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Seece on 22 January 2012

http://us.playstation.com/psvita/att/

The PS Vita 3G/Wi-Fi System, powered by AT&T Mobile Broadband Network, changes the way you play with real-time scores and game ranking news feeds, competitive multiplayer game sessions, and cross-game text messaging with Party. Game at the speed of your mobile life style.

Service Plan

The AT&T Data Connect plans are month by month and not contract based. All plans include complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot access in the United States. There are two plan choices:

  1. 250MB for $14.99, 30-day recurring opt out, which starts at the date and time of purchase.
  2. 3GB for $30.00, 30-day recurring opt out, which starts at the date and time of purchase.

Software Integration

Below are the various ways 3G is optimized throughout PS Vita’s first party titles.



 

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taddypole on 22 January 2012

those prices don't seem all that extreme to me if I end up getting the 3G version .



Galaki on 22 January 2012
taddypole said:
those prices don't seem all that extreme to me if I end up getting the 3G version .

Compared to me paying $27.50/month for unlimited everything on my phone?



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HappySqurriel on 22 January 2012

I could be wrong but I suspect that most people who want a portable gaming system to play online from anywhere probably already own a smartphone that can handle tethering; and wouldn't most of these people be better off paying for a larger data-plan on their phone rather than using a distinct data-plan for the Vita?



dahuman on 22 January 2012

I'm really wondering about how well the Vita will do 2 months into US release, SONY's business strategy continues to puzzle me since the PS3 was revealed.



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kivi95 on 22 January 2012
BasilZero said:
I think I'll still stick with the WiFi version.....

Also didn't they say Modnation racers isn't compatible with online play? Why bother utilizing 3G for it o.O?


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Zlejedi on 22 January 2012

Those data plans are downright scary.



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Darc Requiem on 22 January 2012
HappySqurriel said:
I could be wrong but I suspect that most people who want a portable gaming system to play online from anywhere probably already own a smartphone that can handle tethering; and wouldn't most of these people be better off paying for a larger data-plan on their phone rather than using a distinct data-plan for the Vita?


I can't speak to other providers but I know that it would cost me $30 a month to activate the wireless hot spot on my HTC Evo with Sprint. Sprint has unlimited data, so if I were in the market for a Vita, I'd just add the hotspot to my current plan.



ultraslick on 22 January 2012

I looked into tethering for my iphone.
I would have to pay an additional $20 per month just to allow tethering. This $20 month would be recurring every month.

If I go on a road trip or something, the 3G version of the Vita absolutely shows its value. I could get the prepayed non-recurring $15 data plan -one time for such a need. Its great that the pricing is non-contract based.

If it was contract based, it would almost be as bad as me having to pay an extra $20/month just to tether.
If that was the case, I might commiserate with you all- but there is no reason to.

With all of that said, the extra $50 up front for the always present ability to have 3G access, seems like a good choice for me.



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Kantor on 22 January 2012
Darc Requiem said:
HappySqurriel said:
I could be wrong but I suspect that most people who want a portable gaming system to play online from anywhere probably already own a smartphone that can handle tethering; and wouldn't most of these people be better off paying for a larger data-plan on their phone rather than using a distinct data-plan for the Vita?


I can't speak to other providers but I know that it would cost me $30 a month to activate the wireless hot spot on my HTC Evo with Sprint. Sprint has unlimited data, so if I were in the market for a Vita, I'd just add the hotspot to my current plan.

With a little bit of customisation, it's completely free:

http://smarterware.org/4575/how-to-tether-your-android-phone



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