It will cost $249 / €249 / £229 for the Wi-Fi version and $299 / €299 / £279 for the 3G version.
When will PS Vita be available?
There will be a phased roll out from the end of the year 2011 throughout all the SCE regions.
Rumor Alert: NGP Will Be Called PlayStation Vita
Recent rumors suggest that NGP won’t be the final name of Sony’s new portable console. A story by Games Pundit, claims that Sony’s NGP will actually be called ‘PS Vita’ – Vita is Latin/Italian for ‘life’. Naturally, Sony haven’t confirmed the news (lets wait until E3 for official confirmation), so for now, this is filed under the rumor category.
PSP Firmware 6.39 Incoming
A new PSP system software update, v6.39, will be released soon. With this update, users who need to change their PlayStation Network password will be guided through the process. Also, system software stability during use of some features will be improved.
Digital Comics Update for April 20th 2011
On the PSP Comic Store you can find new additions to the Batman range in the form of the first two issues of 1989 series Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight. You can also find Invincible Iron Man Annual (2010), Transformers 3: Movie Prequel continues with Rising Storm #3, and a brand new series Transformers: Heart of Darkness.
US PlayStation Store Update for April 19th 2011
Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 Storefront)
- Neutopia ($5.99)
- Puzzle Guzzle ($5.99)
- Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Digital ($29.99)
Music Unlimited Now Available On PSP
Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity is now (finally) available for PSP in the following countries: UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. As you can see from the image below, the interface is just as slick as on the PlayStation 3.
EU PlayStation Store Update for April 13th 2011
Spring Offers (Offer prices available until the 27th April)
- Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
- NBA 2K11 – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £15.99/€19.99)
- Worms: Battle Islands – (was – £15.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
- Half Minute Hero – (was – £11.99/€14.99 now – £6.29/€7.99)
- Michael Jackson: The Experience – (was – £23.99/€29.99 now – £17.49/€21.99)
- Lunar: Silver Star Harmony – (was – £15.99/€19.99 now £9.99/€12.99)
- God of War: Chains of Olympus – (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
- God of War Ghost of Sparta – (was – £19.99/€24.99 now – £11.99/€16.99)
- ModNation Racers – (was – £21.99/€26.99 now – £11.99/€14.99)
- Twisted Metal: Head On – (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
- LittleBigPlanet PSP – (was – £14.99/€19.99 now – £7.99/€9.99)
Digital Comics Update for April 13th 2011
On the PSP Comic Store this week, you can find the series finale of God of War with episode #6. The adventures of bike messenger turned superhero Cole MacGrath also continue in inFAMOUS #3, featuring a monstrous super-being who won’t rest until Cole is dead!
Updates to PSP System Software and Media Go App
Sony has released a new firmware update for the PSP. Firmware version v6.38 is a minor update that improves the stability of the system software during use of some features. In addition to the new Firmware, Sony has also updated the MediaGo applicaiton for the PC.