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 Vita initially in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and The Netherlands, and with Vodafone’s Partner in France (SFR).
As you must know by now, PlayStation Vita will be hitting shelves across the PAL region from 22 February 2012. For a limited period starting from 30th November, you’ll be able to pre-order PS Vita at selected retailers. Not only will pre-ordering guarantee a PS Vita on the day of launch, but you also get to take home an exclusive PS Vita Gift Pack including limited edition merchandise, exclusive content and game discounts for PlayStation Store.
Sony has announced the UMD Passport program, allowing owners of PSP UMD games to play their games on the PlayStation Vita at discounted prices. So far the program has only been confirmed for Japan, but it’s likely that the program will be extended to international PSP customers as well.
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Sony is making some changes in the way games bought from the PlayStation Network can be used. As of November 18, 2011, the number of devices that can be activated on one PlayStation Network account for game content purchased from the PlayStation Store will be updated.
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
Game Videos (free)
A list has surfaced that shows which PlayStation Vita games will require an additional memory card, and which ones won’t. It’s worth noting that the games won’t give you the option: those that save to their own dedicated space on the game card will always do so.
According to reports that originate with Famitsu magazine in Japan, the PlayStation Vita might ship with a few features missing. The Japanese magazine revealed the PlayStation Vita’s browser specification, stating it runs Javascript 1.7 and HTML5 but no Flash support.
How would you like to get your hands on PS Vita one week before the official release date of February 22nd? After last Tuesday’s announcement of the PS Vita launch date, SCEA have announced the PS Vita First Edition bundle. For a limited time in the U.S. and Canada, the PS Vita First Edition bundle will be pre-sold at select retail locations, starting this week.
