Derived from the Latin word "Vita", which means "Life", this next generation portable entertainment system enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context.

PS Vita incorporates a beautiful 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode (OLED) as the front display and a unique multi-touch pad on the rear. Together with the front touchscreen and the rear touch pad, PS Vita offers new gameplay possibilities, allowing users to interact directly with games in three dimension-like motion, through "touch, grab, trace, push and pull" finger motions. In addition, PS Vita features dual analog sticks which enable a wider range of game genres to be brought into the portable experience.

Designed for gaming
Combining a stunning OLED screen, the latest technology to deliver the best performance and graphics, full PlayStation®Network connectivity, dual analog sticks and the best launch line up of games, PS Vita is a dream come true for gamers. This is truly next generation portable gaming.

New ways to play
The features of PS Vita combine with a diverse, truly innovative range of software to introduce brand new ways to play games. Whether it’s using the unique rear touch pad, the dual analog sticks, cameras, GPS – or a combination of them all – players can look forward to an unprecedented level of intuitive interaction with the games they play.

Stay connected to the world of PlayStation®
Always available 3G Mobile Broadband and Wi-Fi Only models mean you can access PlayStation®Network, stay connected with friends and discover new game experiences anytime via PlayStation®Store. Plus connect and play against PlayStation®3 owners with cross-play.

The very best digital back catalogue
As well as the huge variety of games and apps designed for PS Vita, all digital PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) releases are also compatible, allowing access to a huge catalogue of games at pocket money prices.

Multimedia features
Listen to tracks from your music library whilst playing games; enjoy blockbuster movies downloaded from PlayStation®Store on the OLED screen; or take snaps and browse your photo collection in the pre-installed image viewer.

3G Features:

Real Time Gaming
Turn Based Gameplay. Check in and play your turn when it's convenient. On-going multiplayer experiences you can play anywhere at a time and place that suits you.
Be 1st to know the latest gaming news, relevant to you. Check the LiveArea for the latest news, downloadable content and Tournament invites for the games you own.
Download New Game Experiences, Anywhere. No longer do you need to wait until connected to Wi-Fi to browse for and download new levels and game content.

Location Based Gaming.
o Discover games being played near your location
o Find nearby PSN Friends
o Compare ranking of games being played around you
o Share game content with nearby PSN Friends through gifting

The Internet. Anywhere. Anytime.
• Great Web Browsing Experience wherever you are
• Google Maps & GPS - accurate navigation and positioning. Let everyone know where you are through ‘Check Ins’ on your favourite social network site
• Internet Entertainment Essentials - everything you need on the internet, on the go. Including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and more.