Importers, start your engines, because Sony’s region-free PlayStation Vita handheld is officially on sale in Japan. We can’t tell you if there were massive lines across the country or substantial sales in the Land of the Rising Sun quite yet, but we figured you’d like to get a glimpse at the day one experience anyhow. Our own Sam Byford grabbed these photos of the line outside his local Bic Camera, not to mention some shots of a retail PlayStation Vita! Find them all in our gallery below.
Sony’s PlayStation Vita launches in Japan today
Sony’s PlayStation Vita launched in Japan today.
Sony’s PlayStation Vita launched in Japan today.
is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget.
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