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PlayStation Vita Hits Japan On December 17

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by Phil Kollar on September 13, 2011 at 11:30 PM

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Sony has successfully built up a lot of hype for its new handheld, the PlayStation Vita. Now we know that the system will arrive this year in one territory at least.

At its Tokyo Game Show press conference, Sony announced that the Vita will launch first in Japan on December 17. The publisher has not yet provided a release date for the handheld in Europe or North America, though at this point 2012 seems almost certain.

Sony also announced that they will be partnering with Japanese communications company ntt Docomo for the 3G version of the Vita in Japan. Docomo will allow users to pre-pay for a set number of hours using the system. At E3, Sony announced that they will be partnering with AT&T in the U.S.

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by TexasCries Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:40 PM

It needs to hurry up and hit the US
by KayoDot Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:43 PM

I haven't been this excited for a new handheld since Gameboy Color.
by The Destroyer of Controllers, Cody Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM

I just pray that the PSV isn't made from the same crap the PSP was. I swear, you'd think I was in an episode of CSI with all the fingerprints that would show up. And there was no point in even cleaning it. As soon as you would wipe the prints off, "BAM" more would appear.
by Giga-Gamil Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

Take your time, Sony. There won't be any money in my pocket for quite a while once these next 4-5 months roll by.
by TheBlackOmen Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

I'm looking forward to getting one of these. I'll wait for a bit though and let them work out the bugs that every system has at launch.

@Cody Gilley, Right?! One of the reasons I got rid of my pspgo was because of fingerprints.
by noasdfasdfgds Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

Well, it'd sure be nice to have this before Holiday, but its a good move to push it past the juggernaut Modern Warfares, Skyrims, Assassin's Creeds, Zeldas, and Battlefields...I guess you can say that about everything being delayed
by ThisFreakinGuy Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:50 PM

GAHHHH I HATE REGIONS!!!
by zax007 Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:52 PM

I Already got one LOL
by CharDude Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:53 PM

Just take my money already Sony....
by Skyzod324 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:04 AM

AT&T we meet again
by VinsanityV22 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:08 AM

I have a 3DS, so I'm gonna say this to Sony: I don't care when it comes out here. Just make sure that there are some great games ready to go for it at launch, and for the post-launch period. DO NOT do what Nintendo did and "pull a Sega Saturn" for the sake of....I don't know why any company would be so stupid as to do that, to be honest.
by w00kie13 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:14 AM

Holy crap, just announce the US release date already.
by madogthefirst Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:17 AM

I just want to see one in my hands to get the feel of the system. It has overly peaked my interest and I just want to be able to know if it is worth a dam before I deiced to get one.

I thought the 3DS was going to be worth it but then I was able to look at one for 5 seconds and realized it wasn't.
by sealsaa Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:19 AM

As long as Uncharted:G.A. and Little Big Planet are readily available, it'll be a first day purchase for me. Still can't decide which version to get. I've never used AT&T, but i've heard nothing but terrible things about their service.
by mkonji Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:20 AM

but... but... 2012 is the end of the world
by Boyzby Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM

I'll actually be in Japan during the release so I'm hoping I can actually get my hands on one!
by Dusknight6 Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 01:09 AM

BUT WHEN DOES IT COME OUT IN AUSTRALIA????
by xPixelatedx Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 01:36 AM

Sony is being way too stupid by not bringing it to the world this year. Now that they are taking their sweet time by doing it region by region, the 3DS will have a level playing field by the time they meet face-to-face. Thank you Sony for being oblivious yet again.
by Dustin Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 02:06 AM

Fantastic! Should be Q1 2012 when it's released in the states then. Not too long now.
by Laws the dreaded Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 03:00 AM

...At first I said meh

the hmm, then YES!

nah the I think one PS3 is enough

see you in 3-4 years vita2000