Basic Facts: Media: PS Vita Card CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM Display: 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, 24-bit color, 960 × 544 qHD @ 220 ppi Graphics: 4 core SGX543MP4+ Input: Touchscreen, Rear touchpad, Sixaxis motion sensing, Three-axis electronic compass, D-pad, 12 × Buttons (4 Face Buttons, L + R Triggers, Start, Select, Home, Volume, Power), 2 × Analog sticks Camera: Front and back VGA cameras 0.3 MP @ 60 fps/320×240 @ 120 fps Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Online services: PlayStation Network Dimensions: 83.55 mm (3.289 in) (h), 182 mm (7.2 in) (w), 18.6 mm (0.73 in) (d) Weight: Wifi:260 grams (9.2 oz), 3G: 279 grams (9.8 oz)
Cost of Entry: The Budget Gamer: Minimum Cost of Entry PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi $250 4GB Memory Stick $20 One Game: $30 =$300 (*sales tax not included) The Smart Shopper: Get More For Your Money PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi $250 8GB Memory Card $30 (*a better investment in the long run.) PS Vita Starter Kit $40 (System Pouch, 4GB Memory Stick, Screen Protector, Screen Wipe, Game Case) One Game: $30 =$350 (*sales tax not included) The High Roller: Money Is No Object PlayStation Vita Early Bundle Wi-Fi + 3G $350 32GB Memory Stick $100 PS Vita Crade $20 PS Vita Headphones $20 PS Vita Car Adapter $18 PS Vita Portable Charger $50 One Game $30 =$588 (*sales tax not included) BONUS: Let's say that you are a real high roller and you want to go beyond the "cost of entry" and buy all 24 Vita launch games. Well that will cost you another $860. (not including sales tax and the cost of "Little Deviants" which comes with the 1st Edition bundle.)
FAQs: Q: Is the Vita region free? A: Yes. Games and memory cards are all region free.  Q: Is the UMD Trade In program coming to America or the EU? A: No. For now that program is only limited to Japan.  Q: Can I get a discount if I purchase Vita games through the PSN Store? A: Yes. There will be a discount on digital games. Of course you will need a bigger memory card if you plan to purchase all your games online. Q: Can I play PSP games on PS Vita? A: Obviously the PS Vita does not support the UMD format. However, we do know that PSP games will be made available for download, along with many games from the PlayStation Network. Q: Will the Vita's dual analog sticks work with PSP games? A: It depends on the game. So far we have seen video showing a demo of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker using the Vita analog sticks. [VIDEO] We imagine more titles will follow, especially titles made available over the PSN network. Q: Can I play Angry Birds on PS Vita? (editor's note: youtube viewers constantly ask us this question.) A: Short answer is Yes. Now we must say there is no official word on a PS Vita version, but the title is already available on the PSN network, and can be played on both PSP and PlayStation 3. Its a safe bet to assume it will eventually be available for play on the PlayStation Vita.
	What's In The Box? PlayStation Vita System (Wi-Fi Only or Wi-Fi+3G) AC Adapter USB Cable SIM Card (3G Model Only) Printed Materials
PlayStation Vita First Edition Bundle Available One Week Early 3G+Wifi PS Vita System Little Deviants Game 4GB Memory Card Limited Edition Case SIM Card USB Cable AC Adapter Printed Materials
	The Importance of Control: The single most important factor in any gaming device is control. This is where the Vita truly shines. The d-pad on the PS Vita is amazing. It's the best d-ad in PlayStation history. The Vita Analog Sticks are a miracle in portable gaming. They are positioned well on the face of the device, comfortable to use, and provide a high degree of control.
	Size Matters: They say bigger is better, and in the case of the PS Vita, they're right. The Vita has an amazing 5" OLED screen that puts the display on other systems to shame. You also get dual analog sticks and a system with a truly comfortable, ergonomic design.
PlayStation Vita Launch Games
[BOX ART GALLERY]	1st Party Launch Games: Gravity Rush [VIDEO] Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational [VIDEO] Little Deviants [VIDEO] ModNation Racers: Road Trip [VIDEO] Reality Fighters [VIDEO] Uncharted: Golden Abyss [VIDEO] wipeEout 2048 [VIDEO]
[SCREENSHOT GALLERY]	3rd Party Launch Games: Army Corps (Square Enix) [VIDEO] Asphalt: Injection (Ubisoft) [VIDEO] Ben 10: Galactic Racing (D3) [VIDEO] BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend (Aksys) [VIDEO] Dungeon Hunter Alliance (Ubisoft) [VIDEO] Dynasty Warriors Next (Tecmo Koei) [VIDEO] F1 2011 (Codemasters) [VIDEO] FIFA Soccer (EA Sports) [VIDEO] Lumines Electronic Symphony (Ubisoft) [VIDEO] Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus (Tecmo) [VIDEO] Michael Jackson: The Experience (Ubisoft) [VIDEO] Rayman Origins (Ubisoft) [VIDEO] Ridge Racer (Namco Bandai) [VIDEO] Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen (Namco Bandai) [VIDEO] Touch My Katamari (Namco Bandai) [VIDEO] Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 (Capcom) [VIDEO] Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition (Sega) [VIDEO]
PSN Only Launch Games: Escape Plan (SCEA) [VIDEO] Hustle Kings (SCEA) [VIDEO] Mutant Blobs Attack (Drinkbox Studios) [VIDEO] Plants Vs Zombies (SOE) [VIDEO] StarDrone Exteme (Beatshapers) [VIDEO] Super Star Dust Portable (SCEA) [VIDEO] Top Darts (XDev) [VIDEO]	Japanese Import Games: AR Combat DigiQ (Konami) [VIDEO] Lord of Apocalypse (Acess Games) [VIDEO] Mahjong Fight Club (Konami) [VIDEO] Monster Radar (SCEJ) [VIDEO] Ragnarok Odyssey (Game Arts) [VIDEO] Tales of Innocence R (Alfa Systems) [VIDEO]
PlayStation Vita Accessories
	PlayStation Vita Memory Cards: 4 GB Memory Card $19.99 8 GB Memory Card $29.99 16 GB Memory Card $59.99 32 GB Memory Card $99.99 *Wondering what size memory card to buy? Just check out our handy game install size chart posted below. And don't forget, many games will have their own DLC, so you might want to factor that in your decision. There will also be demos, apps, and other content. So choose wisely! **Special thanks to /v/, neoGAF, and GameFAQs users for helping compile this list. If you helped contribute to this list, please visit our contact page and we'll send you a 'token' of our appreciation.
Vita Game Chart: AR Combat DigiQ Army Corps Asphalt Injection BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention Dream Club Zero Dungeon Hunter Dynasty Warriors VS Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational F1 Racing Kyoukugen Dasshutsu: Zennin Shiboudesu Little Deviants Lord of Apocalypse Michael Jackson: The Experience  Minna to Issho Mojohng Fight Club Monster Radar Ridge Racer  Shinobido 2 Touch my Katamari Twitter App Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Uncharted: Golden Abyss  Virtua Tennis 4	Install Size: 220 MB 598 MB 724 MB 3180 MB 1699 MB 2835 MB 1057 MB 1485 MB 1100 MB 1435 MB 693 MB 869 MB 1427 MB 1225 MB 168 MB 793 MB 1640 MB 561 MB 1057 MB 744 MB 5760 KB 1350 MB 2777 MB 1241 MB
	PlayStation Vita Starter Kit: Price: $39.99 Manufacturer: Sony Pocket Pouch Carry Case 4GB Memory Card Screen Protective Film Game Card Case Headphones Cleaning Cloth
	PlayStation Vita In-Ear Headset: Price: $19.99 Manufacturer: Sony
	PlayStation Vita Cradle: Price: $19.99 Manufacturer: Sony
	PlayStation Vita Game Case: Price: $7.99 Manufacturer: Sony *Holds Up to 5 Games
	PlayStation Vita Screen Protector: Price: $12.99 Manufacturer: Sony
	PlayStation Vita Car Adapter: Price: $17.99 Manufacturer: Sony
	PlayStation Portable Charger: Price: $49.99 Manufacturer: Sony
	PlayStation Vita Assist Grip: Price: $17.99 Manufacturer: Datel
PSP Game Compatibility List:
	Our friends on the Official PlayStation Blog have created THIS LIST of PSP games that are compatible with the PS Vita. However, the eagle eyed folks over at the neoGAF community have added the games you see below. Special thanks to everyone who helped contribute to this important list. Ape Escape on the Loose Burnout Legends Capcom Classic Collection: Reloaded Capcom Classic Collection: Remixed Capcom Puzzle World Castlevania: Dracula X Chronicles Crush Field Commander Gradius Collection Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories Gran Turismo Hammerin' Hero Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee Jeanne d'Arc Killzone Liberation Kururin Fusion LittleBigPlanet LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival Locoroco 2 Mercury Meltdown Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Patchwork Heroes Persuit Force PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient Puzzle Quest R-Type Command Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Rock Band Unplugged Sega Genesis Collection Silent Hill: Origins Sonic Rivals Sonic Rivals 2 Valkyria Chronicles II Wipeout Pulse Ys I & II Chronicles
PSP Games: Better on Vita:
	*The Vita has a special filtering option for original PSP games. Here we see an example of this amazing feature. As you can clearly see, PSP games simply look better on PlayStation Vita.
See Also: The History of the PlayStation Portable [LINK]
PlayStation Vita Apps:
	The Friends App allows you to connect with other PS Vita owners, whether they are nearby or around the world. Check your status or the status of your friends. View the profiles of your friends, view their activity and leave messages on their profile.
	The Messaging App lets you exchange messages with your friends and other users on the PSN Network. Send invites as well as sending messages from your Vita to a PlayStation 3 console.
	The Music App gives you access to all your music. This app also supports music playlists. The PS Vita supports mp3, AAC, and WAV files.
	Near is a unique app that helps you find PS Vita owners in your area. Share gameplay data and see what your fellow Vita owners are playing on their systems. This app even allows you to exchange and share in-game items.
	The Photo App allows you to take photos and videos with your PS Vita camera. Share your photos with your friends and view your Vita photo collection. The photo app supports JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, and TIFF images. The front camera of the PS Vita can record video at 120fps (320x240 Resolution). Still images have a resolution of 640x480.
	Remote Play allows gives you access and control of your PlayStation 3 console. Use your Vita as a super powered PS3 controller!
	The Trophies App lets you view your trophy collection. You can also compare trophies with your friends.
	The Video App lets you watch all your MPEG-4 format videos. This also includes videos you have transferred to your system and videos you have downloaded from the PSN Store.
	The PSN Store App lets Vita users purchase full games, demos, videos and more all from the PSN Store. Full Vita games will be available for purchase with a 10% discount off the retail price!
	The Web Browser lets you visit all your favorite web sites.
	The Welcome Park is a great way to get to know all the new features of your PS Vita.
Vita Social Apps:
Social networking is an important part of the PlayStation Vita. The Vita will help gamers connect and share with apps like Facebook, Flickr, Four Square, and Twitter.
	Make Free Phone Calls on Vita: The Skype App turns your PlayStation Vita into a phone. Make free phone calls to any other Skype user, around the world. A free Skype account is required to use this feature.
	Netflix on PS Vita: The Netflix App lets you watch all your favorite videos on the go. A Netflix subscription is required for use.
	Google Maps on Vita: Never get lost again with the Google Maps App.
	Cloud Based Apps: Music Unlimited, Video Unlimited and PlayMemories Online are three cloud based media sharing apps provided by Sony. The first two focus on music and videos, and PlayMemories is a photo sharing app.
	Attack of the Clones!! The anticipation for the PS Vita is so great that unscrupulous Chinese manufacturers are already cashing in on the craze. During the reign of the PSP, the Chinese market was flooded with PSP clones. Now one company has created a device called the Yinlips G18 (top), which as you can see is clearly inspired by the design of the PS Vita. Not to be outdone, another company has created a similar device that looks even more like the PS Vita. This one even has dual analog sticks. Of course these shoddy clones don't come close to the quality of the PS Vita. But it just goes to show, imitation truly is the most sincere form of flattery!