{"id":3005690,"date":"2011-11-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-11-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2011-11-22T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-11-22T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-europe-and-vodafone-announce-referred-partnership-for-3g-provider-playstationvita","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2011\/sony-computer-entertainment-europe-and-vodafone-announce-referred-partnership-for-3g-provider-playstationvita\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Vodafone Announce \n Referred Partnership for 3G Provider PlayStation\u00aeVita"},"content":{"rendered":"
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London, 21st November<\/strong>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Vodafone have today announced a partnership that will see Vodafone as the preferred provider of 3G connectivity for PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita), initially in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands, and with Vodafone\u2019s Partners in France (SFR).<\/p>\n

The high speed and extensive coverage of Vodafone\u2019s market leading network will ensure that PS Vita users will have a great connected experience wherever they are. The PS Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi model sold in selected countries through SCEE retail channels will come with a Vodafone SIM card so that users can immediately enjoy social gaming experiences on the go. Customers will also be able to buy PS Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi model direct from Vodafone channels, both online and in store. In addition, customers connecting with Vodafone will receive a free* PlayStation\u00aeNetwork voucher for the high speed, anti-gravity racing title WipEout 2048 available to download from PlayStation\u00aeStore. <\/p>\n

Vodafone\u2019s high-quality network will assist in enhancing the portable gaming experience and allow PS Vita 3G\/Wi-Fi users to unite with their friends and the world around them. With 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity users can stay constantly connected to their PlayStation world and their gaming friends using PS Vita\u2019s native gaming and social network applications. <\/p>\n

\tThe \u201cnear\u201d application on PS Vita allows users to discover the games other PS Vita users are playing in their surrounding area. \u201dnear\u201d will also enable location-based gaming features such as \u2018gifting\u2019, where users can share and leave virtual items, such as costumes and treasures, at the various locations they have visited. <\/p>\n

Users can also stay in touch wherever they are via \u201cParty\u201d a pre-installed application on PS Vita \u2013 which enables users to enjoy communication features during online gaming or internet browsing. Users will also be able to keep in touch and update their gaming status via the dedicated applications for Facebook, Twitter and FourSquare.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith social gaming and connectivity at the heart of PlayStation Vita it is important that we partner with a market leading network provider, to ensure users have a high quality 3G experience.\u201d said Jim Ryan, President & CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. \u201cPartnering with Vodafone will enable PS Vita users in the selected countries to always be connected with their PlayStation life, friends and games, wherever they are.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWe want our customers to have the best choice of devices and PlayStation Vita is a great addition to our range,\u201d said Patrick Chomet, Vodafone\u2019s Group Terminals Director. \u201cWe know from our application downloads that games are hugely popular with our customers, so we\u2019re delighted to be SCEE\u2019s preferred connectivity partner for 3G Vita devices sold across Europe and other selected regional markets. Using the device over Vodafone\u2019s high-performance network with extensive 3G reach and market leading download speeds brings a reliable \u2018anywhere anytime\u2019 dimension to gaming, which customers in our initial ten launch markets will be the first to experience\u201d.<\/p>\n

PS Vita 3G+Wi-Fi models will be sold through SCEE\u2019s normal retail channels and can also be purchased through Vodafone either online or in store. The 3G\/Wi-Fi model of the PS Vita will be available for RRP\u20ac299 (Wi-Fi only model available for RRP\u20ac249). Data plans will be flexible meeting the needs of all users. Additional details about Vodafone data plans and pricing will be announced by Vodafone at a later date.<\/p>\n

PS Vita will be launching in PAL regions from 22ndFebruary 2012. For more information visit eu.playstation.com\/psvita <\/p>\n

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*Subject to local conditions<\/p>\n

ENDS<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd<\/h4>\n

\nSony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation\u00ae3, PlayStation\u00ae2, PSP\u2122 (PlayStation\u00aePortable) and PlayStation\u00aeNetwork software and hardware in 109 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. <\/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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