Sony details Japanese Vita launch

Sony's PSP successor, PlayStation Vita, will be released in Japan on December 17.
The company made the announcement at its Tokyo Game Show conference, and also confirmed pricing. The WiFi-only model will retail for ¥24,980 (£205.32), with the 3G model costing ¥29,980 (£246.42).
At E3 in June, sections of the audience at Sony's press conference booed Kaz Hirai's announcement of AT&T as supplier of 3G for Vita. In Japan, that role will be filled by NTT Docomo, which has devised a two-tier prepayment plan. Twenty hours of 3G will cost ¥980 (£8.05), with 100 hours costing ¥4,980 (£40.93).
Sony has confirmed that 26 titles will be available on launch day - though the figure includes apps as well, including a client for Japanese video service Nico Nico and lifestyle app Yuusha No Kiroku - with 100 released before the end of March.
New announcements include Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, which will feature online multiplayer and optional touchscreen controls, and the welcome return of Katamari Damacy.

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