Be Among The First To Experience PlayStation Vita At US GameStop Locations

Posted on Feb 6 2012 - 6:27am by Editorial Staff

GameStop is giving consumers a first glimpse at the highly anticipated new handheld system of PS Vita. More than 3,300 U.S. GameStop stores now have playable demo units that provide a first-hand look at PS Vita’s exciting new technology. PS Vita is hitting the shelves this month. In addition to the five-inch OLED multi-touch screen, front and rear touch pads, dual analog sticks, dual cameras and six-axis motion sensing system, players can experience a variety of games, including – UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, Little Deviants, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer, ModNation Racers: Road Trip, Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition, Escape Plan and wipEout 2048.

“We are excited to be the first retailer where consumers can experience the PS Vita,” stated Bob Puzon, vice president of merchandising at GameStop. “We are impressed with how the quad-core technology brings gaming to life and are confident consumers will be, too.”

The PS Vita launches in the U.S. on February 22, 2012, but eager gamers can get their hands on it a week early by pre-ordering the First Edition Bundle. The bundle which is valued at $435 and will sell for $349.99 – an $84 bonus value, available on February 15, includes:

  • PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi system
  • PS Vita case
  • Little Deviants game
  • 4GB memory card
  • AT&T DataConnect Pass good for one free 250MB data session ($14.99 value) upon purchase of one 250 MB data session
  • PlayStation Network game voucher provided upon 3G activation on the AT&T mobile broadband network.

On February 22, three additional PS Vita options will be available: a Wi-Fi model for $249.99, a 3G/Wi-Fi model for $299.99 and a limited edition PS Vita Launch Bundle that will include:

  • PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi system
  • 8GB memory card
  • AT&T DataConnect Pass good for one free 250MB data session ($14.99 value) upon purchase of one 250MB data session
  • PlayStation Network game voucher provided upon 3G activation for $299.

This bundle is part of a promotional offer and availability is limited.

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