The high-octane racing franchise drifts onto the PlayStation(R)Vita delivering stunning graphics and heart-pounding action that players can truly feel. Ridge Racer(R) features high-speed action, high-performance racing machines, and all-new gameplay additions creating an edge-of-your-seat experience only possible on the PlayStation(R)Vita. Racing fans can also take the action online and tear up the track against players from around the globe using the PlayStation(R)Vita "near" and Wi-Fi functionality and race agains other players' ghosts anywhere at anytime. Vivid, next generation high-contrast graphics and advanced lighting effects powered by the PlayStation(R)Vita painting processor An immersive audio experience with a dynamic soundscape that changes and evolves with each race according to the movement of your machine. All-new custom drift system enables players to tune the action to suit their style of driving. All new "Machine Upgrade Map" customization allows players to upgrade functional parts and create their own original machines New introduction of the Planetary League allows players to join in one of four racing teams and race against other players from around the world both at real-time and "anywhere at any time" by exchanging ghosts via "near" functionality. Compete against up to 7 other players from around the world with online (ad-hoc Wi-Fi) multiplayer