To put it mildly, Sony's fortunes with portable gaming devices have been rocky. In terms of design, Vita looks very similar to the older model PlayStation Portable all the way to the shoulder buttons, direction pad and face buttons, stainless steel drain. But there are a few key tweaks that make Vita a significant upgrade. Also, most of the existing retail champions for Vita can get expensive. Indeed, the technology side of games is much better but it will cost owners. Secret Realm: Golden Abyss, for example, retails at $49.99. Games come in two forms: retail packages featuring cartridges about the size of an SD card and digital games via the PlayStation Network. Users also have the option to download retail games at a 10% discount. Although I was unable to test the 3G download speed, mobile Wi-Fi was fast. The PlayStation Store also has a selection of movies available for transfer or rent. Vita represents a significant shift from PSP in terms of design and quality, but there are still some drawbacks. It baffles me that there is no internal memory, forcing consumers to spend extra cash on memory cards. The combination of a touch screen interface and app-style menus makes Vita far more user-friendly compared to the PSP. Navigation requires simple swipes on the touch screen, and text input - a huge headache on the PSP - is a breeze on Vita. However, it seems that Sony's PlayStation Vita, a dazzling device, www.pethouse.cc, should teach almost any avid gamer a lesson. Following the anemic game lineup since the launch of PlayStation Portable in 2005, it eventually suffered sales thrashings from competitor Nintendo DS and became obscure thanks to game-friendly smartphones and tablet army trips. A powerful combination of 25 games launched across multiple genres, ranging from sports (FIFA Soccer), mayhem (Marvel vs Capcom 3) to action games. On Vita, the touch control function is maximized, which is a mixed bag, but there is no denying that almost every game looks beautiful. Battery life is quite decent, averaging around 4-6 hours of gameplay per single charge. It is hard to justify VITA - a smartphone or tablet employer fully using simple content and cheaper game options - being at their disposal. There isn't enough yet to attract casual players. But as a device for hardcore video game enthusiasts, VITA is a joy. [Ming You Jing Chun Optimization Room QQ Contact 4 6 6 4 0 1 6 0 4 8838478 1 0 product keywords Guarantee 4 on Baidu front page Eight thousand a year gives you a free website!] Perhaps, the most welcome tweak is the addition of a second joystick. In fact, the general handgrip feels more comfortable and responsive. It starts with a 5-inch OLED touchscreen that shines when displaying everything from movie trailers to a full game. Titles like Rayman Origins from Ubisoft and the latest Marvel vs Capcom 3, such as colorful titles, appear sharp and vibrant. Then there is the adventure title Secret Realm: Golden Abyss, which looks amazing. It's hard to find any game on any other mobile device that comes close to this. There is also a rear touchpad, though it is difficult to find innovative uses for it in these 25 launch champion crops. The same applies to the solid position and the rear-facing camera with a series of augmented reality cards. Related thematic articles: Google's Motorola acquisition could spark new Apple patent battle Africa needs urgent action to address Global Fund funding crisis Carter revokes Mets series championship death at 57 Patent Apple won against Motorola in slide-to-unlock ruling Or failed to keep promises to our society's weakest and betrayed families