The elusive PlayStation Vita is now one step closer to reaching your hand, as FCC filings have revealed that the handheld has passed quality assurance testing. While Sony has been cagey on divulging a firm release date, it did say it was aiming for a worldwide debut this year at E3.

With FCC approval, production will begin to ramp up soon, at which point, a launch will likely be only a few months away. Here’s hoping Sony offers up more details on that worldwide rollout during Gamescom, which kicks off in just 2 weeks. This holiday season will be an interesting one for the handheld market.

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