Entries in 'Vita' (309)

Digital Vita games also cheaper in the US

Digital Vita games also cheaper in the US

US retail has, as expected, confirmed that buying a game digitally for the PlayStation Vita will be cheaper than buying a physical version of the same title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 1st 2012 at 8:27AM in News
Trade-in your 3DS and get Vita for £99.99

Trade-in your 3DS and get Vita for £99.99

UK retailer GameStation has unveiled a range of trade-in options for those wishing to offset the cost of a PlayStation Vita by handing over an old machine.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 31st 2012 at 12:37PM in News
Sony reveals new PS Vita bundles for US launch

Sony reveals new PS Vita bundles for US launch

Two new options have been offered to US customers looking to pre-order the PlayStation Vita.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2012 at 1:57PM in News
And the average Vita launch game RRP is...

And the average Vita launch game RRP is...

The average RRP of a boxed PlayStation Vita game in the UK on launch day will be £33, MCV can reveal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 12:57PM in News

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Try Vita at GAME and Gamestation right now

Try Vita at GAME and Gamestation right now

Sony has announced that as of today consumers will be able to get some personal hands-on time with the PlayStation Vita at all of GAME and Gamestation’s 600 UK stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 27th 2012 at 12:14PM in News
First PS Vita accessories emerge

First PS Vita accessories emerge

The first in a slew of PS Vita peripherals will hit shelves next week.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 25th 2012 at 2:17PM in News
Doctor Who to materialise in March

Doctor Who to materialise in March

The BBC will release Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock in March for PlayStation Vita and PS3.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 25th 2012 at 10:06AM in News
Vita Rooms tour rolls on to Glasgow

Vita Rooms tour rolls on to Glasgow

Sony Computer Entertainment UK has opened a new Vita showcase in Glasgow, allowing consumers to try up the upcoming handheld.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 24th 2012 at 9:55AM in News

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Vita used to play pirated PS3 games

Vita used to play pirated PS3 games

Several videos have emerged online that appear to depict hackers playing pirated PS3 games on PlayStation Vita.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 2:28PM in News
Sony considered touch-screen buttons for Vita

Sony considered touch-screen buttons for Vita

One of Vita’s most senior designers has admitted that Sony at one stage pondered giving the PlayStation Vita a larger screen including touch-screen controls.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 23rd 2012 at 11:09AM in News
Vita gets its own Mortal Kombat

Vita gets its own Mortal Kombat

A brand new, purpose-built version of Mortal Kombat will be released on Sony’s PlayStation Vita in the spring, Warner Bros has announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2012 at 3:40PM in News
Nyko reveals Vita battery pack

Nyko reveals Vita battery pack

Keen to make the most of fears concerning the PlayStation Vita's short battery life, accessories firm Nyko has revealed a battery-boosting adapter for the handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2012 at 3:45PM in News

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Cross-platform Vita/PS3 RPG renamed Warrior's Lair

Cross-platform Vita/PS3 RPG renamed Warrior's Lair

Sony has dropped Ruin as the title for its innovative cross-platform RPG.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 16th 2012 at 10:52AM in News
INTERVIEW: Jim Ryan, SCEE

INTERVIEW: Jim Ryan, SCEE

If you’ve read any of the sensational press reports or naysaying analysts, you’ll know PlayStation Vita has its sceptics. Apparently, consumers want smartphones and tablets – not dedicated, ‘expensive’ gaming handhelds. ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 13th 2012 at 9:00AM in News
3DS performance has "confounded naysayers", says Sony

3DS performance has "confounded naysayers", says Sony

Though the PlayStation Vita is still suffering from low sales in Japan, Sony has been encouraged by the improved fortunes of the 3DS.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 12th 2012 at 1:03PM in News
Japanese Vita sales flat as 3DS soar

Japanese Vita sales flat as 3DS soar

Sony's new handheld has maintained a steady level of sales in its fourth week on the market, but Nintendo has widened the gap.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 12th 2012 at 12:07PM in News

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Sony dismisses Vita launch fears

Sony dismisses Vita launch fears

PlayStation says it is impossible and dangerous to judge PS Vita’s UK launch on its ‘slow’ start in Japan.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 12th 2012 at 10:32AM in News
Sony shifts 6.5m PlayStation consoles over Christmas

Sony shifts 6.5m PlayStation consoles over Christmas

In excess of 6.5m PlayStation consoles were sold worldwide in the period between November 18th to December 31st, Sony has estimated.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2012 at 2:00AM in News
Sony has 'biggest campaign ever' ready for Vita launch

Sony has 'biggest campaign ever' ready for Vita launch

The marketing push for PS Vita will get the device into gamers’ hands next week – and it’s part of the firm’s biggest campaign yet.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 9th 2012 at 11:47AM in News
Vita sales fall below 50k in Japan

Vita sales fall below 50k in Japan

Sales of the PlayStation Vita have fallen below 50k during its third week on the market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 5th 2012 at 11:21AM in News
Retailers discount Vita in Japan

Retailers discount Vita in Japan

Following lower than expected week two sales of Sony’s PlayStation Vita in Japan, some retailers have reportedly discounted the device in an effort to stimulate sales.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 4th 2012 at 9:30AM in News
PS Vita plays second fiddle to PSP in second week as 3DS shines

PS Vita plays second fiddle to PSP in second week as 3DS shines

A drop in sales of 78 per cent week-on-week for the PlayStation Vita in its second week of sale in Japan has seen sales fall below that of its predecessor ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2012 at 8:25AM in News
Media Create: We would have liked Vita to have sold more

Media Create: We would have liked Vita to have sold more

The latest figures from Japanese stats body Media Create shows that the PlayStation Vita claimed a sell-through of around 65 per cent over its opening weekend.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 21st 2011 at 9:56AM in News
Sony apologises for Vita bugs

Sony apologises for Vita bugs

Platform holder Sony has apologised and released a guide to help PlayStation Vita owners fix an early system freeze problem.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 20th 2011 at 10:12AM in News
Vita shifts 321,000 units in Japan

Vita shifts 321,000 units in Japan

PlayStation's new portable console has been out in Japan for a few days now, and the first numbers are in.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Dec 20th 2011 at 9:40AM in News