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[LiquidMetal14]

Will the vita be able to output enough power for headphones like that?

I used a similar set with the PSP so I no reason why not. Can't remember the make though as they were lent to me.

They are pro headphones but have plugs for both too. I mean 2 different types for the audiophile.

 

[Darklor01]

I just got screwed out of my release day delivery by Amazon, will walking into a Best Buy be an option for getting the bundle on 2/15 or what?

Out of curiosity, how'd you get screwed out of it?

 

[Gen X]

I'll chuck this here again as I didn't get a reply the first time around.

Anyone know of a website currently shipping the silicon cover for the Vita? Would like one to arrive in time for launch here in NZ. I've checked Zavvi and Amazon (both say released on 22nd) and Planetaxel (No third party accessories listed).

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Asked my local Best Buy if they had a Vita demo unit, since I didn't see one. The dude pulls one out from under the counter and lets me play around with it.

Oh. My. God.

Even after NeoGAF hype I was unprepared for its awesomeness.

Same here. Dropped by the GameStop today to take a look at it and was blown away by the screen size, comfort of holding it, and the overall lightness. Graphics are nice and the screen is bright and clear. It felt so good in my hands.

Still haven't pre-ordered, mostly because I don't see a lot of games at launch that will pull me in, but on the other hand, there are one or two that look like fun, and I could grab some old PSP games.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[Ken]

I'll chuck this here again as I didn't get a reply the first time around.

Try eBay, Play-Asia, and YesAsia. They all seem to have Hori products in stock and ready to ship.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOScore/19-71-99-49-en-15-vita silicon.html

 

[mattiewheels]

Out of curiosity, how'd you get screwed out of it?

I got $50 in amazon gift money today, and I had my FEB bundle set for release date delivery long ahead of time....there was no way to apply the gift card so I made the ridiculous assumption that I could reorder and just get release date delivery on the new order, but they completely removed it. I even humiliated myself by actually talking to someone on the phone about this and they told me there's no more release date delivery and to go fly a kite.

I'm just wondering if I can walk into a store and get the FEB on the 15th or if it'll be hard to do.

 

[raven777]

I've tried those and they're some of the worst headphones I've ever used.

Is it that bad? Maybe i should get a different earphone...

 

[Got the Shakes]

I've tried those and they're some of the worst headphones I've ever used.

I wouldn't expect anything great for $20, but I'm a little surprised that they are that bad.

 

[Darklor01]

I got $50 in amazon gift money today, and I had my FEB bundle set for release date delivery long ahead of time....there was no way to apply the gift card so I made the ridiculous assumption that I could reorder and just get release date delivery on the new order, but they completely removed it. I even humiliated myself by actually talking to someone on the phone about this and they told me there's no more release date delivery and to go fly a kite.

I'm just wondering if I can walk into a store and get the FEB on the 15th or if it'll be hard to do.

The situation completely sucks obviously. I'm sorry that you lost the release date delivery. I think something like this happened to someone else on this thread. I think when they spoke to customer service, they got next day delivery with the fee for that waived. I'm not sure if they got any additional credit for the inconvenience, but, at least they would be getting it on teh 17th (I think).

If you wind up attempting to get a FEB by walk in, I'd say call first to any available locations. It's always possible that someone isn't picking up their bundle from any brick and mortar store. Try calling Gamestops on Wednesday morning to find out. If you don't succeed there, you might try again on Thursday or Friday in case any reserves either cancelled late, or didn't bother to show up in time to pick up reserves causing the store to put it out for sale.

 

[Square Triangle]

I got $50 in amazon gift money today, and I had my FEB bundle set for release date delivery long ahead of time....there was no way to apply the gift card so I made the ridiculous assumption that I could reorder and just get release date delivery on the new order, but they completely removed it. I even humiliated myself by actually talking to someone on the phone about this and they told me there's no more release date delivery and to go fly a kite.

I'm just wondering if I can walk into a store and get the FEB on the 15th or if it'll be hard to do.

Try Best Buy for sure. I know GS is only getting reserved units

 

[legbone]

glad to see escape plan coming out this week. too bad motorstorm rc is not. wonder if it's coming next week. sure hope so.

 

[Unknown One]

Anybody tried out the hori screen protector yet?

 

[Darklor01]

glad to see escape plan coming out this week. too bad motorstorm rc is not. wonder if it's coming next week. sure hope so.

Isn't Motostorm RC Spring 2012?

 

[bh7812]

If you don't mind me asking, why would you buy ten games at launch? How can you possibly have time to play ten different games?

I don't mind answering at all The reason I started out wanting 10 games at launch is, I'm afraid like with the 32 GB memory cards, some of the games may become harder if not impossible to find later. It's impossible to tell what games will become rare or hard to find. You think I'd be able to find most if not all those games in a few months if I want to just get a few now and get the others over time? Not wanting to be snarky by any means, just trying to figure out how stock on the games themselves is going to be. If we're going by games that may become rare or hard to get down the line which ones should I make sure to get sooner as opposed to later?

 

[cyborg009]

seen more vita commercial animation domination

 

[Fafalada]

A few random observations, I've been playing around with PSP games a bit now that they're up on US store.

For at least some games:
- Load times are faster
- Framerate is better (compared to stock 222mhz PSP and 333mhz overclocks)
- Dithering is sadly still present, but bilinear filtering helps a bit with it, especially on 2d content
- The OLED makes a difference with overall image clarity as well - even the non-dithered PSP games look somewhat grainy on original hw when viewed side-by-side

Whats this "PSP emulator" everyone's talking about?

Vita emulates PSP to run legacy software.

 

[Glorious Ownage]

Try Best Buy for sure. I know GS is only getting reserved units

The best buys in my area are only getting enough for pre orders. I had to order a feb with one day estimated delivery is the 17th. I'm hoping it comes sooner

 

[Mutagenic]

Is it that bad? Maybe i should get a different earphone...

They're comparable with the earphones Apple hands out with their devices, only not as comfortable. This will work for some, but I'm sure you'd find far better quality 'phones at a reasonable price by visiting the headphone thread in OT.

 

[Toki767]

The best buys in my area are only getting enough for pre orders. I had to order a feb with one day estimated delivery is the 17th. I'm hoping it comes sooner

Have you called to check whether it is too late to preorder at BB or GS?

 

[Glorious Ownage]

Have you called to check whether it is too late to preorder at BB or GS?

It is. Called every best buy and GameStop in a 50 mile radius on Friday. Most already have their FEB in stock.

 

[Ollie Pooch]

I don't mind answering at all The reason I started out wanting 10 games at launch is, I'm afraid like with the 32 GB memory cards, some of the games may become harder if not impossible to find later. It's impossible to tell what games will become rare or hard to find. You think I'd be able to find most if not all those games in a few months if I want to just get a few now and get the others over time? Not wanting to be snarky by any means, just trying to figure out how stock on the games themselves is going to be. If we're going by games that may become rare or hard to get down the line which ones should I make sure to get sooner as opposed to later?

I really doubt any of those games are going to be in short supply or hard to find, even in a few months.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

A few random observations, I've been playing around with PSP games a bit now that they're up on US store.

For at least some games:
- Load times are faster
- Framerate is better (compared to stock 222mhz PSP and 333mhz overclocks)
- Dithering is sadly still present, but bilinear filtering helps a bit with it, especially on 2d content
- The OLED makes a difference with overall image clarity as well - even the non-dithered PSP games look somewhat grainy on original hw when viewed side-by-side



Vita emulates PSP to run legacy software.

Love the tech know how. Could you elaborate on which specific games and bouts of dithering you are referring to?

 

[Cookie18]

I really doubt any of those games are going to be in short supply or hard to find, even in a few months.

I don't know. The likes of Shinobido, Dynasty Warriors and Ninja Gaiden will probably have a very limited print run. If I hadn't bought Samurai Warriors on 3DS release day I could have never got it because it just seemed to disappear afterwards.

 

[TheBrain76]

Does anyone know if the Thrustmaster cases will come to the US or will have to import them?

I'm curious about this as well.

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

If I purchased games on my PSP Go, I assume I can re-download those to my Vita for free since I'll be logging in to the same account, correct?

 

[Gen X]

Try eBay, Play-Asia, and YesAsia. They all seem to have Hori products in stock and ready to ship.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOScore/19-71-99-49-en-15-vita silicon.html

Excellent. Cheers Ken.

 

[RomanticHeroX]

I don't mind answering at all The reason I started out wanting 10 games at launch is, I'm afraid like with the 32 GB memory cards, some of the games may become harder if not impossible to find later. It's impossible to tell what games will become rare or hard to find. You think I'd be able to find most if not all those games in a few months if I want to just get a few now and get the others over time? Not wanting to be snarky by any means, just trying to figure out how stock on the games themselves is going to be. If we're going by games that may become rare or hard to get down the line which ones should I make sure to get sooner as opposed to later?

I can't think of a single launch game for any console that has ever gone on to become rare.

 

[Carl]

Is that a PSN game? I may get that as well if that's the case and if it's actually good.

It is. Did you ever played Tales from Space: About a Blob? Great little indie game on PSN Mutant Blobs is a sequel. About a Blob was Pub Fund funded, but i believe MBA is not. Looks absolutely cracking. Just my sort of game.

Doesn't have a release date yet, just "launch window"

 

[Mutagenic]

Just realized MLB 12 The Show is coming out 3 weeks late on Vita, shucks.

 

[Carl]

If I purchased games on my PSP Go, I assume I can re-download those to my Vita for free since I'll be logging in to the same account, correct?

Correct, so long as they're compatible, which most are.

 

[Got the Shakes]

Just realized MLB 12 The Show is coming out 3 weeks late on Vita, shucks.

Did something change? According to PlayStation Blog the PS3 and Vita versions both come out March 6th. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/11/09/adrian-gonzalez-announced-as-cover-athlete-for-mlb-12-the-show/

 

[BeEatNU]

I hate how NOW when you download PSP games, you can install them to your ps3 to organize. NOW i just have fucking bubbles all over the place.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

It is. Did you ever played Tales from Space: About a Blob? Great little indie game on PSN Mutant Blobs is a sequel. About a Blob was Pub Fund funded, but i believe MBA is not. Looks absolutely cracking. Just my sort of game.

Doesn't have a release date yet, just "launch window"

I have it! I admit to not playing it tons but on the go it could be perfect.

 

[Mrbob]

I've been playing the heck out of DOTA 2 on Steam, and I just realized if I had a portable version of this game this would be digital crack I could have with me at all times. Between the rear touch pad, front touch screen, and buttons it might just work in terms of hot key functions. Valve needs to get on this or someone make a clone for the device!

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Correct, so long as they're compatible, which most are.

Cool. Good to know. It'll be nice to have a couple of extra titles on hand when the system hits.

 

[graywolf323]

The blue ones in the pre-order pack?

Thought they would just be cheap throwaway ear buds like the iPhone ones.

They're comparable with the earphones Apple hands out with their devices, only not as comfortable. This will work for some, but I'm sure you'd find far better quality 'phones at a reasonable price by visiting the headphone thread in OT.

am I the only one that actually likes the Apple Earbuds w/ Mic & Remote?

 

[alterno69]

ANy Virtua Tennis impressions? This along Fifa is my most wanted game.

 

[graywolf323]

Nope.

Rey just responded to my blog comment

+ GrayWolf323 on February 12th, 2012 at 4:44 pm said:

are Plus members possibly going to get a further discount on the digital versions of Vita games?

+ Rey Gutierrez on February 12th, 2012 at 6:12 pm said:

No word yet. =)

I think that sounds promising

 

[PAULINK]

I hate how NOW when you download PSP games, you can install them to your ps3 to organize. NOW i just have fucking bubbles all over the place.

I agree, this is extremely irritating to see. Why can't I just lump them in my already existing psp folder?

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Finally got my hands on a vita demo unit - looks great, but what the fuck were they thinking with the placement of the right analog stick?? Way too close to the buttons.

 

[Mutagenic]

Did something change? According to PlayStation Blog the PS3 and Vita versions both come out March 6th. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/11/09/adrian-gonzalez-announced-as-cover-athlete-for-mlb-12-the-show/

Must have. Amazon has it for the 27th of March, but of course that might be wrong.

 

[graywolf323]

Rey just responded to my blog comment

+ GrayWolf323 on February 12th, 2012 at 4:44 pm said:

are Plus members possibly going to get a further discount on the digital versions of Vita games?

+ Rey Gutierrez on February 12th, 2012 at 6:12 pm said:

No word yet. =)

I think that sounds promising

quoting for the new page

 

[nicoga3000]

ANy Virtua Tennis impressions? This along Fifa is my most wanted game.

I'd love some I impressions on this as well.

 

[Toki767]

Sounds promising but I think it's very unlikely unless they are one week sales

 

[Square Triangle]

ANy Virtua Tennis impressions? This along Fifa is my most wanted game.

Loved the demo

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

this might not be the right thread but does anyone have any ideas on how i could transfer my save files from my pspgo removable micro media card to the vita? i no longer have the pspgo so i couldn't transfer that straight to the ps3. is there anyway i could do it?

 

[Majine]

Question: What Post-launch Vita game/s are people most looking forward to?

 

[Ken]

Question: What Post-launch Vita game/s are people most looking forward to?

Gravity Daze/Rush and SFxT.

 

[graywolf323]

Sounds promising but I think it's very unlikely unless they are one week sales

better than nothing, especially if it was for the first week the game was out

 

[Got the Shakes]

Must have. Amazon has it for the 27th of March, but of course that might be wrong.

Best Buy and Gamestop have it listed as March 6th for what it's worth.