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[patsu]

Kotaku also kept on comparing it to the PS3 versions of Uncharted which really, the game should never have to deal with. The experience of the Vita should be compared to previous handhelds and even the 3DS, not full-fledged consoles.

I don't see 3DS games being compared to Wii, 360 and PS3 games.. Seriously, the bias against Sony is just...

It kinda depends on how Vita is marketed. Earlier rumors claimed a Vita offers a PS3-like experience. Sony has also started to advertise: Remote-Play, Cross-Play and Resume-Play. These features tie Vita rather closely with PS3's equivalent games, creating the common context for comparison. It doesn't even have to be PS3 titles. It can be PSP, PSOne games, plus music and movies too. These features are valuable Playstation extensions (via Vita), but they need to be balanced by Vita's exclusive games and features.

Golden Abyss should have a different core mechanics in the first place. Trivial touchscreen input may not be sufficient. I think Gravity Rush is a great example for identifying with Vita's hardware features.

I hope LBP can open up new user created (social) games that are visually simpler/different too. The PS3 LBP levels are intricate, and will appear too small on Vita. I actually don't want LBP for Vita to be like LBP for PS3.

Personally, I think some games like Patapon, LocoRoco, SoundShapes, Monster Hunter's local co-op, Monster Radar, outdoor AR sports games, are all good starting point for creating Vita's identity too.

EDIT: Escape Plan looks like a Vita winner too.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Have to buy physical copies for the 2nd deal? Are there specific game cards you can get that would qualify for the deal? I want to stay physical free this gen.

As I said in the other thread, you don't go digital if you want a better deal. Physical games will be cheaper in the long run. It's the price you pay for going digital.

TRU sale still not quite good enough for me.
I can wait for a B2G1 sale like Amazon frequently had during early weeks of 3DS.

It's still pretty good. It's better than B2G1 if you buy $29.99 games, and it's not too bad at 25% off for $39.99 games. That's B1G1@50%. May even be able to get it to work with Uncharted which would be better than B2G1. Plus you can mix and match with accessories so in that regards it's better too. Definitely better than retail like some people were buying.

 

[outunderthestars]

I hope LBP can open up new user created (social) games that are visually simpler/different too. The PS3 LBP levels are intricate, and will appear too small on Vita. I actually don't want LBP for Vita to be like LBP for PS3.
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I cannot possibly agree more with this thought.

As I said in the other thread, you don't go digital if you want a better deal. Physical games will be cheaper in the long run. It's the price you pay for going digital.

I don't normally agree with Marty, but he is 100% correct. DD versions of games are a convenience, not value based offering.

 

[dallow_bg]

Have to buy physical copies for the 2nd deal? Are there specific game cards you can get that would qualify for the deal? I want to stay physical free this gen.

You can probably buy PSN cards and qualify for the deal. That'll keep you digital.
They counted cards as game merch in past sales.

 

[RoylAsult]

so, i think i went all out for this system launch, first time i have really done this. So this is what im getting.

FEB edition w/ Little Deviants
Uncharted
Hot Shots
Wipeout
Modnation Racers
*all paid in GS credit
Lumines
*all paid in Amazon credit
Fifa
Rayman
Marvel vs Capcam
Super Stardust Delta

All for a total of 120$ I really cant complain about this. one more day to go through then its VITA TIME!

 

[patsu]

Have to buy physical copies for the 2nd deal? Are there specific game cards you can get that would qualify for the deal? I want to stay physical free this gen.

I think it's just a PSN voucher for you to redeem from PSN after you buy the first month of 3G data plan.

 

[UberTag]

And where can I buy the Thrustmaster VIP hard case? Can't see it on Amazon.

It's only available on Amazon.co.uk and they won't ship internationally.

So I went a different route and purchased the VIP case through Zavvi.com.
Still not scheduled to ship until the 22nd but at least it'll get to me.

Golden Abyss should have a different core mechanics in the first place. Trivial touchscreen input may not be sufficient.

Gyrometric precision aiming is a fundamentally different core gameplay mechanic than what's offered in the console space but Sony isn't keying in on that message.
Instead their message has gotten muddied with all of that smartphone touchscreen crap.

 

[Soi-Fong]

so, i think i went all out for this system launch, first time i have really done this. So this is what im getting.

FEB edition w/ Little Deviants
Uncharted
Hot Shots
Wipeout
Modnation Racers
*all paid in GS credit
Lumines
*all paid in Amazon credit
Fifa
Rayman
Marvel vs Capcam
Super Stardust Delta

All for a total of 120$ I really cant complain about this. one more day to go through then its VITA TIME!

lol Way too many games for me and not enough accessories. Hell, even FIFA by itself will last me months.

Seriously, all I want the FEB for is the case, but still can't justify the extra 50 when that can go into another accessory like the external battery..

 

[patsu]

I only got LittleDeviants (from FEB) and FIFA so far. Got a message to pick it up tomorrow.

The 3G plan will give me a free SSD.

I think I will also buy Rayman Origins, and then dig out all the quality PSP games next.

 

[RoylAsult]

lol Way too many games for me and not enough accessories. Hell, even FIFA by itself will last me months.

i am going to be busy for a very long time, which is something i need. been having a lot of down time this semester. I have never really been into accessories, only one i would consider would be a game holder and maybe the cradle but i can wait on those.

i also still have a 25$ gift card to Target, hello ridge racer

 

[outunderthestars]

lol Way too many games for me and not enough accessories. Hell, even FIFA by itself will last me months.

Seriously, all I want the FEB for is the case, but still can't justify the extra 50 when that can go into another game.

I am looking at only getting maybe one vita game at launch, then waiting for Amazon's buy 2 get 1 sale that will inevitably occur in March.

Also, can anyone confirm how the PSP's 2d games like Lunar look on the Vita screen?

 

[TheExecutive]

This ad is going to make people think you can play regular PS3 games on a portable. Shitty.

Really doesnt matter what you think as long as it gets interest. After all, marketing is built on lies.

 

[Yoona]

Surely there's gonna be a PSP games sale on PSN tomorrow right? I want FF4 Complete for $20 or less. Come on Sony!

 

[patsu]

Gyrometric precision aiming is a fundamentally different core mechanic than what's offered in the console space but Sony isn't keying in on that message.

Ah ! They should highlight these things. It wasn't obvious when I played with the demo first time today. Will have to give it a second look when I pick up FEB.

 

[Square Triangle]

Thinking of getting the PDP Trigger grip. Anyone know how snug of a fit it is around the VIta? I don't want it too snug to were it scratches the system.

 

[DCharlie]

all set for DD today

Already have my Vitas sorted, will be doing :

* escape plan
* hustle kings
* Rayman
* Fifa
* Lumines

 

[Marty Chinn]

You can probably buy PSN cards and qualify for the deal. That'll keep you digital.
They counted cards as game merch in past sales.

They don't usually count them, especially Toys R Us. That's a thing of the past when they used to. I wouldn't count on it in this case too because I don't think PSN will be recognized as a Vita item.

 

[frequency]

so, i think i went all out for this system launch, first time i have really done this. So this is what im getting.

FEB edition w/ Little Deviants
Uncharted
Hot Shots
Wipeout
Modnation Racers
*all paid in GS credit
Lumines
*all paid in Amazon credit
Fifa
Rayman
Marvel vs Capcam
Super Stardust Delta

All for a total of 120$ I really cant complain about this. one more day to go through then its VITA TIME!

How do you gals/guys have so much credit?
Just accumulated through trade ins and stuff?

 

[TheBear]

It's only available on Amazon.co.uk and they won't ship internationally.

So I went a different route and purchased the VIP case through Zavvi.com.
Still not scheduled to ship until the 22nd but at least it'll get to me.

Thanks for that, looks like the best case by far and holds quite a few games too. Cheers!

 

[TheExecutive]

Uhhh, that ad is pretty fucked-up. They basically make it look like you can play your PS3 games anywhere. Almost any systems that that ad sells will lead to pissed off customers.

If someone runs out without doing research first and buys a Vita that commercial succeeded in spades. Once they do research and find out you have to buy 2 games Sony hopes that all the pluses the person finds will outweigh that one negative.

A commercial is just a way to get interest in a product and it is almost always built on emotion and lies that the product will get you something greater than that which they are selling. I agree its disgusting but it is what it is.

 

[Toki767]

The only way that Toys R Us deal will be really good is if they actually sell the digital download codes as part of the deal. That would effectively be an extra $10 off a digital release which would put them under the retail price.

 

[btkadams]

Really doesnt matter what you think as long as it gets interest. After all, marketing is built on lies.

marketing is actually not built on lies.

 

[alterno69]

I hope you guys are happy, my wife will probably kill me but i just ordered the limited edition bundle for Mexico which is the same as the FEB but includes Modnation instead of Little deviants and it launches on the 22.

Wish me luck with the wife lol.

 

[TheExecutive]

So I think I have my launch all set up but I want more games than I think I can handle. I have the money but whats the point?

Getting:
SSD
Escape Plan
HSG
Lumines
WipEout

Want:
Fifa
Rayman
VT4
UC:GA

5 games is still too much to get. Plus I just bought VC2 which I am loving besides the incesant blabbering that happens in that game. I dont need to do most of it but I cant help it OCD gaming FTL.

 

[DBT85]

Thanks for that, looks like the best case by far and holds quite a few games too. Cheers!

I ordered a headphone pouch to put my carts in so that they aren't rattling around inside the VIP. Only cost like £3. I can put the carts in that and then that in the VIP case and away we go!

 

[TheExecutive]

marketing is actually not built on lies.

Ok... so its built on selling you something other than the products... better?

 

[Skilletor]

These cases are so small. I want a Vita

 

[TheBear]

How do you tranfer saves from a PSP GO to the Vita? Is it possible?

 

[Square Triangle]

I hope you guys are happy, my wife will probably kill me but i just ordered the limited edition bundle for Mexico which is the same as the FEB but includes Modnation instead of Little deviants and it launches on the 22.

Wish me luck with the wife lol.

ModNation Racers? Ugh, I'm sorry, and here I thought it was bad I have to get Little Deviants.

 

[patsu]

I hope you guys are happy, my wife will probably kill me but i just ordered the limited edition bundle for Mexico which is the same as the FEB but includes Modnation instead of Little deviants and it launches on the 22.

Wish me luck with the wife lol.

[Wave hanky]

Treat your wife well on Valentine's Day.

 

[TheBear]

I ordered a headphone pouch to put my carts in so that they aren't rattling around inside the VIP. Only cost like £3. I can put the carts in that and then that in the VIP case and away we go!

So the games aren't that safe in the VIP case?

 

[Captain N]

the more i use the PS Vita headphones the more they hurt.

 

[graywolf323]

weird, I have a $99.99 pending charge from Amazon but I paid for my 32GB card via instant transfer from bank account and that charge has already come through :-/

 

[Respawn]

Got one of my cases, Uncharted and Sony screen protectors today. I'm in the 22nd launch group.

the more i use the PS Vita headphones the more they hurt.

So use different headphones.

 

[Nert]

I decided to start working on the Lumines: Electronic Symphony OT after seeing no reservations for it in the Community thread and no responses to questions about it here. If someone is already working on it (or wants to work on it), please let me know!

 

[Liquid_015]

Finally pre-ordered! After finding out that SSD is being offered after you activate the 3G service from AT&T I decided.

Oh yes one question, is the 3G subscription fee with AT&T is non-binding?

 

[Toki767]

the more i use the PS Vita headphones the more they hurt.

The $20 ones?

 

[Fatal Futanari]

Blah, I now keep flip-flopping between all three bundles -_-

 

[Ken]

Oh yes one question, is the 3G subscription fee with AT&T is non-binding?

I don't believe there's a contract.

Blah, I now keep flip-flopping between all three bundles -_-

FEB and forget.

 

[Captain N]

The $20 ones?

yeah, they are really hard and my ears have been hurting.

 

[Callibretto]

It's only available on Amazon.co.uk and they won't ship internationally.

So I went a different route and purchased the VIP case through Zavvi.com.
Still not scheduled to ship until the 22nd but at least it'll get to me.


Gyrometric precision aiming is a fundamentally different core gameplay mechanic than what's offered in the console space but Sony isn't keying in on that message.
Instead their message has gotten muddied with all of that smartphone touchscreen crap.

I don't think I can play any other shooter again without intu-aim (that's what Bend called it) on Vita. I don't know if it's the analog sticks, or Uncharted GA simply have weird aim programming like Uncharted 3 prepatch, but I have hard time aiming in GA until I use the intu aim system. now I want that in basically every Vita shooter. lol

 

[Toki767]

yeah, they are really hard and my ears have been hurting.

Ah, I was never really a fan of the in-ear style earphones. Have you tried changing the size of the earpiece? I believe there are 3 sizes.

 

[Fatal Futanari]

FEB and forget.

Honestly, the only thing that is really stopping me from the FEB bundle is that I have to go try and sell the 4GB mem card and LD. xD

 

[GotchaForce]

Is it possible to take a save from a PSP game and utilize it on a digital version through the Vita? Like, I've a lot of hours in Persona 3, if I bought the digital version how can I continue it on the Vita?

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

This is going to sound like a really stupid question, but I’m just curious with this:

Is it an option to get rid of dates and times for your trophies when you get one?

 

[Cartman86]

I'm very nearly about to order the 3G version! After getting over the whole memory card, Near location data with WiFi worries, and 3G just in case decisions I am now worried about this whole "disabled network features" business. I mean it's fucking stupid and defeats the purpose of an always on device, but my luck they are going to fix this in a later revision.

 

[outunderthestars]

Surely there's gonna be a PSP games sale on PSN tomorrow right? I want FF4 Complete for $20 or less. Come on Sony!

Sony doesn't control the price of third party games. Go buy Lunar for $15 instead.

 

[raven777]

Ok I just canceled my wifi and pre-ordered FEB..lol

Its really weird since I didn't want any of the extra stuff on this bundle. lol

 

[Ken]

Honestly, the only thing that is really stopping me from the FEB bundle is that I have to go try and sell the 4GB mem card and LD. xD

I'm just getting the FEB so I can play it a early and over the coming 3-day weekend. Not planning to sell the 4GB or LD but I probably should. I've thought about waiting a week for the 3G bundle and put the saved $50 to Lumines but that week would be tough to wait out.

Ok I just canceled my wifi and pre-ordered FEB..lol

Its really weird since I didn't want any of the extra stuff on this bundle. lol

The bonus of getting it a week early is extra stuff.

Spoiler

 

[outunderthestars]

I'm just getting the FEB so I can play it a early and over the coming 3-day weekend. Not planning to sell the 4GB or LD but I probably should. I've thought about waiting a week for the 3G bundle and put the saved $50 to Lumines but that week would be tough to wait out.

Whatever makes you happy.