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PlayStation Vita

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:23 am
by darkwing_uop
PS Vita Hardware (512MB main RAM + 128MB VRAM)

this thread is for NGP/Vita hardware specific info

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011- ... y-unveiled
Sony's NGP will offer full backwards compatibility with the PlayStation Network's library of PSP games, and will offer an optimized experience for each one.

PSP games played with the NGP will be smoothed and upscaled, and the NGP's dual analogue sticks will also be supported.
Sony's NGP will offer full backwards compatibility with the PlayStation Network's library of PSP games, and will offer an optimized experience for each one.

PSP games played with the NGP will be smoothed and upscaled, and the NGP's dual analogue sticks will also be supported.

Re: NGP (Vita) Hardware

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:41 am
by darkwing_uop
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2011 ... e-size.ars
The NGP hardware

Sony's newest portable gaming system is much larger than you would think. The company loves to boast about the 5" OLED screen, and it looks large in pictures, but once you're holding it in your hand you'll realize just how big the system really is. You should still be able to fit it into the pocket of most pairs of pants—I think—but the size is something that is going to surprise gamers when they first see it for themselves.

The NGP has two analog sticks, one on each side of the screen, and this allows for a much more natural control scheme for games than we're used to from portables. The sticks themselves aren't nubs, but actual sticks, much like the Dual Shock 3. It's neither good nor bad, just not what I expected when I first picked up the system. Don't worry, it takes seconds to get used to, and feels fine in action.

The touch panel on the back of the screen is smooth, and it disappears to your fingers unless you're playing a game that supports it. I've read people expressing skepticism about this design decision, but in my opinion the rear touch panel is a useful addition. Imagine using it to place units in a tower defense game without your hand obscuring the game.

You can place your finger on the panel, see an outline of where the tower would be placed on screen, and then adjust it until you lift your finger and plant the structure. There are some games on my iPhone and even iPad where I wished I could see through my hand while playing, and Sony solved that problem with multitouch controls on the rear of the NGP.

While the face buttons are smaller than I would like, the system felt good in my hands, and I have no major complaints. Now it's just a matter of finding out about battery life, which will only come with real-world testing, as well as the price and release date, which will hopefully be made known during E3. Yoshida told us the system would be launching later this year, but does that mean worldwide, or just in Japan? We'll be live-blogging Sony's press conference, so we'll be able to share everything we find out next week.

Re: NGP (Vita) Hardware

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:13 am
by atabspunk
Palitan mo na main thread title pafs... PS Vita na! :lol:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:25 am
by darkwing_uop
E3 Hardware detail
Platform Name PlayStation®Vita
Model number PCH-1000 series
CPU ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4 core)
GPU SGX543MP4+
External Dimensions Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth) (tentative, excludeslargest projection)
Screen (Touch screen) 5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED
Multi touch screen (capacitive type)
Rear touch pad Multi touch pad (capacitive type)
Cameras Front camera, Rear camera
Frame rate : 120fps@320x240(QVGA), 60fps@640x480(VGA)
Resolution : Up to 640x480(VGA)
Sound Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone
Sensors Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis
accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
Location Built-in GPS (3G/Wi-Fi model only)
Wi-Fi location service support
Keys / Switches PS button
Power button
Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
Shoulder buttons (Right/Left)
Right stick, Left stick
START button, SELECT button
Volume buttons (+/-)
Wireless
communications
Mobile network connectivity (3G/Wi-Fi model only)
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1x1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode)
Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)
Slots/Ports PlayStation®Vita card slot
Memory card slot
SIM card slot (3G/Wi-Fi model only)
Multi-use port (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In], Serial data communication),
Headset jack (Stereo mini jack) (for Audio [Stereo Out / Mono In])
Accessory port
Power Built-In Lithium-ion Battery,
AC adaptor

Supported AV content format
Music
-MP3 MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer 3、MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC)、WAVE (Linear PCM)
Videos
-MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)、H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Hi/Main/Baseline Profile
(AAC)
Photos
-JPEG (Exif 2.2.1), TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:21 pm
by xenj
honestly hindi bumenta sakin yung PSP pero etong PSVITA. sobrang promising. nakakainlove yung 5 inch touch screen niya :cheer: buti na lang di ko nagustuhan yung Ipad. mas gusto ko to! :win:

anyway wala bang ibang kulay itong vita? :sweat:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:44 pm
by jcrobles
PS - Vita,,very catchy and weird at the same time,ahaha,,just read the article at cnet.com,,very interesting,,hoping may pambili when it comes out...

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:26 pm
by Tibarn
...oks na kaya wifi?

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:33 pm
by darkwing_uop
Tibarn wrote:...oks na kaya wifi?
yup, dami naman wifi hotspots sa atin, like sa malls, but 3G is also yummy, hopefully it is Globe compatible (for me) lol

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:40 pm
by Tibarn
...nice, wifi nalang siguro. sayang din yung $50 pambili ng games ng VIta. :agree:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:42 pm
by andrewleonhart
wattaprice :cheer: basagan nanaman ng piggy bank to :facepalm:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:15 am
by Seraph011
andrewleonhart wrote:wattaprice :cheer: basagan nanaman ng piggy bank to :facepalm:

huhuhu..matagal na nakatay yung akin... :ashamed:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:39 am
by hapibanana21
ano ba yung 3G? sorry mahina ako sa mga ganito eh. :sweat:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 12:56 am
by Tibarn
hapibanana21 wrote:ano ba yung 3G? sorry mahina ako sa mga ganito eh. :sweat:
...di ko sure a, pero yan ata yung mga connection sa mobile phones pag naka subscribe ka? :sweat:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:52 am
by darkwing_uop
Question: When will PS Vita be available?
Answer: There will be a phased roll out from the end of the year 2011 throughout all the SCE regions.

Q: How much will PS Vita cost?
A: It will cost $249 USD for the Wi-Fi version and $299 USD for the 3G version available through AT&T stores.

Q: What is the official name?
A: The official name will be PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). "Vita," which means "Life" in Latin, was chosen as the name for our next-generation portable entertainment system because it enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context.

Q: PS Vita supports 3G network connectivity, does this mean PS Vita will be sold through cell-phone providers?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, who will serve as the exclusive service provider for PS Vita in the United States. By having both Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi models available, PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for you to "encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with your friends wherever they are.

Q: Do all PS Vita users have to sign up with a cell phone provider?
A: No. Users can enjoy PS Vita using only Wi-Fi.

Q: How do you buy PS Vita games?
A: You can download PS Vita games and other content from PlayStation Store to a storage media via the Internet or buy the new game medium at retailers.

Q: What game format will the PS Vita use?
A: PS Vita will utilize the new game medium.

Q: Will users be able to access PlayStation Store from both 3G and Wi-Fi?
A: PlayStation Store will be able to be accessed from both 3G and Wi-Fi.

Q: Which carrier will users need to subscribe to use the 3G networks?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, who will serve as the exclusive service provider for PS Vita in the United States.

Q: Can you use PS Vita as a phone?
A: No.

Q: What are the specs of the OLED screen?
A: 5 inches (16:9), 960x544 pixels, Approx. 16,770,000 colors displayed

Q: What colors will be available at launch?
A: This will be announced at a later time.

Q: Does the PS Vita support Bluetooth headsets / headphones?
A: Commercially available Bluetooth headsets will work, however, it may function differently depending on the device specifications.

Q: Can you use a commercially available Bluetooth keyboard / mouse? Can you connect the PS3 wireless controller to the PS Vita like the PSPgo?
A: No. Users cannot use commercially available Bluetooth keyboard / mouse or a PS3 wireless controller on the PS Vita.

Q: Can you access the Internet by connecting PS Vita to a Bluetooth supported cell phone?
A: No.

Q: Why didn't you introduce stereoscopic 3D (without glasses) to PS Vita?
A: In the development process, we studied the possibility of introducing stereoscopic 3D feature to PS Vita, but decided not to install it. After careful consideration of our goal of offering users the ultimate portable entertainment experience with revolutionary user interface, we have decided to focus on the features and spec announced first.

Q: Does PS Vita have internal memory?
A: PS Vita is equipped with the storage media slot so that users can choose what memory capacity they want to utilize depending on their use.

Q: What is "Near"?
A: Near is a core PS Vita feature composed of location-based services, that utilize PlayStation Network. Near, developed specifically for this service and the network , will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.

Q: Do you need 3G network connection to enjoy Near?
A: Users can enjoy Near using Wi-Fi, but to enjoy further what Near offers, 3G connection is preferred. Users will be able to obtain more information and encounter new players in real time by using 3G connection.

Q: What is "LiveArea"?
A: Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveAreaâ„¢" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and 3rd party developers and publishers through PlayStation Network. Additionally, PS Vita users will be able to view "Activity" log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.

Q: Will existing services like Remote Play, Skype, SenseMe, and Comic content for PSP be available for PS Vita as well?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity to offer non-gaming applications/content and will announce details at a later time.

Q: Will Youtube, Flash content and files like PDF be viewable on PS Vita?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity to offer non-gaming applications/content and will announce details at a later time.

Q: What is the difference between the PSP system and the PS Vita in terms of hardware specs?
A:
Advanced portable entertainment system
A high performance CPU / GPU combined with OLED enables rich, visually striking graphics never seen before on a portable entertainment system. PS Vita also adopts the Super Oval Design form factor, which fits comfortably in users' hands.Revolutionary User Interface
A unique multi-touch pad on the rear, with the front touch display. Two cameras on it's front and rear, as well as three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer, and electronic compass.LiveAreaâ„¢
Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveAreaâ„¢" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players.Location-based services
SCE will provide location-based services on PS Vita as part of the basic features utilizing PlayStation Network. The new application called "Near," developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system.Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity
PS Vita is equipped with 3G in addition to Wi-Fi.Closely coordinated with PlayStation Suite
The newly developed and released game content for Android based portable devices can also be enjoyed on PS Vita.

Q: There are two slots on the PS Vita, what are they for?
A: One is for the new game medium, the other is for storage media to be utilized for personal content and download content.

Q: What kind of game medium will PS Vita support? What is the official name? Why did you decide to introduce it?
A: It is a small flash memory based card, dedicated for PS Vita. Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store add-on game content or the game save directly on the card. By adopting flash memory based card, SCE will be able to provide game cards with higher capacity in the future, allowing developers to store more game data to deliver rich, immersive games. We will announce the official name at a later date.

Q: What type of storage media will PS Vita support?
A: This will be announced at a later date.

Q: What are the features of the new game medium / storage media?
A:
New game medium
It can not only store the full software titles but also save data as well as additional game content data. Therefore, the game title can be concluded with one piece of card.
Users can play games by just inserting the game medium into PS Vita. (a separate storage media is not required.)
As for storage media, we will announce details at a later date.

Q: How many software titles will be available at launch (in the new game medium/download for each region)?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: What will software pricing look like?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: If you buy download content for PS Vita, up to how many systems can you copy it to?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: Is PS Vita compatible with other PlayStation platform games like PS3, PS2, or PSP? Do you have any plan to support other PlayStation platforms in the future?
A: Users can play PSP titles, minis and PSone classics titles which are offered on PS Store. We do no have any plans to make PS Vita compatible with PS3 or PS2 titles at this point.

Q: Is PS Vita compatible with PSP content other than games such as video and comics available on PlayStation Store?
A: SCE plans to make those content available on PS Vita.

Q: Can PS Vita users continue using their save data for PSP games that they have also downloaded from PlayStation Store to PS Vita?
A: We are looking into the opportunity to do so.

Q: PS Vita doesn't support UMD but do you have any plan to introduce peripherals like "UMD readers" for PS Vita?
A: We do not have plans to introduce such peripherals at this point in time.

Q: I have UMD games but do I need to buy them again from PlayStation Store to play the same game on PS Vita?
A: We will consider every possibility for support on bought UMD games but we have nothing to comment at this point in time.

Q: Will you bring all UMD games to the new game medium or on the PlayStation Store for PS Vita?
A: SCE with the support of third party developers and publishers have been offering select UMD titles on PlayStation Store and will continue our effort to deliver these content in the form of game medium for PS Vita going forward. However, we will need to clear all copyright / legal related issues and due to this not all software titles will become available on PS Vita. We will announce details for each title when ready.

Q: Will PS Vita support all content that will become available on PlayStation Suite?
A: PS Suite content developed in the new game development environment provided for PS Suite can be enjoyed on PS Vita.

Q: Are PSP/PS3 user's PSN accounts also available on PS Vita?
A: The same PSN accounts will be available on PS Vita.

Q: Do you have any plans to introduce a video output cable? Will PS Vita have HDMI output?
A: No, PS Vita does not have a video output feature.

Q: Can you take out the battery from the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded battery since PS Vita is equipped with a rear touch pad.

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:33 am
by marui_man
Oh yeah! :cheer:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:02 am
by parokyano
Q: Can you take out the battery from the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded battery since PS Vita is equipped with a rear touch pad.
Ito lang di ko nagustuhan.. everything else are.. :2thumbs:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:35 am
by Fantasy Gamer
Pwede ba ito maconnect sa TV? Di ko yata narinig sa press-con kahapon about dun.

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:39 am
by Seraph011
Fantasy Gamer wrote:Pwede ba ito maconnect sa TV? Di ko yata narinig sa press-con kahapon about dun.

Nope, walang video out bro... :sweat:

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:46 am
by Fantasy Gamer
Aww... Sayang. Hmm.. Peor pwede pa rin.. Naiisip ko kasi:

PS3 + PSV > Wii U

Actually may advantage pa pag nagawa ang Transfarring ng Sony kasi, unlike Wii U, 'yung PSV pwede mo talaga ilabas ng bahay.

Re: PS Vita Hardware ($249 - WiFi Only, $299 - with 3G)

Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 10:56 am
by xenj
excited ako para dun sa mga ibang kulay :cheer: