Sony Europe have sent out email newsletters this week locking the PS Vita in for a ‘February / March’ release next year here in UK and the European mainland. Although the UK newsletter pegs the release date to simply ‘early 2012’, the other regional newsletters specifically mention those two months.
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First PlayStation Vita Game Price Appears
Sony’s new portable console will not only expensive for early adopters, but the games will also leave you strapped for cash. The first pricing details for PSVita games have been revealed in Japan, suggesting RRP prices will be as high as ¥6,090, which is $80 or £50.
PSP System Software Ver. 6.60
Music
- Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™ application has been updated.
PlayStation Network
- System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
PlayStation Vita Social And Online Modes Officially Detailed
The PlayStation Vita is not only a next-gen gaming console, it also features a number of Social and Online features. Now, the actual Social and Online modes have officially been detailed (most functions remain intact, while some has been tweaked). Find out what you can expect from the portable console when it is released in late 2011 / early 2012.
PSVita Confirmed For 2012 Release in North America and Europe
Sony has confirmed that the PSP successor will be released in Japan in 2011, but all other regions will get the PlayStation Vita in “early 2012”. “Sony Corp. Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai said Thursday the PlayStation Vita will go on sale by the end of the year in Japan, and early next year in the U.S. and Europe,” states MSN Money.
US PlayStation Store Update for August 2nd 2011
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
- One Epic Game – PSN Exclusive ($3.99)
- Monochrome Racing ($4.99)
PS Vita Can Be Used As A PS3 Controller
Sony have confirmed that you can use the PlayStation Vita as a PlayStation 3 controller, effectively offering up similar gameplay possibilities as Nintendo’s Wii U. There are severa possibilities on how the PSVita can be used alongside the PS3. Examples include using the PSVita as a secondary display or as an additional game controller, making use of the touch functionality.
PlayStation Store Update for July 27th 2011
PSone
- Rageball (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- Sports Superbike 2 (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- All Star Boxing (was £3.99/€4.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Super Slammin’ Dodgeball (was £3.19/€3.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Miracle Space Race (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- ATV Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- Rascal Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
EU PlayStation Store Update for July 20th 2011
PSone
- Rageball (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- Sports Superbike 2 (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- All Star Boxing (was £3.99/€4.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Super Slammin’ Dodgeball (was £3.19/€3.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Miracle Space Race (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- ATV Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- Rascal Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
EU PlayStation Store Update for July 13th 2011
minis (PS3 and PSP)
- Arcade Pool & Snooker (£3.49/€3.99)
- Awesome Summer Minis Bundle (£4.99/€5.99)
- A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks!
- Young Thor
- Widget Odyssey 1 and 2
- Zombie Tycoon
- Gamocracy One : Legend Of Robot (£2.49/€2.99)