Sony has confirmed that the PSP successor will be released in Japan in 2011, but all other regions will get the PlayStation Vita in “early 2012”. “Sony Corp. Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai said Thursday the PlayStation Vita will go on sale by the end of the year in Japan, and early next year in the U.S. and Europe,” states MSN Money.
US PlayStation Store Update for August 2nd 2011
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
- One Epic Game – PSN Exclusive ($3.99)
- Monochrome Racing ($4.99)
PS Vita Can Be Used As A PS3 Controller
Sony have confirmed that you can use the PlayStation Vita as a PlayStation 3 controller, effectively offering up similar gameplay possibilities as Nintendo’s Wii U. There are severa possibilities on how the PSVita can be used alongside the PS3. Examples include using the PSVita as a secondary display or as an additional game controller, making use of the touch functionality.
PlayStation Store Update for July 27th 2011
PSone
- Rageball (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- Sports Superbike 2 (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- All Star Boxing (was £3.99/€4.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Super Slammin’ Dodgeball (was £3.19/€3.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Miracle Space Race (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- ATV Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- Rascal Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
EU PlayStation Store Update for July 20th 2011
PSone
- Rageball (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- Sports Superbike 2 (was £2.99/€3.59 – now £1.99/€2.49)
- All Star Boxing (was £3.99/€4.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Super Slammin’ Dodgeball (was £3.19/€3.99 – now £2.39/€2.99)
- Miracle Space Race (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- ATV Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
- Rascal Racers (was £2.39/€2.99 – now £1.59/€1.99)
EU PlayStation Store Update for July 13th 2011
minis (PS3 and PSP)
- Arcade Pool & Snooker (£3.49/€3.99)
- Awesome Summer Minis Bundle (£4.99/€5.99)
- A Space Shooter for 2 Bucks!
- Young Thor
- Widget Odyssey 1 and 2
- Zombie Tycoon
- Gamocracy One : Legend Of Robot (£2.49/€2.99)
Digital Comics Update for July 6th 2011
This is the last PSP Comic Update for the PSP – sine the Comics Team will now working on bringing the comic service to other Sony devices. In the meantime, you can continue to download any of the over 4000 existing comics from the comic store as usual. Check out what’s new this week below.
US PlayStation Store Update for July 5th 2011
PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)
- Ninjamurai ($1.99)
EU PlayStation Store Update for June 29th 2011
Full Games (PSP)
- Final Fantasy Tactics: The War Of The Lions (£7.99/€9.99)
PSP Essentials
- SSX on Tour (£7.99/€9.99)
PSone Classics (PS3 and PSP)
- Motor Toon Grand Prix 2 (£3.99/€4.99)
New PSP Dual Packs Available for $15 This Week
Sony has unveiled a new line of PSP bundles called “Dual Packs”. This week, three different dual packs will be available to purchase, which include two popular games in one package for only $14.99. A perfect bargain if you are looking to pick up some classic titles for your PSP.