PlayStation Vita now on pre-order

Sony has announced that the next generation PlayStation Vita is available for pre-order. The new console will be available in PAL regions from 22 February 2012 but can be pre-ordered starting at the end of this month.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced pre-order details for its next generation portable entertainment system. PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) will be hitting shelves across the PAL region from 22nd February 2012. For a limited period only starting from 30th November, pre-orders for PS Vita will be available at selected retailers.

Not only will pre-ordering guarantee a PS Vita on the day of launch, but it also means you can take home an exclusive PS Vita Gift Pack including limited edition merchandise, exclusive content and game discounts for PlayStation Store. The following PS Vita Pre-order Gift Packs will be available to choose from:

PS Vita Gaming Wallet PS Vita branded leather wallet to keep your cash, credit cards and now your games with you at all times with a hidden compartment for 3 PS Vita cards and 3 PS Vita memory cards plus a pre-order code that will unlock PSN voucher codes for the following:

· Discount on one of the following PS Vita games on PlayStation Store: Little Deviants, Super Stardust, Delta, Hustle Kings, Escape Plan

· Exclusive PS Vita items for PlayStation Home: PS Vita T- Shirt,Sunglasses, Headphones, Trainers and Bag

· Exclusive early access to Frobisher Says! for PS Vita

· An exclusive PS Vita Avatar for PlayStation Network

In Ear Headphones in ‚PS Vita Blue’ Branded sleek blue metallic finish in ear PlayStation design headphones plus a pre-order code that will unlock PSN voucher codes for the following:

· Discount on one of the following PS Vita games on PlayStation Store: Little Deviants, Super Stardust Delta, Hustle Kings, Escape Plan, Exclusive PS Vita items for PlayStation Home: PS Vita T- Shirt, Sunglasses, Headphones, Trainers and Bag

· Exclusive early access to Frobisher Says! for PS Vita

· An exclusive PS Vita Avatar for PlayStation Network

To pre-order is simple, just follow the steps below:

1. From 23rd November pre-order PS Vita at your chosen retail store by paying a deposit

2. Select which PS Vita Limited Edition pre-order gift pack you would like and take it home with you

3. At PS Vita launch, visit the retail store where you pre-ordered to pay the balance for your PS Vita system and start playing.

PS Vita offers unlimited interactive entertainment anytime and anywhere. Through a unique feature set including a stunning 5‚ OLED touch screen, rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, motion sensors, and dual cameras, a revolutionary user interface, and additional 3G and Wi-Fi support ‚ PS Vita gives a truly rich experience and offers a host of new-ways to play and socially connect with the word around you.

Which PS Vita will you be pre-ordering? The PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi model or the PS Vita Wi-Fi model. For more information please visit za.playstation.com/vita to find out more.

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