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PlayStation Vita Detailed, AT&T Exclusive, And Price

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by Adam Biessener on June 06, 2011 at 08:38 PM

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You knew it was coming. You probably knew, with a great deal of certainty, what it was called and most of its capabilities. It's finally official, though: PlayStation Vita is on the way for less than $300.

Sony also announced that it would be partnering exclusively with AT&T for 3G wireless data (and was booed by the E3 audience for its trouble). A WiFi-only model will also be available.

Sony hopes PSVita owners will connect with one another with two services: Party and Near. Party looks like party-based voicechat from the glimpse at the press conference, so no surprises there. Near is a social tool that allows gamers to recommend content, compare trophies, and do other undefined social-type things with other nearby PSVita owners.

PlayStation Vita launches worldwide at the end of this year. U.S. gamers will be able to pick the system up for $299 for the 3G model, or $249 for the Wi-Fi version. Wireless data prices have yet to be announced.

The stats:

Multitouch five-inch OLED display
Dual analog sticks
Sixaxis motion detection
Rear touchpad
Enough hardware to run the amazing Uncharted software being shown live at the press conference
3G and WiFi models
Social tools

Stay tuned for much more on PlayStation Vita, including hands-on impressions from the GI staff here in Los Angeles, as the week goes on.

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by NoFaQ Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:41 PM

Yes, Yes, and Yes!
by Taciturn Tactician Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:45 PM

Looks good! Gotta start saving up. Right after a laptop and a new phone, this is my new most-wanted device.
by KUJOtheSLOTHMAN Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:45 PM

Dumb name, awesome looking system. Too bad it's gonna be super pricey

EDIT: When this article was first posted, they did not have a set price and I assumed it would be upwards of $350, which to me is "super pricey".

I now see they have edited the article and stated the price is $299 which is much less then I expected and a very reasonable price for the kind of technology the Vita is going to offer. Calm down people
by thatfoxguy Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:45 PM

vita-min, and this lineup kicks ass!
by cutthroat_tactics Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:46 PM

If you don't like the name, just call it the PSV.
by Lisa Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:47 PM

Mmmm Smexy
by Boyzby Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:48 PM

I don't remember hearing the prices but I'm actually really satisfied with it.
by keith rock Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:51 PM

250-300 is not bad at all.
by Odd Samuel Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:51 PM

$250, it's impressive technology, and an already impressive looking line of games has me more than sold! =D
by sealsaa Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:55 PM

Little Big Planet Vita looks incredible, as does Uncharted. They can keep the AT&T contract though. Happy to hear that they're matching the 3DS' price.
by Shockwave543 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:55 PM

Few, at least the price didn't went to high its similar to the original.
by Earthbound_X Monday, June 06, 2011 at 08:55 PM

Nice, same price of 3DS, I'm happy, plan to get both at some point.
by Lisa Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:00 PM

OMG 250!! Day one purchase
by Rapids16 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:00 PM

Looks pretty sexy for being so cheap
by Astenbaud Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:00 PM

So I'm a little confused here. Is the 3G & WI-FI just for social networking, Multiplayer, with PSN, or will it also go the way of PSP GO and not have a disc reader? Like will I have to download every game I want to play and eat up HD space like nobodies buisness? Or will I be able to play games I buy at my local EB games?
by Tesla6 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:00 PM

Oh my god. Yes! Too bad the 3G version requires a data plan. 3G would come in handy, especially with a system like this. Oh well, WiFi's not so bad.
by javierbmr01 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:02 PM

The first thing that came to me was that it would cost $400. But $250 for the system it's a pretty good deal.
by Ed Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:02 PM

$249!?!?! Hell yeah Sony! Hell yeah! That is what I'm talking about!
by slickvicXLII Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:03 PM

great conference, amazing price. nuff said.