NGP sounds like a beast of a handheld, packing two quad-core processors (CPU, GPU); a bevy of wireless radios (3G in at least one model, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth); an OLED touchscreen and a rear touchpad; front- and rear-facing cameras; and six-axis motion-sensing capabilities.
But is Sony misinterpreting the handheld market by betting, as usual, on technological superiority?
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I've always liked the Clap Hanz sport games the controls are not complicated so they're easy to jump in to and the DLC was dirt-cheap.
This along with uncharted will be day one!
Also, i'll get stardust and sound shapes, cause i imagine they'll be cheap downloads...i hope.
OXCGN:
"And no, it isn’t cheaper because of our strong dollar.
With the unveiling of the not so secret name of Sony’s upcoming handheld console today at E3 as the Sony PS Vita (no longer the NGP or PSP2), Americans, Europeans, and Japanese got to find out the price. But not Australians. Yet.
It has just been revealed by EB Games what the estimated RRP for the PS Vita here is."
Wow...import anyone? That isn't fair considering the Aussie $ is better right now...
PS3 is still $500 retail price over here, so $338 actually surprised me by being so low.
And he says that price could go UP??? I really really hope the games aren't region locked.
Mind you I mostly feel that way because the US price was so good.
Region free would be great for the consumer especially given how the vita is something you would take with you as you travelled internationally. If it wants to sell 100 million plus then I think region free is a must.
They could also not allow imports restricting hardware from overseas which many do these days to ensure local markets are not affected.
It's outrageous for sure to have a price like that, but, it is Sony after all, Bot Nintendo and Sony do have a rather high regard for their products, and tend to charge for that.
STN Writes:
Now that Sony has officially announced the new name of the NGP to be “Vita”, we decided that it was time to get some hands-on time with the powerful handheld device. After waiting in line for two hours, We finally got to the demo stations and were told that we would have four minute demos with five different games.
Terrible name. Having owned a PSP since 2006 I can honestly say the Vita does not appeal. I know it should but I really hate the form factor and lack of built in storage. I hated having to buy memory cards from the get go for the PSP and doing it all over again plain sucks.
Let's see you make your own handheld then. Give it a better name and better features. Let me know when you done making it.
So your saying because I'm just a consumer I dont have a valid opinion? are Sony giving this away for free or do they need to convince me my money is worth it?
By the way, PSP2 is a better name.
I'm glad I still have my PSP and I'm glad I can still use the same memory cards. Memory sticks are pretty cheap now compared to when PSP first came out. You can literally buy like a 8GB for 20 bucks. And I don't care about the name. That's the last thing that's gonna be on my mind when this sexy beast is in my hands.
By the way, has it been confirmed that there will be no built in storage? It would be great if they provided a couple of gigs. Nothing major but enough to hold a lot of save data. Then just make the MS optional for those who will want to buy downloadable titles.
Quit complaining about the name. No one blinks twice at the name "Wii" anymore.
It's just a name.
The built-in storage was obviously going to be a price barrier (make it more expensive than 3DS), so they removed it. You can easily fix this by buying a 16GB memory card (The amount that was planned to be in the NGP).....problem solved. And if 16GB isn't enough for you, then there's nothing to complain about; it wouldn't have met you needs anyway.
So, NGP + 16GB memory card will cost what? you all know it will be months after the release of the Vita before 16GB memory cards will be affordable.
Gee, I hope the next iPod comes with no built in memory.
16GB memory stick for less than a PS3/360 game. Not too bad, I'll be using the 8GB I have on my old PSP but if I ever need more space I'll upgrade to this and by then I'm sure it will be cheaper than 50.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-...
You do realise the Vita uses a new type of memory card and not a pro-due or mini/micro SD.
In the US yes. Much more expensive in japan and europe
with games likely at 60 dollars.
What I don't get is why Sony continues to screw over their EU customers?
Late releases, downgraded hardware, more expensive consoles - all this to their most loyal customer base. WTF?
And now PSVita will be using Valve's infamous 1$=1€ pricing? 249$~1269DKK and 249€~1856DKK - aka the 33% "EU tax"! :(
F that - I'll just do what I started doing with Valve - Stop buying until the price is lowered.
Sony make it very hard to continue to support them. PPL are getting very tired of being screwed over by them again and again.
WAHT?? Things being more expensive in the EU and Japan? I'm stunned!
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What the hell were you expecting?
games will probably be worth the same as 3DS ones. I read in an article somewhere (tried to find it but cant) that the development costs for the Vita is the same as the PSP. What i do know is that the Vita in europe will cost the same as the 3DS which is priced at 250 euros here. Dont fight it fanboys the NGP and the 3DS cost the same unless Nintendo drops the price before the Vitas release which might happen.
Regardless on which one you choose both are quality handhelds and in the end its down to the games that you like.
I can't wait to get the PS Vita. The name is fine. After all, we're gaming in a generation where the dominant home console is called 'Wii.'
It's "ONE" persons "OPINION" no need to bring out the entire defense force for this.
NGP's Deciding Point Will Be Price
All the hardcore gamers WILL buy it. Its not for casual gamers however some will buy. If the 3DS sold 1 million day one and NGP sold 75 hundred thousand does that mean its a failure? No!
Arm based, NON-HARDWARE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ANY MOBILE DEVICE USING THE PLAYSTATION BRAND. If Sony pulls this off, it'll be the biggest game-related development in mobile space, NGP or not. That said, the NGP will provide both bite sized and console-like content. It's not JUST about technological muscle, Sony are totally pushing a software experience and the NGP is just a part of that. Sort of like the PS3 and blu-ray, if not even bigger in the scope of long-term impact.
i bet the writer wont refuse an ngp if he is offered one