PlayStation^®Vita version 2.00 System Software Update brings PlayStation^®Plus to fans of portable gaming

Current PlayStation^®Plus Subscribers can now enjoy PlayStation^®Plus exclusive benefits on their PlayStation^®Vita at no additional cost

London, 13^th November, Today, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced that as part of the version 2.00 System Software Update for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), they will be bringing PlayStation ® Plus (PS Plus), a subscription service package from PlayStation®Network, to PS Vita. Allowing fans to get even more from the world’s most powerful portable system the subscription service will be available on PS Vita from the 21^st November and it will be available to existing PlayStation®3 (PS3)subscribers for no additional cost.

PS Plus offers subscribers even more with the release of PS Plus on PS Vita. As part of the Instant Game Collection, subscribers will be able to enjoy PS Vita titles including Uncharted: Golden Abyss™, Gravity Rush and Chronovolt. Members will have access to four games per month, as well as to a multitude of other perks such as free play, exclusive discounts and online storage.

PS3 fans can rest assured, if they’re already a PS3 owner with an existing PS Plus membership, they will be able to enjoy PS Plus features and services on both PS3 and PS Vita - at no extra cost.

The Instant Game Collection across both platforms means players will have a constant library of 14 games and at least five new games a month, which means over 65 games a year for PS3 and PS Vita. Gamers will also receive automatic updates with the service to ensure they are on top of the latest PS3 and PS Vita game and software updates.

Other cross platform benefits mean players can set their trophies and game saves to synchronise automatically, and access to online storage like never before will give fans up to 2GB of game saves online (1GB on PS3 and 1GB on PS Vita).
Commitment to PS Plus is also convenient with subscriptions ranging from 90 days for £11.99 / €14.99 and 365 days for £39.99 / €49.99. An annual subscription available for just €49.99 will give users access to 65 games and equates to a very reasonable €4 a month.

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Announced this morning was what all Playstation Vita owners have been waiting for and that is the Playstation Plus service is coming their way.

Set to hit the Vita in November it will give customers access to the latest updates and demos, discounts on the Playstation store and online game saves. The really awesome piece of news from this is that if you are already a Playstation Plus member on the PS3 then it will auto extend on to the Vita when it finally launches.

Full PR breakdown below:

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced thatPlayStation®Plus, the subscription service package on PlayStation®Network, will become available for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) in November 2012.

​By purchasing a PlayStation Plus membership on PlayStation®Store, PS Vita ownerswill be able to play free games, receive discounts for select titles, and enjoy other benefits unique to the service.  A variety of convenient PlayStation Plus subscription options will be available in each country and region, including a 30 day plan (Japan: 500 yen, Asia: HK $38), a 90 day plan(North America: $17.99, Europe: €14.99) and a 365 day plan (Japan: 5,000 yen, Asia: HK$233, North America: $49.99, Europe: €49.99), meeting the different gaming needs of PS Vita owners.

PlayStation®3 (PS3®) owners with existing PlayStation Plus memberships, as well asfirst time members through PS Vita, will be able to enjoy PlayStation Plus features and services on both PS3 and PS Vita systems at no extra cost.

PlayStation Plus features and services for PS Vita include:

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Games

Members will be able to play the full versions of designated content for PS Vit available on PlayStation Store as long as membership is effective, at no extra cost. The lineup of games that will be offered and other details will be announced at a later date.

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Discounts

Members will have access to exclusive discounts on designated content for PS Vita.  

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Online Game Save

Members will automatically or manually be able to upload game save data files for compatible games to Online Game Save Storage with 1GB of space on the PlayStationNetwork.

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Automatic content downloads and updates

PS Vita will automatically download designated game demos and game updates, and alsodownload system software updates.  PS Vita will automatically start up to downloadcontent and will enter standby mode after the download has completed.

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Automatic Trophy sync

PS Vita will automatically start up at a designated time to sync Trophy information withPlayStation Network servers.

SCE will continue to strengthen and expand PS Vita platform to meet the gaming and entertainment needs of PS Vita owners.

It would appear Sony have been listening to what its customers want and have added in a whole new batch of goodies in to their Summer Sale. 

So below here are the marvellous wonders you expect to see on sale come tomorrow.

PS3

Shoot Many Robots
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

I Am Alive
Was – €14.99/£11.99 Now – €7.99/£6.49

Mad Riders
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Trilogy HD
Was – €39.99/£31.99 Now – €14.99/£11.99

Splinter Cell Complete Pack
Was – €59.99/£48.99 Now – €29.99/£23.99

StarDrone
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €2.49/£1.99

Super Stardust HD Double Pack
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

Super Stardust HD Solo
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €1.99/£1.59

Super Stardust HD Team
Was – €1.99/£1.59 Now – €0.99/£0.79

Super Stardust HD Impact Mode
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €1.99/£1.59

PS1

Metal Gear Solid
Was – €9.99/£7.99 Now – €4.99/£3.99

PS Vita

A-men
Was – €14.99/£11.99 Now – €9.99/£7.99
Additional 20% off for Plus members

StarDrone Extreme
Was – €3.99/£3.19 Now – €2.49/£1.99

PS Vita + PS3 Bundle

StarDrone Bundle
Was – €4.99/£3.99 Now – €3.59/£2.99

So is there anything you're after, or is there something missing? Have your say below.