Excellent PS Vita INTERVIEW!!!Covers almost all our Questions and doubts.

[shreeveera_ps3]

Check out this Superb interview.
Question: When will PS Vita be
available?
Answer: There will be a phased roll
out from the end of the year 2011
throughout all the SCE regions.
Q: How much will PS Vita cost?
A: It will cost $249 USD for the Wi-Fi
version and $299 USD for the 3G
version available through AT&T
stores.
Q: What is the official name?
A: The official name will be
PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). "Vita,"
which means "Life" in Latin, was
chosen as the name for our next-
generation portable entertainment
system because it enables a
revolutionary combination of rich
gaming and social connectivity
within a real world context.
Q: PS Vita supports 3G network
connectivity, does this mean PS Vita
will be sold through cell-phone
providers?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which
powers the nation's fastest mobile
broadband network, who will serve
as the exclusive service provider for
PS Vita in the United States. By
having both Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi
models available, PS Vita will enable
infinite possibilities for you to
"encounter," "connect," "discover,"
"share" and "play" with your friends
wherever they are.
Q: Do all PS Vita users have to sign up
with a cell phone provider?
A: No. Users can enjoy PS Vita using
only Wi-Fi.
Q: How do you buy PS Vita games?
A: You can download PS Vita games
and other content from PlayStation
Store to a storage media via the
Internet or buy the new game
medium at retailers.
Q: What game format will the PS Vita
use?
A: PS Vita will utilize the new game
medium.
Q: Will users be able to access
PlayStation Store from both 3G and
Wi-Fi?
A: PlayStation Store will be able to be
accessed from both 3G and Wi-Fi.
Q: Which carrier will users need to
subscribe to use the 3G networks?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which
powers the nation's fastest mobile
broadband network, who will serve
as the exclusive service provider for
PS Vita in the United States.
Q: Can you use PS Vita as a phone?
A: No.
Q: What are the specs of the OLED
screen?
A: 5 inches (16:9), 960x544 pixels,
Approx. 16,770,000 colors displayed
Q: What colors will be available at
launch?
A: This will be announced at a later
time.
Q: Does the PS Vita support Bluetooth
headsets / headphones?
A: Commercially available Bluetooth
headsets will work, however, it may
function differently depending on
the device specifications.
Q: Can you use a commercially
available Bluetooth keyboard /
mouse? Can you connect the PS3
wireless controller to the PS Vita like
the PSPgo?
A: No. Users cannot use
commercially available Bluetooth
keyboard / mouse or a PS3 wireless
controller on the PS Vita.
Q: Can you access the Internet by
connecting PS Vita to a Bluetooth
supported cell phone?
A: No.
Q: Why didn't you introduce
stereoscopic 3D (without glasses) to
PS Vita?
A: In the development process, we
studied the possibility of introducing
stereoscopic 3D feature to PS Vita,
but decided not to install it. After
careful consideration of our goal of
offering users the ultimate portable
entertainment experience with
revolutionary user interface, we
have decided to focus on the
features and spec announced first.
Q: Does PS Vita have internal
memory?
A: PS Vita is equipped with the
storage media slot so that users can
choose what memory capacity they
want to utilize depending on their
use.
Q: What is "Near"?
A: Near is a core PS Vita feature
composed of location-based
services, that utilize PlayStation
Network. Near, developed
specifically for this service and the
network , will be pre-installed in the
system to let users find out what
their friends in the vicinity are
playing now or what they were
playing recently. Users can meet
their friends and new players
virtually, regardless of what games
they are playing, simply by sharing
their game information across
different dimensions of time and
distance.
Q: Do you need 3G network
connection to enjoy Near?
A: Users can enjoy Near using Wi-Fi,
but to enjoy further what Near
offers, 3G connection is preferred.
Users will be able to obtain more
information and encounter new
players in real time by using 3G
connection.
Q: What is "LiveArea"?
A: Every game title for PS Vita will be
provided with a space called
"LiveArea" where users can share the
fun and excitement with other
players. Users will have access to the
latest information of games
provided from SCE and 3rd party
developers and publishers through
PlayStation Network. Additionally, PS
Vita users will be able to view
"Activity" log that is constantly
updated with accomplishments from
users who are playing the same
game, which in turn can trigger
active real-time communication
among users.
Q: Will existing services like Remote
Play, Skype, SenseMe, and Comic
content for PSP be available for PS
Vita as well?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity
to offer non-gaming applications/
content and will announce details at
a later time.
Q: Will Youtube, Flash content and
files like PDF be viewable on PS Vita?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity
to offer non-gaming applications/
content and will announce details at
a later time.
Q: What is the difference between
the PSP system and the PS Vita in
terms of hardware specs?
A: Advanced portable entertainment
system
A high performance CPU / GPU
combined with OLED enables rich,
visually striking graphics never seen
before on a portable entertainment
system. PS Vita also adopts the Super
Oval Design form factor, which fits
comfortably in users'
hands.Revolutionary User Interface
A unique multi-touch pad on the
rear, with the front touch display.
Two cameras on it's front and rear,
as well as three motion sensors,
gyroscope, accelerometer, and
electronic compass.LiveArea
Every game title for PS Vita will be
provided with a space called
"LiveArea" where users can share the
fun and excitement with other
players.Location-based services
SCE will provide location-based
services on PS Vita as part of the
basic features utilizing PlayStation
Network. The new application called
"Near," developed specifically for this
service and the network, will be pre-
installed in the system.Wi-Fi and 3G
network connectivity
PS Vita is equipped with 3G in
addition to Wi-Fi.Closely coordinated
with PlayStation Suite
The newly developed and released
game content for Android based
portable devices can also be enjoyed
on PS Vita.
Q: There are two slots on the PS Vita,
what are they for?
A: One is for the new game medium,
the other is for storage media to be
utilized for personal content and
download content.
Q: What kind of game medium will
PS Vita support? What is the official
name? Why did you decide to
introduce it?
A: It is a small flash memory based
card, dedicated for PS Vita. Taking
advantage of the flash memory
feature, this innovative card can
store add-on game content or the
game save directly on the card. By
adopting flash memory based card,
SCE will be able to provide game
cards with higher capacity in the
future, allowing developers to store
more game data to deliver rich,
immersive games. We will announce
the official name at a later date.
Q: What type of storage media will
PS Vita support?
A: This will be announced at a later
date.
Q: What are the features of the new
game medium / storage media?
A: New game medium
It can not only store the full software
titles but also save data as well as
additional game content data.
Therefore, the game title can be
concluded with one piece of card.
Users can play games by just
inserting the game medium into PS
Vita. (a separate storage media is
not required.)
As for storage media, we will
announce details at a later date.
Q: How many software titles will be
available at launch (in the new game
medium/download for each region)?
A: We will announce details at a later
date.
Q: What will software pricing look
like?
A: We will announce details at a later
date.
Q: If you buy download content for
PS Vita, up to how many systems can
you copy it to?
A: We will announce details at a later
date.
Q: Is PS Vita compatible with other
PlayStation platform games like PS3,
PS2, or PSP? Do you have any plan to
support other PlayStation platforms
in the future?
A: Users can play PSP titles, minis
and PSone classics titles which are
offered on PS Store. We do no have
any plans to make PS Vita
compatible with PS3 or PS2 titles at
this point.
Q: Is PS Vita compatible with PSP
content other than games such as
video and comics available on
PlayStation Store?
A: SCE plans to make those content
available on PS Vita.
Q: Can PS Vita users continue using
their save data for PSP games that
they have also downloaded from
PlayStation Store to PS Vita?
A: We are looking into the
opportunity to do so.
Q: PS Vita doesn't support UMD but
do you have any plan to introduce
peripherals like "UMD readers" for PS
Vita?
A: We do not have plans to introduce
such peripherals at this point in
time.
Q: I have UMD games but do I need
to buy them again from PlayStation
Store to play the same game on PS
Vita?
A: We will consider every possibility
for support on bought UMD games
but we have nothing to comment at
this point in time.
Q: Will you bring all UMD games to
the new game medium or on the
PlayStation Store for PS Vita?
A: SCE with the support of third party
developers and publishers have
been offering select UMD titles on
PlayStation Store and will continue
our effort to deliver these content in
the form of game medium for PS
Vita going forward. However, we
will need to clear all copyright / legal
related issues and due to this not all
software titles will become available
on PS Vita. We will announce details
for each title when ready.
Q: Will PS Vita support all content
that will become available on
PlayStation Suite?
A: PS Suite content developed in the
new game development
environment provided for PS Suite
can be enjoyed on PS Vita.
Q: Are PSP/PS3 user's PSN accounts
also available on PS Vita?
A: The same PSN accounts will be
available on PS Vita.
Q: Do you have any plans to
introduce a video output cable? Will
PS Vita have HDMI output?
A: No, PS Vita does not have a video
output feature.
Q: Can you take out the battery from
the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded
battery since PS Vita is equipped
with a rear touch pad.

Share your opinions below.

[Thorzilla]

Very hard on the eye man. You should really format this up a little. Other than that, more info is good info!

[SnowHawk]

also why ask the same question over and over again.

[Ariakace]

Pretty informative. From the way it sounds, theyve tried to mae it as hack-resistant as they could which is good news. I personally have my psp hacked, but i only play it when im sitting on my shiny white throne .

The rest sounds interesting, and i like the idea of being able to store game saves directly onto the game card as opposed to having a second card for that. Everything about this thing is sounding too good to be true thus far. Price point, graphics, game titles weve heard of so far, im really really impressed.

[skinny_jr]

Can't wait to get my hands on that baby!!!!!

[daLa]

Cool read, thanks.

[BluShock]

Why hello wall of text.

[MGSfan]

You could have bolded the questions to make it easier to read, but still nice find.

[breaKdown.iNC]

One questions remains. They always talk about the 3G model in combination with AT&T. Does that mean the PSVita is bound to the AT&T network all the time? Does it even have a slot for a SIM card or is it some SIM-less hardware integration?

Or will I be able to use networks from other carriers (other SIM card provided of course)?

I hope that the SIM card (if there is one) can be exchanged and that I can use whatever carrier I want, else I have to go with the WiFi model which I actually don't want :/

[Bio]

It's tough to read when the lines are 5 words long.

Some reason, it didn't really seem like an interview. More like an entire document that got chopped up and filled in with questions.

Anyways, E3 answered nearly all of it already, but it's good to know the extra clarity in the rest of that info. I'm so glad Sony didn't push for 3D in this thing. Not only would it make PSV unable to have a competitive price, I'm convinced most dedicated gamers don't really care that much about 3D anyways. Especially for a handheld.

[DarkVincent07]

Cool to re-confirm that DLC and save data can be saved on the game cards as opposed to the system or a memory card. If I ever pick up a PSVita 2000 It will make life easier :P

Also I'm sooo keen to see what the game cases look like!

[Fon]

Check out this Superb interview.

Question: When will PS Vita be available?
Answer: There will be a phased roll out from the end of the year 2011 throughout all the SCE regions.

Q: How much will PS Vita cost?
A: It will cost $249 USD for the Wi-Fi version and $299 USD for the 3G version available through AT&T stores.

Q: What is the official name?
A: The official name will be PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). "Vita," which means "Life" in Latin, was chosen as the name for our next- generation portable entertainment system because it enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context.

Q: PS Vita supports 3G network connectivity, does this mean PS Vita
will be sold through cell-phone providers?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which powers the nation's fastest mobile
broadband network, who will serve as the exclusive service provider for PS Vita in the United States. By having both Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi models available, PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for you to "encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with your friends wherever they are.

Q: Do all PS Vita users have to sign up with a cell phone provider?
A: No. Users can enjoy PS Vita using only Wi-Fi.

Q: How do you buy PS Vita games?
A: You can download PS Vita games and other content from PlayStation Store to a storage media via the Internet or buy the new game medium at retailers.

Q: What game format will the PS Vita use?
A: PS Vita will utilize the new game medium.

Q: Will users be able to access PlayStation Store from both 3G and Wi-Fi?
A: PlayStation Store will be able to be accessed from both 3G and Wi-Fi.

Q: Can you use PS Vita as a phone?
A: No.

Q: What are the specs of the OLED screen?
A: 5 inches (16:9), 960x544 pixels, Approx. 16,770,000 colors displayed

Q: What colors will be available at launch?
A: This will be announced at a later time.

Q: Does the PS Vita support Bluetooth headsets / headphones?
A: Commercially available Bluetooth headsets will work, however, it may function differently depending on the device specifications.

Q: Can you use a commercially available Bluetooth keyboard / mouse? Can you connect the PS3 wireless controller to the PS Vita like the PSPgo?
A: No. Users cannot use commercially available Bluetooth keyboard / mouse or a PS3 wireless controller on the PS Vita.

Q: Can you access the Internet by connecting PS Vita to a Bluetooth supported cell phone?
A: No.

Q: Why didn't you introduce stereoscopic 3D (without glasses) to PS Vita?
A: In the development process, we studied the possibility of introducing stereoscopic 3D feature to PS Vita, but decided not to install it. After careful consideration of our goal of offering users the ultimate portable entertainment experience with revolutionary user interface, we have decided to focus on the features and spec announced first.

Q: Does PS Vita have internal memory?
A: PS Vita is equipped with the storage media slot so that users can choose what memory capacity they want to utilize depending on their
use.

Q: What is "Near"?
A: Near is a core PS Vita feature composed of location-based services, that utilize PlayStation Network. Near, developed specifically for this service and the network , will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.

Q: Do you need 3G network connection to enjoy Near?
A: Users can enjoy Near using Wi-Fi, but to enjoy further what Near offers, 3G connection is preferred. Users will be able to obtain more information and encounter new players in real time by using 3G connection.

Q: What is "LiveArea"?
A: Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveArea" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and 3rd party developers and publishers through PlayStation Network. Additionally, PS Vita users will be able to view "Activity" log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.

Q: Will existing services like Remote Play, Skype, SenseMe, and Comic content for PSP be available for PS Vita as well?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity to offer non-gaming applications/ content and will announce details at a later time.

Q: Will Youtube, Flash content and files like PDF be viewable on PS Vita?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity to offer non-gaming applications/ content and will announce details at a later time.

Q: What is the difference between the PSP system and the PS Vita in terms of hardware specs?
A: Advanced portable entertainment system A high performance CPU / GPU combined with OLED enables rich, visually striking graphics never seen before on a portable entertainment system. PS Vita also adopts the Super Oval Design form factor, which fits comfortably in users' hands.Revolutionary User Interface A unique multi-touch pad on the rear, with the front touch display. Two cameras on it's front and rear, as well as three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer, and electronic compass.

LiveArea Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveArea" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players.Location-based services SCE will provide location-based services on PS Vita as part of the basic features utilizing PlayStation Network.

The new application called "Near," developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre- installed in the system.Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity PS Vita is equipped with 3G in addition to Wi-Fi.Closely coordinated with PlayStation Suite The newly developed and released game content for Android based portable devices can also be enjoyed on PS Vita.

Q: There are two slots on the PS Vita, what are they for?
A: One is for the new game medium, the other is for storage media to be utilized for personal content and download content.

Q: What kind of game medium will PS Vita support? What is the official name? Why did you decide to introduce it?
A: It is a small flash memory based card, dedicated for PS Vita. Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store add-on game content or the game save directly on the card. By adopting flash memory based card, SCE will be able to provide game cards with higher capacity in the future, allowing developers to store more game data to deliver rich, immersive games. We will announce the official name at a later date.

Q: What type of storage media will PS Vita support?
A: This will be announced at a later date.

Q: What are the features of the new game medium / storage media?
A: New game medium It can not only store the full software titles but also save data as well as additional game content data. Therefore, the game title can be concluded with one piece of card. Users can play games by just inserting the game medium into PS Vita. (a separate storage media is
not required.) As for storage media, we will announce details at a later date.

Q: How many software titles will be available at launch (in the new game medium/download for each region)?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: What will software pricing look like?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: If you buy download content for PS Vita, up to how many systems can you copy it to?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: Is PS Vita compatible with other PlayStation platform games like PS3, PS2, or PSP? Do you have any plan to support other PlayStation platforms in the future?
A: Users can play PSP titles, minis and PSone classics titles which are offered on PS Store. We do no have any plans to make PS Vita compatible with PS3 or PS2 titles at this point.

Q: Is PS Vita compatible with PSP content other than games such as video and comics available on PlayStation Store?
A: SCE plans to make those content available on PS Vita.

Q: Can PS Vita users continue using their save data for PSP games that they have also downloaded from PlayStation Store to PS Vita?
A: We are looking into the opportunity to do so.

Q: PS Vita doesn't support UMD but do you have any plan to introduce peripherals like "UMD readers" for PS Vita?
A: We do not have plans to introduce such peripherals at this point in time.

Q: I have UMD games but do I need to buy them again from PlayStation Store to play the same game on PS Vita?
A: We will consider every possibility for support on bought UMD games but we have nothing to comment at this point in time.

Q: Will you bring all UMD games to the new game medium or on the PlayStation Store for PS Vita?
A: SCE with the support of third party developers and publishers have been offering select UMD titles on PlayStation Store and will continue our effort to deliver these content in the form of game medium for PS Vita going forward. However, we will need to clear all copyright / legal related issues and due to this not all software titles will become available on PS Vita. We will announce details for each title when ready.

Q: Will PS Vita support all content that will become available on PlayStation Suite?
A: PS Suite content developed in the new game development environment provided for PS Suite can be enjoyed on PS Vita.

Q: Are PSP/PS3 user's PSN accounts also available on PS Vita?
A: The same PSN accounts will be available on PS Vita.

Q: Do you have any plans to introduce a video output cable? Will PS Vita have HDMI output?
A: No, PS Vita does not have a video output feature.

Q: Can you take out the battery from the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded battery since PS Vita is equipped with a rear touch pad.

Share your opinions below.

fixed

[stringfellow hawk]

The only thing they haven't said is if there will be a monthly charge for using AT&T 3G network. I'll definetly pick up the 3G one if there is no monthly fee.

[breaKdown.iNC]

The only thing they haven't said is if there will be a monthly charge for using AT&T 3G network. I'll definetly pick up the 3G one if there is no monthly fee.

You can count on it that there will be a monthly fee. As if at&t would let you use their network w/o paying for it.

[Dave-The-Rave]

Not really an interview, more like an FAQ pulled from a website.

[AranhaHunter]

No RAM size given, and heavily hinting and no internal memory :/

[F34R]

Here's the link to the Sony FAQ, which was where this post was pulled from:

http://us.playstation.com/support/an....htm?a_id=2254

[dc89]

PlayStation Vita (previously Next Generation Portable (NGP)) FAQs
Answer ID: 2254


Question: When will PS Vita be available?
Answer: There will be a phased roll out from the end of the year 2011 throughout all the SCE regions.

Q: How much will PS Vita cost?
A: It will cost $249 USD for the Wi-Fi version and $299 USD for the 3G version available through AT&T stores.

Q: What is the official name?
A: The official name will be PlayStation Vita (PS Vita). "Vita," which means "Life" in Latin, was chosen as the name for our next-generation portable entertainment system because it enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context.

Q: PS Vita supports 3G network connectivity, does this mean PS Vita will be sold through cell-phone providers?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, who will serve as the exclusive service provider for PS Vita in the United States. By having both Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi models available, PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for you to "encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with your friends wherever they are.

Q: Do all PS Vita users have to sign up with a cell phone provider?
A: No. Users can enjoy PS Vita using only Wi-Fi.

Q: How do you buy PS Vita games?
A: You can download PS Vita games and other content from PlayStation Store to a storage media via the Internet or buy the new game medium at retailers.

Q: What game format will the PS Vita use?
A: PS Vita will utilize the new game medium.

Q: Will users be able to access PlayStation Store from both 3G and Wi-Fi?
A: PlayStation Store will be able to be accessed from both 3G and Wi-Fi.

Q: Which carrier will users need to subscribe to use the 3G networks?
A: Partnering with AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, who will serve as the exclusive service provider for PS Vita in the United States.

Q: Can you use PS Vita as a phone?
A: No.

Q: What are the specs of the OLED screen?
A: 5 inches (16:9), 960x544 pixels, Approx. 16,770,000 colors displayed

Q: What colors will be available at launch?
A: This will be announced at a later time.

Q: Does the PS Vita support Bluetooth headsets / headphones?
A: Commercially available Bluetooth headsets will work, however, it may function differently depending on the device specifications.

Q: Can you use a commercially available Bluetooth keyboard / mouse? Can you connect the PS3 wireless controller to the PS Vita like the PSPgo?
A: No. Users cannot use commercially available Bluetooth keyboard / mouse or a PS3 wireless controller on the PS Vita.

Q: Can you access the Internet by connecting PS Vita to a Bluetooth supported cell phone?
A: No.

Q: Why didn't you introduce stereoscopic 3D (without glasses) to PS Vita?
A: In the development process, we studied the possibility of introducing stereoscopic 3D feature to PS Vita, but decided not to install it. After careful consideration of our goal of offering users the ultimate portable entertainment experience with revolutionary user interface, we have decided to focus on the features and spec announced first.

Q: Does PS Vita have internal memory?
A: PS Vita is equipped with the storage media slot so that users can choose what memory capacity they want to utilize depending on their use.

Q: What is "Near"?
A: Near is a core PS Vita feature composed of location-based services, that utilize PlayStation Network. Near, developed specifically for this service and the network , will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.

Q: Do you need 3G network connection to enjoy Near?
A: Users can enjoy Near using Wi-Fi, but to enjoy further what Near offers, 3G connection is preferred. Users will be able to obtain more information and encounter new players in real time by using 3G connection.

Q: What is "LiveArea"?
A: Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveArea™" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and 3rd party developers and publishers through PlayStation Network. Additionally, PS Vita users will be able to view "Activity" log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.

Q: Will existing services like Remote Play, Skype, SenseMe, and Comic content for PSP be available for PS Vita as well?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity to offer non-gaming applications/content and will announce details at a later time.

Q: Will Youtube, Flash content and files like PDF be viewable on PS Vita?
A: We are evaluating the opportunity to offer non-gaming applications/content and will announce details at a later time.

Q: What is the difference between the PSP system and the PS Vita in terms of hardware specs?
A:
Advanced portable entertainment system
A high performance CPU / GPU combined with OLED enables rich, visually striking graphics never seen before on a portable entertainment system. PS Vita also adopts the Super Oval Design form factor, which fits comfortably in users' hands.Revolutionary User Interface
A unique multi-touch pad on the rear, with the front touch display. Two cameras on it's front and rear, as well as three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer, and electronic compass.LiveArea™
Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveArea™" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players.Location-based services
SCE will provide location-based services on PS Vita as part of the basic features utilizing PlayStation Network. The new application called "Near," developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system.Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity
PS Vita is equipped with 3G in addition to Wi-Fi.Closely coordinated with PlayStation Suite
The newly developed and released game content for Android based portable devices can also be enjoyed on PS Vita.

Q: There are two slots on the PS Vita, what are they for?
A: One is for the new game medium, the other is for storage media to be utilized for personal content and download content.

Q: What kind of game medium will PS Vita support? What is the official name? Why did you decide to introduce it?
A: It is a small flash memory based card, dedicated for PS Vita. Taking advantage of the flash memory feature, this innovative card can store add-on game content or the game save directly on the card. By adopting flash memory based card, SCE will be able to provide game cards with higher capacity in the future, allowing developers to store more game data to deliver rich, immersive games. We will announce the official name at a later date.

Q: What type of storage media will PS Vita support?
A: This will be announced at a later date.

Q: What are the features of the new game medium / storage media?
A:
New game medium
It can not only store the full software titles but also save data as well as additional game content data. Therefore, the game title can be concluded with one piece of card.
Users can play games by just inserting the game medium into PS Vita. (a separate storage media is not required.)
As for storage media, we will announce details at a later date.

Q: How many software titles will be available at launch (in the new game medium/download for each region)?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: What will software pricing look like?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: If you buy download content for PS Vita, up to how many systems can you copy it to?
A: We will announce details at a later date.

Q: Is PS Vita compatible with other PlayStation platform games like PS3, PS2, or PSP? Do you have any plan to support other PlayStation platforms in the future?
A: Users can play PSP titles, minis and PSone classics titles which are offered on PS Store. We do no have any plans to make PS Vita compatible with PS3 or PS2 titles at this point.

Q: Is PS Vita compatible with PSP content other than games such as video and comics available on PlayStation Store?
A: SCE plans to make those content available on PS Vita.

Q: Can PS Vita users continue using their save data for PSP games that they have also downloaded from PlayStation Store to PS Vita?
A: We are looking into the opportunity to do so.

Q: PS Vita doesn't support UMD but do you have any plan to introduce peripherals like "UMD readers" for PS Vita?
A: We do not have plans to introduce such peripherals at this point in time.

Q: I have UMD games but do I need to buy them again from PlayStation Store to play the same game on PS Vita?
A: We will consider every possibility for support on bought UMD games but we have nothing to comment at this point in time.

Q: Will you bring all UMD games to the new game medium or on the PlayStation Store for PS Vita?
A: SCE with the support of third party developers and publishers have been offering select UMD titles on PlayStation Store and will continue our effort to deliver these content in the form of game medium for PS Vita going forward. However, we will need to clear all copyright / legal related issues and due to this not all software titles will become available on PS Vita. We will announce details for each title when ready.

Q: Will PS Vita support all content that will become available on PlayStation Suite?
A: PS Suite content developed in the new game development environment provided for PS Suite can be enjoyed on PS Vita.

Q: Are PSP/PS3 user's PSN accounts also available on PS Vita?
A: The same PSN accounts will be available on PS Vita.

Q: Do you have any plans to introduce a video output cable? Will PS Vita have HDMI output?
A: No, PS Vita does not have a video output feature.

Q: Can you take out the battery from the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded battery since PS Vita is equipped with a rear touch pad

http://us.playstation.com/support/an....htm?a_id=2254

Well that answers quite a bit of stuff.

[The_One]

No RAM size given, and heavily hinting and no internal memory :/

I understand the concern over the lack of built-in storage, but why would you care about the amount of RAM in the machine itself? It's clearly beastly enough to hold its own in the mobile space, AND it also supports cross game chat (which means either: The OS memory footprint is significantly smaller than the PS3 OS memory footprint, or that it has more RAM than the PS3 to be able to facilitate running cross game chat in the background).

I don't see either way why it matters how much RAM it has. Why does it matter if it only had 1MB of RAM and could do all that, versus if it had 5GB of RAM? Unless you're a developer, it doesn't matter.

[Seahawkk]

Q: Can you take out the battery from the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded battery since PS Vita is equipped with a rear touch pad

SONY

[Terminator 101]

I understand the concern over the lack of built-in storage, but why would you care about the amount of RAM in the machine itself? It's clearly beastly enough to hold its own in the mobile space, AND it also supports cross game chat (which means either: The OS memory footprint is significantly smaller than the PS3 OS memory footprint, or that it has more RAM than the PS3 to be able to facilitate running cross game chat in the background).

I don't see either way why it matters how much RAM it has. Why does it matter if it only had 1MB of RAM and could do all that, versus if it had 5GB of RAM? Unless you're a developer, it doesn't matter.

The amount of Ram matters if this thing includes web browser.

[The_One]

The amount of Ram matters if this thing includes web browser.

People don't seem to be having problem browsing the web on their smartphones with "only" 256MB of RAM, or sometimes even less.

Sony needs to grow a brain and license Opera's browser (like Nintendo has done) instead of using that pile of crap Netfront browser made by some no-name 3rd rate company.

[Ryunosuke]

Even with the 256MB rumor (which doesn't hold much merit) you still had that and another 128MB VRAM according to the rumor. I believe at the very least it will be 256MB RAM + 128MB VRAM, which is plenty for a handheld.

[benjiro]

Part of the reason why people get concern about the ram, is partially, how future proof the Vita is.

Most people remember how some games got butchered to fit on consoles like the xBox ( Deux Ex 2 ... ), in order to fit in its memory.

Now, the question becomes how much multi task is the Vita, and how is this all going to interact with the memory. While web browsing on most phone's is possible, its still:

a) slow on a lot of smartphones
b) memory intensive.

When every smartphone these day's ships with 512MB ram, or more, you kind of expect a quad cpu core, quad gpu core system like the Vita, to at minimum have 512MB ram. If they gimp the Vita, to 256MB ram, just to save a few dollars, this is something that can impact the future of the console.

My "old" HTC HD2, had 370MB ( with in reality 512MB+ memory hidden ), and this thing is already like almost 2 years old! So seeing the Vita ship with 256MB memory may not be a deal breaker, it does not exact shows a large amount of trust towords Sony.

We can not forget that the PSP was originally also crippled by speed limitations, and limited memory. The Refreshed PSP that had way more memory, surely ended up loading games much faster. And yet, those developers ended up being stuck developing for the original limited PSP.

It all depends on how people look at it. And what Sony will do in the future with the Vita. 256MB may be plenty for now, but this thing is supposed to be on the market for 3 to 5 years...

The same question is also asked by people, at what speed the GPU's will be running, and the CPU's ... Everybody wants fast things, even if its not used to full capacity ( why else do people buy fast cars, when there are speed limits everywhere ).

[Wasib]

There are still quite a lot of things that need answering on the PlayStation Vita.

Mainly for me Sony have not really talked about the multi-media side of things. Will there be video/music/internet support? What about Skype video calls? How and when are those going to be integrated and then how will they be marketed? Furthermore any catch-up TV links? i.e. BBCiPlayer, iTVplayer, 4OnDemand etc?

I think Sony will want to answer the above - but for now will concentrate on the simple message of games and the unique aspects of the PlayStation Vita hardware - which is a very sensible move and one which shows they have learned from the past (PSP and PS3).

Also I do wonder what the battery life will be like on this device. Also as one member stated - I would like to see how the game cases will look like.

There are some other questions. How much RAM? What is the resolution of the cameras? I guess over-time these questions will be answered.