{"id":3005722,"date":"2012-10-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-10-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2012-10-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-10-15T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-japan-to-release-playstationvita-32gb-bonus-pack-and-playstationvita-starter-pack-for-a-limited-offer","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2012\/sony-computer-entertainment-japan-to-release-playstationvita-32gb-bonus-pack-and-playstationvita-starter-pack-for-a-limited-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Japan to Release \u201cPlayStation\u00aeVita 32gb Bonus Pack\u201d and \u201cPlayStation\u00aeVita Starter Pack\u201d for a Limited Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nTokyo, October 15, 2012 <\/span>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced that \u201cPlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) 32GB Bonus Pack\u201d and \u201cPlayStation\u00aeVita Starter Pack\u201d which consist of useful accessories and software title will be available for this holiday season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PlayStation\u00aeVita 32GB Bonus Pack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\u201cPlayStation\u00aeVita 32GB Bonus Pack\u201d will come with a PS Vita system 3G\/Wi-Fi model in crystal black color with \u201cprepaid data plan 20h\u201d, a high-capacity 32GB memory card, a cradle, and a protective film. The bonus pack will be available from December 15, 2012, for a limited offer at an attractive RRP of 34,980 yen (including tax).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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With the high-capacity 32 GB memory card which will be bundled with the bonus pack users can store and enjoy a variety of content such as software titles for PS Vita and legendary original PlayStation\u00ae titles through PlayStation Store*1, comics content thorough \u201cReader Store\u201d*2 and music content through \u201cMusic Unlimited\u201d*3. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Furthermore, users will be able to watch and record digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts on their PS Vita via Wi-Fi connection through \u201ctorne for PS Vita\u201d (tentative name), a dedicated application for accessing \u201cnasne\u201d which will become available within this calendar year.*4. Users will also be able to record TV programs on the high-capacity 32 GB memory card and enjoy them on PS Vita on the way to work, school or anywhere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PlayStation\u00aeVita Starter Pack<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\u201cPlayStation\u00aeVita Starter Pack\u201d will consist of a PS Vita system 3G\/Wi-Fi model in crystal black color with \u201cprepaid data plan 20h\u201d, \u201cEverybody\u2019s Golf 6\u201d for PS Vita, a popular golf franchise which celebrated the 15th anniversary of the series debut this year, and a 4GB memory card. Available in stores starting December 22, 2012, for a limited offer at an attractive RRP of 29,980 yen (including tax) the starter pack will allow users to enjoy the unique and attractive features of PS Vita immediately out of the box through exciting game play of \u201cEverybody\u2019s Golf 6\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SCEJ will continue to deploy various measures towards the holiday season to further expand the PS Vita platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • *1<\/span>Internet environment is required. Users need to sign in to PlayStation\u00aeNetwork.<\/li>\n
  • *2<\/span>Reader\u2122 for PlayStation\u00aeVita, Sony Corporation\u2019s \u201cReader\u201d application for free which can be downloaded through PlayStation\u00aeStore is required. <\/li>\n
  • *3<\/span>Online music distribution service for fixed charge (1,480 yen per 30 days in Japan). Sony Entertainment Network account and credit card number are required.<\/li>\n
  • *4<\/span>As of October 15, 2012, by using \u201cuke-torne,\u201d a dedicated application for PS Vita, users can export recorded television programs to PS Vita through PlayStation\u00ae3. The details of \u201ctorne for PS Vita\u201d (tentative name) will be announced when ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    PlayStation\u00aeVita 32GB Bonus Pack outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita 32GB Bonus Pack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Product code<\/th>\nPCHJ-10005<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Release date<\/th>\nNovember 15, 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Recommended retail price<\/th>\n34,980 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Included<\/th>\n\n
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    • PlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi model crystal black x <\/li>\n
    • Memory card 32GB x 1<\/li>\n
    • Cradle x 1<\/li>\n
    • protective film x 1<\/li>\n
    • USB cable x 1<\/li>\n
    • AC adaptor x 1<\/li>\n
    • Power cord x 1<\/li>\n
    • SIM card x 1 (with “prepaid data plan 20h”)(inserted to the PS Vita system)<\/li>\n
    • AR play cards<\/li>\n
    • Printed materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      PlayStation\u00aeVita Starter Pack outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Product name<\/th>\nPlayStation\u00aeVita Starter Pack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Product code<\/th>\nPCHJ-10003<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Release date<\/th>\nNovember 22, 2012<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Recommended retail price<\/th>\n29,980 yen (including tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Included<\/th>\n\n
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      • PlayStation\u00aeVita 3G\/Wi-Fi model crystal black x 1<\/li>\n
      • \u201cEverybody\u2019s Golf 6\u201d for PS Vita x 1<\/li>\n
      • Memory card 4GB x 1 \u30fbUSB cable x 1<\/li>\n
      • AC adaptor x 1 \u30fbPower cord x 1<\/li>\n
      • SIM card x 1 (with “prepaid data plan 20h”)(inserted to the PS Vita system)<\/li>\n
      • AR play cards \u30fbPrinted materials <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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        PlayStation, PS3, PS2 and PSP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
        \nAll other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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        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, develop and markets the PlayStation\u00ae2 (PS2\u00ae) computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PS2\u00ae further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP\u00ae is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3\u00ae is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation\u00ae experience to open operating systems through PlayStation\u00aeMobile, a cross device platform. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Sony Computer Entertainment Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.<\/p>\n

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