The gamer in me wants a very very powerful next-generation of consoles.

But the reality states that with expensive to manufacture tablets and kinect sensors being included with the next-generation...

I really like this idea. And can see it happening.

It does not take a genius to figure out Microsoft are 'copying' or/and following the Apple 'model' which is no bad thing since they also have...

Very possible. Think about it.

Microsoft trying to unify their platforms and eco-system. Tablets and smart-phones moving to ARM processors (like Apple - the pioneers of these new initiatives). I...

I think it is possible. Microsoft would ideally like to go down the DD route (more profits and control - just like Apple have) and also reduced unit cost (important when you are including Kinect or...

When in 2013 though?

I say late 2013 and that means a 2013 E3 reveal (given that Microsoft like to announce and then release something in a relatively short-period). That gives them time to drop...

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Just to let you guys know the memory card port for the Vita is on the bottom. The two ports at the top are for the PS Vita card and accessories i.e. one is a accessory port.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/13/playstation-vita-plays-it-smart-with-phone-like-ui-we-go-hands/

Managed to get these off Flickr;

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It was enough for Sony to offer an apology. And more importantly something they could have done without - even if it does turn out to be a relatively small issue.

Source: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=138036

Edit: Update from andriasang

The Vita is the 3G/Wi-Fi model with its standard 2210mAh battery. It's playing Uncharted off a game...

Sony making negative headlines again this year?

No surprise there then.

Well that's the PlayStation and Sony brand damaged a little more I guess.

Weakening brand = weakening sales and...

Hmmm I expected a little more than that to be honest (around 450,000 units sold).

It has arguably a stronger software line-up and, again, arguably a better set of online services than the 3DS did...

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If the profitability of casual gaming increases exponentially (this will be shown by forecasts and resultant profits of the companies who are making in-roads into casual gaming) the chances are...

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UK prices (both software and hardware) will drop as retailers enter into so-called 'price-wars'.

Interface is key - do not underestimate the importance of it.

Excellent find. Lots of useful information there.

It's a Sony device so I expected this. Hardware is not the issue.

Software/user-interface is. And here I still think this side of the equation can be improved upon based on what I have seen so far.

Thanks! Saved me a lot of time. Glad someone else is also picking up on the Vita information!

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Got some more;

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Impressive graphics of course

Less emphasis on FPS - sorry!

Lovely user-interface to access multi-media functions

Lots of music/video content

Strengthen Xbox Live and Xbox Live Arcade

Yeah so maybe late 2014 for the next Xbox release?

They have put a lot of marketing $ behind this Xbox and Kinect this holiday as well as going through the effort of re-designing the dashboard.
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Here you are;

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Impressive figures from Microsoft.

I wonder where the 360 goes now - there is excitement around the product (brand strength) and a few more price-drops left which should increase the numbers...