Sony PlayStation Vita Review: Full-Power Gaming, Portable Package
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Okay, so: The obvious question here, in 2012, is "Is there any reason to buy a dedicated portable gaming system when I already have a smartphone?" And I will say yes. I'm not a hardcore gamer, and I found the Vita to be not just the most powerful handheld console ever made, but also an awful lot of fun.
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Review: PlayStation Vita
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A steady broadband connection greater than 5Mbps is highly recommended
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PlayStation Vita - Wifi
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Sony PlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2000) Review
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Things PS Vita Did Better Than Most Other Handheld Consoles
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PS Vita Slim Review
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