{"id":3005681,"date":"2011-09-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-09-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2011-09-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-09-14T00:00:00","slug":"playstationvita-available-in-japan-on-december-17-2011","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2011\/playstationvita-available-in-japan-on-december-17-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation\u00aeVita Available in Japan on December 17, 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tokyo, September 14, 2011<\/strong>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of
\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc. responsible for business operation in Japan, today
\nannounced at their press conference for Tokyo Game Show 2011, that PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS
\nVita), will become available in Japan on December 17, 2011, with pre-orders starting on
\nOctober 15, 2011*1<\/sup>. Available at 24,980 yen (including tax) for Wi-Fi model and 29,980 yen
\n(including tax) for 3G\/Wi-Fi model, PS Vita at launch will be accompanied with 26 exciting
\nsoftware titles along with a broad selection of peripherals and accessories. SCEJ also revealed
\nthat PS Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi model will support data communication prepaid plans provided by NTT
\nDOCOMO, INC. for Japan.<\/p>\n

Software title line-up<\/p>\n

As the next generation portable entertainment system, PS Vita enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context, transforming every aspect of a user’s daily life into an entertainment experience. Delivering such unparalleled portable gaming experience at launch is 26 exciting software titles from both SCE and our publishing and developing partners. In addition to these launch titles, more than 74 games*2<\/sup> are currently in development and are expected to be released for the PS Vita system. For more details, please refer to the separately attached files “PlayStation\u00aeVita launch titles.” <\/p>\n

G data communication prepaid plans by NTT DOCOMO, INC.<\/p>\n

For the 3G network connectivity, PS Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi model in Japan will support data communication prepaid plans provided by NTT DOCOMO, INC., one of Japan’s premier mobile communications companies well known for its network quality and coverage. Two plans announced today for PS Vita are “Prepaid data plan 20h” at 980 yen (including tax) and “Prepaid data plan 100h” at 4,980 yen (including tax). The 3G network connectivity provided by NTT DOCOMO, INC. will allow users to communicate and share their entertainment experience with their friends where ever they are. Taking advantage of the network connectivity, applications pre-installed in PS Vita like “near” which enables users to share their game information with other users anywhere, anytime, as well as the upcoming software titles will deliver unmatched next generation portable entertainment to PS Vita users. <\/p>\n

At launch, SCEJ will run a promotional campaign for a limited offer*2<\/sup> and will bundle with PS Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi model a DOCOMO UIM card that will include the initial contract handling fee 2,100 yen (including tax) along with “Prepaid data plan 100h” or “Prepaid data plan 20h”, enabling users to enjoy 3G connectivity out of the box. <\/p>\n

Peripherals and accessories<\/p>\n

Accompanying the launch of PS Vita is a line-up of 16 peripherals and accessories to be released on the same day or soon after. The line-up includes must have items like memory card for PS Vita as well as protective film, offering users a broad selection to further enjoy on the go entertainment with PS Vita. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product name\n <\/th>\nRelease date\n <\/th>\nRRP
(including tax\uff09\n <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory card 4GB<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a52,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory card 8GB<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a53,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory card 16GB<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a55,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory card 32GB<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a59,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AC adaptor<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a51,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB cable<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a51,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cradle<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a52,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
In-ear headset<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a52,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protective film<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a5800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Card case<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a5600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Case<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a51,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pouch<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a51,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel pouch with cleaning cloth and wrist strap<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a52,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carrying pouch (black)<\/td>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n\u00a51,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Car adaptor<\/td>\nSpring 2012<\/td>\nTBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Portable charger<\/td>\nSpring 2012<\/td>\nTBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

SCE will vigorously promote PS Vita towards the launch as the next generation
\nportable entertainment platform and work towards expanding the portable gaming market.<\/p>\n

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  • *1<\/span>For further details about the precise schedule or how to preorder, please contact each store.<\/li>\n
  • *2<\/span>Information as of September 14. The numbers is subject to change.<\/li>\n
  • *3<\/span>First 0.5M units will come with “Prepaid data plan 100h.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Product Outline<\/h3>\n

    <\/p>\n

    PlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black initial limited edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black initial limited edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product code<\/th>\nPCH-1100 AA01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Release date<\/th>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    RRP<\/th>\n29,980 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Included<\/th>\n\n
      \n
    • PlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi model \u00d71<\/li>\n
    • USB cable \u00d71<\/li>\n
    • AC adaptor \u00d71<\/li>\n
    • Power cord \u00d71<\/li>\n
    • Printed materials \u00d71<\/li>\n
    • SIM card \u00d71 (Inserted in the system) (also includes prepaid data plan 100h)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      * Initial limited edition quantity: 0.5M units<\/p>\n

      <\/p>\n

      PlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black limited edition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black limited edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Product code<\/th>\nPCH-1100 AB01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Release date<\/th>\nShipping will start once the initial limited edition is out of stock.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      RRP<\/th>\n29,980 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Included<\/th>\n\n
        \n
      • PlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi model <\/li>\n
      • USB cable \u00d71<\/li>\n
      • AC adaptor \u00d71<\/li>\n
      • Power cord \u00d71<\/li>\n
      • Printed materials \u00d71<\/li>\n
      • SIM card \u00d71 (Inserted in the system) (also includes prepaid data plan 20h)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        <\/p>\n

        PlayStation\u00aeVita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Product code<\/th>\nPCH-1000 ZA01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Release date<\/th>\nDecember 17, 2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        RRP<\/th>\n24,980 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Included<\/th>\n\n
          \n
        • PlayStation\u00aeVita Wi-Fi model \u00d71<\/li>\n
        • USB cable \u00d71<\/li>\n
        • AC adaptor \u00d71<\/li>\n
        • Power cord \u00d71<\/li>\n
        • Printed materials \u00d71<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          <\/p>\n

          PlayStation\u00aeVita Product Specification\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Platform name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Model number<\/th>\nPCH-1000 series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          CPU<\/th>\nARM\u00ae Cortex\u2122-A9 core (4 core)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          GPU<\/th>\nSGX543MP4+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Main memory<\/th>\n512MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          VRAM<\/th>\n128MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          External Dimensions<\/th>\nApprox. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth) (tentative, excludes largest
          \n projection)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Weight<\/th>\nApprox 279g (3G\/Wi-Fi model)
          \n Approx 260g (Wi-Fi model)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Screen
          \n (Touch screen)<\/th>\n          		5 inches (16:9), 960 x 544, Approx. 16 million colors, OLED
          \n Multi touch screen (capacitive type)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Rear touch pad<\/th>\nMulti touch pad (capacitive type)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Cameras<\/th>\nFront camera, Rear camera
          \n Frame rate : 120fps@320×240(QVGA), 60fps@640×480(VGA)
          \n Resolution : Up to 640×480(VGA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Sound<\/th>\nBuilt-in stereo speakers
          \n Built-in microphone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Motion sensors<\/th>\nSix-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Threeaxis electronic compass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Location<\/th>\nBuilt-in GPS (3G\/Wi-Fi model only)
          \n Wi-Fi location service support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Keys \/ Switches<\/th>\nPS button
          \n Power button
          \n Directional buttons (Up\/Down\/Right\/Left)
          \n Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
          \n Shoulder buttons (Right\/Left)
          \n Right stick, Left stick
          \n START button, SELECT button
          \n Volume buttons (+\/-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Wireless
          \n communications<\/th>\n          		Mobile network connectivity (3G\/Wi-Fi model only)
          \n 3G modem (data communication): HSDPA\/HSUPA *specification for Japanese region
          \n IEEE 802.11b\/g\/n (n = 1×1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode\/Ad-hoc mode)
          \n Bluetooth\u00ae 2.1+EDR \uff08A2DP\/AVRCP\/HSP\uff09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Slots\/Ports<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita card slot
          \nMemory card slot
          \nSIM card slot (3G\/Wi-Fi model only)
          \nMulti-use port (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio [Stereo Out \/ Mono In], Serial data communication),
          \nHeadset jack (Stereo mini jack) (for Audio [Stereo Out \/ Mono In])
          \nAccessory port <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Power<\/th>\nBuilt-In Lithium-ion Battery: DC3.7V 2210mAh
          \nAC adaptor: DC 5V <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Operating environment
          \ntemperature<\/th>\n          		5\u2103\uff5e35\u2103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Supported
          \nAV content
          \nformat<\/th>\n          		Music
          \n\uff0dMP3 MPEG-1\/2 Audio Layer 3, MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC), WAVE (Linear PCM)
          \nVideos
          \n\uff0dMPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC), H.264\/MPEG-4 AVC High\/Main\/Baseline Profile (AAC)
          \nPhotos
          \n\uff0dJPEG (Exif 2.2.1), TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          <\/p>\n

          <Reference: About Saving Game\u2019s Saved Data><\/h3>\n

          Some PS Vita software titles may require the use of separately sold memory card for saving game\u2019s
          \n saved data while some software titles are capable of saving it on to the PS Vita card itself. Please refer
          \n to the PS Vita game packages or game manuals for further details.<\/p>\n

          < Reference: About Duration of the Battery><\/h3>\n

          Game: Approx. 3~5 hours
          \n Video: Approx. 5 hours
          \n Music (in stand-by mode): Approx. 9 hours\n<\/p>\n

            \n
          • *<\/span>Screen brightness default setting, Bluetooth feature off, headphones used\n<\/li>\n
          • *<\/span>Game, when not using the network\n<\/li>\n
          • *<\/span>The duration may change depending on the brightness of the screen, what content being played and if the network (3G\/Wi-Fi) feature is being used or not<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            <\/p>\n

            < Reference: About Charging Time of the Battery><\/h3>\n

            AC adaptor charging: Approx. 2 hours and 40 min.\n<\/p>\n

              \n
            • *<\/span>Charging from zero battery power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


              \n<\/p>\n

              About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n

              Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets the PlayStation\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.<\/p>\n

              ###<\/p>\n

              PlayStation and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
              \n ARM and Cortex are trademarks or registered trademarks of ARM Ltd.
              \n The Bluetooth\u00ae word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Computer
              \n Entertainment Inc. is under license.
              \n All other trademarks are property of their respective owners
              \n<\/span><\/p>\n

              <\/p>\n

              < PlayStation\u00aeVita launch titles> (in alphabetical order of the company names)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Title name<\/th>\nPublisher<\/th>\nGenre<\/th>\nFormat<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
              BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT EXTEND<\/td>\nARC SYSTEM WORKS Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\n2D fighting game<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              3gokushi touchbattle (Working Title)<\/td>\nAQ INTERACTIVE INC.<\/td>\nMMO\/RTS<\/td>\nPS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Project N.O.E.L.S. (Working Title)<\/td>\nARC SYSTEM WORKS Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\nMusic Player<\/td>\nPS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              ULTIMATE MARVEL VS.
              \n CAPCOM 3<\/td>\n              		CAPCOM CO., LTD.<\/td>\nFighting Action<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Nature of Night of Kamaitachi – 11th visitor, A Suspect – (Tentative)<\/td>\nCHUNSOFT<\/td>\nAdventure: Sound Novel<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              F1 2011\u2122<\/td>\nCODEMASTERS Ltd.<\/td>\nRacing<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              DREAM C CLUB ZERO
              \n PORTABLE<\/td>\n              		D3 PUBLISHER Inc.<\/td>\nDating Simulation game<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Niconico<\/td>\nDWANGO Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\nNiconico<\/td>\nPS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              FISH ON<\/td>\nKadokawa Games, Ltd.<\/td>\nSport\/Fishing<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              KATAMARI DAMACY (Working
              \n title)<\/td>\n              		NAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.<\/td>\nTouch, roll and make it bigger<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              RIDGE RACER (Working title)<\/td>\nNAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.<\/td>\nExhilarating drift racing<\/td>\nTBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Disgaea3 Return<\/td>\nNippon Ichi Software, Inc.<\/td>\nSimulationRPG<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Virtua Tennis 4 – World Tour Edition<\/td>\nSEGA CORPORATION<\/td>\nSports<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              \uff20\uff46\uff49\uff45\uff4c\uff44<\/td>\nSonic Powered Co.,Ltd<\/td>\nVirtual golf action<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Uncharted: Golden Abyss<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction Adventure<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Little Deviants<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nCollection of Mini Games<\/td>\nPS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Minnato Issho<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nSocial Communications<\/td>\nPS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              HOT SHOTS GOLF NEXT<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nGolf Game<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Yuusha no kiroku (TBD)<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nLife Management<\/td>\nPS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Monster Radar<\/td>\nSony Marketing (Japan) Inc.<\/td>\nLocation-based game<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Shinobido 2: Tales of the Ninja<\/td>\nSpike Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\nNinja Stealth Action<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Army Corps of Hell<\/td>\nSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nAction<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              LORD of APOCALYPSE<\/td>\nSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nAction RPG<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              DYNASTY WARRIORS NEXT<\/td>\nTecmo Koei Games Co., Ltd<\/td>\nTACTICAL ACTION<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Dark Quest<\/td>\nUbisoft K.K.<\/td>\nRPG<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              MICHAEL JACKSON THE
              \n EXPERIENCE HD<\/td>\n              		Ubisoft K.K.<\/td>\nRhythm Game<\/td>\nPS Vita card\/
              \n PS Store download<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

              <\/p>\n

              <PlayStation\u00aeVita work in progress titles> (in alphabetical order of the company names)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Title name<\/th>\nPublisher<\/th>\nGenre<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
              SUMIONI<\/td>\nACQUIRE Corp.<\/td>\nINK ACTION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              SRPG (Working Title)<\/td>\nALPJA\u30fbUNIT CO., LTD.,<\/td>\nSimulation RPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              MALICIOUS (tentative)<\/td>\nALVION Inc.<\/td>\nACT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              No title<\/td>\nAQUAPLUS Co., Ltd<\/td>\nDungeon PRG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN<\/td>\nCAPCOM CO., LTD.<\/td>\nFighting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Shirotsuku<\/td>\nCAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.<\/td>\nSimulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New shooting<\/td>\nCAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.<\/td>\nshooting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Emergency Escape Adventure Trust or Betrayal (Tentative)<\/td>\nCHUNSOFT<\/td>\nAdventure: Emergency Escape
              \n Adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              DJ MAX TECHNIKA PORTABLE (Working Title)<\/td>\nCYBERFRONT CORPORATION<\/td>\nDJ SIMULATION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Jurassic HUNTER (Working title)<\/td>\nDigital Works Entertainment<\/td>\naction game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              slotter mania V<\/td>\nDORASU Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nSlot Simulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Hello Kitty to issho block crash V<\/td>\nDORASU Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nBlock Crash<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              FIFA (working title)<\/td>\nEA Sports (Electronic Arts)<\/td>\nSoccer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              MAPLUS PORTABLE NAVI 4 (Working Title)<\/td>\nEdia Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\nNAVIGATION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              RPG (Working Title)<\/td>\nFURYU CORPORATION<\/td>\nRPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Ragnarok Odyssey<\/td>\nGungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.<\/td>\nAction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              TBA<\/td>\nGungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.<\/td>\nAction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              TBA<\/td>\nGungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.<\/td>\nAction Puzzle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New title<\/td>\nGUST CO .,LTD.<\/td>\nNew genre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              SUDOKU by Nikoli complete edition<\/td>\nHAMSTER Corporation<\/td>\nPuzzle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Monsters Rising (Tentative Title)<\/td>\nIDEA FACTORY Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nCard Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              DRAGON’S CROWN<\/td>\nIgnition Entertainment Ltd.<\/td>\nAction RPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Shin Megami Tensei series<\/td>\nIndex Corporation (Atlus)<\/td>\nRPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Persona4 The GOLDEN<\/td>\nIndex Corporation (Atlus)<\/td>\nRPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Pachi-Para Series<\/td>\nIREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
              \n INC.<\/td>\n              		Pachinko<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              No title<\/td>\nKAGA CREATE CO., LTD.<\/td>\nAdventure Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              No title<\/td>\nKAGA CREATE CO., LTD.<\/td>\nShooting Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              ASPHALT : INJECTION<\/td>\nKonami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nRacing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              AR COMBAT DigiQ<\/td>\nKonami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nSimulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Oh to Maoh to Nananin no himegimi tachi
              \n – shin ohsama monogatari-<\/td>\n              		Konami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nRole Playing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Soccer<\/td>\nKonami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nSports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              ZONE OF THE ENDERS HD EDITION<\/td>\nKonami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nHigh Speed Robot Action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              MAH-JONG FIGHT CLUB
              \n Shinsei Zenkoku Taisen Version<\/td>\n              		Konami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nMah-Jong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              METAL GEAR SOLID HD EDITION<\/td>\nKonami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nTactical Espionage Action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Baseball<\/td>\nKonami Digital Entertainment<\/td>\nSports<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New RPG title from LEVEL-5<\/td>\nLEVEL-5 Inc.<\/td>\nRPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              No title<\/td>\nMAGES. Inc.(5pb.)<\/td>\nAdventure Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Saikyo Todai Shogi<\/td>\nMainichi Communications Inc.<\/td>\nTable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Marjong Haoh<\/td>\nMainichi Communications Inc.<\/td>\nTable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New Action RPG (Working Title)<\/td>\nMarvelous Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction RPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New Action-Adventure game (Working Title)<\/td>\nMarvelous Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction-Adventure game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New Simulation RPG (Working Title)<\/td>\nMarvelous Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nSimulation RPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              New Fantasy RPG (Working Title)<\/td>\nMarvelous Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction RPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Next Education [English Grammar]<\/td>\nMedia5 Corporation<\/td>\nEducation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Next Education [Test preparation for certified administrative procedures specialists]<\/td>\nMedia5 Corporation<\/td>\nEducation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Next Education [TOEIC TEST]<\/td>\nMedia5 Corporation<\/td>\nEducation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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              Super Robot Taisen Franchise (Working title)<\/td>\nNAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.<\/td>\nTBD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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              ANIME ACTION (Working title)<\/td>\nNAMCO BANDAI Games Inc.<\/td>\nACTION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Ys -Foliage Ocean in CELCETA-<\/td>\nNihon Falcom Corporation<\/td>\nAction RPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Daito Giken Official Pachi-Slot Simulator Series<\/td>\nPAON CORPORATION<\/td>\nPachi-Slot Simulator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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              Little Busters! Converted Edition<\/td>\nPROTOTYPE CO.,LTD.<\/td>\nAdventure Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Jumpin’ (Working Title)<\/td>\nRailfan Holdings Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\nJump action<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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              Super Monkey Ball (working title)<\/td>\nSEGA CORPORATION<\/td>\nPuzzle Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Ginsei Igo<\/td>\nSilverStarJapan Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nTable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Ginsei Shogi Huun Ryuuko Raiden<\/td>\nSilverStarJapan Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nTable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Escape<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nSurvival Stragtegy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              GRAVITY RUSH<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction Adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Sound Shape<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction \/ Music Creator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              STARSTRIKE DELTA<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nShooting Game<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Reality Fighters<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nFighting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              LittleBigPlanet<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nAction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              WipEout\u00ae2048<\/td>\nSony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/td>\nRacing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              FINAL FANTASY X<\/td>\nSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.<\/td>\nRPG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Sangokuhime<\/td>\nSystemSoft Alpha Corporation<\/td>\nstrategic simulation + adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Battlefield of Maidens 2nd<\/td>\nSystemSoft Alpha Corporation<\/td>\nstrategic simulation + adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Sengokuhime 3rd<\/td>\nSystemSoft Alpha Corporation<\/td>\nstrategic simulation + adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Moe Moe Great War Modern Version ++<\/td>\nSystemSoft Alpha Corporation<\/td>\nstrategic simulation + adventure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              NINJA GAIDEN \u03a3<\/td>\nTecmo Koei Games Co., Ltd<\/td>\nACTION<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              LUMINES Electronic Symphony<\/td>\nUbisoft K.K.<\/td>\nMusic Puzzle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Rayman Origins<\/td>\nUbisoft K.K.<\/td>\nAction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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