Avid gamers are waiting for PlayStation Vita with anticipation, especially since they can use PlayStation Vita as a PlayStation 3 controller, and if you're impatient to get your hands on PlayStation Vita as well, we have some bad news related to release of this handheld.

If you were hoping to get your hands on PlayStation Vita by the end of this year, we'll have to disappoint you since Sony has announced the release dates for western market. According to Sony, its next generation handheld console will be available on February 22nd 2012 in US, Canada, Latin America and Europe. In addition to the delayed release on western market, Sony has announced that PlayStation Vita will launch with a vast library of unique next generation titles that should provide unforgettable gaming experience.

It appears that we'll have to wait for February to get the hold of PlayStation Vita, and as for the price, regular PlayStation Vita will cost $249.99, while model will 3G support is priced at�$299.99.

[via Joystiq]

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