The PlayStation Vita may already have a price set in the US and Europe, but Australian pricing still remains a mystery. Sony's local operations, however, have given a big hint as to what the possible cost of the new portable will be.

　　Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand head Michael Ephraim said while most local gamers tend to look toward US pricing as an indicator, the unit's European pricing is a much more accurate gauge of how much the Vita will cost in Australia. The Vita is priced at 249.99 euros for the Wi-Fi model, while 3G will cost 299.99 euros. At today's conversion rate, that will roughly equate to A$340 and A$407, respectively.

　　"PS Vita will be released sometime at the end of the year, we haven't announced whether it will be global or regional, and we'll announce those plans soon," Ephraim said.

　　"I think we have to look at the euro pricing. We're always very much in line with euro. So if you take the euro pricing, that'll give you a very good indication for Australia and New Zealand."

　　As for carriers for the 3G version of the handheld, Ephraim said he's in discussion with local carriers, but it had not been decided whether Australia would have a similar exclusivity model as the US has with AT&T.

　　For more on Ephraim's comments on the Vita, as well as his thoughts on the PSP, the latest PlayStation 3 sales, and more, check out the video below.

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