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| Product | Sony PlayStation Vita First Edition (3G/Wi-Fi) | Sony PlayStation Vita (Wi-Fi) | Sony PlayStation Vita (3G/Wi-Fi) | Nintendo DS Lite (Polar White) | Nintendo Wii U Basic Set |
| Price | MSRP: $349.99 | $249.99 to $299.90 | $282.00 to $349.99 | $127.31 | $287.94 to $549.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 0 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | June 11, 2006 | November 18, 2012 |
| Bottom line | Overall, the
PlayStation Vita is the most advanced portable gaming system ever made. While the price is deceiving because of a hidden cost, gamers are getting an impressively complete package right out of the gate. A healthy launch lineup is sure to provide something for every kind of gamer, and a large selection of digital downloads is available right now. | Overall, the
PlayStation Vita is the most advanced portable gaming system ever made. While the price is deceiving because of a hidden cost, gamers are getting an impressively complete package right out of the gate. A healthy launch lineup is sure to provide something for every kind of gamer, and a large selection of digital downloads is available right now. | Overall, the
PlayStation Vita is the most advanced portable gaming system ever made. While the price is deceiving because of a hidden cost, gamers are getting an impressively complete package right out of the gate. A healthy launch lineup is sure to provide something for every kind of gamer, and a large selection of digital downloads is available right now. | With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. | Despite some clever dual-screen gaming mechanics, the
Wii U's lack of compelling exclusive software and an overall unpolished user experience make it tough to recommend in its current state. |
| Media Type | PlayStation Vita card Flash memory card | PlayStation Vita card Flash memory card | PlayStation Vita card Flash memory card | Cartridge | Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo Wii U disc |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Buying choices | MSRP: $349.99 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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