Mom's Minute

Uncharted:  Golden Abyss

Source of News:  msnbc.com, Winda Benedetti, September 14, 2011

Article: Sony WIll Launch PlayStation Vita in Japan with 26 Games

Sony has a handheld video game system, the Playstation Vita, which will be introduced in Japan on December 17, 2011. Sony revealed the launch date this past Wednesday, during the Tokyo Game Show 

The PS Vita is unique in that it has  touch enabled screens on both sides.  The game system will launch with 26 games, one of which will be Uncharted:  Golden Abyss (pictured).

Looks like we (the U.S.) will have to wait until after Japan's launch before this system becomes available to us. But at a cost of approximately $249.00 - $300.00, maybe the time lag will give us time to save up!   It does seem a little pricey.  Sony may have to learn from Nintendo, and reduce its price in order to increase the number of units sold.

Here are two pictures showing the PS Vita alone and being held, to give you an idea of the size of the system.

With 26 games readily available at launch time, and 74 games in the works, Sony has announced this is the biggest video game line up for a new game system ever.

Of course Sony's PS Vita will be competing against the Nintendo 3DS, as well as new and existing games available on smart phones and other video game platforms.

When will the PS Vita launch in the U.S?   As of this time, no date has been released for the U.S. Sony will keep us in a shroud of mystery surrounding the U.S.. launch date.

Ms. H's take.  I like new and innovative game systems!  As you may know, I also like choices.  Hats off to Sony for providing an additional avenue to enjoy video games!  By the way, another game that will be available for the PS Vita is  the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom, which I  reviewed  on Mom's Minute.  I recall that I gave this game a high review.

Here is the PS Vita showing Marvel vs. Capcom:

My message to Sony and other vide game companies?  Keep making video gaming interesting with new  and exciting systems and games.  And this is my message specifically  to Sony:  Don't leave the U.S. in the dark too long regarding the launch date!  Let us know when the PS Vita will launch in the U.S.!

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