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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 ArkhamAsylum91 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:15 PM

YES! I want it! The price is sweeeet! And the games kick-alota-ass! Screw the 3DS, it's NOTHING compared to the PsVita.
by Schmingo Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:16 PM

OMFG I ACTUALLY WANT THIS
by Phil Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:18 PM

yupppppp, im gettin it
by Victor Martin Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:20 PM

Wow.... that's a great price for the Wi-Fi version. I want to know more about the game line-up for the Vita, and I will strongly consider a purchase.
by SukMyBoomStik Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:21 PM

I traditionally haven't cared much for portable game systems but after getting a 3DS as a present recently, I've realized how far portable gaming has come and how much I've been missing out on. Currently my 3DS is in my rotation as much as my Xbox, PS3, and Wii. I never would have been interested in the Vita before but I may be looking to get one now.
by Brandon Dorbert Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:22 PM

I definite buy for me, I was guessing that the price was going to be around $400, but when they said it was $250 or $300(Depending on the version) my mouth dropped open. All that technology for only $250. I am buying the WiFi only model since I am a Verizon customer.
by Désirée Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:23 PM

Yeah..um, I NEED this!
by TP4Bunghole Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:23 PM

I expected at least $300. Way to go, Sony!
by Emanuel Tanase Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:23 PM

OMG!!! $249, I was expecting $349 minimum. This is AWESOME!!! Sony is being way to NICE!!!
by jreezy Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:26 PM

I'd rather call it the NGP.
by D. Robinson Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:27 PM

I told folks Sony wouldn't price the Wi-Fi model over the PS3. I'm going to Gamestop and pre-oredering this beast tomorrow morning. It's crazy how excited I am right now lol.
by Zonified Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:29 PM

Oh yeah! I already have the money for a Wi-Fi version, too! But before I preorder, I want to know how much 3G will be a month. That will help me decide if I want to go for the full package or not.
by skrilla99 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:29 PM

Winner winner chicken dinner!!
by Kahrooch Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:29 PM

Dang it!! They had to make it an awesome price....I regret my 3ds purchase. I am still waiting for that 3ds store.
by AndyComeLately Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:30 PM

Dear god...it's so beautiful...I need to see game footage bad.
by cruz Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:31 PM

its absoloutly amazing and before people complain about at&t remember its not a phone ur not making calls on it lol
by KayakSouth Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:33 PM

Sony just declared war on the 3DS and the hand held market. And this time, they actually have a viable system.
by DkrANGEL Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:39 PM

HOLY *** YES!
by Jamzz666 Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:41 PM

eh. i will get the wifi version only because at&t is a terrible carrier.
by ARC Trooper Dan Monday, June 06, 2011 at 09:42 PM

Well if its as great as they say, then thats a good price.