Sony Computer Entertainment President Hiroshi Kawano told Famitsu that the PS VITA was supposed to launch on December 3rd, but it was pushed forward. Check out why it was delayed inside.
Hiroshi Kawano says that the PS VITA was pushed forward 2 weeks, this is because Sony wanted to make sure that there will be enough units to go around at launch.
Nothing about US/EU release was mentioned, however its still strong for early 2012.