New PlayStation Vita Slim launches for $200 with Borderlands 2

Sony's handheld system gets a relaunch. The new PlayStation Vita Slim is now out in North America.

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The new system has a less bulkier look along with a better hands-on feel, easier PS Home and Start/Select buttons to press, and more. New Game Network details some of the features.

The new PS Vita system comes with a redesigned architecture that is approximately 20 percent slimmer and approximately 15 percent lighter than the original version, with new rounded edges that make the system more comfortable to hold. The system also has 1GB of built-in memory, an extended battery life for four to six hours of game play, and a new LCD display.

Its inclusion of built-in memory is a great choice for this system. It NEEDS some amount of storage with how large the community is online. You won't be able to download and install some full retail games, but the majority of games that are played on this system are from the indie community, which generally clock in at under a gig.

However, for those that want to play full titles, the Borderlands 2 bundle -- the only way you can currently get the system -- includes an 8GB memory card. Including a great game like BL2 doesn't hurt either, especially for those that haven't played the game yet.

Even if you haven't kept up with the Vita, there's tons of games that are available at your fingertips when you get it. And if you do, you might as well pick up the PlayStation Plus subscription if you don't have it. Assuming you have a PlayStation console, you're guaranteed a new free game to play every week.