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[Takao]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014...rmed-for-us-included-in-borderlands-2-bundle/

Hey Vita fans, we’ve got some great news to share with you today. Since its reveal at the Tokyo Game Show, many of you have asked when the new PlayStation Vita model will be coming to North America. Today, we’re excited to announce the new PS Vita Wi-Fi model (PCH-2000 series) will be available via the Borderlands 2 Limited Edition PlayStation Vita Bundle this Spring. The bundle will include the new slim PS Vita system in black, the first-person role-playing shooter hit Borderlands 2 with six DLC packs, and an 8GB PS Vita memory card – all for $199.99 (MSRP).

Many of you have waited patiently for Borderlands 2 to come to the PS Vita system, and we’re pleased to bring it to you bundled with the new PS Vita model. The game utilizes the PS Vita system’s unique front touchscreen and rear touchpad feature so you can easily zoom and pan on maps, manage inventory, inspect items, and more. You can shoot and loot through Pandora with up to three of your PS Vita-toting friends via Infrastructure online play, and you can also cross save your progress with your PS3. As an added bonus, Borderlands 2 for PS Vita includes six downloadable content (DLC) packs: Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, Psycho Character Class, Mechromancer Character Class, Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 1 and the Collector’s Edition Pack.

 

[maltrain]

PS Vita 2000 "is coming to North America"

Source: PlayStation Twitter

"And yep, the slimmer, lighter PS Vita is coming to North America. Full details coming soon, stay tuned".

 

[ohlawd]

Better be $150.

Spoiler

I own one so don't get snarky with me

 

[dallow_bg]

Black only probably. :-/

 

[StarCreator]

That's sort of like saying "the sky is blue" without any sort of useful details like price or even some kind of idea of when this thing is coming out. We weren't -not- getting this revision at some point.

 

[Prezhulio]

really hope i can take advantage of a clearance vita for the oled model with some of my tax return. i've been holding out way too long.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

As if I needed another reason to buy a Vita... I don't really have a choice now

 

[level44]

It's a shame Europe are only getting black

 

[JABEE]

What about the Vita TV?

 

[Ermac]

White/Blue plz

 

[maltrain]

Big question is... "HOW MUCH?"

 

[Vyse The Legend]

I doubt it will be cheaper than $200 (at most, $180). The purpose of this thing is to maximize profits, not save consumers money.

 

[dolabla]

Black only probably. :-/

Let's hope not.

So it will be announced at today's event?

 

[minty_jpg]

No Vita tv :-(

 

[Valnen]

Will the screen look as good as my Nexus 4? If so, I'll totally get this over the OLED version.

 

[Twin Tails]

What about the Vita TV?

this very much

 

[Warablo]

Fuck yea, I hope the color ones come too..

 

[HueyFreeman]

*Wait for Sony to completely blow it on the price, just like the EU

EDIT: well at least it's not MORE expensive, but price parity for a screen downgrade still doesn't seem super reasonable, given the OLED bundle goes for 200 with a pack in as well. (Granted the Walking Dead and borderlands are different tiers, but still...)

 

[Insaniac]

is this the non OLED version? Also, need to know price and battery life to consider a purchase :\

 

[Prelude.]

So, when's Europe's turn? (hint: UK=/=Europe)

 

[Takao]

The redesigned "slim" PlayStation Vita, the PCH-2000 model, will be released in North America this spring as part of a Borderlands 2 bundle, announced Sony's John Koller during a press event in Los Angeles this afternoon.

http://www.polygon.com/2014/2/10/5399090/new-ps-vita-north-america-borderlands-2-bundle-spring-2014

What about the Vita TV?

lol

 

[VeryGooster]

I should probably jump on another one again before the OLED model goes kaput.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Better be $150.

Spoiler

I own one so don't get snarky with me

"snark"

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

Better be $150.

Spoiler

I own one so don't get snarky with me

It better be in the $1XX range at least. If not, it'll ultra flop.

 

[Anth0ny]

Price? Vita TV?

 

[Arzehn]

Here's hoping some stores clearance the 1000.

 

[casmith07]

RIP OLED?

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Will the screen look as good as my Nexus 4? If so, I'll totally get this over the OLED version.

In my experience, they are comparable.

 

[kenta]

Finally, been waiting to hop on the Vita train until this was out. But no date?! C'mon son

 

[TC McQueen]

Call me when they announce the Vita TV is coming to the US. Otherwise I'm not interested.

 

[ohlawd]

It better be in the $1XX range at least. If not, it'll ultra flop.

It's gonna be 199.99. Totally within your expectations.

Here's hoping some stores clearance the 1000.

oh yeah this is a good point. I hope for a really good fire sale.

 

[SuperSah]

This or no deal.

 

[Sseklebeast]

Cute, colorful penguin confirmed?

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

It's gonna be 199.99. Totally within your expectations.

it'll mega flop

 

[PAULINK]

Yay, so they had plans all along. Hopefully a 64gb and vita tv are right around the corner.

 

[Infinite Justice]

Memory card price drop plz

 

[Steel]

If they do what they did in europe and have it more expensive than OG vita, it's DOA. Well, DOA relative to the vita.

 

[nakedeyes]

Great news! I imported one like 2 or 3 weeks ago and could not be happier with it! ( I sold my 1000.. the OLED -> LCD difference noticeable but hardly a big deal to me ).

Good news for US! I predict 179.99$.. really hope Sony can at least do this price point to generate a bit of interest and get some more games on the docket!

 

[bebop242]

Cool, i might get one, to go along with my OLED, thanks to the BS lack of multiple accounts on them.

 

[nakedeyes]

This or no deal.

Thats the one I have.. its dreamy!

 

[DedValve]

Will this come with a penguin?

 

[Frolow]

This is the model without the OLED, right? If so then I'm tempted to sang a Model 1 before they get discontinued.

 

[SlickVic]

Better be $150.

Spoiler

I own one so don't get snarky with me

Yeah, considering over the holidays the original Vita was bundled with 4 games and a memory card for $175-$180, charging anything more than $150 for just the base unit really seems to be pushing it. Getting rid of the OLED isn't necessarily a bad move, but it only works if Sony actually uses that as a way to lower the price of a Vita significantly.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Cool if the price is right I might get the slim over the original

 

[krae_man]

I don't see why they would sell it for $199 when the RRP for UK is £199.99 (~$325 including tax).

You sure?

Game has the slim listed for £180.

 

[Einbroch]

This is the model with the OLED, right? If so then I'm tempted to sang a Model 1 before they get discontinued.

No, the original has the OLED. Unless that's what you meant.

 

[Yes Boss!]

This is the model with the OLED, right? If so then I'm tempted to sang a Model 1 before they get discontinued.

This is the better updated version. But likely in black only.

 

[chrominance]

Polygon story updated. Borderlands 2 bundle will be $199. Also includes all Borderlands 2 DLC packs, apparently.

 

[ohlawd]

it'll mega flop

Fortunately that ain't my problem

I don't see why they would sell it for $199 when the RRP for UK is £199.99 (~$325 including tax).

Hey, this is SCEA's chance to be super aggressive with the Vita.

 

[Frolow]

No, the original has the OLED. Unless that's what you meant.

Woops, meant to say "without."