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    Xav de Matos posted a new article, NPG officially named PlayStation Vita.

    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.

    Sony has officially revealed that, yes, its Next Generation Portable will be named PlayStation Vita. : ShacknewsThis person is cool!

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    • I do not like the name. But will probably buy it XD : Me77111
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      UPDTAED WITH PRICE! Starts at $249.99! : XAVdeMATOS
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        That's right, UPDTAED. That's a word now. : XAVdeMATOS
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          Haha! I hadn't even noticed! : Me77111
          • Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod ... : The_Turbinator
        • I LIEK IT : NitriumThis person is cool!
        • At least you're doing your fucking job. : Crabs Jarrard
      • Oooooooh. Me likey! I was fearing the price. : Me77111
      • Any word on monthly 3G fees? : Me77111
      • Wow really? They got it in that low? Maybe they did learn something from $599.99. : cetra00
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      Wonder how much games will sell for : megarust32This person is cool!
      • Probably more than 99 cents. :( : pigvomitThis person is cool!
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        My bet is 40 or 50. : Me77111
        • Cents? Dude, yeah right! : SystemShock2
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      Sony gets an A. $249 is a great price. They will sell tons. : LemonJoose
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        They're making the Nintendo 3DS look like a complete ripoff at this price point. : imbackbaby
        • People who waited on the 3DS will get a 50$ price drop by holiday. : HockeyJohnston
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        However,with that price my guess is that rumor about them cutting the memory in half is probably true. : LemonJoose
        • ya, i agree. its a shame too since i would have paid a little more for the additional memory... : Voradors
      • Yeah, not kidding. That certainly rivals the iPod Touch in price, if not pocket space. : Jobos
    • That's awesome exactly what people wanted. : InfernoAblaze
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      Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars : PixelPie
      • Where can I pre-order one? : PixelPie
    • Price is right. I was expecting over $300. My problem with my PSP really boiled down to content. The... : ThresherThis person is cool!
    • Vita, Fhita? : shirif
    • I Love how AT&T gets laughed at in press conferences by various carriers : slickdoodyThis person is cool!
    • I was going to pick one up anyway...but now I'll be getting the 3G one...I mean for that price; why not? ... : VorlonesqueThis person is cool!
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      What does Vita mean? Did they say? They all have some fancy artistic reasoning behind their stupid name... : Jobos
      • think Latin : RikiTiki2
      • They said it means life... : cetra00
      • I was kind of liking NGP, it sounded strong and big. : Chandler55This person is cool!
      • never heard of a CV? : geneshifter
      • They are a Japanese company, with their development headquarters in Japan. Therefore, it stands to reason... : The_Turbinator
    • For sale: One like-new 3DS : at0micgardenThis person is cool!
    • I hope someone finds out if you can hook it up to a TV or play Vita games on the PS3 :( : ghost in my shellThis person is cool!
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      Can't believe anyone cares about the name. It's just a name, at the end of the day you are buying it for ... : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
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        Vita is two syllables? : Dragzeela
        • Yes, I am an idiot, thanks! : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
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      get a shitty handheld or a shitty console.... hmm, id rather use that money towards a PC : sanewave
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        Nice, a great reply to the thread. You get a star! ★ : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
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          im just trolling. i just dont understand how people think 250$ is a deal or some shit. you can get a ps3 ... : 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.... : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
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              ima have to look up dem tech specs : 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... : 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... : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
                  • True. Architecture though is usually a major hurdle.. and now, its not. : rivalbo
                • Actually, that's faster than the iPad 2. The iPad 2 only has a dual core A5 and a SGX543MP2. : Wikidd
          • i bet your phone retails for $499 : EvilDolemiteThis person is cool!
          • do you ever leave your house? portable gaming is a thing people do when they're mobile and have some tim... : dantasticThis person is cool!
          • first rule of trolling is: never say "im just trolling" : nwillard
        • Whoah, there is something different about your post's font. The spacing of the letters seems wider. It's ... : The_Turbinator
      • Can't I get all three...well two because I already have all the current consoles (damn I wish I had room ... : VorlonesqueThis person is cool!
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      This is good for the 3DS. People need something to compare and contrast to so they can finally decide. ... : OcelotThis person is cool!
      • I like how this will heat up the competition a bit. They each offer unique experiences, but it will be gr... : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
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        The DS was purely about the games, building on the monopoly Nintendo had with the Gameboy series. The ... : tigeNThis person is cool!
        • i want to play games and 3DS has basically jack shit. i guess we'll see tomorrow but i'm not buying a 3D... : dantasticThis person is cool!
    • Im still pissed at sony right now, but I gotta say, this thing looks awesome. All of that for the same pr... : rtrson
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      now we need a game library this time : hanged_man
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        games better not be $49.99 : rtrson
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          3DS games are $39.99. My guess is that the Vita games will be the same. : capt trippsThis person is cool!
          • i think that's pretty expensive, handheld games should be around $20 : hanged_man
          • I'd pay $40 for the AAA titles. But the average game should be $30 : rtrson
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      Sony must be taking a hit if that price is right. Are the specs still the same? : grabbie
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        Yes, same specs. I bet they're losing $40-50 per handheld. : Link.
        • They'll make it back from early adopters in game/accessory sales, most likely. If they tie most of the c... : genomThis person is cool!
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      Sony wins this round, Nintendo. $250 is impressive! : deathofratsThis person is cool!
      • i am so stoked about this..it shows Sony has learned something from the previous round of handhelds. I h... : deathofratsThis person is cool!
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      looks nice, but Vita is a terrible name : Wolfslice
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        Almost as bad as when Nintendo announced that their console would be called the Wii instead of Revolution... : Topsiderover
        • Revolution would have been the worst name. : ZekThis person is cool!
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        Do you really care what it is called? : ovrlrdThis person is cool!
        • Seriously. Who gives a fuck? : David Craddock
    • Fantastic! Day one purchase. : TEXIT
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      I was guessing it would launch at $400, if the games are there I will be to. : BoxelderThis person is cool!
      • I believe they mentioned Wipeout and Uncharted were launch titles. That Ruin game that looks suspiciousl... : genomThis person is cool!
    • do want! : packav
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      3G? pass. : aliengreyThis person is cool!
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        yeah i dont see myself paying 30/month and a contract for this : dantasticThis person is cool!
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          was it said it required a contract? : hirezThis person is cool!
          • im watching it now but dont cell providers usually require a contract? : dantasticThis person is cool!
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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... : 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.... : dantasticThis person is cool!
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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... : ColoradoCNC
                • i fully expect it until i hear otherwise. also curious if the 3g model will even come out in canada and ... : dantasticThis person is cool!
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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... : 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... : damageundone
                    • How about a wi-fi only option and screw AT&T or whoever? : Endymion_
                • Never underestimate the greed of wireless carriers, or Sony. Best I think we can hope for is a non-contr... : genomThis person is cool!
            • I would say the Vita compares more to the ipad than the Kindle....and in that case a monthly fee was requ... : Voradors
            • No way, they will charge for the Playstation data. The download size of a kindle book is nothing compared... : quazarThis person is cool!
    • Vita is giving me a gaming boner. : dantasticThis person is cool!
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      The hardware looks awesome. The price is good. The name...not so much. Guessing it'll end up called ... : genomThis person is cool!
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        Remember when Nintendo called the Wii the Wii? People thought they were nuts. : TEXIT
        • I still think that's a silly name too - but at least it's short and memorable if for nothing else than th... : genomThis person is cool!
        • I still do. I still hate that name. : EbuThis person is cool!
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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... : Kolzig73This person is cool!
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        The 3DS isn't selling though. It's been a bit of a disappointment. : 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... : BAD7667
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      Playstation Vista anyone? : 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... : darthfusion
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      Still doesn't have a Built in Screen Protector... (like *EVERY* version of the DS...) : darthfusion
      • I'm kinda glad about that. This way it doesn't look any stupider and weighs less.... : firewoodman
    • Remember, if you are going to get one of these; get the first production run. If you remember the origina... : The_Turbinator
    • This is one excellent PS4, can't wait to see it succeed. Playstation 4! : Endymion_