For PS Vita, it's game on

Nothing stops the PlayStation Vita from being the pre-eminent portable gaming device. A gorgeous (and gigantic) OLED screen and dual analog sticks provide the best handheld gaming there is. More than two dozen games are available at launch, with many more accessible online for download, making the PS Vita a robust competitor to the Nintendo 3DS. Here's a look at a few of the PS Vita games available now for the new system.

FIFA Soccer

This is the best launch title for the PS Vita by far. The game is a blend of the "FIFA 11" and "FIFA 12" console versions. Only die-hard fans of the franchise will notice the flaws. Tons of game modes (online and off-line) and excellent controls make the world's most popular sport an excellent travel buddy when you want to hit the pitch for some soccer action.

HOT SHOTS GOLF: WORLD INVITATIONAL

It's unfortunate that "World Invitational" plays like a port of previous "Hot Shots Golf" games. Other than a few Vita- enhanced aspects such as touch-screen controls, you won't encounter anything you haven't seen before. But what makes this game perfect for Vita is that the franchise never should have been on a console anyway; from the outset, it feels built specifically for a portable gaming system. Brief contests on a variety of imaginatively designed courses make for an enjoyable stroll across the links.

UNCHARTED: GOLDEN ABYSS

The adventure franchise has perhaps too much pressure heaped upon it. Because of that, "Golden Abyss" falls short of expectations. This is what happens when you have a golden goose such as "Uncharted" -- the burden of success is almost too high. The game serves as a prequel, and pulls it off well until the dialogue becomes clichéd and predictable. Touch-screen controls are cumbersome and interfere with the flow too often, leaving you wanting more gunfights. Nathan Drake has had better times uncovering hidden treasure, but this is still the best bet for adventure on the PS Vita thus far.

Sadly, we've seen much of "Wipeout 2048" before -- nearly all of its content is available in past "Wipeout" games. The game features decent uses of the PS Vita's touch-screen and tilt capabilities, but long load times and a rough initial learning curve might turn back some players. This isn't a bland racing experience; just don't look for Vita-inspired innovation.