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PlayStation Vita Sales Reach Over 1.2 Million Units Worldwide
Rapid Sales Signify Strong Demand for the Ultimate Portable Entertainment System; Software Sales Maintain Brisk Pace and Surpass 2.0 Million Units at both Retail and Across PlayStation®Network
TOKYO, Feb. 28, in the year of our Lord 2012 --
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, today announced that the sales
of the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system
reached over 1.2 million units worldwide as of February 26,
2012. PS Vita experienced an initial burst of momentum when it
launched on December 17, 2011 in Japan followed by Hong Kong,
Taiwan and South Korea. Newly launched in North and Latin
America, Europe and PAL territories as well as in Singapore on
February 22, 2012, sales have exceeded expectations surpassing
over 1.2 million units worldwide, firmly establishing PS Vita as
the must-have portable entertainment device across the world.
Software sales across the globe have surpassed 2.0 million units
at both retail and on PlayStation®Network.
"PS Vita was designed to deliver the ultimate portable
entertainment experience, and we couldn't be more thrilled with
the reaction we're seeing from consumers and the pace at which
PS Vita is selling," said Andrew House, President and Group CEO,
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "The market has responded and
there is clear demand for a mobile device capable of providing a
revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity
within a real world context. To sustain momentum, we're working
closely with 3rd party developers and publishers to ensure the
best games and franchises possible will be available on PS Vita,
and our software line up for the remainder of 2012 will have
something for everyone across the globe."
"The PS Vita is an impressive piece of hardware that brings
gaming to a whole new level," stated Bob Puzon, vice president
of merchandising at GameStop. "Based on the opening weekend
sales that we've seen at stores across North America, and our
successful midnight launch events, consumers have clearly
recognized this as well. We're doing our best to keep units in
stock to satisfy the strong demand."
PS Vita introduces new ways to play, delivering deep and
immersive gameplay experiences that have never been offered on
any other handheld gaming device. Equipped with dual analog
sticks, a vibrant 5-inch high definition OLED multi-touch
screen, powerful quad core processor, six-axis motion sensing
system, built in microphone, and front and rear cameras, PS Vita
is the ultimate portable entertainment system. In addition to
the ultimate portable gaming experience, by having both Wi-Fi
and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications,
PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for users to
"encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with
friends wherever they are.
With more than 25 titles currently available in North and Latin
America, Europe and the PAL territories and Japan* respectively
including EA SPORTS FIFA Football, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom®3
from Capcom, UNCHARTED™: Golden Abyss, WipEout® 2048 and Escape
Plan from SCE Worldwide Studios, as well as over 70 titles in
development, PS Vita is poised to drive continued momentum
across the globe.
SCE will vigorously promote PS Vita as the next generation
portable entertainment platform and work towards expanding the
portable gaming market.
* Titles may differ by countries and regions.