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PS3 price drop, a brand new PSP and more PS Vita details revealed at gamescom - get the full run-down here.

PlayStation Vita

  • New features announced which make the most of the revolutionary handheld's social connectivity, including bespoke versions of social applications Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Skype.
  • Location based leader boards will let gamers see how they rank with others nearby as well as taking part in location specific challenges for prizes.
  • near, the location based service powered by PlayStation Network and developed specifically for PS Vita, will be pre-installed on PS Vita.
  • Similarly, Party will let gamers chat via voice and text with others during online gameplay or when using other applications.
  • On the software front, PS Vita outings for Resistance, LittleBigPlanet and Reality Fighters were shown, along with the innovative and quirky Escape Plan.

PlayStation 3


  • A new trailer for Resistance 3 inspired by the art of powerhouse artist Olly Moss was shown.
  • inFamous Festival of Blood, a new, nightmarish twist to this visually-stunning game, was revealed. 
  • New footage was shown of the most eagerly anticipated game of the year, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.
  • The PlayStation branded 3D display confirmed for SCEE territories.
  • A new, lower price for PS3 of just €249.99 was confirmed across Europe, making amazing and unique gaming experiences more accessible than ever.

PSP


  • A new PSP, PSP-E1000, that will retail for just €99.99 was revealed.
  • PSP-E1000 plays the entire PSP catalogue of games, but without access to Wi-Fi. 
  • New additions to the PSP Essentials range including Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, LittleBigPlanet and MotorStorm Arctic Edge.

PlayStation Move


  • One new game announced - Move Fitness, a unique fitness title - and more details revealed for DanceStar Party, the latest from the acclaimed makers of SingStar

Watch a video replay of SCEE's press conference for a limited time and read more on each of the announcements at PlayStation.Blog, then let the rest of the PlayStation Community know which of these incredible games and entertainment experiences you're most looking forward to - join the conversation now at blog.eu.playstation.com.

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Publish date: 16/08/11
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