I've been a mobile gamer all my life.
It started with my beloved Coleco Pac-Man tabletop to Nintendo's GameBoy to Sony's PSP. Today, I have 3 platforms I do the majority of my gaming, they are mobile. The above mentioned Sony PSP, Apple's iPod Touch and Nintendo's 3DS.
On the horizon, the much anticipated PlayStation Vita is looming. It's unveiling at E3 2011 was met with much enthusiasm and fanfare.
Why?
It boiled down to price. It's the same price as an 8-gig iPod Touch and 3DS. Simply, it is only $249.
The PSP was a huge success for Sony, even if the media wouldn't like you to believe.
During E3 2011, the PSP platform has sold over 70 million hardware units worldwide. In Japan in particular, the system continues to outsell Nintendo's DS line.
PSP was a definite success for Sony and a learning platform for the company. All of the data from hardware to software to price, all of those growing pains have been gathered, calculated and the result is the Vita.
The controls look revolutionary. The screen appears to be delicious. Connectivity with the PS3 looks impressive. It's current lineup of ongoing developed titled is solid.
In one word, as a definite mobile gamer, the PS Vita looks,
"EPIC!"
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