The PS Vita is the feverishly anticipated portable console brought to you by PlayStation and is currently available for pre order; but the release date is fast approaching! Two versions of this ingenious handheld are being released the PS Vita with Wi-Fi and the PS Vita with both 3G mobile broadband and Wi-Fi enabled. The PS Vita has been engineered to be the best of the best when it comes to both entertainment and gaming with this keenly developed internet connectivity also providing an incredible social experience. The PS Vita has completely revolutionised handheld gameplay with the use of two touch panels along with a front and rear camera. The front and main screen is a five inch OLED (organic light emitting diode) touchscreen which provides the best quality visuals possible all graphics revamped and giving the user a visually stunning gaming experience. The rear of the portable system is a touchpad creating possibly the most innovatively developed handheld console to date. Combined this duo have engineered the most unique multi-touch gameplay around as players can directly interact with their games through touch grab trace push and pull motions with the use of their fingers on the pad and screen. As has never been seen before the PS Vita has also incorporated the dual analogue sticks you would find on the typical PlayStation controller. This means that a much wider range of games can now be featured on this portable entertainment console including highly sought out first person shooter titles and so much more allowing you to have the best gaming experience possible with the amount of options now available to you. These options even stretch out to being able to play PSP titles minis and PS one classics via download from the PlayStation Network on the PS Vita rolling all of the best of the past in to the future of PlayStation. The social aspect includes allowing you to connect with all of your friends wherever they are in the world using the PS Vita system. Through this you will also have the ability to both play and share with them as you would with the regular PlayStation Network with which the PS Vita is compatible; and this includes mobile PlayStation trophy support perfect for all you trophy hunters out there. There is also the enabled cross platform connectivity which means that data is now transferable between the PS Vita and the PS3. Additional media support also includes the 4 core CPU as well as the flash card media support for game and media saves not to mention the built-in three-axis gyroscope three-axis accelerometer and GPS functionality. As is evident the PS Vita brings an incredible amount of features aspects and gameplay that will revolutionise this generation's handheld consoles. (Cat Emerson) Features: Designed for games - With a stunning screen and dual analog sticks PS Vita is every gamer's dream come true. Social gaming - Locate connect discover share and play with your friends wherever they are. Power and performance - PS Vita uses the latest technology to deliver the best performance and graphics. PlayStation Network - PS Vita is fully compatible with PlayStation Network as well as connecting with PS3. Innovative games - Built-in cameras and GPS help create augmented reality and location-based experiences Multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display Multi-touch pad on the rear of the device Dual analogue sticks Two cameras (front and rear) Software titles on small dedicated flash memory-based cards Three motion sensors gyroscope accelerometer and electronic compass Wi-Fi network connectivity PlayStation Network access including LiveArea Near and Activity log features Trophy Support The PlayStation Vita will be able to play PSP titles minis PS one classics video and comics from the PlayStation Store Play Rayman Origins and discover or rediscover the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplay that captured the hearts of millions of fans...When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by nefurrious Darktoons the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day; but the hero of light isn't quite all there...To help him Rayman teams up with his best friend Globox and two crafty wizards the Teensies. Together the world's most hilarious team of heroes will need to restore peace to the Glade or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream... Features: Rebirth of a Platforming Legend: It's been 15 years since the first launch of Rayman. Rayman Origins brings back many of the classic characters revived in their original 2D form as well as a whole new world of characters and environments. Unique Approach to 2D Art: A rich world with over 100 characters and 6 unique worlds created by some of the industry's most reputed artists and animators. This creative approach to 2D design will recapture the hearts of platformer fans and introduce a new generation to one of the industry's best-loved characters in his original 2D form. A Vast Playground: Rayman Origins includes over 60 levels of 2D platforming gameplay designed for all ages and playing styles. Unlock new abilities progressively and return to previous levels to discover new paths and secrets. Variety of Gameplay: Rayman Origins is a platformer at its core but it has elements of many game genres. Rayman Globox and the Teensies gain unique abilities as they progress through the adventure including swimming diving and the sensational HairlyCopter. The game also features many elements of action adventure shooter and beat-'em-up gameplay. Epic Boss Fights: A giant pink monster with hundreds of eyes... A possessed mountainous golem... An evil daisy-cum-carnivorous plant... Rayman Origins will put players to the test with these and many more challenging boss battles! Share with Friends: Increase the competitive fun with the Ghost mode where you will challenge for the best time to complete a level. You can share your best times and other unlockable gifts using Near functionality with your friends. Multitouch Gameplay: Rayman Origins also features multitouch capabilities to collect lums enemies or even zoom allowing you to see the beautiful HD graphics in greater detail. Unique Approach Unique Game: Rayman Origins was created by Michel Ancel with a small team of artists and developers to produce not only high-quality graphics and gameplay but a creative and unique experience.