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The original PS Vita was launched two years ago, and although a few on our team actually went out and bought one, it has struggled to break out of a largely hardcore gaming niche – for example, at the time of writing, the highest rated title on Metacritic...
Still our favourite handheld gaming device, but the new LCD screen isn't up to its predecessor's OLED one...
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Sony has announced that the new PS Vita Slim (PCH-2000) is coming to Australia, launching on June 4th. It'll be $269.95 for the black model, bundled with a 1GB memory card. Here's Kotaku‘s hands-on with a Japanese version.This article originally appeared...
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Going up against Nintendo in the handheld wars is like being an adventurer in an old-school RPG off to slay a mysterious monster in a cave — at some point there must be a voiceover from an old man who tells you solemnly “Many have tried, all have failed.”...
Lighter and slimmer, Longer battery life, Better access to touchscreen and touch pad...
OLED screen replaced by LCD, No major upgrades, Still costs $200, Forcibly bundled with Borderlands 2, Forcibly bundled with 8GB card...
The PlayStation Vita Slim is not a game changer in the console wars, nor will existing Vita owners sprinting down to the store to grab one right away. The new Vita is a good, conservative, upgrade. With the exception of the replacing of the OLED screen...
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PlayStation 4 sales in the UK have beaten all expectations, and that probably has something to do with Blighty being second in line to get the PS Vita Slim – that, or Sony just really loves the Brits. Either way it works for us. As does the Vita's ability...
Good back catalogue of titles, connect to PlayStation 4, slick design, cheap console, good battery life...
Display has been downgraded, connection to PlayStation 4 not up to scratch, controls for DualShock based PS4 games are tricky...
PlayStation Now launches at the end of 2014 in the US, and during 2015 in the UK. Once this service goes live things like the PS4 and the PS Vita will really start to come into their own. Until then the Vita does pretty well on its own. The back catalo...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
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The smartphone's growing capabilities have limited the market for audio players, pocket cameras, PDAs and other handheld devices, but Sony still thinks there's room out there for a dedicated gaming gadget like the PS Vita Slim. Of course it's not just for...
It's a wellbuilt piece of kit that will appeal to many gamers, as long as they have the spare cash to afford it.
The screen has been downgraded from the original PS Vita, but the Slim's biggest problem might be finding a market...
There's no doubt that the PS Vita Slim is a superb device that offers a much better gaming experience than your phone or tablet. Sony's problem is that for the majority, phones and tablets are good enough...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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Sony's making a bold play with the PS Vita Slim. The dedicated handheld market is one that's vanishing, yet Sony is willing to bet its latest portable on it.While Sony hasn't announced a price yet for Australia, the Brits have an RRP of £180, which is aro...
Slimmer and lighter, Comfortable to hold, Extra long battery, 1GB of internal memory...
Expensive, LCD not OLED...
The PS Vita Slim is everything we hoped it would be. Our fears about the step down in screen were overly pessimistic: there is a noticeable difference, yes, but with the size and resolution still the same, the reduction in quality is not enough to be a hu...
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Sony's making a bold play with the PS Vita Slim. The dedicated handheld market is one that's vanishing, yet Sony is willing to bet its latest portable on it. And with a £180 RRP (around US$290, AU$330), the PS Vita Slim is asking for more than than its ri...
Slimmer and lighter, Comfortable to hold, Extra long battery, 1GB of internal memory...
Expensive, LCD not OLED...
The PS Vita Slim makes some welcome improvements on the original without much sacrifice. The main sticking point is the price, especially given that the Vita doesn't have an arsenal of games to rival the 3DS. However, we expect to see most retailers drop...
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With smartphone and tablet gaming becoming so dominant in the world of casual gaming is there still room for a dedicated handheld gaming console? Sony certainly thinks so with a refresh of the PlayStation Vita, now in its slimmer form factor, better known...
Lighter, thinner, micro USB charging, 1GB storage, Remote Play with PS4 is great...
LCD rather than OLED screen, no 3G version in UK...
The PS Vita Slim is best described as the replacement for the now two-year-old Vita. Because that's what it is, not so much a model for upgraders. There are some changes, not necessarily all for the positive, but the Slim isn't an overhaul of the V...
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SONY PLAYSTATION]Sony has suffered a few years in the shadows of Microsoft, but now the bods there have pulled their socks up and are back on top.The PS4 is selling like ice-cream on a sunny day and the PS3 is beating the Xbox 360 in the charts.Now Sony...
We've loved our time with the Vita ‘Slim'…it's great to use and makes gaming on the move a real pleasure. The PS4 Remote Play is a brilliant trick up the Vita's sleeve and is, by far, its best selling point.Although the screen has been downgraded, it stil...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
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Sony’s spent the last two years trying to wrestle people away from smartphones and Nintendo’s 3DS with its own PlayStation Vita, and for the most part, it has failed. However, recent releases such as Tearaway have provided some excellent games, partner...
Sony has made some great choices in redesigning its portable games console. It’s 20 per cent slimmer and 15 per cent lighter, which doesn’t sound like much, but it feels much more portable and comfortable overall as a result. The console also comes with 1GB of internal memory - not enough for storing downloaded games, but enough to at least store your saved games if you’re mostly gaming on cartri...
The biggest change to the PS Vita Slim is the screen, which is now a standard (and cheaper) LCD display, whereas the older model had a gorgeous OLED panel with fantastic contrast. The picture quality on the Slim suffers as a result: blacks aren’t as deep, fast motion isn’t as smooth, and colours don’t pop as well as they did on the original Vita. Unlike the original Vita, there’s also no 3G model...
The PlayStation Vita was a technically impressive handheld thanks mostly to its brilliant OLED screen. The PlayStation Vita Slim model is therefore something of a step back, and the lesser model if you value image quality above all else. In most regard...
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What is the PS Vita Slim (2014)? The PS Vita Slim is the second-generation Vita games console. However, not a great deal has changed since the first: there's still a 5-inch screen and the same button layout, but it is thinner and lighter by a considerable...
Refined design, Slimmer and lighter than the original, Longer battery life...
Still expensive, Screen is a slight downgrade...
The PS Vita Slim is still the same beast as the original, but it has been put on a diet, given a bit of a facelift and a new LCD screen. It's still a great handheld, but not an essential buy for people who already own a Vita.Next, read our round-up of the...
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Comparing new and old Vitas side by side doesn't entirely go the Slim's way - it just doesn't look or feel quite as premium as the previous model, with more plastic under the fingers and visible edge around the screen where it sits in the chassis, unlike...
Lighter, more ergonomic design, Screen is actually more natural, Remote Play is great, Now has some builtin storage...
1GB still isn't enough, Feels less premium than original...
PS Vita Slim release date, price and initial verdict In the relatively short time we've so far had with the Vita Slim we're happy to report that it absolutely is an improvement on the outgoing model. It's comfier to hold, it lasts longer, it no longer rel...
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The PS Vita Slim is a new version of the PlayStation Vita. Pocket-lint managed to get some hands-on time with the new handheld console ahead of working up a full review over the coming days. Quick first impressions are positive. The unit is noticeably li...
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T3.com
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The revised, diet version of the Sony PS Vita handheld has broken cover ahead of its big Tokyo Game Show debut, and T3 had a rare, brief but reasonably thorough hands-on with it when we popped in to Sony Computer Entertainment's HQ in the Japanese capital...
New rear touchpad, Nice price, Brilliant game library...
Costly peripherals, Diminished visual capabilities, Flimsy build...
The biggest twin-draws the PS Vita Slim has at launch are its entry price and its games library. First, the console's starting price is a lot cheaper than that of the original PS Vita was at launch.Second, the number of quality titles available for purcha...
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Comparing new and old Vitas side by side doesn't entirely go the Slim's way - it just doesn't look or feel quite as premium as the previous model, with more plastic under the fingers and a visible edge around the screen where it sits in the chassis, unlik...
Lighter, more ergonomic design, Screen is actually more natural, Remote Play is great, Now has some builtin storage...
1GB still isn't enough...
Despite a slight cheapening of materials, the Vita Slim is undeniably an improvement over the outgoing original. It's comfier to hold, it lasts longer, it no longer relies on proprietary cables and the screen is, to our eyes, a surprise improvement. There...
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The PS Vita sheds its baby fat as Sony looks to go on the offensive with its handheld console, following a surge of goodwill in the wake of the PlayStation 4 launch. This slimline version makes some worthy additions, but also removes one of the Vita's st...
That's a tough question, once you factor in the Vita Slim's £180 price tag. Though battery is improved, the screen is a bit of a downgrade. Though there's the convenience of microUSB charging, the 1GB of storage space onboard is menial.It's a good machine...
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The PS Vita never came close to fulfilling its massive potential, and with scant attention to the portable at this year's E3 , it looks like Sony has all but given up on it as the system it was originally meant to be. But that doesn't necessarily mean it...
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A couple of years ago, Sony released a portable gaming system called the PlayStation Vita ( read our review ). This portable gaming console promised to bring gameplay experiences that rivaled those offered by the home console, and for the most part, it de...
MakeUseOf recommends: Buy it if you don't already have a Vita. There's no reason to upgrade if you've already purchased the first one...
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Since 1989, Nintendo has been the gold standard when it comes to handhelds. There have been many challengers to the throne -- the Sega Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Nokia N-Gage -- all ultimately defeated by Nintendo's seemingly untouchable populari...
Thinne, lighter desig, Solid LCD displa, Robust games librar, Micro USB charging capability...
Analog sticks can be uncomfortable with certain game, Expensive proprietary PlayStation memory cards...
The PlayStation Vita Slim sports a sleeker design, longer battery life and more games than the original, but the controls could be better. Since 1989, Nintendo has been the gold standard when it comes to handhelds. There have been many challen...
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The original Sony PlayStation Vita$303.30 at Amazon was an impressive piece of technology. While the Nintendo 3DS%displayPrice% at %seller% has clearly relegated it to second place in the handheld game system market, the Vita's hardware is objec...
Feels much thinner and lighter than the original PlayStation Vita. LCD screen is crisp and vibrant. Micro USB port. Lots of classic games available over PlayStation Network.
Still uses Vita memory cards. Native Vita game library isn't as compelling as that of the Nintendo 3DS...
Even though it still uses Sony's own pricey memory cards, the slimmer, less-expensive new version of the PlayStation Vita is improved in nearly every way...
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Sony is no stranger to the handheld gaming market as they have been offering such devices since 2004 with the PlayStation Portable. Whether or not the PSP was successful is certainly debatable, but Sony decided to move onto a more powerful handheld gaming...
The PlayStation Vita may not have made as big a splash as Sony would have liked when the dedicated gaming handheld was released back in 2012, but we certainly think they have a hit with the Vita Slim. It's lightweight and slim body make it much easier to...
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Sony isn't giving up, though. It cut the Vita's price earlier this year and has positioned the brand as the "ultimate accessory" for the highly anticipated PlayStation 4 — you'll be able to stream next-generation games straight to the portable console, an...
More comfortable, colorful design, Standard Micro USB charger, Growing indie game support...
LCD display is a downgrade, Few AAA titles, OS still drowning in bubbles...
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There's a new PlayStation Vita handheld out today. It's called the Vita Slim, and while for the most part it's similar to the first model, it does improve on a number of small things. Though there is the issue of that new screen…The Vita is, generally spe...
The Vita Slim improves on the original Vita in several small ways—buttons, plugs, included memory, ease of use, lighter weight. It also brings one notable downgrade—the less brilliant screen. In the end, it's important to step away from the constant compa...
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