I think most people would prefer to spend those $500 on a 10" tablet with a resolution the Vita only can dream of. I'm sorry, but just slapping Android on the Vita won't magically make it interesting.

Exactly. The game console model depends on rigid platform control. Involving other companies only dilutes the control that platform companies rely on.

Furthermore, Android would add bloat to the system thereby slowing down game performance. One of the key advantages that game consoles have over platforms that don't specialize in games is the opportunity for "bare metal" programming.

Yeah and while they are at it they could allow for Linux to be installed on the PS3.... That would be awesome! But seriously, Sony's reason would most likely be the same reason they gave for removing Linux security issue. from the PS3.it was a

Here are some possibilities

1. Cost to license the OS

2. Increased demand on hardware = less power or need for more power which = higher cost, shorter battery

3. Profit shift to google rather than Sony

4. Cripple PS Mobile launch

5. Untailored games and apps to Vita's unique hardware specs and control outputs

6. Less stability for running dedicated games

7. Open to hacking

All of those sound terrible for the Vita.

The thing is that linux wouldn't and didn't improve sales on the Ps3. But android could improve sales on vita.

The security issue is indeed valid, hacking the console would become easier and piracy could overtake. But still, they could release a firmaware AFTER the hacking becomes available and they are able to sell the PSVITA at profit, which will make the piracy aspect moot.

but it's functionality is severely limited

I ended up buying the vita anyway (heavily discounted on amazon), but it would have been a much easier decision, if I could boot into android on it and have a pdf reader/media player for all possible formats/ manga reader/several apps for drawing/store offline maps to use the gps in areas where I don't have internet

Kinda in line with part of what I've always said about Vita.

BTW, some of you clearly don't understand Android and even what Amazon has done with it.

Piracy isn't that big of an issue and Sony could have certainly made their own android market with plenty of revenue coming in to them vs Google.

btw, this is also something I've insisted Nintendo and Sony should do with their home consoles... GoogleTV would add a lot of features to their platforms.

What is an android................Yeah i'm stupid.

Gyahahaha, maybe you just need some sleep ;)

The android operating system from Google that is the largest mobile operating system worldwide currently.