So I have had a vita since 28th of dec and I have 7 games that I have played to find the hidden gem for that system.  But I guess most people  want to know about the basic stuff of the system, so the most eye poping thing with this handheld is the oled screen. no joke. I was so impressed that I almost did not want to go back to the 3ds. and then there is the sleep-mode which I alomst thought would take all the batery away within 4-5hours but no it holds up for a day or more, I have not done a big test of that yet. 
 
Then there is the UI or home menu which I really like because its like sony said who can we rip off and then another person comes in. hey, this iphone is pretty cool. Then all of them where like fuck yeah! 
But unlike  the iphone to get to all the apps and games you slide down instead of to the right if you have made multiple pages. then you press the icon and then you lunch that app or game then a page to the right comes then you only press the pic in the midle that have start wirtten on it. then you can press the ps button and press the trophies app then go back to that game and only press continue. and then you are there where you left off. But if you press the ps button twhice you have and awesome slide menu with all the apps games you have pushed. 
I like it because its really easy. Its hard to describe it almost have to see it in action to know how easy it is. 
 

So I have had a vita since 28th of dec and I have 7 games that I have played to find the hidden gem for that system.  But I guess most people  want to know about the basic stuff of the system, so the most eye poping thing with this handheld is the oled screen. no joke. I was so impressed that I almost did not want to go back to the 3ds. and then there is the sleep-mode which I alomst thought would take all the batery away within 4-5hours but no it holds up for a day or more, I have not done a big test of that yet. 
 
Then there is the UI or home menu which I really like because its like sony said who can we rip off and then another person comes in. hey, this iphone is pretty cool. Then all of them where like fuck yeah! 
But unlike  the iphone to get to all the apps and games you slide down instead of to the right if you have made multiple pages. then you press the icon and then you lunch that app or game then a page to the right comes then you only press the pic in the midle that have start wirtten on it. then you can press the ps button and press the trophies app then go back to that game and only press continue. and then you are there where you left off. But if you press the ps button twhice you have and awesome slide menu with all the apps games you have pushed. 
I like it because its really easy. Its hard to describe it almost have to see it in action to know how easy it is. 
 

Sounds like you're having fun and looking for more.

Sounds like you're having fun and looking for more.

How does it feel after extended play? Playing the PSP gave me serious hand cramps.

@biospank said:

@McGhee: The hand cramps would be the same because the system is actually bigger then the psp. But I have not experianced any when I sitt up at my desk only when I am playing before I sleep when I'm in bed.

Wouldn't it being larger help with the hand cramps? Or is it just about how it's shaped?

You should take some pics of it and post them here.

Take some pictures right next to some pike so we can compare the sizes.

For whatever reason, sony decided on keeping both analog 'sticks' at the bottom of the device. You want hand cramps? Gosh, there you go. The exact reason why I could barely play the psp for long periods. A fighting game, using the terrible d-pad and the buttons wasn't so bad on the psp. Simple games like crisis core was fine as well. But a game like syphon filter or mgs:portable ops/peace walker was unbearably uncomfortable. I can understand keeping the right stick at the bottom. But the left? Sony REALLY could've benefited by doing what the gamecube, 360, and the 3ds- just put the d-pad at the bottom instead of the stick.

Considering most of these games are for the core game player, comfort is key. Plus being convex instead of concave...ew. The rubberness of the dual shock 3 makes up for it being convex, but not being fully rubber on the vita means a big thumb like mine would easily slip off the thing. Seems better suited for smaller hands.

I find the 2 analog sticks in symmetric positions (like the Dual Shock 3) to be more comfortable. There is a small period of time to get use to them but after about a day with my PS3 I very much preferred the configuration. I am glad to see they went with the same idea for the Vita.