Best handheld game system
Pros: large and responsive OLED touch screen, terrific graphics, dual analog controls, rear touch-panel control, good game library at launch
Cons: expensive, proprietary memory not included, nongaming functions and features draw mixed reviews, battery life could be better, transferring files is cumbersome
PSV22031
711719220312
Black
ARM Cortex - A9 core (4 core)
N/A
Wi-Fi; 3G optional
N/A
Accessory port, Multi-use/USB port, headphone jack, six-axis motion sensing system, three-axis electronic compass
Proprietary Sony flash memory
Right and left analog joystick, direction pad, action buttons, left and right shoulder buttons, PS button, select button, touch screen, rear touch pad
5 (diagonal)
1 year
3D handheld game system
Pros: 3D screen doesn't require glasses, bright, clear color, online game downloads, two cameras (one in 3D), compatible with previous Nintendo DS games
Cons: 3D requires viewing from a particular angle, not compatible with Game Boy Advance titles, shorter battery life than predecessors, not many games take advantage of 3D yet, cameras …
CTRSKAAA
45496719210
Blue, black, red and pink
2 ARM architecture processors
2 GB flash memory
Wi-Fi
N/A
Game card, headphones, microphone, motion sensor
SD/SDHC
4-way cross keypad, thumb stick-style Circle Pad, 3D slider, control pad, touch screen (with stylus)
Top (3D): 3.5 widescreen; bottom (touch) 3.0
1 year
Best value for kids and tweens
Pros: dual 3.25-inch displays, online game downloads, two cameras, facebook integration
Cons: internal storage of only 256 MB, not compatible with Game Boy Advance titles, graphics are average, shorter battery life than predecessors
TWLSKA
45496718749
Pink, blue, black
2 ARM architecture processors
256 MB flash memory
Wi-Fi
N/A
Game card, headphones, microphone
SD/SDHC
4-way cross keypad, control pad, touch screen (with stylus)
3.25
1 year