Australian pre-orders now open for PS Vita

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has confirmed pre-order details for the highly anticipated next generation portable entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita, which launches in stores across Australia on 23rd February 2012.

For a limited period, pre-orders for PlayStation Vita will be available through select Australian retailers* that include EB Games, GAME and JB Hi-Fi.

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** that includes limited edition merchandise, exclusive content and game discounts for PlayStation®Store. The PS Vita Pre-order Gift Pack content includes:

• In Ear Headphones in PS Vita Blue:
  Exclusive sleek, blue metallic finish in ear PlayStation® design headphones
• Exclusive PS Vita items from PlayStation®Network:
  Pre-order code*** that will unlock PlayStation®Network voucher codes for the following:
  • AUD$8 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! application for PS Vita
  • Exclusive PS Vita Avatar for PlayStation Network

To pre-order is simple - just head to your local EB Games, GAME or JB Hi-Fi store from today to place a deposit. Upon PS Vita launch on 23rd February 2012, return to the same store to pay the balance for your PS Vita, collect your pre-order gift pack and start playing. It's that easy!

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 delivers the ultimate and uncompromised portable gaming experience, by offering a host of rich new ways to play and socially connect with the world around you.

PS Vita launches in stores across Australia on 23rd February 2012. PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for AUD$419.95RRP and PS Vita Wi-Fi model for AUD$349.95RRP****.

For more info please visit au.playstation.com/psvita and sign up for Inside PS Vita to get the most up-to-date news and exclusive content.

* While stocks last
** Non refundable deposit payable
*** Pre-order code must be registered by 31/12/2012
**** Specific retailer led PS Vita price offers may vary

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