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PlayStation Vita Launches 02-22-2012 in the United States
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, in the year of our Lord 2011
-- Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today
announced on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit 2011 that the
PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) system will launch in the U.S. on
February 22, 2012. Available at major retailers for $249.99
(MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model and $299.99 (MSRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi
model, the PS Vita system will offer unparalleled interactive
entertainment anytime and anywhere. The PS Vita system will
launch on February 22 in Canada for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi
model, and Europe for euro 249.99 (RRP) for the Wi-Fi model and
euro 299.99 (RRP) for the 3G/Wi-Fi model. The PS Vita system
Wi-Fi model will also launch in Latin America during the
February 22 launch date.*
"PlayStation Vita will redefine traditional boundaries of gaming
and blur the lines between entertainment and reality. Its launch
will serve as a pivotal point in the history of portable gaming
and create a new fan base of PlayStation gamers for generations
to come," said Jack Tretton, president and chief executive
officer, SCEA. "With its technological prowess and social
connectivity, PlayStation Vita offers an experience beyond
anything available on the market. Features such as the dual
analog sticks, dual cameras, and front and rear touch pad are
all designed to deliver the unique, powerful gameplay
experiences consumers have been asking for and enable new ways
for users to connect with the world around them."
Leveraging PlayStation's legacy of delivering deep and immersive
gaming experiences, the PS Vita system will bring consumers new
ways to play through inputs such as a stunning OLED front touch
screen and rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, motion sensors,
and dual cameras. With more than 100 games currently in
production from first and third party studios including "Sound
Shapes™," "wipEout® 2048," EA SPORTS 'FIFA,' and many
more, the PS Vita system is poised to deliver gameplay
experiences unmatched by any handheld or mobile device on the
market.
In addition, with both 3G and Wi-Fi support on some models, PS
Vita will draw consumers deeper into the gameplay experience and
enable them to connect and play with the world around them,
including their friends and other PS Vita owners through native
PS Vita applications – near and Party. A variety of social
networking and communications services such as Facebook,
foursquare, Skype™, and Twitter will be available on the PS Vita
system.
Product Outline
PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Model
|
PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi Model |
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|
Product code |
PCH-1101
AA01 |
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Release date |
February 22, 2012 |
|
MSRP |
$299.99 |
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Included |
·
PlayStation Vita 3G/Wi-Fi model x1
·
USB cable x1
·
AC adaptor x1
·
Power cord x1
·
Printed materials x1
·
SIM card x1 (Inserted in the system) |
PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black
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PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black |
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|
Product code |
LATAM: PCH-1010 ZA01 |
|
Release date |
February 22, 2012 |
|
MSRP |
$249.99 |
|
Included |
·
PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi model x1
·
USB cable x1
·
AC adaptor x1
·
Power cord x1
·
Printed materials x1 |
PlayStation Vita Product Specification
*launch date exceptions may apply in certain Latin American countries, depending on current government safety and compliance approval processes.