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Verelios said:
Someone please convince me on Virtua Tennis.
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Best looking title on Vita right now, and arguably best looking VT anywhere.
Other then that - it's VT, with optional touch-screen additions, I don't know in-depth campaign yet as I only played the demo. But for me that was enough to make it a buy the moment english-version is up on PSN.
 
I did a video showing how small the game cases, the games themselves, and the memory sticks are in relation to a few other things (SD cards, Xbox/PS3/3DS cases, 3DS games). I'd make sure that whatever case you choose, that everything is pretty secure. If you drop a memory card, it could easily disappear on you. The game size should allow from some pretty compact cases that hold a lot of games. I was actually most surprised by how thin the games are. I don't think they're fragile, but I wouldn't call them super sturdy. They may not hold up if you step on one the wrong way.

If interested, here you go: http://www.gamertheory.com/story.as...d+game+case+and+memory+card+size+comparisons/
 
I haven't gotten around to trying this thing out yet but I am interested in pre-ordering it this week. My only concern is with the left analog stick as I keep hearing not so favorable things about it. I remember the PSP stick being absolutely terrible. Please tell me that the Vita sticks are atleast better than that thing?
 
steveovig said:
I haven't gotten around to trying this thing out yet but I am interested in pre-ordering it this week. My only concern is with the left analog stick as I keep hearing not so favorable things about it. I remember the PSP stick being absolutely terrible. Please tell me that the Vita sticks are atleast better than that thing?
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WAY better than the PSP stick.
I like the DS circle pad thingy more though.

Biggest complaint I have is that it is too close to the d-pad/face buttons. But I just can't hold the Vita like I did the PSP in general. Still trying to figure out a comfortable way to hold it. It's just so big... and my hands are so stupid and small and weak.
 
steveovig said:
I haven't gotten around to trying this thing out yet but I am interested in pre-ordering it this week. My only concern is with the left analog stick as I keep hearing not so favorable things about it. I remember the PSP stick being absolutely terrible. Please tell me that the Vita sticks are atleast better than that thing?
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They are WAY better. I haven't used them enough to know whether I like them more than the 3DS circle pad but they're so much better than the psp nub it's insane.
 
Sorry if this has been asked before but does UMVC3 have an online pass?

I bought it from another region online without checking.
 
VanWinkle said:
They are WAY better. I haven't used them enough to know whether I like them more than the 3DS circle pad but they're so much better than the psp nub it's insane.
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It's a huge jump up. I do prefer the 3DS circle pad more, but it's so much better than the PSP nub that I think people are going to be very happy.
 
Jeff-DSA said:
It's a huge jump up. I do prefer the 3DS circle pad more, but it's so much better than the PSP nub that I think people are going to be very happy.
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I'm surprised about the circle pad love. I think my 3DS is rad, but that's the part i hate the most. I could not imagine playing a shooter with two of those things.... it's so inexact. I missed so many jumps in Mario 3D land because of it also.


So I hope that, personally, I like the vita sticks more than that thing.
 
I need somebody to decide this for me, please, lol.
Should I get a Wifi Vita with a 16gb card ($309 on Amazon, with release day shipping), or their 3g bundle which comes with an 8gb card plus the free month and game ($299). I messed up with the PSP and got two 1 gig sticks instead of a single 2 gig stick, so it ended up screwing me over when game sizes got bigger on PSN, and I don't want that to happen again. However, the free game and the promise of always being able to use the 3g IF I want is a nice thought, plus I'll have an extra $10 for a game. Is the extra 8 gigs going to be absolutely necessary now, or is biting the bullet later on a smarter idea?
 
KillerAJD said:
I need somebody to decide this for me, please, lol.
Should I get a Wifi Vita with a 16gb card ($309 on Amazon, with release day shipping), or their 3g bundle which comes with an 8gb card plus the free month and game ($299). I messed up with the PSP and got two 1 gig sticks instead of a single 2 gig stick, so it ended up screwing me over when game sizes got bigger on PSN, and I don't want that to happen again. However, the free game and the promise of always being able to use the 3g IF I want is a nice thought, plus I'll have an extra $10 for a game. Is the extra 8 gigs going to be absolutely necessary now, or will biting the bullet later on a smarter idea?
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The key to the memory card question is how much do you plan on buying digitally? Personally, I feel like all of the cards are too small. So between 8 and 16gb I think eventually you'll need a bigger one anyway. But that's because, in my head, this thing is going to become more and more digital as time goes on. I don't have any data to back this up, but common sense tells me that as the playstation suite rolls out, and as games like Super Stardust for $10 (Digital download only) are huge hits that we are going to see more and more digital stuff.


But I think that's atleast a year off. So for the next year if you aren't planning on buying retail games digitally, the 8gb will do ya just fine for apps/digital only games. But in year 2/3/4 I think the need for a bigger size will become more and more of a concern.




As for 3G vs Wifi... I hate gaming offline. It's weird, even playing a single player game I hate not atleast having my friends list up. But that's up to you. At the very least I would say the *option* to have 3G is huge. Especially if something like Near takes off and is crazy awesome. That's a big IF, but if virtual treasure hunts and stuff take off you'll be kicking yourself for not snagging the 3g.

Then again if it doesn't you may say "why the hell did I buy 3g?"
 
Get the $299 3G bundle. Seems like a better deal. For now that 8gb memory card is more than you'll need. At least you'll have a game to play also. What game is it, though?
 
It's also worth noting that the "free" game isn't really free at all. You have to buy a month of 3G to get it, and that month costs at minimum $15.

I still think 3G is the way to go though... even if I am giving reasons not to get it - haha.
 
So basically then it's the same price but your getting 3G, a game, and 8GB. Rather than, 16GB, wifi, and no game.

I'd still go with the 3G. Games and memory can be had for cheap in the future, 3G capability can not be added to a wifi vita. Options are a good thing.

The upfront cost is more for the wifi bundle because you'll have to buy a game. Id feel more buyers remorse buying that bundle :P
 
KillerAJD said:
I need somebody to decide this for me, please, lol.
Should I get a Wifi Vita with a 16gb card ($309 on Amazon, with release day shipping), or their 3g bundle which comes with an 8gb card plus the free month and game ($299). I messed up with the PSP and got two 1 gig sticks instead of a single 2 gig stick, so it ended up screwing me over when game sizes got bigger on PSN, and I don't want that to happen again. However, the free game and the promise of always being able to use the 3g IF I want is a nice thought, plus I'll have an extra $10 for a game. Is the extra 8 gigs going to be absolutely necessary now, or is biting the bullet later on a smarter idea?
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With that "$299" bundle don't forget that u have to pay for a month of data connect to get that $15 value game.
 
famousmortimer said:
The key to the memory card question is how much do you plan on buying digitally? Personally, I feel like all of the cards are too small. So between 8 and 16gb I think eventually you'll need a bigger one anyway. But that's because, in my head, this thing is going to become more and more digital as time goes on. I don't have any data to back this up, but common sense tells me that as the playstation suite rolls out, and as games like Super Stardust for $10 (Digital download only) are huge hits that we are going to see more and more digital stuff.


But I think that's atleast a year off. So for the next year if you aren't planning on buying retail games digitally, the 8gb will do ya just fine for apps/digital only games. But in year 2/3/4 I think the need for a bigger size will become more and more of a concern.




As for 3G vs Wifi... I hate gaming offline. It's weird, even playing a single player game I hate not atleast having my friends list up. But that's up to you. At the very least I would say the *option* to have 3G is huge. Especially if something like Near takes off and is crazy awesome. That's a big IF, but if virtual treasure hunts and stuff take off you'll be kicking yourself for not snagging the 3g.

Then again if it doesn't you may say "why the hell did I buy 3g?"
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My biggest problem is one of cost really. The 10% discount on some Vita games on PSN is nice, but for the most part, I won't need stuff right at launch, and I assume retail prices will probably drop quicker than PSN. I also plan to use it as a video/music player because I've got a few trips coming up, and it'd be nice to throw a bunch of stuff on there.
famousmortimer said:
It's also worth noting that the "free" game isn't really free at all. You have to buy a month of 3G to get it, and that month costs at minimum $15.

I still think 3G is the way to go though... even if I am giving reasons not to get it - haha.
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Hmm, I thought the pass it came with counted as that signup. If not, then that changes things a little. But the option of 3g still is really nice.
 
The value of the free game is $15? Is it a PSP game off PSN? What vita game costs $15?

Hmmm. I'd never personally pay for a monthly 3G plan on a handheld when I already have an iPhone with a data plan but I'm not most people.
 
famousmortimer said:
It's also worth noting that the "free" game isn't really free at all. You have to buy a month of 3G to get it, and that month costs at minimum $15.

I still think 3G is the way to go though... even if I am giving reasons not to get it - haha.
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Even though you do have to pay $15 upfront you get a free month of 3G ($15) and a $15 game so you do end up being ahead in the end.
 
Fafalada said:
Best looking title on Vita right now, and arguably best looking VT anywhere.
Other then that - it's VT, with optional touch-screen additions, I don't know in-depth campaign yet as I only played the demo. But for me that was enough to make it a buy the moment english-version is up on PSN.
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Better than Gravity Daze? I'm not that hard to impress. SOLD.
 
Verelios said:
Better than Gravity Daze? I'm not that hard to impress. SOLD.
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VT is going for a more realistic style with its graphics while Gravity Daze looks to be more artistic with its graphics so it seems a bit unfair to compare the two graphically. From what I've seen though both look fantastic.
 
Now i'm officially a d1 buyer of vita. Yesterday i finally bought the preorder pack... wow those earphones are the worst i ever had, or am i missing something?

Ok let's make some counts:
250€(psvita wifi + preorder pack)
+
50€ 16gb memory
+
100€ psn cards
=
400€ total
-
130€ bonus on the store
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50€ for an expired 3x2 promotion on various things (i ordered 16gb memory + 2 x 50€ psn cards)
=
220€ final total

Spending 30€ less than the price of the console alone i'll get a lot of things, amidoinitrite? :D
 
This probably has been talked to death but the thread it's too big to read all the pages. About the PSN account management, you have to format the memory card to access your PSN account from other regions, right?, nobody figured another solution?.
 
rockman zx said:
This probably has been talked to death but the thread it's too big to read all the pages. About the PSN account management, you have to format the memory card to access your PSN account from other regions, right?, nobody figured another solution?.
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No. You don't have to format the memory card.
You have to reset the Vita to factory settings.

It will ask if you want to format the memory card. Just tap 'NO'.
 
rockman zx said:
This probably has been talked to death but the thread it's too big to read all the pages. About the PSN account management, you have to format the memory card to access your PSN account from other regions, right?, nobody figured another solution?.
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You don't have to.
 
I just realize the US vita travel case is different from vita soft carrying case that was released in Japan!! They looked very similar from outside picture, so I didn't realize!

Now I need to return the travel case and buy soft carrying case from Play-Asia or something!!


By the way, is there any impression on the premium leather case?(the one that costs around $50 in Japan) is it worth the money?(like the leather quality)
 
raven777 said:
I just realize the US vita travel case is different from vita soft carrying case that was released in Japan!! They looked very similar from outside picture, so I didn't realize!

Now I need to return the travel case and buy soft carrying case from Play-Asia or something!!


By the way, is there any impression on the premium leather case?(the one that costs around $50 in Japan) is it worth the money?(like the leather quality)
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The travel case is the same as the soft Japanese case (トラベルポーチ - the ¥2300 yen one).
There's another one (キャリングポーチ - ¥1800) which is smaller, but isn't available in North America. This is the one that comes in white and blue as well as black.
Unless you're talking about the one that comes with the "Starter Kit", which you just slide your Vita into.
 
FFs, need to make the decision soon and I'm going back and forth between Vita and 3DS. The only thing that bothers me with Vita is the lack of games after launch, but then I remember:

a. I can buy and play PSP games.

b. I will be able to buy and play PSX games.

c. I will play approx. 5hrs a week, 100% of which during travel (which is why I need a portable) = games will take forever to complete anyway

The whole online system is way better designed as well + I can buy PSN cards from BB, which will make digital content cheaper (European eShop vs. US PSN).

The only difference is price (Zelda 3DS bundle is 199EUR, Amazon Vita + 8GB + Rayman is 274EUR), and the fact that 3DS is getting Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, and S-E STILL didn't announce Type-0 for Vita!

What to do GAF?
 
Castor Krieg said:
FFs, need to make the decision soon and I'm going back and forth between Vita and 3DS. The only thing that bothers me with Vita is the lack of games after launch, but then I remember:

a. I can buy and play PSP games.

b. I will be able to buy and play PSX games.

c. I will play approx. 5hrs a week, 100% of which during travel (which is why I need a portable) = games will take forever to complete anyway

The whole online system is way better designed as well + I can buy PSN cards from BB, which will make digital content cheaper (European eShop vs. US PSN).

The only difference is price (Zelda 3DS bundle is 199EUR, Amazon Vita + 8GB + Rayman is 274EUR), and the fact that 3DS is getting Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, and S-E STILL didn't announce Type-0 for Vita!

What to do GAF?
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Buy the Vita.
 
Castor Krieg said:
FFs, need to make the decision soon and I'm going back and forth between Vita and 3DS. The only thing that bothers me with Vita is the lack of games after launch, but then I remember:

a. I can buy and play PSP games.

b. I will be able to buy and play PSX games.

c. I will play approx. 5hrs a week, 100% of which during travel (which is why I need a portable) = games will take forever to complete anyway

The whole online system is way better designed as well + I can buy PSN cards from BB, which will make digital content cheaper (European eShop vs. US PSN).

The only difference is price (Zelda 3DS bundle is 199EUR, Amazon Vita + 8GB + Rayman is 274EUR), and the fact that 3DS is getting Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, and S-E STILL didn't announce Type-0 for Vita!

What to do GAF?
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Sounds like you want a Vita. ;)
 
frequency said:
The travel case is the same as the soft Japanese case (トラベルポーチ - the ¥2300 yen one).
There's another one (キャリングポーチ - ¥1800) which is smaller, but isn't available in North America. This is the one that comes in white and blue as well as black.
Unless you're talking about the one that comes with the "Starter Kit", which you just slide your Vita into.
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Yea I wanted the smaller one that comes in white and blue as well as black. I will probably get the white version, but the only problem with white is that it gets dirty easily. Maybe I should go for blue?
 
Castor Krieg said:
FFs, need to make the decision soon and I'm going back and forth between Vita and 3DS. The only thing that bothers me with Vita is the lack of games after launch, but then I remember:

a. I can buy and play PSP games.

b. I will be able to buy and play PSX games.

c. I will play approx. 5hrs a week, 100% of which during travel (which is why I need a portable) = games will take forever to complete anyway

The whole online system is way better designed as well + I can buy PSN cards from BB, which will make digital content cheaper (European eShop vs. US PSN).

The only difference is price (Zelda 3DS bundle is 199EUR, Amazon Vita + 8GB + Rayman is 274EUR), and the fact that 3DS is getting Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, and S-E STILL didn't announce Type-0 for Vita!

What to do GAF?
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I have to disagree, there are a lot of games after the launch, little big planet, persona 4, mortal kombat, little king's story, dragon's crown, warrior's idontremember(ex ruin) and many more.
Remember the most important thing on a console is the lineup, don't look at other things, if you like vita games buy vita, if you like 3ds games buy 3ds.

I think that we' ll see ff type 0 and monster hunter portable 3 on vita.
 
Has Theatrhythm been announced for localization? Cause if it hasn't it's not as though the 3DS is region free.

That said, if money is an issue I'd get the 3DS first myself.
 
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