Sony has today announced the first batch of games that be playable across both the PS3 and the PS Vita.

From the 22nd February 2012 which is when the PS Vita will be unleashed on European shores, users will be able to play MotorStorm RC, Hustle Kings, Top Darts, WipEout HD and HD Fury DLC for WipEout 2048 and Capcom’s, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom DLC on both the PS3 and PS Vita.

Sony also announced the users that already own any of the games mentioned on their PS3 will be able to download them again for free on their PS Vita.

Users will also be able to play Motorstorm RC, Hustle Kings Top Darts and WipEout HD and HD Fury DLC for WipEout 2048 visa Cross Platform Play which will allowed players to compete against each other online regardless of the console they are using.

Sony says that this new Cross Platform Play as well as the ability to download games onto your Vita from your PS3 and vice versa is “highlighting the importance of the relationship between PS3 and PS Vita and whether it is real time or turn based play, this new way of competing creates a unique gaming experience.”

All sounds very promising, and with the Vita just 5 days away just how excited are you? Let us know below.