Playstation Vita Games: 2011

Thursday, November 10

Sonic Generations

Product Features

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.
Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic.
Once you complete each level and 'free' Sonic's captured friends, you'll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.
Iconic environments from gaming history come to life in beautiful HD for the ultimate Sonic adventure, each revisited, recreated and re-imagined with stunning results.
Master Classic Sonics famous spin-dash attack and utilise Modern Sonic 's 'Sonic Boost' as you complete the all new tracks.

wipEout 2048

Product Details

Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B0050SW8AC
Media: Video Game
Release Date: February 22, 2012
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,402 in Video Games

ModNation Racers: Road Trip

Product Details

Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B0050SW33E
Media: Video Game
Release Date: February 22, 2012
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,539 in Video Games

PlayStation Vita - WiFi

Product Features

Edition: WiFi

Revolutionary gaming experiences with dual analog sticks, front and rear cameras, front multi-touch display, multi-touch rear pad, GPS and new unit specific media flash-based storage
Stunning multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED)
The richest, deepest and most engaging handheld gaming lineup - including Nathan Drake's epic adventure in Uncharted Golden Abyss
Network connectivity via improved Wi-Fi capabilities (Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity available in an additional Vita model)
Location based gaming allowing players to find and meet friends virtually for brand new experiences

Product Description

Edition: WiFi

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's PlayStation Vita, previously codenamed "Next Generation Portable" (NGP), is the long-rumored successor to the PlayStation Portable hardware series. Projected for a holiday 2011 release, Vita retains the familiar general form of the PlayStation Portable hardware series while dramatically improving on virtually every aspect of its use with powerful and exciting new features including: dual touch pads at the front and rear, dual cameras at the front and rear, dual analog sticks, a 5-inch OLED screen, GPs, six-axis motion sensors and a three-axis electronic compass and exceptional built-in connectivity via Wi-Fi.* Taken together this makes for a handheld gaming device that truly signals the entry of handhelds into the world of Next-Gen gaming.

The PlayStation Vita handheld in use with the hands of a user demonstrating the new LiveArea touch driven menu system

Handheld gaming enters the Next-Gen.
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Blur the Lines Between Entertainment and Reality.

PlayStation Vita is designed to blur the lines between interactive entertainment and reality in a variety of ways. Reaching beyond the capabilities of every handheld gaming console that has come before it, in this model of Vita players have access to a vast amount of content via improved Wi-Fi, allowing for maximum connectivity wherever you go. (An additional Vita model allows for Wi-Fi and always-on 3G connectivity**) Its 5-inch OLED front multi-touch display brings brilliant images to life and allows for a new touch driven navigational system, while the additional multi-touch pad on its back surface will allow users to interact with games and characters that they encounter within them with a simple movement of their fingertips. The real world and the game world are seamlessly merged with front and rear camera enabled augmented reality. Additionally, services created specifically for Vita will be available on PlayStation Network. These services are designed help users take their gameplay, as well as interaction with other gamers, to new levels.

Additional features include: dual analog stick controls, a 4 core CPU, system-specific flash card media support for game and media saves, mobile PlayStation trophy support, built-in three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer and GPs functionality.

Front angled view of the PlayStation Vita showing the large screen, the two analog sticks and the inward facing camera

New controls include dual analog sticks, three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer and 2 cameras.
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Demonstration of how the rear touch panel of the PlayStation Vita works

Superior design features, including touchpads at the front and rear.
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The PlayStation Vita showing insertion of new flash-based storage card

New dedicated flash-based game medium, with one slot for game content and a second for personal content.
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A gameplay screen from an Uncharted game played on the PlayStation Vita

The best in content, from classic PS One games to your favorite franchises and new ones going forward.
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Vita-specific PlayStation Network Functionality

Near

"Near" is a core PlayStation Vita feature composed of location-based services, that utilize PlayStation Network. Near, developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.

LiveArea and Activity Log

Every game title for PlayStation Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveArea" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and third party developers and publishers through PlayStation Network. Additionally, Vita users will be able to view "Activity Log" which is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.

The Best in New and Classic Content

In addition to containing the best in new handheld gaming hardware technology, Sony's PlayStation Vita provides users with the best in quality content. All your favorite game franchises are coming to Vita, including but not limited to Uncharted in Uncharted Golden Abyss,LittleBigPlanet, Hot Shots Golf, ModNation Racers, Wipeout and many more -- including all new game launches -- yet to be announced. Joining these new offerings, players will also have full wireless access to the PlayStation Store. Here, via Vita's improved Wi-Fi capabilities owners can download new game add-ons, movies, comics and PS One classics ported over for handheld play. PlayStation Vita also features full backwards compatibility (via download) to all PSP games. Together this powerful merging of hardware and software is destined to create entertainment experiences unlike anything else available in the handheld gaming market.

Vita Features

Multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display
Multi-touch pad on the rear of the device
Dual analog sticks
Two digital cameras (front and rear)
Software titles on small, Vita-specific flash memory-based cards
Three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass
Advanced and fast Wi-Fi connectivity
Free PlayStation Network access, including trophy support and new Vita features "LiveArea" and "Near"
Vita can play PSP titles, minis, PS one classics, video and comics from the PlayStation Store

Technical Specifications

CPU - ARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core)
GPU - SGX543MP4+
External Dimensions - Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth) (tentative, excludes largest projection)
Touch Screen - 5-inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED Multi touch screen (capacitive type)
Rear Touch Pad - Multi-touch pad (capacitive type)
Cameras - Front camera, rear camera
Game Media/Storage - New Vita-specific dedicated flash-based game medium; dual slots, one for the new game medium, the other is for storage media to be utilized for personal content and download content
Sound
- Built-in stereo speakers
- Built-in microphone
Sensors - Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), three-axis electronic compass
Location
- Built-in GPs
- Wi-Fi location service support
Keys / Switches
- PS button
- Power button
- Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
- Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
- Shoulder buttons (Right/Left)
- Right stick, Left stick
- START button, SELECT button
- Volume buttons (+/-)
Wireless communications
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n = 1×1) (Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode/Ad-hoc mode)
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)
Battery - Internal/embedded (not removable)

* Connectivity subject to Wi-Fi availability coverage limitations.
** 3G functionality and coverage requires purchase and activation of an additional AT&T data plan. Connectivity subject to 3G coverage limitations.

Product Description

Sony's PlayStation Vita, previously codenamed "Next Generation Portable", is the successor to the PlayStation Portable hardware series. Vita retains the familiar general form of the PlayStation Portable hardware series while dramatically improving on virtually every aspect of its use with powerful and exciting new features including: dual touch pads at the front and rear, dual cameras at the front and rear, dual analog sticks, a 5-inch OLED screen, GPs, six-axis motion sensors and a three-axis electronic compass and exceptional built-in connectivity via Wi-Fi. Taken together this makes for a handheld gaming device that truly signals the entry of handhelds into the world of Next-Gen gaming.

Wednesday, August 24

WWE 12 - PS3 , X-Box 360, Nintendo Wii

WWE '12

Product Features

Predator Technology - Engage in the WWE experience like never before through a dynamic gameplay system that looks, feels and plays better than ever before.

Dynamic Presentation - Observe impressive visual changes to gameplay presentation, including new animations, camera positions, lighting arrangements and significantly improved rendering.

WWE Universe 2.0 - Embrace the virtual WWE experience through new and more impactful elements of unpredictability

Create and Share - Develop and customize Superstars, entrances, finishing moves and storylines

Road to WrestleMania - Explore in the franchise's popular story-based mode through compelling new storylines and major gameplay improvements.

Product Description

WWE '12 will celebrate the rebirth of the iconic and authentic simulation franchise through a bigger game, badder presentation and better gameplay than ever before, delivering long-awaited critical improvements to the core gameplay experience, the most creative and extensive feature set to date and a visceral, edgy and polished presentation. Players will become part of WWE through extensive gameplay advancements, including the brand new Breaking Point submission system, new Attributes and control layout as well as significant improvements to other key gameplay systems. WWE Universe Mode 2.0 will generate new and more impactful elements of unpredictability based on player decisions, while dynamic visual changes to gameplay presentation, including new animations, camera positions, lighting and improved rendering, will set the tone for delivering an exceptional simulation of WWE programming.

WWE '12

Product Features

Predator Technology - Engage in the WWE experience like never before through a dynamic gameplay system that looks, feels and plays better than ever before.

Dynamic Presentation - Observe impressive visual changes to gameplay presentation, including new animations, camera positions, lighting arrangements and significantly improved rendering.

WWE Universe 2.0 - Embrace the virtual WWE experience through new and more impactful elements of unpredictability

Create and Share - Develop and customize Superstars, entrances, finishing moves and storylines

Road to WrestleMania - Explore in the franchise's popular story-based mode through compelling new storylines and major gameplay improvements.

Product Description

WWE '12

Product Features

Predator Technology - Engage in the WWE experience like never before through a dynamic gameplay system that looks, feels and plays better than ever before.

Dynamic Presentation - Observe impressive visual changes to gameplay presentation, including new animations, camera positions, lighting arrangements and significantly improved rendering.

WWE Universe 2.0 - Embrace the virtual WWE experience through new and more impactful elements of unpredictability

Create and Share - Develop and customize Superstars, entrances, finishing moves and storylines

Road to WrestleMania - Explore in the franchise's popular story-based mode through compelling new storylines and major gameplay improvements.

Product Description

WWE '12

PlayStation 3D Display

Product Features

Best-in-class HD 3D display for the most immersive 3D gaming experience

SimulView technology delivers individual full HD screen visuals to each player in two-player mode

Connects to your PS3 system, cable TV box, and PC for all your HD 3D content

24" slim design brings true 3D gaming to smaller, entertainment spaces. Built-in speakers and subwoofer enhance the audio and take you deeper in the game.

3D gameplay right out of the box with included PlayStation 3D Glasses, MotorStorm: Apocalypse game and HDMI cable

Product Description

Turn any bedroom, den, or office into a 3D entertainment power suite with the best-in-class PlayStation� 3D Display. The brilliant 24� ultra-slim LED screen delivers all of your HD media by connecting to your PS3� system, cable TV box, and PC, while built-in speakers and subwoofer fill out the audio experience. Specially enhanced for gaming, SimulView� technology delivers individual full HD screen action to each player in two-player mode, putting players deeper in the game. Quicker refresh rates keep gameplay continuous and smooth. And with the universal* PlayStation� 3D Glasses and MotorStorm: Apocalypse Game included, true 3D immersion is ready right out of the box. Enter a new dimension of gaming with true PlayStation� 3D.

* Compatible with Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, and Sharp ACTIVE Shutter 3D ready displays

PlayStation 3D Display