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PlayStation Vita Japanese Launch Thread. "APOCALYPTIC!" says concerned Nuclear Muffin

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To what country? The Vita/games/accessories seem to fall under harmonization code 9504.90.4000 ("Game machines, other than those operated by coins, banknotes (paper currency), disc or similar articles; parts and accessories thereof ") which I believe has no additional duties when brought into the US.

Be lucky to live in the US. Here in Poland duties are 30%-50% of total value. Thankfully most of the time I can skim it by asking the seller to mark down the package.
 
We trophy-enthusiasts on GAF would love a detailed hands-on description on the trophy system when the VITA is out.

Any concrete stuff known yet? Details? Trophy lists haven't been leaked whatsoever yet.

Impressions after release would be very appreciated.
 
Probably.

I was thinking to come into town (from image) but have no idea where to try. My wife is a technophobe so won't have a good idea where to hit for a good chance. Shinjuku, Shibuya? Assuming akiba is too likely to be cleaned out?
 
We trophy-enthusiasts on GAF would love a detailed hands-on description on the trophy system when the VITA is out.

Any concrete stuff known yet? Details? Trophy lists haven't been leaked whatsoever yet.

Impressions after release would be very appreciated.

This was one of the reasons that I thought about grabbing the system tomorrow..just to have a sweet Vita game on my trophy list. Uncharted is the only game I have confidence in knowing what I'm getting in terms of trophies. I'm afraid stuff like Lord or Disgaea will have crazy ones.
 
I'm going to head to Akiba in the morning...

No preorders. Just scoped out the scene.

I'm screwed aren't I :( ?

I need 5 WiFi ones lol.
You could do worse.
According to various sites, different chains are opening their stores at different times, so you could get 1 at 7am, then move to another store for 8am and 9am. I seriously doubt you will easily get five, though. Especially since it's supposed to be 3:1 ratio of 3G:wifi only models.
 
This was one of the reasons that I thought about grabbing the system tomorrow..just to have a sweet Vita game on my trophy list. Uncharted is the only game I have confidence in knowing what I'm getting in terms of trophies. I'm afraid stuff like Lord or Disgaea will have crazy ones.

Eagerly awaiting impressions :)

I just want to know how the system is implemented and integrated with the PS3 system.
 
I'm going to head to Akiba in the morning...

No preorders. Just scoped out the scene.

I'm screwed aren't I :( ?

I need 5 WiFi ones lol.
Make multiple stops at every electronic store/game shop in Akihabara. I doubt you'll get all 5 from one store unless you pre-ordered.
 
Eagerly awaiting impressions :)

I just want to know how the system is implemented and integrated with the PS3 system.

Man I can't find a single Vita trophy list on any Japanese forums either..kinda weird..

edit: fellow foreign friend has Vita and Uncharted in possession. Asking for some trophy list info.
 
Suprise surprise..... Trophies has been removed.

@yosp

Haha..that would actually ensure I never look at this console again. I'm telling my friend to not be lazy and type out the list as he'd probably the world's first. Of course I'm anticipating him telling me "there is no trophy list". =(
 
From my friend:

Yes - all integrated with PSN list, and yes it has a platinum. The list is pretty similar to what you'd expect from an Uncharted game.
Early doors, but the game itself feels like a real collection frenzy, and the aiming is terribad.
Can't access the PSN store from my US account - I'm hoping that's just because the US isn't Vita compatible yet?

His answer was to my question - is the trophy list integrated with the existing PS3 games trophy lists?

So. Platinums confirmed!
 
Was going to say withou PSN store access we can't grab apps can we oh well lif without twitte and Facebook it is ain't near. App we have to download or is it a live tile from the get go?
 
More info on Uncharted trophies:

It really is very similar to other Uncharted games - number of kills with a certain weapon, melee kills etc... A lot of them are for completing 'mysteries' and treasure sets. One is hidden.
There are also some trophies built into the OS for completing certain control tutorials in what they call 'Welcome Park'.
 
Can you ask him to do a factory reset to change to another account, to see if the process is easy or not?

Not gonna bother him with that..I'm sure a million people will be doing it tomorrow. I just want that trophy list!
 
Vita games may not have manuals (UMVC3 doesn't have one for sure). Also, size comparisons:

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Can you see your friend playing his Vita from your PS3 friends list?

Nope. He's on the PSN account for his Vita and he's synced his trophies but I don't see him playing a game or the Vita trophies. Still testing stuff now.
 
From my friend:



His answer was to my question - is the trophy list integrated with the existing PS3 games trophy lists?

So. Platinums confirmed!

seems worrying that he can't access the store from his US account, although I guess once the firmware for US is here it should work *fingers crossed*
 
seems worrying that he can't access the store from his US account, although I guess once the firmware for US is here it should work *fingers crossed*

I guess it is the same as when the PS3 hit. I couldn't get on the UK PS3 store when I imported my USA PS3 until the console was out in the UK.
 
Uncharted trophy list, typed by hand so a bit sloppy but all credit due to my friend:

Platinum
Relic Finder – find the strange relic
Survivor – 75 enemies without dying.
100 headshots
250 headshots
Run-and-gunner – 20 enemies from the hip
Hangman – 20 enemies while hanging
50 kills 9mm
50 kills Micro 9mm
30 kills Wes
70 kills FAL
70 kills M4
30 kills Moss
70 kills SAS
50 kills M79
50 kills GP32-BND
50 kills Sniper
30 kills RPG
200 kills GAU
30 kills Mk NDI
Bare knuckle slugger – 50 hand to hand kills
Master ninja – 50 stealth kills
Steel fist master
Steel fist expert
Charted easy – finish in easy
Charted normal – finish in normal
Charted hard
Charted crushing
Secrets of the Kuna – complete the mystery
Odessa mining company – complete the mystery
The conquistadors – complete the mystery
Proof of life – complete the mystery
Poisoned powder – complete the mystery
The revolution - – complete the mystery
Trail of Vincent perez - – complete the mystery
The set cidades – complete the mystery
The friar’s pilgrimage – complete the mystery
The lost civilization – complete the mystery
The circle of heaven – complete the mystery
The ring of earth – complete the mystery
Treasure: turquoise glyphs – complete the set
Treasure: jade carvings - – complete the set
Treasure: the menagerie - – complete the set
Treasure: minor deities – complete the set
Bounty: Arcana – complete the set
Bounty: Pieces of silver - – complete the set
Bounty: Spanish gold - – complete the set
Bounty: cadiz – complete the set
Bounty: gemstones – complete the set
Puzzle master – complete all puzzles
Rub one out – complete all rubbings
Paparazzo – complete all photos
Touch my rear – use rear touch to climb rope
The collector – collect first treasure
Hidden trophy
 
Please confirm if Uncharted:GA has english voiceovers. Maybe subtitles?

I didn't even bother asking and he hasn't said that it doesn't. Not to mention English trophy list. Every Uncharted game released over here has full English support so it seems to be the same with Golden Abyss.

edit: Actually he just confirmed. Yes. Full English support for Uncharted.
 
I'm stuck in Kyoto and won't be able to pick up my preorder. Is it likely that the Bic and other nearby stores will have extra Vitas for people who didn't preorder? I can easily get to a store by 7am.
 
Alright testing some stuff out, my friend sent me a message from his Vita and it puts a little note at the bottom of the message saying:

Sent from my PS Vita system using Group Messaging.



Oddly his synced info still won't show in his list for me and nothing appears under his name on my friends list.

Also he saw this thread and in response to the controls comment he said:

shite controls were sticks only, all motion disabled

TO POSTER BELOW:

Yes, Japanese version.
 
Alright testing some stuff out, my friend sent me a message from his Vita and it puts a little note at the bottom of the message saying:

Sent from my PS Vita system using Group Messaging.



Oddly his synced info still won't show in his list for me and nothing appears under his name on my friends list.

Full English Uncharted in the JAPANESE version yeah? If so that's cool :D
 
I'm stuck in Kyoto and won't be able to pick up my preorder. Is it likely that the Bic and other nearby stores will have extra Vitas for people who didn't preorder? I can easily get to a store by 7am.
According to this, yes:
Many retailers, including Tsutaya, Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera, have said that you can purchase a system on launch day without a pre-order. A sudden 200,000 unit boost would explain the availability of stock.
 
So here's something odd when my friend jumps on his Vita's PSN it doesn't show him online for me but when he sends me a message it pops him up on my list and then quickly signs him off. That and the synced stuff not showing..I wonder..

update from friend:

Something definitely up with psn integration - maybe ok after official release? My friends list shows me as in uncharted. When I go in game it says network disabled. All very shaky. Shrug.

/shrug indeed
 
Lol I'm going to try the Yodobashi near JR. I'll get there at 6:30. Hopefully the lines aren't a madhouse.

Anyone now how to say preorder in Japanese(as in I don't have one)?

Tell them "yoyaku ga naindesu kedo.." and then suck air in through your teeth while flashing your cash.
 
Be lucky to live in the US. Here in Poland duties are 30%-50% of total value. Thankfully most of the time I can skim it by asking the seller to mark down the package.

Be lucky to live in Poland. Here in Brazil this kind of import falls under the 60% to 100% tax (depending on the shipping method).
 
So for those who are getting a Vita from Japan, be sure to check out the Dynasty Warriors NEXT, and Good People Die (999's successor) demos from J-PSN.
 
I'll be heading out to Akihabara around 7 AM tomorrow and test my luck!

If anyone is looking for a good protective case, get the one I worked on :P

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Make multiple stops at every electronic store/game shop in Akihabara. I doubt you'll get all 5 from one store unless you pre-ordered.

That's my plan...
 
I would hope that Resistance would use the right stick through the code for the DS3 built into it (you could use the right analog stick for camera when playing the game hooked up through your PS3)


^^^ ya jelly...
I played it most of the way through with a DS3 and it definitely made it less fun. The game was obviously designed with one stick in mind, so adding a second stick indeed made it worse.
 
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