{"id":3005686,"date":"2011-10-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-10-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2011-10-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-10-19T00:00:00","slug":"playstationvita-launches-february-22-2012-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2011\/playstationvita-launches-february-22-2012-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayStation\u00aeVita Launches February 22, 2012 in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"
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San Francisco, Calif., October 18, 2011<\/strong>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced on stage at the Web 2.0 Summit 2011 that the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) system will launch in the U.S. on February 22, 2012. Available at major retailers for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model and $299.99 (MSRP) for the 3G\/Wi-Fi model, the PS Vita system will offer unparalleled interactive entertainment anytime and anywhere. The PS Vita system will launch on February 22 in Canada for $249.99 (MSRP) for the Wi-Fi model, and Europe for \u20ac249.99 (RRP) for the Wi-Fi model and \u20ac299.99 (RRP) for the 3G\/Wi-Fi model. The PS Vita system Wi-Fi model will also launch in Latin America during the February 22 launch date.*<\/p>\n

\u201cPlayStation Vita will redefine traditional boundaries of gaming and blur the lines between entertainment and reality. Its launch will serve as a pivotal point in the history of portable gaming and create a new fan base of PlayStation gamers for generations to come,\u201d said Jack Tretton, president and chief executive officer, SCEA. \u201cWith its technological prowess and social connectivity, PlayStation Vita offers an experience beyond anything available on the market. Features such as the dual analog sticks, dual cameras, and front and rear touch pad are all designed to deliver the unique, powerful gameplay experiences consumers have been asking for and enable new ways for users to connect with the world around them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leveraging PlayStation\u2019s legacy of delivering deep and immersive gaming experiences, the PS Vita system will bring consumers new ways to play through inputs such as a stunning OLED front touch screen and rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, motion sensors, and dual cameras. With more than 100 games currently in production from first and third party studios including \u201cSound Shapes\u2122,\u201d \u201cwipEout\u00ae 2048,\u201d \u201cResistance: Burning Skies\u2122,\u201d \u201cUNCHARTED: Golden Abyss\u2122,\u201d Ubisoft\u2019s \u201cAssassin\u2019s Creed,\u201d EA SPORTS \u2018FIFA,\u2019 Activision\u2019s \u2018Call of Duty\u00ae\u2019, and many more, the PS Vita system is poised to deliver gameplay experiences unmatched by any handheld or mobile device on the market. <\/p>\n

\tIn addition, with both 3G and Wi-Fi support on some models, PS Vita will draw consumers deeper into the gameplay experience and enable them to connect and play with the world around them, including their friends and other PS Vita owners through native PS Vita applications \u2013 near and Party. A variety of social networking and communications services such as Facebook, foursquare, Skype\u2122, and Twitter will be available on the PS Vita system. <\/p>\n

Product Outline<\/h3>\n

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PlayStation Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Product code<\/th>\nPCH-1101 AA01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Release date\n <\/th>\nFebruary 22, 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSRP<\/th>\n$299.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Included<\/th>\n\n
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  • PlayStation Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi model x1<\/li>\n
  • USB cable x1<\/li>\n
  • AC adaptor x1<\/li>\n
  • Power cord x1<\/li>\n
  • Printed materials x1<\/li>\n
  • SIM card x1 (Inserted in the system)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation Vita Wi-Fi Model Crystal Black <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product code<\/th>\nU.S. & Canada: PCH-1001 ZA01
    \n LATAM: PCH-1010 ZA01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Release date<\/th>\nFebruary 22, 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    MSRP<\/th>\n$249.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Included<\/th>\n\n
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    • 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

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      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
      Sensors<\/th>\nSix-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Threeaxis
      \n 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 For U.S., 3G modem (data communication): HSDPA\/HSUPA, GSM\/GRPS\/EDGE
      \n IEEE 802.11b\/g\/n (n = 1×1)(Wi-Fi) (Infrastructure mode\/Ad-hoc mode)
      \n Bluetooth\u00ae 2.1+EDR (A2DP\/AVRCP\/HSP\uff09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Slots\/Ports<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita card slot
      \n Memory card slot
      \n SIM card slot (3G\/Wi-Fi model only)
      \n Multi-use port (for USB data communication, DC IN, Audio [Stereo Out \/ Mono In],<\/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
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      • *<\/span>launch date exceptions may apply in certain Latin American countries, depending on current government safety and compliance approval processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        About Sony Computer Entertainment America<\/h4>\n

        \nSony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation\u00ae and PS one\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation\u00aeNetwork and PlayStation\u00aeStore. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation\u00ae family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation\u00ae2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.<\/p>\n

        More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com. <\/p>\n

        PlayStation, the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3 and PSP are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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