A quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor co-developed by IBM, Sony and Toshiba is at the heart of Sony's Vita handheld, which will be released in the U.S./Canada on Feb. 22 with an impressive game lineup. According to a teardown by UBM TechInsights, Sony packed into the Playstation Vita a five-inch OLED multi-touch screen supporting 16 million colors and possibly manufactured by Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) Co Ltd.. The Vita also sports a touch-sensitive back panel, allowing gamers to play using their fingers as they are holding the device.

Playstation Vita also incorporates a GPS device and a three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass. Sony sells a version supporting both 3G and Wi-Fi as well as a Wi-Fi-only model.

The device is powered by a custom quad-core ARM processor. Sony's Cell processor partners - IBM and Toshiba - created the CXD5315GG, a four core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore CPU, with Toshiba to provide the multichip memory package and the system memory of the device.

Qualcomm provides the MDM6200 HSPA+ GSM modem in the Vita, as well as the PM8028 power management IC.

Avago also offered six socket wins in the Playstation Vita,mainly used on the device's communications board. Kionix contributed to the accelerometer and Marvell for the Wi-Fi chip.

U.S. Launch details

PlayStation Vita launched in Japan this past weekend, and Sony provided an outline of the titles will be released when PS Vita launches in the U.S./Canada on Feb. 22.

The Wi-Fi model will be available for $249.99 (MSRP), and the 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available in the United States for $299.99 (MSRP).

There will be 25 games available on day 1, and in total more than 100 games currently in development. Pricing for all software will range from $9.99-$49.99 (MSRP) and will be available for purchase at retail locations as well as downloadable on the PlayStation Network.



PS Vita Software Lineup:

SCEA Launch Day Titles
Escape Plan (PSN Only)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Hustle Kings (PSN Only)
Little Deviants
ModNation Racers: Road Trip
Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
wipEout 2048

Launch Window Titles
Gravity Rush
MLB 12 The Show
Reality Fighters
Unit 13

Third Party Publisher Launch Day Titles
Army Corps of Hell - Square Enix, Inc.
Asphalt Injection - Ubisoft, Inc.
BEN10 GALACTIC RACING - D3 Publisher of America
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND - Aksys Games Localization, Inc.
Dungeon Hunter Alliance - Ubisoft, Inc.
Dynasty Warriors Next - Tecmo Koei America Corporation
F1 2011 - Codemasters
EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer - Electronic Arts, Inc.
Lumines Electronic Symphony - Ubisoft, Inc.
Michael Jackson The Experience - Ubisoft, Inc.
Plants vs. Zombies (PSN Only) - Sony Online Entertainment LLC
Rayman Origins - Ubisoft, Inc.
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen - Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Tales of Space: Mutant Blobs (PSN Only) - Drinkbox Studios
Touch My Katamari - Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 - Capcom Entertainment, Inc.
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition - Sega of America

Launch Window Titles

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - Warner Bros. Interactive Ent. Inc.
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention - NIS America, Inc.
NINJA GAIDEN ∑ PLUS - Tecmo Koei America Corporation
Ridge Racer - Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Silent Hill Book of Memories - Konami Digital Ent. America, Inc.
Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted - 505 Games

Also, every PS Vita system will be packed with six AR Play Cards and one voucher to download a handful of augmented reality mini games called AR Play via the PlayStation Network. All first party games along with a selection of accessories and third party games will be available for purchase a week early (Feb. 15) in conjunction with the availability date of the First Edition PS Vita Bundle.

For those looking for a complete solution, a Starter Kit will be available for $39.99 (MSRP), which includes a 4GB Memory Card, Pocket Pouch, Protective Film, Card Case, Headphones, and Cleaning Cloth. Standalone Memory Cards will start at $19.99 (MSRP).