Borderlands 2 For Vita And Vita Slim Coming In May

The announced forever ago and seemingly never coming out PS Vita version ofBorderlands 2finally has a set release date of May 6th, alongside the US release of the PS Vita Slim which will launch on the same dayaccording to VG24/7. The two will come in a bundle along with a 8gb memory card for $199. The Vita Slim also comes with 1GB of internal memory as opposed to the current models which have none. The Vita port of Borderlands 2 will also include 6 DLC packs and after a future patch for the PS3 version, you’ll be able to cross-save between the two versions according to anarticle up on IGN. Here’s a trailer for the Vita version ofBorderlands 2:

It’s no secret that the Vita is struggling especially here in the US where it barely takes up shelf space. Will a new slim model and a functional port of one of the best games of 2011 really help spur sales? I seriously doubt it. Don’t get me wrong,Borderlandson the go holds a lot of appeal and will be a really impressive technical achievement, but I think it’s too little too late for Sony’s portable. Which is sad.

I own a Vita and it’s a fantastic little system with lots of great titles. Granted, there’s not really that one system seller that you can show to anybody and say “this is why I bought this system and why you should too”. But there are lots of great games to play on it, especially RPGs on the go or fun indy titles. I do wish they’d make the memory more affordable, it’s a virtual necessity and is ridiculously overpriced. An 8gb card for instance will fill up incredibly fast with the Vita’s primary strength being as a digital platform along with a ton of free games with a PS Plus membership. Higher memory cards start at around $50 when all they really are is a Sony brand SD card which usually run far less than half of that. It’s a barrier that adds significantly to the real cost. If Sony doesn’t get over their reliance on over-priced proprietary garbage, it’ll be a huge hindrance if they ever wish to really compete in the handheld market.

Anyways, what do you think Gamesided readers? Are you excited forBorderlands 2on the Vita? Excited for the Slim? Do you even care? Let us know in the comments!

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