The handheld has better tech and a slimmer and lighter design

Jan 30, 2014 10:17 GMT  ·  By

Video game hardware manufacturer Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita Slim will be launched in the United Kingdom on February 7 of this year, with pre-orders available starting today for all those who are interested in the handheld.

The price of the new device is 180 British pounds, equal to 297 dollars (225 Euro), which is a little cheaper than the current cost.

The new PlayStation Vita will have an improved battery life, 1 GB of internal memory and a slimmer look with reduced weight, according to CVG.

The same model of the handheld will probably also be offered in the rest of Europe and North America soon.

Sony has publicly stated that it is a little disappointed with sales of its portable device, but that it plans to continue to develop it and promote the Vita as a companion device to the PlayStation 4.