Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.
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Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
Eugh. Makes Sony's "region free" claim a little dubious. I'll just stick to US releases for online, titles then. Thanks.
It's probably enough reason to at least get a 16 GB. Sure, I COULD get an 8 GB then another 8 GB and it'd cost the same, or less due to sales, but I never liked swapping on the PSP (it's what killed my interest in playing when I was attempting to juggle music/game cards), and it's going to be even worse with MicroSD-sized cards.
When they said region free I think they meant more for physical copies anyways.
Yeah, it's more region free with a bunch of annoying conditions, but it's better than the 3DS in that regard by far. 360's a mixed bag, I don't think issues like that would've cropped up on that, BUT you also would probably be completely barred at publisher whims, and more often than not the only region with enough unique games to merit importing from (to the US anyway) is Japan... and they almost always region lock.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
Well, if the code it comes with when you buy in a store won't work on a different region, you're getting a crippled version of the game, really. I can understand why they have done it this way, but it does mean if I buy a game in a store here I can't play it online. Or something. Not a huge issue cos I'm getting most,if not all, from the US PSN to save $$$. If I do pick up anything here it'll just be single player stuff.
Oh well, still loving it
p_xavier
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Things that need to be resolved :
It took me 15 minutes to guess how to set up the PSV. First of all, you need to enter a PSN account, then it says you need to update the system first, but you can't since you are setting up your system...
The download list goes back to the start when you download a game, that means for someone who has hundreds of downloads, it's a pain in the ass, especially when the PS3 games are on the list when they shouldn't be.
It took me 15 minutes to guess how to set up the PSV. First of all, you need to enter a PSN account, then it says you need to update the system first, but you can't since you are setting up your system...
The download list goes back to the start when you download a game, that means for someone who has hundreds of downloads, it's a pain in the ass, especially when the PS3 games are on the list when they shouldn't be.
LaserBuddha
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pharmboy044
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I don't think the PS3 users can "see" Vita users at the moment. I don't understand why because the other way around works perfectly fine. (Vita users can see PS3 users)
Hopefully a future upgrade fixes this.
IllumiNate
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It was a sweet dream
When Thursday came around at around noon I mailed there customer service. I told them that I wanted my Wifi Vita that I had been charged for already shipped out post haste since I ordered Express shipping, I then provided them a link to Sears.ca which had the wifi Vita in stock. I told them that I should have ordered from them since theyd have shipped my unit by now. an hour later my Vita was shipped
When you say "as expected" does it still respond in a very digital manner? That is, the camera only begins to move when you pass a certain threshold on the stick with no variation in movement speed.
If you have friends online on PS3 and your online on your vita you can see they are on, but you appear offline.
How long have you been waiting for an opportunity to post that?
pharmboy044
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I can't believe Sony still hasn't worded this step differently. Didn't they hear enough complaints from the JP Vita users regarding this?
Got the Shakes
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I read an article on this a few days back, and you are correct. It's one of the weird things they need to work out just like not being able to see Vita trophies on a PS3.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
Spoke to my Gamestop manager/friend who I used to work with. She indeed does have the FEB units as of this afternoon. I completely understand her not selling them until next week. Still, they're in there. Probably sitting in the bathroom waiting for release.
LaserBuddha
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My google-fu is strong.
I played Little Deviants for a short while at a nearby Best Buy, and it seemed like an incredibly solid, fun title that showcases all of the Vita's various control methods; alas, it was also immediately clear that it should be a $10 PSN title, as it looks like a game that could be completed in an hour or so (unless you're worried about tearing up the leaderboards). Oh, and the game was damned pretty.
Also, video camera seemed a lot clearer than what preview comments were stating. Anyone else noticing this?
You can disable that, or change how it works. As fascinating as it would be to know who near by is playing the system I'd probably set it to only work while I'm out of home.
Chiaroscuro
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rollingstart
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Funny thing is that Medal of Honor Heroes 2, Coded Arms, Resistance Retribution, and many PSP shooters have configurations that use the slider to aim and the face buttons to move (Turok style).
Ideally the Vita would let you reconfigure the PSP controls however you'd like. Personally, I'd give up analog movement for analog aiming. Bind the left stick to right stick, and then the face buttons to the left stick, and games would feel fine. But can't complain with what's there; remapping the right stick is a nice feature.
Actually, wasn't Resistance Retribution shown off with dual analog controls on the vita? I know you could play with true dual analog (and rumble) through that Resistance 2 feature. Maybe what was actually shown on the vita was simply remapping the face buttons to the right stick.
Plus games that are insane and let you use the D-pad for movement and analog for camera would be close enough, I imagine. At least you can use both thumbs for that rather than needing to juggle or something crazier.
FairXchange
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I have Shattered Memories for PSP downloaded to my PS3.
Based off that, if there's a noticeable improvement in visuals and playability over the regular PSP, I'll decide whether to expand my PSP library.
Though I'll probably be buying Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Monster Hunter by default.
Based off that, if there's a noticeable improvement in visuals and playability over the regular PSP, I'll decide whether to expand my PSP library.
Though I'll probably be buying Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Monster Hunter by default.
DangerousDave
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12 days until I get my Vita and I already hate this thread so much...
I've always wondered about Shattered Memories for PSP. How do the graphics fare compared to the Wii version?
I'll try to find out where. I can set Private Zones or whatever, but don't know how to disable it.
I don't like the Content Manager.
You have to do it from the Vita, which isn't organized like how stuff is on your computer.
Trying to find and choose specific things to copy over takes way longer than it should.
Reluctant-Hero
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Can you tell us the exact steps you had to take in order to make it through the convoluted setup process?
Lifejumper
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Ninja Gaiden Vita gameplay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSEupvXrRVI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyI-mLRXeqY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSEupvXrRVI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyI-mLRXeqY
Got the Shakes
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Not sure if this is a dumb question or has already been discussed in the 5000+ posts in this thread, but has there been any talk of setting up a list of people's PSN/SEN user names so we can add some fellow Vita owners to our friends lists?
My local GameStop guy confirmed that they have Vitas in the backroom. They received the units today.
After pestering them for a while, they said I could get my unit if I break into their storeroom without their help. -_-
The HSG thread is doing a list of people for that game. I'd imagine other games will end up doing the same. Not sure about in general though.
You should totally do it. They gave you permission.
Looks nice, but I'm dying to know if it's 60fps or not.
Marty Chinn
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I must be the only person in this thread playing Resident Evil Revelations as a way to pass the time until the launch. It certainly keeps my mind off it and the game is fun.
FairXchange
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I'm gonna say that the PSP version is a valiant effort, and the lighting system used still manages to impress. But it terms of lower-fidelity games that make you say "Wow", I'd say the Wii version has a distinctly higher visual appeal.
looks much better than images I had seen before
Got the Shakes
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Thanks. I got in on the Hot Shots one, just wasn't sure if there would be a general list.
No I don't think so we should
Yeah it's been known about for a while
Hard to tell from the YouTube video, but it looks doesn't look like a 60 FPS game.
LiquidMetal14
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As someone posted earlier as well, it does feel incredibly "legit" and awesome to know that you've got the thing paid for and it's coming next week (FEB). I just put my pre-order in on Wednesday too so it makes me sigh in relief as I would have been disappointed if I couldn't get in on this next week.
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