I know what your thinking. Isn't it a little late for a PS Vita review ? There are thousands of reviews and its been out since its launch on February 22 , 2012 . Well the way I see it is a true review cannot be made after only a few day's or weeks of casual handling of the handheld device. I purchased my Wii-Fi version of the Vita just around the launch of the system and have played on it like a true harcore gamer . I have played most games on the system and seen it through all the updates ; thus , this will be a true definitive review of the Vita for those who are still on the fence about investing in the next-gen handheld. I will skip all the specs because thats easily found and well known and just fill you in on the stuff that truly matters to the consumer.
OLED Vita Screen
The screen on the Vita is of course its biggest asset . Earlier reviews complained about the accuracy and sensitivity of the touch screen . This is only because some of the early launch titles did a bad job incorporating touch controls in the game software itself and therefore was due to software and not hardware . I have played games ( most games on the Vita ) which the touch controls operated beyond what one would expect . The touch controls are exact and flawless giving the software is developed correctly . The visuals on the OLED screen are simply mind blowing and colors explode and dance of your face as you grind away at your favorite titles. To sum it up .... smaller than a pc tablet and bigger than an iPhone . Just perfect for gaming , tweeting , skype, facebook or whatever you wish to operate.
Dual Analog Sticks
Now these are special for a handheld .... the only handheld on the market with true console quality analog stick controls . At first I was worried about the life span of the sticks and wondered if they would be the first to go since I have replaced 3 Dualshock controllers because the sticks wore out but on close inspection one finds an engineering stroke of genius involved in the design of these sticks showing that the developers thought about this . There is a small ring around the bottom base of the analog sticks which prevent you from moving them in ways that will harm them ....... nice. On top of that great news is the fact that they are flawless in sensitivity and accuracy even after around six months of hardcore play.
Triggers
Not much to explain here .... simple triggers that are effective but in all honesty feel a little cheap after prolong use but nothing to really hinder your gameplay other than worry about them breaking or becoming ineffective in the future ( six months still working fine ).
Software
When first launched this was a problem ( why early reviews are irrelevant ) . The launch Vita was in its infant form with hardly any of the capabilities now present on the devise and very few games were available even though some that were boasted very deep and long gameplay like Disgaea 3 which I'm convinced is endless . Now the games are rolling out ( the best coming in November ) and truly great games if that like LittleBigPlanet and HD collections like Metal Gear .
Sony has been constantly updating the Vita adding new features like youtube , skype , cross play , remote play, playtasion plus amongst others which make the Vita an entirely new animal from the launch operating system. Playing God Of War on your Vita via remote play or using the vita as a second controller or playing true multiplayer on a handheld feels great and makes the devise worth the money invested.
Hardware
Minus the specs as stated above the hardware runs perfect . I have had no problems with the Vita hardware at all and it never gets or feels hot after extended gameplay. Back touch pad can use some work for sure and seems to me just something to hit by accident while playing ( you can turn it off on most games in the options ) making it irrelevant in the end. Charging time is real fast and the charge can last a long time with continuous play and backing up your files to a PC or your Playstation is a breeze and a welcome one since your data can never be lost this way.
Conclusion
Probably not the best investment at launch but after the constant updates that keeps improving the devise and proving that the Vita is capable of so much more because its only an update away ...... this is truly a next-gen handheld that every hardcore or casual gamer alike should own if finance allows. After the boot up updates for new Vita's you will be holding a true gem in your hand that can be played at home or anywhere on the go. Lets just say if this one should ever break or stop working I will purchase another ..... its that great.
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