PlayStation Vita Launching 2012 in Europe and North America
Posted by James Newton
Japan in 2011
Bad news everyone — PlayStation Vita will miss 2011 in Europe and America.
Sony Computer Entertainment vice president Kaz Hirai made the pronouncement minutes ago. The console will still make it to Japan this year, however.
Hirai didn't go into much detail about the reason for the delay, but did say that it was to make sure the console was well-supported with software at launch.
There you have it: you can take Vita off your Christmas lists now.
[via washingtonpost.com]
#1
Corbs said:
Japanese Vita, here I come. LOL
#2
AbuJaffer said:
This means that the Japan launch won't have good games, but the North American/European launches will. Or they might both have crappy launches.
#3
Roopa132 said:
Aw man
Oh well, more time to save money so I can still buy a few PS3 games before the Vita comes out.
#4
James said:
@AbuJaffer Apparently the Japanese launch has Uncharted and Wipeout, which isn't bad all in all.
#5
Zephren said:
well that give me more time to save up for the 3g vita, and monster hunter
#6
Magi said:
VERY VERY VERY VERY disappointing. (Did I mention VERY?)
#7
PatrickElliot said:
I'm just going to wrap up my PSP at Christmas and pretend it's a Vita.
#8
turtlelink said:
lol Patrick
Too bad. Hope we get some more launch titles because of this.
#9
hamispink said:
ouch, now I have to wonder when in 2012. I'm not sure if I can wait until march
January please!
#10
Monix2598 said:
Man that sucks. Looks like I'll be getting a 3DS this christmas.
#11
J-Forest-Esq said:
Bugger. So much for it launching in September. It gives me more time to save up for it, but...it gives me too much time. This is very disappointing.
#12
Chalen said:
Hmm should I buy the Japanese Vita for an extra 60$ just for bragging rights here in the USA? I think yes.
#13
linkster55 said:
Why Sony?! WHY?????!
#14
DrCruse said:
While this doesn't affect me, I don't see how this is a very good marketing idea. This gives the 3DS an entire Christmas season all to itself.
#15
geofri1997 said:
well im sad with no christmas of vita playing but more games if it comes out in january that perfect an it give us time to play bf3 mw3 an the new assianscreed an for most people to make a bf3 vs mw3 video. as long if it january release date for vita idc
#16
DrCruse said:
Is there no region lock? If not, there shouldn't be much of a problem with buying the Japanese Version.
#17
Strider_Hiryu said:
All the signs points to region freedom for Vita, so I think many will opt for importing the machine as soon as it launches in Japan. About the delay, well, I'm not really concerned. I mean, there will be more time to prepare a proper debut in USA and Europe interms of advertisement, and most importantly, the initial game library. The 3DS has suffered from weak exposition of its power, and focusing on a N64 rehash like Ocarina of Time has done more harm than good. So I really hope Vita's debut titles are going to show the sheer power of the machine.
#18
pntjr said:
That means Nintendo is Sony-Free for the holiday season since 2004! YESH!