E3 2011: Kaz Hirai confirms Sony NGP is called PlayStation Vita
Viva la Vita
UPDATE: Sony has announced the price of the PS Vita as $249 / €249 for the wi-fi only model, and $299 / €299 for the 3G version. More than 80 games are said to be currently in development. For more details, check out our in-depth PS Vita E3 conference report.
Kaz Hirai has just confirmed the recent strong rumours that Sony's next generation portable will indeed be named PlayStation Vita.
Speaking at the company's E3 press briefing, Hirai said the device will "blur lines between entertainment and your real life", talking up the "cutting-edge" features, including DualShock-esque analogue stick controls, the 5-inch OLED screen, and front and rear touch panels.
He also said that the Vita's front and rear cameras would offer Augmented Reality experiences "like never seen before".
Stay tuned for more PlayStation Vita news from E3.