Sony officially launched its PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console in the United States on Wednesday, a week after it was made available online in a premium bundle. The WiFi-only version of the console is available at $250; the 3G/WiFi version goes for $300. Several games have been made available, and Sony on Wednesday added apps for Netflix, Flickr and LiveTweet to the mix. The apps are available at no charge. There have been questions about the PS Vita’s future, as critics contend that it’s arrived in a market that’s already spiraling downward.
Sony Hunts for Hardcore Gamers With New Vita Handheld
Posted by: Richard Adhikari February 22, 2012 12:11 PMSony officially launched its PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console in the United States on Wednesday, a week after it was made available online in a premium bundle. The WiFi-only version of the console is available at $250; the 3G/WiFi version goes for $300. Several games have been made available, and Sony on Wednesday added apps for Netflix, Flickr and LiveTweet to the mix. The apps are available at no charge. There have been questions about the PS Vita’s future, as critics contend that it’s arrived in a market that’s already spiraling downward.