Sony's handheld games device will launch in 2012, with only Japan likely for a late 2011 release
The PlayStation Vita handheld console will not be launching this year – at least outside of Japan. When the device was showcased at E3 this year, many pundits expected a 'phased roll-out' to conclude at the end of 2011. However, according to an Associated Press report, Sony Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai has told reporters that the device would be released in Japan by the end of the year, and 'early next year' in the UK and United States.
It's an uncertain time in the handheld gaming market. Nintendo has recently been forced to cut the price of its 3DS console after disappointing sales – Nintendo president Satoru Iwata even apologised to early adopters of the technology for the move.
According to AP, Hirai asserted that Sony needs to be ready with a strong software line-up in time for the hardware launch. It is a comment perhaps inspired by theories that the 3DS's underwhelming software library has been to blame for its lacklustre performance.
The Vita is Sony's follow-up to the PSP handheld. Featuring a five-inch OLED screen, touch-sensitive panels, motion controls and a powerful quad-core processor, the device can also function as a PlayStation 3 controller, opening up new interface possibilities for the console. Vita is set to retail for £230.
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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/aug/04/playstation-vita-due-in-2012
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