At a gaming conference early yesterday, Sony unveiled a new model of the PlayStation Vita which will be released in Japan on October 10 for 18,980 yen ($190). It will be available in six colors.
The system is 20% thinner than the existing model and is 15% lighter. It includes 1GB of internal memory, which will save consumers some money on proprietary memory cards. One disadvantage of the new model is its LCD screen, which offers lower image quality than an OLED screen, which currently ships with all standard Vita models. According to Sony, however, the difference isn't an issue: "Thanks to the rapid progress of LCD technology in recent years, the new display provides users with the highest-level image quality, perfect for deep and immersive gaming experience that is at the core of PS Vita."
No announcements have been made of a Vita Slim launch outside of Japan.
Sony also announced Vita TV, a set-top box that plays Vita, PSP, and PS1 games on a TV. However, not all Vita games will work on the console. The system is compatible with a DualShock 3 controller, which is not included in the console's $100 price. A separate bundle, with controller and 8GB memory card, retails for about $150. Vita TV is due out November 14 in Japan.
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