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PS VITA: TRADE LAUNCH GUIDE


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Aside from the usual shoulder bumpers and volume controls, the top side of the Vita is also home to the power button and, most importantly, the Vita Game Card slot [5]. PlayStation Vita ditches the UMDs used by its predecessor in favour of new proprietary flash memory cards, which are a similar size to SD memory cards. This unique format means cards not only store their associated games, but also contain writeable space for additional content such as DLC and patches. Just to the right of the card slot is another plastic flap that covers the accessories terminal [6]. While little to nothing is known about this port and what it will cater for, it’s not unreasonable to imagine Sony or even third parties could release higher-res cameras and other new peripherals for Vita in future. Meanwhile, the Memory Card slot [7] can be found on the handheld’s underside. Again, memory cards will be proprietary, and range in size from 4GB to 32GB.


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Not one inch of Vita’s sleek black casing has been wasted, as is proved by the


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innovative touch pad on the back.


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GET CONNECTED PlayStation Vita features enough online functionality to rival most smartphones. The lower-end model is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, while the higher-end model also throws in 3G and built-in GPS. The latter will even come with pre-loaded software that uses the 3G’s ‘always on’ connectivity.


Both models will, of course, be able to download games, films and music from PlayStation Network, as well as browse the internet and support online multiplayer modes. The handheld also comes pre-loaded with Near, a special kind of software that allows consumers to see which other Vita owners are nearby and what games they’ve been playing. They can even chat and exchange digital gifts with each other.


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