On the plus side it is stunning to play with. Games look amazing on the 5-inch OLED screen, which despite the size impresses with its crisp visuals, clarity and depth. I played about 10 minutes of two levels of the launch title Uncharted Golden Abyss and that was enough to sell me on the console.

The PS Vita carries the weight of great expectation on its diminutive shoulder buttons. Not only does it have to make a break from the foibles of the PlayStation Portable and PSPGo!

It's not cheap, but get the PS Vita in your hands and you'll realise that it really shouldn't be undersold either. It's a premium bit of kit that delivers a premium experience, at a premium price.

Plenty of us have a stab at the odd game when we're on a long journey or whiling away a boring commute. Chances are we're playing the likes of Grand Theft Auto, Plants vs Zombies or even Angry Birds.

Simple-to-use interface; bright and clear display; good controls

HD video disappointing; games are pricey; surfing the net is clunky

After my affair with lovely Vita, what is clear to me is that dedicated handhelds will be around for some time. PS Vita doesn't try to replicate a smartphone's convenience and that is where its strength lies.

PS Vita incorporates a 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode as the front display and a unique multi-touch pad on the rear. Together with the front touch screen and the rear touch pad, PS Vita offers new game play experiences, allowing users to interact directly with games in three...

As of today, the PS Vita is officially available in North America and Europe (not just for consumers who bought the First Edition 3G model). Backed with a $50 million advertising campaign - the largest for any PlayStation system - Sony is letting the world know that its still very serious about...

While Sony has seen some success in the portable gaming market, it has always struggled to compete against Nintendo. With a solid fan base since the launch of the original Game Boy, Nintendo has always had a solid lead over Sony and their efforts in portable gaming.

great design; two analog sticks; blazing fast processor; spectacular screen; apps

proprietary memory cards; no video out feature; no Flash support; poor quality cameras; mediocre battery life; no 3G in Canada just yet

The PlayStation Vita is one pricey bit of kit. But if you can justify the high costs, it is arguably the best handheld gaming experience around.

The Sony PlayStation Vita is a very capable mobile gaming console, but it's more than that as well -- it boasts a web browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even optional 3G[...]

5-inch OLED screen is a thing of beauty; Quad-core processor delivers plenty of speed and power; 3G enables a better social gaming experience with the near app; local challenges; etc; Completely redesigned UI is intuitive and efficient; Front and rear touchscreen input plus motion control and two...

High cost may be an issue for a dedicated gaming device; Proprietary charge/sync connector and large AC adapter are annoying; No on-board memory; so you'll need a memory card for game saves and media; Speakers somewhat underpowered; though they are relatively good quality with distortion at only the...