darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
The bad precedent is the fact people are still buying it. It's been the #1 Vita game for a while on Amazon, the $50 doesn't seem to be turning people away.
I'll still be getting it day 1 shrug.
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PS Vita US Launch Details (Launch Games, Accessory Pricing)
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The bad precedent is the fact people are still buying it. It's been the #1 Vita game for a while on Amazon, the $50 doesn't seem to be turning people away.
I think I am going to do just that. I really want Uncharted but I just don't think I can stomach the $10 extra fee. I just don't see why that game requires the extra money. Maybe I am missing something.
Same here. I just don't see it warranting a price premium. These are the types of games that are expected on the Vita, so we shouldn't be expecting a 10 dollar premium on the types of games we already assumed would be somewhat commonplace on the platform. I'm excited to play the game for sure, and I love the Uncharted series, but I will wait until it's on sale or goes down in price.
Some games have a higher budget that needs to be paid, that can sometimes mean a higher price title.
I'm a RE fan so I had to buy RE for the 3ds
yay my case came in!!!!
That case is beautiful! I went with a soft case myself, but yours is so professionally awesome!
Had some trouble with the update as well today- the system finished downloading it and then hit me with an error message. Ended up checking for the update and installing it a second time with no problem.I'm definitely excited about the store updates- any word on when new demos are coming? I know Wipeout is very soon... (JPSN)
CloakedPuppet
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Search seems broken for the moment. Any impressions on the Sony Vita Protective film? I just pre-ordered some from Amazon. Is it nightmare-ish to install?
I thought that Japanese 10 minute video showed it installed easily unless it's a different one.
Yeah, that's more accurate. People vote with their dollars, so unfortunately it puts people like me in an awkward place.
I'll just have to wait, unless a deal pops up nearer to launch.
It casts a foreboding shadow on the future of pricing for more substantial Vita games. And this is an SCE published game! What happened to the days when SCE games were priced lower than third party titles?
I can understand the need for a higher price to balance higher production costs, but I don't have to agree with it. I'm just not ready to pay that much for a handheld game.
Pai Pai Master
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I'm okay with it because of the $29.99 titles. I have issues with all the $60 console titles this generation, but would be a lot more okay with the ones that do justify that price point if the lower budget games were priced more appropriately at $40 or $50.
I'm okay paying $50 for Uncharted because Sony is pricing other games as they should be, at $30 and $40.
CloakedPuppet
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Ahh, thanks. I'll google and check it.
Yeah, I don't remember where it is. It's part 2.
Part 1 is the 15 minute video about the case.
mhayze
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I wonder if other AAA titles will be $50 too, down the road, or if it turns out that Uncharted is one of the few titles that can get away with charging $50 for a single player game that isn't that long. To me, the thing that makes Uncharted: Golden Abyss seem like not such a great deal is the lack of multiplayer.
Another question for early adopters, other than the built-in social features, are there general purpose GPS application for 3G Vita models? How about turn by turn directions? I apologize if this has been answered before.
Another question for early adopters, other than the built-in social features, are there general purpose GPS application for 3G Vita models? How about turn by turn directions? I apologize if this has been answered before.
I am sure Square would love to jump on board and take advantage of the $50 price for games.
LBP, HSG at $40 and Wipeout, MNR at $30.
HGS, Wipeout, Modnation, Ridge Racer (also Ben 10 and Katamari game) are all $29.95.
LiquidMetal14
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LBP looks like a must on Vita. Will have to buy.
When did HSG start selling for $40? Everyone was selling it for $30 before, and its still $30 on amazon.
PhantomOfTheKnight
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Currently in my local GameStop and it lists Gravity Rush's street date @ 2/15, Disgaea 3 @ 3/20, and LittleBIGPlanet @ 3/31. Take it with a grain of salt as it lists Lumines @ 2/14, a day before the First Edition is available.
I know Gamestop bumped the price up to $40 just recently. No one really knows what the deal is. Hopefully it is just Gamestop being Gamestop. I think I might pre-order HSG soon on Amazon just to be safe.
Edit: Sweetness, I am now a real member. Huzzah!
Ah really? HSG is $40 on best buy Canada. I'll remember not to buy it at that price.
Yeah, I've got a slight fear because it's not by Media Molecule. But the graphics are vivid as hell, and the new input modes look like a gamechanger for the series.
famousmortimer
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If FIFA is $40 I think it's safe to say that everyone except for Sony is afraid of the $50 price point.
And while on that game, I'm pretty hyped for it. The worst part of any soccer game is the passing logic. Touch screen passing is gonna a game changer.
And while on that game, I'm pretty hyped for it. The worst part of any soccer game is the passing logic. Touch screen passing is gonna a game changer.
I doubt the budget on those games is comparable. Uncharted consists of entirely new content and the most advanced tech we've seen on Vita. FIFA is largely a console port.
cowden_harley
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Im preordering Wipeout, FIFA, Uncharted, Rayman and WIFI
pharmboy044
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Looks like the demo for Wipeout 2048 is out on the JP PSN. Anyone grab it yet?
They just want more money.
I would pre-order to lock the price OR maybe price match it with the msrp that Sony put out. Those games are set @ 29.99
DangerousDave
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I don't have too many options. I want the games day 1, but I'm european, so I'll get raped with $=€ prices. So I'll go for US DD games, they will be cheaper. It's a luck that I don't care at all about trophies.
MightyKAC
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Holy crap, I didn't know this.
Downloading now!!
Edit: Looks like the demo's not up yet. I'll check again after a while for the J-PSN to update.
If Uncharted had multiplayer I would be ok with $50. But for a 10 hour single player experience that isn't completely revolutionary or GotY type material it's asking to much in my opinion. I want to play it but I'll wait for a sale or a pricedrop and just pick up some of the other good games from the launch list like Wipeout 2048 and Gravity Rush.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Only thing that is keeping me from preordering is to see if any retailers are doing some kind of pre-order bonus. I know Target was giving out $20 gift cards to anybody who preordered there but that's not really enough incentive to not preorder on Amazon.
I'm trying to hold off also for pre-order bonuses also. Didn't Amazon do one with 3ds the week it launched?
pharmboy044
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Oh my bad. I guess it should be up sometime today.
Did anyone see this?:
http://www.2d-x.com/ces-2012-gravity-rush-now-a-ps-vita-launch-title/
How reliable is this site? I came across it in the product forum under Gravity Rush's page on Amazon.
According to this site, the game's now confirmed as a launch title. I'm going nuts with all these changing dates and speculation.
http://www.2d-x.com/ces-2012-gravity-rush-now-a-ps-vita-launch-title/
How reliable is this site? I came across it in the product forum under Gravity Rush's page on Amazon.
According to this site, the game's now confirmed as a launch title. I'm going nuts with all these changing dates and speculation.
Agent X
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There's a lot of interesting reading there, much having to do about the early days of PSP and Sony's (then) stringent requirements for releasing conversions on the PSP.
With regard to SCEE recommending online play for Icon Games' racer versus SCEA completely avoiding online play in their own ModNation Racers, it might have to do with a difference in philosophy between SCEE and SCEA. I don't know if SCEA management really knows what to do with a portable system, compared to their counterparts in Asia and Europe. You'd think with Internet access being very widespread in the US, SCEA would be emphasizing the heck out of online functionality for all of their games.
I'm not suggesting that SCEA rule with a heavy hand. They shouldn't force third-party developers to do anything against their own will. However, when it comes to first-party games, they are obligated to "lead the way" and set the standard for third-party developers to follow.
Sony is usually pretty good about this, so seeing the total lack of online play in MNR is disheartening. It smacks of a game that is being rushed to market just so it can make launch day. If SCEA is lax on such features in their own games, then what will other developers think if SCEA should attempt to "recommend" that similar features be added to third-party releases?
Got the Shakes
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FIFA is listed as $39.99 on Amazon right now. I love the FIFA series and the thought of have what is basically the full console version that I can take with me has me pretty excited.
Dead Prince
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I'm just going out on a limb but are they talking about NEAR?
Takamura-San
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Anyone here going to the NYC event tomorrow?
Yeah, they gave you a $25 credit for pre-ordering a 3DS.
I really hope we start to see some deals as we get closer.
DangerousDave
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If I was someone of San Diego Studios, I'll be really scared. Nearly all comments are from people that are not only dissapointed about the lack of online, they are saying that they won't buy the game without online and they ask about delaying the game to have online in.
I'm sure that they will, at least, announce online post-launch update before launch.
And quite a few of them self-identify as Mod Nation fans.
Because I think load times are very important I never even tried the game, and rather played Blur, but when self-identifying fans say this is a dealbreaker in game that doesn't sell that well that's usually a bad sign.
test_account
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I really hope that they do this. I'm not sure why they want Modnation Racers to be a launch title when they have much other good stuff. At least i'm pretty sure that the lack of online multiplayer is only because of time constrain (since it is a launch title) and not some other reasons.
Vyse The Legend
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I'm considering it, if only for the slim, remote chance of winning one. I'm going to swing by after work and see how crowded the place is.
If it's a console port, they should be able to do it in time. I'm not sure what other features they have that is different, but they could just not have put more resources into it and kept it at a low price point.
test_account
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If i'm not mistaken, the Vita version is actually a new game. Much of the assets are most likely ported directly from the console version though. I'm not sure about all the new features in the games, but at least i know that there are some new weapons. And probably all new tracks and a new story mode as well, i would guess.
Lack of online multiplayer completely destroys whatever advantage being a launch game could possibly give it. They'll end up destroying the franchise. It was an unbelievably stupid decision.
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