Sony PlayStation Vita Technical Specifications

Year of release: 2011 (Japan) / 2012 (Global)

Screen: 5-inch OLED display (PCH-1000) / 5-inch LCD display (PCH-2000), 960 x 544 resolution

Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore

Graphics: Quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4+

RAM: 512MB Main RAM, 128MB VRAM

Storage: Proprietary PS Vita memory card slot (PCH-2000 includes 1GB internal storage)

Battery: 2210 mAh (PCH-1000) / 2210 mAh internal optimized (PCH-2000)

Design

The PlayStation Vita introduced a premium, ergonomic handheld design featuring dual analog sticks, which was a major milestone for portable gaming. The front is dominated by its display and classic PlayStation face buttons, while the back panel incorporates a unique multi-touch capacitive touchpad. It also features integrated three-axis electronic compass, three-axis gyroscope, and three-axis accelerometer motion-sensing systems, providing diverse input configurations for developers.

Screen

The launch model (PCH-1000) features a stunning 5-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) capacitive touchscreen capable of displaying approximately 16 million colors. This display offers incredible deep blacks, rich color saturation, and wide viewing angles that elevate handheld visuals. The later slim revision (PCH-2000) transitioned to a high-quality liquid crystal display (LCD) panel to achieve a thinner profile and extended battery performance.

Performance

Powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and a dedicated PowerVR graphics chip, the PS Vita offered unprecedented processing power for a dedicated gaming handheld at its time. It architecture allows it to render complex 3D environments, advanced lighting effects, and character physics that closely mirrored early home console experiences. The system allocates dedicated video memory separate from the main system memory to guarantee stable framerates during intense gameplay.

Battery

The integrated lithium-ion battery is designed to balance high-performance processing with mobile usage. It provides approximately 3 to 5 hours of continuous gameplay depending on screen brightness, network activity, and the graphical intensity of the application. Charging and data transfer are managed via a proprietary multi-use port on the original launch model, which was later updated to a universal micro-USB interface on the slim revision.

Software and Connectivity

Operating on a custom LiveArea user interface, the system prioritizes social connectivity, gaming achievements, and digital media playback. It was released in both Wi-Fi only and 3G/Wi-Fi configurations, allowing users to connect to cellular networks for real-time notifications and location-based services via the "Near" application. The software suite also supports Remote Play, allowing users to stream and control compatible PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 titles directly over a local wireless network.

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