Limited edition Dragon Quest PS Vita announced for Japan
To commemorate the release of Dragon Quest Builders, the new Minecraft-inspired entry in the famous RPG series, Sony has announced a limited edition themed PlayStation Vita for Japan. Dubbed the "PlayStation Vita Dragon Quest Metal Slime Edition," the handheld system gets a new silver paint job, to match the game's iconic enemy type, as well as a few tiny detailing that Dragon Quest fans will love.
The first subtle change is that the up arrow on the Vita's D-pad has been changed to feature the shape of a Slime. There's no word from Sony yet if this button's function has been changed to specifically summoning a Slime. That function would play out pretty strangely if users choose to play a non-Dragon Quest game on the Vita, but then again, Japanese Dragon Quest fans really do love the Slime.
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The limited edition PS Vita also comes with something special: a headphone jack plug that features the shape of a Liquid Metal Slime. As seen in the image at the top of this article, plugging it in gives the appearance of a Slime oozing along the bottom of the system. The Vita will also come pre-loaded with a silver Slime theme, which, when combined with the button graphic and headphone jack plug, will send fans to Dragon Quest heaven.
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Oh, and we can't forget the Slime image on the Vita's rear touchpad. Since this system comes in a bundle, a copy of Dragon Quest Builders will be included in the fancy silver box. Those in Japan will be able to pick up the set for ¥25,980 (about $211) starting on January 28th.
SOURCE Sony