PlayStation Vita launching globally by end of 2011, starting at $249.99

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• I do not like the name. But will probably buy it XD : Me77111
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  UPDTAED WITH PRICE! Starts at $249.99! : XAVdeMATOS
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    That's right, UPDTAED. That's a word now. : XAVdeMATOS
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      Haha! I hadn't even noticed! : Me77111
      • Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod ... : The_Turbinator
    • I LIEK IT : Nitrium
    • At least you're doing your fucking job. : Crabs Jarrard
  • Oooooooh. Me likey! I was fearing the price. : Me77111
  • Any word on monthly 3G fees? : Me77111
  • Wow really? They got it in that low? Maybe they did learn something from $599.99. : cetra00
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  Wonder how much games will sell for : megarust32
  • Probably more than 99 cents. :( : pigvomit
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    My bet is 40 or 50. : Me77111
    • Cents? Dude, yeah right! : SystemShock2
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  Sony gets an A. $249 is a great price. They will sell tons. : LemonJoose
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    They're making the Nintendo 3DS look like a complete ripoff at this price point. : imbackbaby
    • People who waited on the 3DS will get a 50$ price drop by holiday. : HockeyJohnston
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    However,with that price my guess is that rumor about them cutting the memory in half is probably true. : LemonJoose
    • ya, i agree. its a shame too since i would have paid a little more for the additional memory... : Voradors
  • Yeah, not kidding. That certainly rivals the iPod Touch in price, if not pocket space. : Jobos
• That's awesome exactly what people wanted. : InfernoAblaze
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  Five Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars : PixelPie
  • Where can I pre-order one? : PixelPie
• Price is right. I was expecting over $300. My problem with my PSP really boiled down to content. The... : Thresher
• Vita, Fhita? : shirif
• I Love how AT&T gets laughed at in press conferences by various carriers : slickdoody
• I was going to pick one up anyway...but now I'll be getting the 3G one...I mean for that price; why not? ... : Vorlonesque
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  What does Vita mean? Did they say? They all have some fancy artistic reasoning behind their stupid name... : Jobos
  • think Latin : RikiTiki2
  • They said it means life... : cetra00
  • I was kind of liking NGP, it sounded strong and big. : Chandler55
  • never heard of a CV? : geneshifter
  • They are a Japanese company, with their development headquarters in Japan. Therefore, it stands to reason... : The_Turbinator
• For sale: One like-new 3DS : at0micgarden
• I hope someone finds out if you can hook it up to a TV or play Vita games on the PS3 :( : ghost in my shell
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  Can't believe anyone cares about the name. It's just a name, at the end of the day you are buying it for ... : ovrlrd
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    Vita is two syllables? : Dragzeela
    • Yes, I am an idiot, thanks! : ovrlrd
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  get a shitty handheld or a shitty console.... hmm, id rather use that money towards a PC : sanewave
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    Nice, a great reply to the thread. You get a star! ★ : ovrlrd
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      im just trolling. i just dont understand how people think 250$ is a deal or some shit. you can get a ps3 ... : sanewave
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        It has some technology in it that even Apple is charging $500 for. Honestly I was expecting $350 or $400.... : ovrlrd
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          ima have to look up dem tech specs : sanewave
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            Here you go: CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core) GPU: SGX543MP4+ That's what is at the core of an iP... : rivalbo
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              Just because it's got the same/similar architecture doesn't mean we will get ports or that it is even tha... : ovrlrd
              • True. Architecture though is usually a major hurdle.. and now, its not. : rivalbo
            • Actually, that's faster than the iPad 2. The iPad 2 only has a dual core A5 and a SGX543MP2. : Wikidd
      • i bet your phone retails for $499 : EvilDolemite
      • do you ever leave your house? portable gaming is a thing people do when they're mobile and have some tim... : dantastic
      • first rule of trolling is: never say "im just trolling" : nwillard
    • Whoah, there is something different about your post's font. The spacing of the letters seems wider. It's ... : The_Turbinator
  • Can't I get all three...well two because I already have all the current consoles (damn I wish I had room ... : Vorlonesque
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  This is good for the 3DS. People need something to compare and contrast to so they can finally decide. ... : Ocelot
  • I like how this will heat up the competition a bit. They each offer unique experiences, but it will be gr... : ovrlrd
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    The DS was purely about the games, building on the monopoly Nintendo had with the Gameboy series. The ... : tigeN
    • i want to play games and 3DS has basically jack shit. i guess we'll see tomorrow but i'm not buying a 3D... : dantastic
• Im still pissed at sony right now, but I gotta say, this thing looks awesome. All of that for the same pr... : rtrson
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  now we need a game library this time : hanged_man
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    games better not be $49.99 : rtrson
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      3DS games are $39.99. My guess is that the Vita games will be the same. : capt tripps
      • i think that's pretty expensive, handheld games should be around $20 : hanged_man
      • I'd pay $40 for the AAA titles. But the average game should be $30 : rtrson
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  Sony must be taking a hit if that price is right. Are the specs still the same? : grabbie
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    Yes, same specs. I bet they're losing $40-50 per handheld. : Link.
    • They'll make it back from early adopters in game/accessory sales, most likely. If they tie most of the c... : genom
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  Sony wins this round, Nintendo. $250 is impressive! : deathofrats
  • i am so stoked about this..it shows Sony has learned something from the previous round of handhelds. I h... : deathofrats
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  looks nice, but Vita is a terrible name : Wolfslice
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    Almost as bad as when Nintendo announced that their console would be called the Wii instead of Revolution... : Topsiderover
    • Revolution would have been the worst name. : Zek
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    Do you really care what it is called? : ovrlrd
    • Seriously. Who gives a fuck? : David Craddock
• Fantastic! Day one purchase. : TEXIT
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  I was guessing it would launch at $400, if the games are there I will be to. : Boxelder
  • I believe they mentioned Wipeout and Uncharted were launch titles. That Ruin game that looks suspiciousl... : genom
• do want! : packav
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  3G? pass. : aliengrey
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    yeah i dont see myself paying 30/month and a contract for this : dantastic
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      was it said it required a contract? : hirez
      • im watching it now but dont cell providers usually require a contract? : dantastic
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        Yeah. I'm assuming it's probably similar to the 3G on a Kindle or similar device, where you get the servi... : ColoradoCNC
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          you think so? why was it branded AT&T? it's not like you get an ipad and get free data service with it.... : dantastic
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            I just can't see them charging for the device and then charging for the data plan. But, then again, it is... : ColoradoCNC
            • i fully expect it until i hear otherwise. also curious if the 3g model will even come out in canada and ... : dantastic
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              It's at&t that offers it and yes, they are going to charge for it. Do you really think they would do this... : razlebol
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                If it's free AT&T will get a cut off the top, it's part of contracts and deal makings to get people to bu... : damageundone
                • How about a wi-fi only option and screw AT&T or whoever? : Endymion_
            • Never underestimate the greed of wireless carriers, or Sony. Best I think we can hope for is a non-contr... : genom
        • I would say the Vita compares more to the ipad than the Kindle....and in that case a monthly fee was requ... : Voradors
        • No way, they will charge for the Playstation data. The download size of a kindle book is nothing compared... : quazar
• Vita is giving me a gaming boner. : dantastic
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  The hardware looks awesome. The price is good. The name...not so much.
  
  Guessing it'll end up called either the "PSV" or "NGP" by most folks. PSVita just sounds like a goofy Taco Bell promotion.

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  The hardware looks awesome. The price is good. The name...not so much. Guessing it'll end up called ... : genom
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    Remember when Nintendo called the Wii the Wii? People thought they were nuts. : TEXIT
    • I still think that's a silly name too - but at least it's short and memorable if for nothing else than th... : genom
    • I still do. I still hate that name. : Ebu
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  I wonder how much Sony is taking losses with each PSP Vita because with that price they are not making an... : Kolzig73
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    The 3DS isn't selling though. It's been a bit of a disappointment. : Vinnymike
    • Well right now there isn't much of a reason to buy a 3DS. The launch was horrible and the price is too h... : BAD7667
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  Playstation Vista anyone? : one random winner
  • "Hey Boss... I think the MS guys might sue us if we call it Vista..." "Oh ok... Drop the T or somethin... : darthfusion
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  Still doesn't have a Built in Screen Protector... (like *EVERY* version of the DS...) : darthfusion
  • I'm kinda glad about that. This way it doesn't look any stupider and weighs less.... : firewoodman
• Remember, if you are going to get one of these; get the first production run. If you remember the origina... : The_Turbinator
• This is one excellent PS4, can't wait to see it succeed. Playstation 4! : Endymion_