Sony has unleashed its newest portable game system in the U.S. PlayStation Vita is now available for $250 for the Wi-Fi version and $300 for the AT&T 3G/Wi-Fi device. There are also 25 games supporting the launch, including critically acclaimed titles like Uncharted: Golden Abyss, WipeOut 2048 and ModNation Racers: Road Trip. John Koller, director of hardware marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America, talks about the present and future potential of the new hardware in this exclusive interview.

LAS VEGAS -- Sony had a huge portion of its Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012) booth dedicated to its new PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) device and games. The game maker has partnered with Taco Bell for a new "Unlock the Box" promotion to give away one PS Vita portable entertainment system for every 15 minutes to consumers beginning January 26, 2012. Fans will have the chance to win a PS Vita before it becomes available in U.S. stores on February 22, 2012, exclusively through Taco Bell.

Sony Computer Entertainment America has big plans for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012. The game maker will kick things off with its annual Sony Electronics press conference, where its new PlayStation Vita (PS Vita) handheld entertainment system will be part of the press conference and have a good presence at its booth during the Las Vegas show. Checkout WipeOut 2048 in action in the exclusive video below.

Sony Computer Entertainment America will have more than just a booth with playable versions of its big PlayStation 3 games from E3 on the show floor of Comic-Con 2011. Sony will also have developers from its key games in attendance throughout the event for panel discussions. The three leads from the voice acting cast of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception will make the trek to the pop culture Mecca to discuss the new 3D game. For a full rundown of activities, see below.

 

With Microsoft kicking off E3 in disappointing fashion, it was up to Sony to try to get things back on a happier track with a press conference that would feature better games and other content. Sony had a lot on its plate at E3. They suffered a network outage that lasted over a month due to it being hacked, leaving many PS3 owners upset. Plus, they had a new piece of hardware to show off. Things started to go their way as the Playstation Network was back in full force before E3. Did Sony capitalize on its momentum and blow us away with a great press conference?

LOS ANGELES -- Sony Computer Entertainment America has partnered exclusively with AT&T to power PlayStation Vita 3G service. The PlayStation Vita system will have both Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi models in the US for $249 and $299, respectively. Additional details about AT&T data plans and pricing will be announced later.

 Though you may have gotten used to calling Sony's new handheld the NGP, that may not be the case when it is officially unveiled at E3. Rumors have been floating around that the device will instead be named the Vita. Images have also popped up that appear to be a manual that does indeed say it's the PS Vita. But did Sony make the right move naming it the Vita, or was it better off being called the NGP?

 Today was meant to be the day PS3 owners wake up and turn on their systems to see that the Playstation Store has returned. Many people either wanted to claim their free games from the Welcome Back program or download their L.A. Noire DLC. Sadly, that won't be the case. In a recent blog post on the PS Blog, PS3 owners will have to wait at least until the end of the month.

 One of the final pieces of the puzzle in getting Sony back up to speed is the return of the Playstation Store. As of now, PS3 owners can play their games online and message friends like before. That is, if they have already entered the pass code for access to that content, depending on what title it is. The good news is gamers won't have to wait too much longer. In an article from Gamasutra, a leaked memo from Sony to developers states that the Playstation Store will return on May 24, along with a few other details.

 Yesterday, we took a look at Microsoft and what they will have in store for us at this year's E3. From what it looks like, this year will focus on software for the XBox 360, as well as possible details on a new console. It's a bit of a different story for Sony. Sony is giving another try at handheld gaming with the NGP, a console that they claim brings the experience of the PS3 on the go. They have already shown off the console this year, but at E3 Sony will most likely release all of the specs of the system, as well as set a date for release and pricing of the system. Will the NGP be able to hold a candle to the 3DS?

Sony Computer Entertainment America has released one of its big games of 2011. SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs has been deployed in North America exclusively for PlayStation 3. The newest entry into the award-winning SOCOM franchise from development studio Zipper Interactive takes advantage of the latest PlayStation 3 functionality. With its over-the-top action, high production values, and an authentic military strategy and arsenal, SOCOM 4 delivers squad-based multiplayer alongside a robust single player campaign. Zipper Interactive discusses the launch of the new game in this exclusive video interview.