PS Vita Arriving February 2012

The Playstation Vita will launch on the 23rd of February, 2012.

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand confirmed that the highly anticipated PS Vita will launch early 2012.

The Wi-Fi model will be available in Australia from $349.95aud and NZ from $449.95nzd.

The 3G/Wi-Fi model will be retail for AUD $449.95 and NZD $549.95 and will offer uncompromised portable gaming experiences anytime, anywhere.

The Vita will bring to consumers new techniques and a new world of gaming. From a stunning OLED front touch screen and rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, motion sensors and dual cameras.

With more than 80 games currently in production including "LittleBigPlanet", "Wipeout 2048", "Resistance: Burning Skies", "Uncharted Golden Abyss", "Assassins Creed", "FIFA" and "Call of Duty".

The PS Vita will enable gamers to connect and play with the world around them. A variety of social networking and communications services such as Facebook, Foursquare, Skype and Twitter will also be available.

"Playstation Vita is a revolutionary device, which will offer the best possible gaming experiences available on the market".

"Its impressive feature set is designed to provide the ultimate gaming experience on the go" said Michael Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand.

"This combined with social connectivity means there will be not only innovative new ways to play, but also new ways to connect with others. We are incredibly excited about the upcoming launch of the Playstation Vita".