Even though people are making fun of the 3DS, the holiday line up is crazy good in Japan

[Mr Khan]

The pad is a brilliant move, so long as it doesn't become a permanent fixture. It's worth freaking out some forum-dwellers and the short-term negative word of mouth because they have Monster Hunter.

Now the ball is in Sony's court. Vita needs launch Monster Hunter or Final Fantasy if it wants to get in on the radar this holiday in Japan