I think not just that. They have tapped into the casual gaming crowd where else PSP still reserve for hard core gamers. Even when Sony try to introduce the Minis, (with this objective in mind) they still can't penetrate this gaming crowd where IOS and Android is attacking.

Core target - Casual games for casual gamers
Secondary target - Hardcore games of yesteryear to not only show off the device capability but also allow them to market the product as a gaming device. To the casual observer they just think that they have a superior product that can do so many different things but to the more serious gamers, it would not appeal so much especially for those who wants buttons.

i don't think sony is too greedy to grab both casual and hardcore gamers with betting on a single device (vita). with the power-packed gadget (vita), they should make it more affordable and turn those casual gamers into hardcore gamers.. heck, even those other badwagon portable gamers could also jump-in to vita bandwagon..

They definitely aim at hardcore gamers first and foremost. But the multi-touch interface should make casual gamers of smartphones feel right at home. and for smartphone games to be ported.

hmm... where can i pre order this beside amazon??

Hi. As long as they're focused, and hopefully the hardcore gamers market doesn't shrink. They would also somehow need to improve the OS. I have a PSP, and just got an iPhone & iPad so I can see why people are drawn to the Apple's system and their casual games. It's so bloody simple and fast.

Try the sellers in lowyat. I'm sure they can reserve for you.

I'm waiting for psVita slim for $249 for 3g and wifi model.
unless they released a final fantasy/kingdom hearts or any decent jrpg into the system.

oh~ i am interesting on this~ when will it release in Msia?

hey...wanna reserve it n all..but where??..beside amazon??..i'm kinda new in this reserving thing..or maybe i should wait 2-3 month after the release first..read the review n everything??..HELP ME !!..in dilemma here..heh

I think slim also by 0.5 t0 1cm only.. cuz its quite slim already.. If too slim i think it will be a pain to hold like will slip away like tat... anyway, only Japan got now.. The rest of the world have to wait till next year.. I want new RPG.. Preferably localized JRPG..

Power by Android Os somewhere say it does it true?

JRPG a rarity now, the golden age of PS2 is over. With Capcom confirming no more releases for Breath of Fire, and the departure of Final Fantasy not being Final Fantasy anymore, we can only hope for more Tales from Namco.

And Atlus, I need a Megaten now. But I'll settle for a Persona5 as well.

currently, i want to buy PS3 but now i heard that NGP coming soon....should i wait??

I wonder when is Persona 5 coming out.... I heard from various sources that it will be coming out on PS3. But will it come out also on NGP? Something like P3P? I hope so...

Don't wait. Get both they will have integrated stuff like trophies etc

Seeing pap is selling well in Japan I bet there'd be loads of jrpg includiing persona. High chances will come for ngp but not sure for ps3. Been A long time since any of the series came to the console.

hey guys , do u think that Vita 3G model will be available at Maxis/DiGi/Celcom for well the 3G service ?

do u think it will be a craze like iPhone4 ?

Doubt so. Don't think Sony Marketing are that smart to create a craze.

Well, perhaps its more like anything that has to do with the word game will never gain any recognition by the mainstream consumer..

still do u think Sony will make a contract with either Maxis/DiGi/Celcom to have their 3G services available .

anyways , which version would u buy .
i seriously juz wanted to buy the Wi-Fi only , coz well currently almost everywhere in KL have Wi-Fi connection . and it's cheaper . also imho is that 3G coverage wont able to handle online gaming . the upload and download data will be very high , and the 3G will reach it's quota . it must have a quota like Maxis BB or Celcom BB .

what do u think ?

Well maybe they will have a chat with the telcos. They do have a mobile phone arm anyway. Like the Experia Arc which can play PSP games.

See what kind of online features they have before deciding. Yes, the quota things is a bummer and i doubt the telcos would give an unlimited plan. Even if got, its probably gonna be costly (Celcom 6 GB quota is already at RM 248 per month). Of course, can possibly buy additional but somehow I don;t trust that.

nah... no matter what just save the telco money to buy games is better... i'll only go for wifi.. its good enough.. 3G is crap..