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Xav de Matos posted a new article,
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Sony has officially revealed that, yes, its Next Generation Portable will be named PlayStation Vita.
Jun 06, 2011 6:34pm PDT
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Xav de Matos posted a new article,
NPG officially named PlayStation Vita
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Sony has officially revealed that, yes, its Next Generation Portable will be named PlayStation Vita.
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I do not like the name. But will probably buy it XD
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Me77111
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UPDTAED WITH PRICE! Starts at $249.99!
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XAVdeMATOS
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That's right, UPDTAED. That's a word now.
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XAVdeMATOS
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Haha! I hadn't even noticed!
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Me77111
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod ...
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The_Turbinator
I LIEK IT
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Nitrium
At least you're doing your fucking job.
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Crabs Jarrard
Oooooooh. Me likey! I was fearing the price.
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Me77111
Any word on monthly 3G fees?
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Me77111
Wow really? They got it in that low? Maybe they did learn something from $599.99.
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cetra00
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Wonder how much games will sell for
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megarust32
Probably more than 99 cents. :(
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pigvomit
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My bet is 40 or 50.
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Me77111
Cents? Dude, yeah right!
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SystemShock2
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Sony gets an A. $249 is a great price. They will sell tons.
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LemonJoose
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They're making the Nintendo 3DS look like a complete ripoff at this price point.
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imbackbaby
People who waited on the 3DS will get a 50$ price drop by holiday.
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HockeyJohnston
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However,with that price my guess is that rumor about them cutting the memory in half is probably true.
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LemonJoose
ya, i agree. its a shame too since i would have paid a little more for the additional memory...
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Voradors
Yeah, not kidding. That certainly rivals the iPod Touch in price, if not pocket space.
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Jobos
That's awesome exactly what people wanted.
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InfernoAblaze
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Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars
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PixelPie
Where can I pre-order one?
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PixelPie
Price is right. I was expecting over $300. My problem with my PSP really boiled down to content. The...
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Thresher
Vita, Fhita?
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shirif
I Love how AT&T gets laughed at in press conferences by various carriers
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slickdoody
I was going to pick one up anyway...but now I'll be getting the 3G one...I mean for that price; why not? ...
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Vorlonesque
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What does Vita mean? Did they say? They all have some fancy artistic reasoning behind their stupid name...
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Jobos
think Latin
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RikiTiki2
They said it means life...
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cetra00
I was kind of liking NGP, it sounded strong and big.
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Chandler55
never heard of a CV?
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geneshifter
They are a Japanese company, with their development headquarters in Japan. Therefore, it stands to reason...
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The_Turbinator
For sale: One like-new 3DS
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at0micgarden
I hope someone finds out if you can hook it up to a TV or play Vita games on the PS3 :(
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ghost in my shell
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Can't believe anyone cares about the name. It's just a name, at the end of the day you are buying it for ...
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ovrlrd
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Vita is two syllables?
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Dragzeela
Yes, I am an idiot, thanks!
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ovrlrd
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get a shitty handheld or a shitty console.... hmm, id rather use that money towards a PC
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sanewave
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Nice, a great reply to the thread. You get a star! ★
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ovrlrd
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im just trolling. i just dont understand how people think 250$ is a deal or some shit. you can get a ps3 ...
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sanewave
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It has some technology in it that even Apple is charging $500 for. Honestly I was expecting $350 or $400....
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ovrlrd
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ima have to look up dem tech specs
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sanewave
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Here you go: CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core) GPU: SGX543MP4+ That's what is at the core of an iP...
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rivalbo
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Just because it's got the same/similar architecture doesn't mean we will get ports or that it is even tha...
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ovrlrd
True. Architecture though is usually a major hurdle.. and now, its not.
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rivalbo
Actually, that's faster than the iPad 2. The iPad 2 only has a dual core A5 and a SGX543MP2.
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Wikidd
i bet your phone retails for $499
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EvilDolemite
do you ever leave your house? portable gaming is a thing people do when they're mobile and have some tim...
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dantastic
first rule of trolling is: never say "im just trolling"
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nwillard
Whoah, there is something different about your post's font. The spacing of the letters seems wider. It's ...
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The_Turbinator
Can't I get all three...well two because I already have all the current consoles (damn I wish I had room ...
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Vorlonesque
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This is good for the 3DS. People need something to compare and contrast to so they can finally decide. ...
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Ocelot
I like how this will heat up the competition a bit. They each offer unique experiences, but it will be gr...
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ovrlrd
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The DS was purely about the games, building on the monopoly Nintendo had with the Gameboy series. The ...
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tigeN
i want to play games and 3DS has basically jack shit. i guess we'll see tomorrow but i'm not buying a 3D...
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dantastic
Im still pissed at sony right now, but I gotta say, this thing looks awesome. All of that for the same pr...
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rtrson
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now we need a game library this time
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hanged_man
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games better not be $49.99
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rtrson
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3DS games are $39.99. My guess is that the Vita games will be the same.
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capt tripps
i think that's pretty expensive, handheld games should be around $20
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hanged_man
I'd pay $40 for the AAA titles. But the average game should be $30
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rtrson
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Sony must be taking a hit if that price is right. Are the specs still the same?
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grabbie
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Yes, same specs. I bet they're losing $40-50 per handheld.
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Link.
They'll make it back from early adopters in game/accessory sales, most likely. If they tie most of the c...
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genom
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Sony wins this round, Nintendo. $250 is impressive!
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deathofrats
i am so stoked about this..it shows Sony has learned something from the previous round of handhelds. I h...
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deathofrats
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looks nice, but Vita is a terrible name
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Wolfslice
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Almost as bad as when Nintendo announced that their console would be called the Wii instead of Revolution...
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Topsiderover
Revolution would have been the worst name.
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Zek
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Do you really care what it is called?
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ovrlrd
Seriously. Who gives a fuck?
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David Craddock
Fantastic! Day one purchase.
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TEXIT
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I was guessing it would launch at $400, if the games are there I will be to.
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Boxelder
I believe they mentioned Wipeout and Uncharted were launch titles. That Ruin game that looks suspiciousl...
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genom
do want!
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packav
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3G? pass.
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aliengrey
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yeah i dont see myself paying 30/month and a contract for this
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dantastic
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was it said it required a contract?
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hirez
im watching it now but dont cell providers usually require a contract?
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dantastic
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Yeah. I'm assuming it's probably similar to the 3G on a Kindle or similar device, where you get the servi...
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ColoradoCNC
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you think so? why was it branded AT&T? it's not like you get an ipad and get free data service with it....
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dantastic
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I just can't see them charging for the device and then charging for the data plan. But, then again, it is...
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ColoradoCNC
i fully expect it until i hear otherwise. also curious if the 3g model will even come out in canada and ...
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dantastic
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It's at&t that offers it and yes, they are going to charge for it. Do you really think they would do this...
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razlebol
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If it's free AT&T will get a cut off the top, it's part of contracts and deal makings to get people to bu...
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damageundone
How about a wi-fi only option and screw AT&T or whoever?
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Endymion_
Never underestimate the greed of wireless carriers, or Sony. Best I think we can hope for is a non-contr...
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genom
I would say the Vita compares more to the ipad than the Kindle....and in that case a monthly fee was requ...
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Voradors
No way, they will charge for the Playstation data. The download size of a kindle book is nothing compared...
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quazar
Vita is giving me a gaming boner.
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dantastic
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The hardware looks awesome. The price is good. The name...not so much. Guessing it'll end up called ...
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genom
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Remember when Nintendo called the Wii the Wii? People thought they were nuts.
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TEXIT
I still think that's a silly name too - but at least it's short and memorable if for nothing else than th...
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genom
I still do. I still hate that name.
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Ebu
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I wonder how much Sony is taking losses with each PSP Vita because with that price they are not making an...
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Kolzig73
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The 3DS isn't selling though. It's been a bit of a disappointment.
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Vinnymike
Well right now there isn't much of a reason to buy a 3DS. The launch was horrible and the price is too h...
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BAD7667
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Playstation Vista anyone?
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one random winner
"Hey Boss... I think the MS guys might sue us if we call it Vista..." "Oh ok... Drop the T or somethin...
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darthfusion
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Still doesn't have a Built in Screen Protector... (like *EVERY* version of the DS...)
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darthfusion
I'm kinda glad about that. This way it doesn't look any stupider and weighs less....
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firewoodman
Remember, if you are going to get one of these; get the first production run. If you remember the origina...
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The_Turbinator
This is one excellent PS4, can't wait to see it succeed. Playstation 4!
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Endymion_