It's absolutely incredible. Retained so much of the main release and so much to do/going on in the game world and without peer as far as hand held racers go. The only difference is visuals are obviously cut back (but the draw distance is incredible and the whole city has no issues with streaming/loading) and there are only 6 racers in an event (I think it's 8 or 12 on the home console versions) and fewer police in pursuits.
There is no online pass with it, you just have to link your PSN ID to Origin (this is done in game) and the experience is as seamless as you'd expect from a home console. I do intend to pick up the PS3 version as well, but I can take this across to the States with me at Christmas and I wanted to support Vita. It will be great to be able to play this on the commute to and from work too.
RIP Dad 25/11/51 - 13/12/13. You will be missed but never forgotten.
