A little over two months after PS Vita launches in Japan, the rest a the world will have the chance t' purchase Sony’s successor t' the PSP.

Sony’s announced a February 22 launch date for the handheld.

This date applies t' the United States, Canada, Latin America, 'n Europe, 'n there will be several Vita models at launch, including $249 for the standard Wi-Fi version 'n $299 with 3G support.

Nothing in today’s announcement suggests what kind a launch lineup we’ll be seeing for Vita, but Uncharted: Golden Abyss be a safe bet. So long as Sound Shapes be included, too, I’ll be happy.

I’m still on the fence about whether I want a Vita, but I do know I really, really want t' play Sound Shapes.