Thank you that's brilliant, that is exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait to play a three year old game on my new system
PS Vita US Launch Details (Launch Games, Accessory Pricing)
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Thank you that's brilliant, that is exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait to play a three year old game on my new system
Does the vita version of fifa have manual controls? That's my only concern. Hate playing the game assisted, if not then I'll pass.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
I'm exactly the same. Finally a second stick for MHFU.Thank you that's brilliant, that is exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait to play a three year old game on my new system
It does. All the added controls can be turned off to have a strictly 'Dualshock 3' experience.
James Sawyer Ford
Banned
Are the monster hunter games any good? Thinking about playing the PSP version when I get my Vita, just to see what all the fuss is about since they go crazy for them in Japan.
Awesome thanks a bunch.
I've been spending all day counting up Vita and PSP digital game download sizes in an attempt to decide between the 16gb or 32gb cards. I still have no clue which is more practical to get with my library and what I intend to have downloaded in the future. I'm also still unsure of what to pick up immediately besides Lumines. UMVC3, NGS+, Rayman, and Golden Abyss look great but would be guilty purchases. I'm surely nabbing other games like Shinobido 2, WipEout 2048, DW NEXT, Virtua Tennis 4, etc. after launch.
Yes.
No idea, but last night I had a dream that XSEED announced they were localizing it.
if you have the money then go for 32gb
I've been spending all day counting up Vita and PSP digital game download sizes in an attempt to decide between the 16gb or 32gb cards. I still have no clue which is more practical to get with my library and what I intend to have downloaded in the future. I'm also still unsure of what to pick up immediately besides Lumines. UMVC3, NGS+, Rayman, and Golden Abyss look great but would be guilty purchases. I'm surely nabbing other games like Shinobido 2, WipEout 2048, DW NEXT, Virtua Tennis 4, etc. after launch.
Yes.
No idea, but last night I had a dream that XSEED announced they were localizing it.
That's a good dream.
Hopefully they'll bring it over. I'm not that big on importing, but if there's no US release, I may end up doing it.
GANGSTERKILLER
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The inky black levels on the PS Vita OLED screen is really amazing. Because of this and the lush colors movies will also look absolutely brillant!
EhrgeizVII
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For anyone wanting a good screen protector before launch, try http://www.barrierchief.com - looks legit! I ordered mine yesterday.
5% off? WOOOhooo..
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
That is very nice. If I can get that before the 1st edition, I am going that route. Front and back too.
Forearm Star
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Just got back from finishing up my pre orders for the vita and checked it out for my self at gamestop.....im speechless on how amazing it looks, its big, screen is gorgeous, and the duel sticks felt awesome.visualy uncharted and escape plan really were the 2 games that grabbed my attention.
Fatal Futanari
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I want this...but its about $22 USD shipped right? But then again, I shouldn't be cheap when trying to project my expensive purchases lol
narcosis219
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Besides the back cover, how does this differ from the Hori screen protector?
It looks fine, but what is the best just front screen protector hori, skinomi, sony, and barrier. Out of those what would you pick?
Application method, watch the videos of the 3DS or Vita screen protectors being applied, they have you tape it to the sides then pull an underlayer out from underneath to make application easier. Otherwise they seem to cover the same amount of space on the front, but the Hori method combined with the other stuff on front beyond the screen to worry about make that the one I'd go to.
Unless you planned to get everything digitally I'd think just sticking with a 4 or maybe 8 GB card and riding out price drops would do the trick.
Super Smash Bro
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Just got back from a GameStop, where I got to demo a Vita. Impressions:
+What a beautiful, gigantic screen
+Feels very solid in your hands
+Analog sticks have a great design to them, future dual shock controllers will hopefully incorporate this design
+UI is very slick, very modern, very fast, and miles ahead of Sony's current gen offerings
-Not enough range of motion on the analog sticks, feel inferior to traditional analogs, or even a PSP/3DS style pad
-No comfortable way to hold both the machine and use the sticks simultaneously, my brother and I both ended up having to hold it "pincer style"
-Awkward button placement, especially considering the unusual way we were holding it already
+What a beautiful, gigantic screen
+Feels very solid in your hands
+Analog sticks have a great design to them, future dual shock controllers will hopefully incorporate this design
+UI is very slick, very modern, very fast, and miles ahead of Sony's current gen offerings
-Not enough range of motion on the analog sticks, feel inferior to traditional analogs, or even a PSP/3DS style pad
-No comfortable way to hold both the machine and use the sticks simultaneously, my brother and I both ended up having to hold it "pincer style"
-Awkward button placement, especially considering the unusual way we were holding it already
Fatal Futanari
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Is a screen protector for the back even needed?
From people who have the Japanese model, the back touch pad gets scratched easier than the front.
Of course it's not like you'll be watching the game from there, so I imagine it's more if you don't want it to look/feel like crap or if it's a non-issue. The fact those barrier screen protectors ALSO cover the back though imply the Sony one will probably still work there.
Fatal Futanari
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I see. I may look into getting the Barrier Chief then.
graywolf323
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are you sure that's not in your quick picks?
That sounds more plausible given I didn't see it under lightning deals, and I had stuff like Disgaea 3 pop up with that discount and Devil Survivor 2 at a $1.50 discount.
graywolf323
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http://youtu.be/Fc-z6ADmRcI
that's their youtube video showing how to apply it too
looks pretty nice, I'm tempted to get it especially with all the talk about the back pad scratching easily
yeah I've had a few Vita things show up in my quick picks recently, Dungeon Hunter for 5% off!
TSAGoodness
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Question, do I need a memory card at all? Or can I save game data on the vita itself?
I had the same problems when using the PSP while sitting up or standing. The only time it really felt comfortable is when I would play laying down (which is the only way I played the PSP so it didn't really bother me). I haven't tried out the VITA but i'm guessing it's gonna feel pretty similar in my hands.
Some games won't even load if you don't have a memory card. So yes, you'll need one.
US Vita games unboxing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Q2SyqsSx0
news to me: Wipeout and Golf have an online activation code! What!?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Q2SyqsSx0
news to me: Wipeout and Golf have an online activation code! What!?!
If it's Sony and has an online mode it has an Online Pass.
TSAGoodness
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Thanks! You're my vita info source today!
Weird, I have big hands and have absolutely no problems with the buttons or the sticks. The only awkward part is when games are using the back panel, since I have my fingers there already.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
FIFA surprisingly doesn't.
Haha. No.
Super Smash Bro
Banned
My brother has gigantic hands and had a more awkward time with it. There may be a "trick" to holding it that we didn't grasp in our 20 minutes with it (N64 trident lol).
SONY should of made the game boxes even smaller. ALOT of waste to hold that small cart.
Yes. Its very stupid.
I actually agree with him in comparison to the 3DS pad as far as the feel is concerned; I was really bugged by how little effort it took to hit the sides of either of the analog sticks during my playtime with a demo Vita unit. I'm also not a big fan of how small the sticks actually are, too.
They are, however, miles ahead of the PSP nub.
wheepenpen
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Yea, the right stick is especially annoying while playing combat mode in wipeout... I'd bump into it and turn my ship around.
I reckon you'll see third party addons to make the sticks taller and maybe even have a larger area for your thumb that just clip on top of the existing ones.
I thought they were great as they are though tbh, much grippier rubber on top than on the DS3 and it just felt smoother because it wasn't trying to pull back to centre as hard as the DS3.
I should've bolded that more specifically. I was referring to the PSP. I have a 3DS, and while I think the slidepad is inferior as well, I can understand the argument.
The PSP nub is just horrible though.
Shining Sunshine
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Need to be sizeable for store shelf visibility.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Played one today at Gamestop. They had FIFA running on it.
I was kind of dissapointed that I wasn't "awed" by the system when I saw/picked it up for the first time. It was also much bigger then I thought it would be. While it is extremely light (lighter then my 3DS) from first impressions it doesn't seem super portable. I couldn't imagine fitting the Vita in my pocket for instance.
What is awesome is the control scheme for FIFA! I loved the touch screen control passing, and the rear pad touch for aiming kicks at the goal is fricken brilliant. It's the first soccer game that I have played that has the potential to rival the awesomeness of the Wii PES control scheme.
There were some problems though. Holding the Vita without touching the rear pad is cubersome and uncomfortable. A lot of times I would kick the ball at the goal because my back finger accedentially slipped, which was worrisome. Hopeful I can get a hang of it with practice because I love the control scheme otherwise.
I'll fool around with the Vita more tomorrow. The brightness seemed to be set at a low level and I didn't get to play much so I'm looking froward to getting some more hands-on time to check everything out. I really want to play Gravity Rush and Golden Abyss before making a decision on a launch day purchase....
I was kind of dissapointed that I wasn't "awed" by the system when I saw/picked it up for the first time. It was also much bigger then I thought it would be. While it is extremely light (lighter then my 3DS) from first impressions it doesn't seem super portable. I couldn't imagine fitting the Vita in my pocket for instance.
What is awesome is the control scheme for FIFA! I loved the touch screen control passing, and the rear pad touch for aiming kicks at the goal is fricken brilliant. It's the first soccer game that I have played that has the potential to rival the awesomeness of the Wii PES control scheme.
There were some problems though. Holding the Vita without touching the rear pad is cubersome and uncomfortable. A lot of times I would kick the ball at the goal because my back finger accedentially slipped, which was worrisome. Hopeful I can get a hang of it with practice because I love the control scheme otherwise.
I'll fool around with the Vita more tomorrow. The brightness seemed to be set at a low level and I didn't get to play much so I'm looking froward to getting some more hands-on time to check everything out. I really want to play Gravity Rush and Golden Abyss before making a decision on a launch day purchase....
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