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Coming out on June 12, the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for PS Vita isn't quiet as big a package as it is for the PS3 or XBox 360, but it does have its advantages.

• Metal Gear Solid HD Collection for PS Vita Information

There are a few things missing that would have been nice to have, though you can still get the game left out of this version from the PlayStation Store. And there's that nifty interaction with the PS3 version that just might convince some players to get both versions.

Thanks to the folks at Beatshapers, I got to play with the PS Vita version of StarDrone Extreme. It's slick, shiny, and feels very polished (even if I did die over and over). I give it many stars (to see how many, click through to the review).

• StarDrone Extreme PS Vita Review

If you have the PS3 version, too, you can also pick up where you left off on the PS Vita version, and vice versa.

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If you prefer to go first-party with your device accessories, you probably want to know exactly what official stuff Sony has available. Here's the list, complete with big, shiny pictures.

• Official Sony PS Vita Accessories

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Yes, it is one of those weeks again, a week of no releases. And as much as I love my new PS Vita, Sony's really going to have to work to get the games out, because even though there are a tonne of fantastic games scheduled for release, they're not really coming out fast enough to stir up excitement from any but the most hardcore Sony fans. It might almost have been better to delay a few of the launch games in order to space releases out. But that's just me, grumbling. It's not like I don't have a giant backlog of games on multiple platforms to catch up on, anyway.

Release dates are collected from a number of sources, so there will occasionally be errors. Please note that some games may be released in some parts of the world and not others.

Canabalt has been available on just about any platform you can think of, and recently it was made available as a PS Minis game for PSP, PS Vita and PS3. It's pretty much as simple as it's possible for a game to be and still give you anything to do, but it also manages to be really fun. If you haven't played it yet, maybe give it a go on PSP.

• Canabalt PS Minis Review

The PSP and PS Vita are perfectly designed for portable gaming (if you hadn't figured that out from the name "PlayStation Portable"), but you probably don't want to just toss the naked device in your bag and take off around the world (or even around the block). Not if you want to have a working handheld when you get back. So here are some accessories to consider buying before you take your Sony handheld on the road.

• Travel With a PSP or PS Vita

Did I miss any of your travel essentials? Let me know in the comments and I might add to the list.

Sadly, there seem to be no new releases this week. There will be a few later in the month, but for now, take this opportunity to catch up on older games (surely you haven't played them all, have you?).

Release dates are collected from a number of sources, so there will occasionally be errors. Please note that some games may be released in some parts of the world and not others.

Don't get too excited about seeing Gravity Rush on the list below. The PlayStation website says May 1st in one place, and June 12th in another--and June 12th seems to be the most likely. But still, you never know. Check for it on the shelves when you go to pick up Mortal Kombat and you might get lucky.

PS Vita games scheduled to be released in North America this week

• May 01: Gravity Rush (Sony) - compare prices
• May 01: Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros) - compare prices

PS Vita games scheduled to be released in Europe this week

• May 05: Mortal Kombat (Warner Bros)

Release dates are collected from a number of sources, so there will occasionally be errors. Please note that some games may be released in some parts of the world and not others.

You want fun things to plug into your PS Vita, right? Or maybe you need to replace something and want to save  money by going third-party. Here's what accessories manufacturer Nyko has so far for the PS Vita.

• PS Vita Accessories from Nyko

Do note that I haven't been hands-on with any of these, so this is just a reference list. I'll be adding reviews to some of the items as times goes on, though, so check back every now and then.

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Like the PSP, the PS Vita has a built-in web browser. The good news is, the PS Vita's browser is a lot better than the PSP's (and easier to navigate due to its touch controls). The not-so-good news is, it's still not as intuitive as a PC web browser.

• How to Browse the Web on a PS Vita

It is fairly simple to get the hang of, once you know what all the icons mean and what you can and can't do with it.

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