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Sony @ E3 11: PlayStation Vita will start at $249.99

Not only will the PlayStation Vita be available starting holiday season of this very year, but the price is right. There will be two models available at launch – WiFi only version of the handheld will be $249.99, while the 3G model will be $299.99.

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Sony @ E3 11: Capcom’s Street Fighter X Tekken coming to PS Vita w/ Infamous’ Cole

Capcom’s crossover fighter between the two legendary franchises, Street Fighter X Tekken will not only be coming to PlayStation 3 (and Xbox 360), but will also be gracing the PSP’s successor, the PlayStation Vita. Also, Infamous‘ Cole McGrath will be joining the cast of the game on all PlayStation platforms.

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Sony @ E3 11: Details announced for LittleBigPlanet on PlayStation Vita

Everyone knew LittleBigPlanet would be coming to PlayStation Vita, but it was hard to imagine exactly what that entailed. With the touch screen interaction, it’s easier than ever to play, create, and share in the LittleBigPlanet world. The game will have all the tools from LittleBigPlanet 2, and players will have full access to their costumes from the PlayStation 3 games.

No word on any release dates so far for any of the Vita games.

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Sony @ E3 11: ModNation Racers announced for PlayStation Vita

ModNation Racers was demonstrated on the PlayStation Vita. It looked a lot like the two games that are already out, but there was one cool announcement: if you buy ModNation Racers on the Vita, you’ll have access to all the user-created content made for the PlayStation 3 version.

No release date was announced.

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Sony @ E3 11: “Social Action” RPG, Ruin, announced for PS3, PlayStation Vita

Sony announced a “social action” (or “impactful combat”) RPG called Ruin for the PlayStation Vita. It has many aspects of regular RPGs, including character development, and looks a little bit like Diablo II on a handheld. But the enemies you fight are other players, turning it into a strange and interesting hybrid. This will work seamlessly with the PlayStation 3 version – simply save it on the cloud and you can continue your game right on your console.

No word on when this game will be released.

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Sony @ E3 11: NGP officially titled PlayStation Vita; Sony partners with AT&T

Sony’s Next Generation Portable (NGP) is officially named the Playstation Vita. Vita means “life,” and SCE CEO Kaz Hirai said it will blur the lines between your real life and your ability to play and interact. It’s got two analog sticks, six-axis motion technology, front and rear cameras, OLED screen, and one model will even have 3G. They’re partnering with AT&T as the exclusive carrier.

That last one was announced to surprised groans and laughter from the crowds.

Sony also announced “Party” and “Near,” applications which allow you to connect with your friends list, utilizing social networking and keeping you connected with your community.

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Sony @ E3 11: BioShock Infinite has Move compatibility, new BioShock game on NGP

Ken Levine was out on stage at the Sony press conference to announce PlayStation Move compatibility for BioShock Infinite as well as to discuss something very important: the BioShock universe coming to the NGP. He said that there was an idea of a game in the BioShock universe that was being kicked around, and that they finally found a home for it – and then casually pulled an NGP out of his pocket. The untitled NGP game, or BioShock NGP, is untitled and in the very early stages, but whatever it is, I’m sure it’s epic.

Speaking of epic, BioShock Infinite will be out next year, and the PlayStation 3 version will include the original BioShock.

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Uncharted: Golden Abyss gets E3 2011 trailer

Sony has released a new trailer for Uncharted: Golden Abyss, the NGP prequel to the popular series, that is chockful of great gameplay and great insights from the development team.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss will be on display at next week’s E3 Expo and will likely be in stores this Holiday season alongside the portable’s launch.

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