December 17th isPlayStation VitaIt’s the day it was released.
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PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) was released by SCE (currently SIE) on December 17, 2011. It is a PlayStation brand portable game console following the PlayStation Portable (PSP).
Equipped with a high-resolution display of 960 x 544, four times that of the PSP, the early PCH-1000 series was the first portable game machine to use an organic EL display (the PCH-2000 series had a liquid crystal display).An extremely beautiful screen display that overturned the concept of portable game consoles at the time.has been realized.
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In terms of operation, in addition to the two analog sticks on the left and right, the display also supports multi-tap touch operation. There is also a touchpad on the back of the device, allowing you to enjoy a variety of operations.
In addition to being able to access the Internet via Wi-Fi, the PCH-1000 series also includes a 3G/Wi-Fi model that can be connected directly to a mobile phone line.
Regarding game software, the PSP used UMD optical discs, but the PS Vita used flash memory PlayStation Vita cards. You can also purchase downloadable software from the PS Store on the Internet, and you can also play downloaded versions of PSP games that are compatible with PS Vita. However, a PS Vita-specific memory card was required to save save data and downloaded content.
*”Persona 4 the Golden” opening movie.
▲“Final Fantasy X HD Remaster”. (The image isSQUARE ENIX e-STOREThan)
The PS Vita has a beautiful screen that rivals that of a stationary game console and a variety of control methods.“Persona 4 The Golden” “Metal Gear Solid HD Edition” “Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster”A number of popular titles for home consoles, such as This has expanded the way you can play the game, allowing you to play on the go and share save data with the PS3 version.
▲“Toukiden”. (The image is“Toukiden” official websiteThan)
Also,“Toukiden” “Gundam Breaker” “GOD EATER 2”Other original titles were also released by various companies. However, many of these titles were also released on PSP, PS3, PS4, etc., so it was a little difficult to establish a unique color for PS Vita.
Among these, SIE“GRAVITY DAZE/Gravity Daze: Perturbation that occurred in her inner universe upon returning to the upper layer” “SOUL SACRIFICE” “FREEDOM WARS”They actively announced unique games such asAmong others“Little Big Planet”Produced by Media Molecule“Tearaway ~A great adventure in the separated world~”teeth,Content that takes full advantage of PS Vita’s features including the rear touchpadIt has become.
▲“PlayStation Vita Minecraft Special Edition Bundle” package. (The image isPlayStation.BlogThan)
The success of the PS Vita coincided with the time when indie games for PCs became a hot topic in Japan, and it became common to purchase game software for home game consoles by download.A craft game that became a worldwide hit『Minecraft』of,One of the factors driving its popularity in JapanIt’s interesting that it was the PS Vita version.
Around 2015, when the PS Vita version of “Minecraft” was released, the PS Vita attracted attention as a hardware that could easily play “Minecraft” among elementary and junior high school students at the time who had little connection to PCs or stationary game consoles. In 2016, a limited edition was released that included the PS Vita console with an original design engraved on it and Minecraft software.
▲PlayStation Vita TV. (The image isMy SonThan)
New PS Vita released in 2013“PCH-2000 series”is a model that is thinner and lighter than the PCH-1000 series, although it is equipped with a regular liquid crystal display instead of an organic EL liquid crystal display.In addition, PS Vita is a dedicated hardware that allows you to play PS Vita games by connecting it to your home TV.「PlayStation Vita TV」It was also released in 2013.
PS Vita was introduced in 2011, but the environment surrounding handheld game consoles has changed significantly since then due to the spread and improved performance of smartphones. Production of all PS Vita models was completed in March 2019, and as of 2023, it is SIE’s last portable game console that runs dedicated software.
▲PlayStation Portal remote player. (The image isPlayStation.BlogThan)
However, SIE announced on November 15, 2023 that the PlayStation 5 remote play-only machine“PlayStation Portal Remote Player”was released. From its shape, you can feel the lineage of SIE’s portable game consoles such as the PSP and PS Vita.
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[Genuine product]PlayStation Portal remote player (CFIJ-18000)
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