Singtel to offer 3G connectivity for Wi-fi/3G PS Vita S'pore debut

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 27 Mar 2012   Posted by Julian Yeo


Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong announces partnership with local telco Singtel to bring in the Wi-Fi/3G-enabled PS Vita, coming in on 14th April, 2012.

The Wi-Fi/3G-enabled version of the PS Vita has not yet been released in the country and SingTel will be the exclusive carrier to power our PS Vitas with a 3G internet connectivity plan at S$9.90/mth. The device will also come bundled with Uncharted: Golden Abyss, a 4GB memory card and the Accessory Pack as the PS Vita (Wi-Fi/3G ) Value Pack going for S$569.

Pre-orders will open from tomorrow, 28th March over on this page at the SingTel website, as well as Sony Stores, SingTel shops, HMV and good game shops. Those who successfully pre-order will get themselves a special S$20 PSN voucher card.

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Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited Selects

 SingTel

as Exclusive “Preferred Mobile Operator” to Provide MobileConnectivity Service in Singapore for PlayStation®Vita

 

PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) 3G/Wi-Fi model available on 14 April at SGD469

Singapore, 27 March 2012- Sony Computer Entertainment Hong Kong Limited (SCEH) today announcedthat PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) 3G/Wi-Fi model is confirmed to be released in Singapore on 14 April, 2012at a Suggested Retail Price of SGD 469 and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) will be the exclusive “preferred mobile operator” to provide mobile connectivity service in Singapore for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita). SingTel will offer it with a selection of mobile broadband plans. PS Vita3G/Wi-Fi model will also be available at PlayStation authorized dealers.

SCEH will also release PS Vita (3G/Wi-Fi model) Value Pack “UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss (Chi & Eng Version)” at a Suggested Retail Price of SGD 569.

Customers can begin pre-ordering from 28 March at designated PlayStation Partner Shops (included Sony Store, HMV and Game Shops), SingTel shops and SingTel’s authorized dealers and get the special premium: Original designed SGD20 PSN voucher card.

Pre-order will also be available online at www.singtel.com/PSVita.

PS Vita enables a revolutionary combination of immersive gaming and social connectivity within a real world context, transforming every aspect of a user’s daily life into an entertainment experience. 

PS Vita users will not only be able to enjoy the rich and immersive gaming content, but also have easy access and greater opportunity to communicate with friends through the addition of social networking services and communications. PS Vita also allows users to enjoy photos and shared with their friends and peers. 

3G wireless connectivity on 3G/Wi-Fi model will enable infinite possibilities for 3G/Wi-Fi PS Vita users to “encounter”, “connect”, “discover”, “share” and “play” with friends on the go using these social networking features and applications. SingTel’s mobile broadband network ensures that 3G/Wi-Fi PS Vita users remain connected to content and each other on the go.

 To deliver the new gaming experience, SingTel will provide a “PS Vita Plan”. Details as below:

 

SingTel PS Vita Plan

Monthly Charge^

SGD 9.90

Local Mobile Data Usage

1GB

Terms and conditions apply.

3months minimum contract required.

Remarks: For more information, please visit: http://info.singtel.com/ 

SCEH will vigorously promote PS Vita towards the launch and work towards expanding the portable gaming market.

PlayStation®Vita Product Summary

Product Name

 PlayStation®Vita (3G/Wi-Fi model)

Model No.

 PCH-1106 ZA01

Release Date

  14 April 2012

Suggested Retail Price

 SGD 469

Content

 s             PlayStation®Vita (3G/Wi-Fi model)  x1s             USB Cable x1

s             AC Adaptor x1

s             Power Code x1

s             Printed Materials x1

 

Product Name

 PlayStation®Vita (3G/Wi-Fi model) Value Pack – UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
(Chi & Eng Version) 

Model No.

 PCHAS-1106A

Release Date

 14 April 2012

Suggested Retail Price

 SGD 569

Content

 s             PlayStation®Vita (3G/Wi-Fi model)  x1s             USB Cable  x1

s             AC Adaptor  x1

s             Power Cord  x1

s             Printed Materials  x1

s             PlayStation®Vita Game UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss(Chi & Eng version)  x1

s             PlayStation®Vita Memory Card (4GB)  x1

s             PlayStation®Vita Accessory Pack  x1

PlayStation®Vita Official Website: http://asia.playstation.com/psvita/

Singtel Official Website: http://info.singtel.com

Written by Julian Yeo
Julian is a casual to midcore gamer capable of handling himself with third-person shooters and adventure games. He also embraces pop culture, is an App Store bargain hunter and a Brony. Follow him on Twitter @judacris.