The long awaited match between Nintendo and Sony PlayStation 3DS Vita can finally start. The new portable console giant’s Tokyo was launched Saturday in the Japanese market, before landing in Europe and the United States on 22 February. As usual on such occasions, the Japanese got up early to queue in front of shops. Sony had indicated that such pre-orders were pretty good before the Christmas holidays. But no, for now, figures available from Sony Computer Entertainment.
Sony out the big guns with its PS Vita. We have said since its presentation in Tokyo in January. The latest addition to the firm is technically impressive. The Parisians had a chance to discover the Paris Games Week were able to get an idea of its capabilities.
The PS Vita will undoubtedly be a “3DS killer”. With Wi-Fi and / or 3G, OLED touch screen 5 inch, two analog sticks, power board, touch his back, two cameras, a GPS receiver, … it stands out from its main competitor in three dimensions but also and especially smartphones and tablets, offering a unique gaming experience.
Sony Computer Entertainment opts for core gamers, the gaming enthusiasts ready to invest in a bike leading to new sensations. He also wants to make the handheld a relay console.
The goal is at least clear. Do better than the PSP sold 73.1 million copies since its release in 2004 (3 million in France). The task is not easy especially with a high sales price, 249 euros for the Wi Fi version and 299 euros for the 3G version (since the decline in its price in early August, the 3DS is only worth 149 euros in France) .
For its launch, Sony was able to learn from the failure of one of the 3DS who suffered badly from the absence of flagship games. Twenty-four games are currently available on PS Vita. Sony announced the end of October more than 80 titles in production. Among the latest games announced, Electronic Arts said that Fifa Football would be available from the first half of 2012 and to entice players to put a trailer on YouTube very promising.