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I'm sorry, but for my shiny $249 handheld I want games like Gravity Rush or Super Stardust Delta, not retro crap for $5, no matter how nostalgic it is.

Yes, Vita needs to have more quality software. Not PSN $5 variety type, this one can come once there is enough games for 39.99$ to justify buying Vita. All PSN games are simply value added.

That's..... such a weird opinion.
I just want good games. Doesn't matter how they look.
 
Bah, here in the UK neither Zavvi (accessories) nor Play.com (Vita itself) have bothered to ship yet!
Zavvi says Processing, and Play say Order Placed! With Play only doing 3-5 day shipping, seems I wont get my Vita till NEXT MONDAY!
Not a happy chappy!

Someone over on the Eurogamer forum had similar concerns, and sent Play an email inquiring about the delivery situation. Here was the reply he got...

"Dear PodlingJuice,

Thank you for pre-ordering PlayStation Vita Console - Wi-Fi & 3G (With Free 8GB Memory Card + Pre-Order Pack).

We wanted to let you know that we have received our stock in the warehouse and that your order will be dispatched tomorrow (Tuesday 21st February) via our courier DPD for delivery on Wednesday 22nd February.

Once your order has been processed and dispatched from our warehouse you will receive a confirmation email. Please note that this item will require a signature upon delivery therefore please ensure that someone is available to sign for the item.

Thanks again for pre-ordering with Play.com and we hope that you enjoy the new PlayStation Vita.

Kind Regards

Play.com"

So no worries, you should be fine. I've got a pre-order with Play too, so I hope they keep to their word. I need mah Wi-Fi, 8GB card, Golden Abyss and pre-order pack on Wednesday or there will be blood.
 
I already picked out Lumines and Rayman from the Amazon B2G1, but now I can't decide whether to get UMvC3 or BlazBlue.

The one and only time I played MvC3 was at the launch party for it in San Francisco last year, and I've only played BlazBlue at a friend's house. I'm leaning toward BlazBlue because it supposedly has more singleplayer modes.

Random thought: I'm surprised Namco didn't come out with Soul Calibur V for Vita since the game came out for PS3/360 within the same month as Vita's launch.

Lol Who knows. They can prolly churn it out pretty quickly.
 
So I tried my luck with Amazon on getting in on the promotion.

I ordered Uncharted, Hot Shots, and Wipeout last week. The rep said because my order was placed before the promotion started I was not eligible and was told to hang on while they did some research. They came back and told me they'd issue a refund on Hot Shots Golf which would show up in 2-3 days.

So it worked out for me. Just gotta get lucky.
 
I'm sorry, but for my shiny $249 handheld I want games like Gravity Rush or Super Stardust Delta, not retro crap for $5, no matter how nostalgic it is.

Yes, Vita needs to have more quality software. Not PSN $5 variety type, this one can come once there is enough games for 39.99$ to justify buying Vita. All PSN games are simply value added.

I'm buying a Vita at launch almost simply for PSP games, and that's good enough for me.
 
Which credit card are you talking about? I can't find a gift card from it anywhere.

Well when I signed up there was an Ad for the Amazon Rewards card. I just applied for it knowing that I have good credit and got a $50 gift card for my efforts even though I have no intention of ever using it: it might not be advertised to everyone but the offer only showed up after I added the three games to my cart.
 
I've been a prime for just as long, really its just that amazon costumer service is really random sometimes depending on the rep and what method you use to contact them, you just got lucky and I didn't.

Yeah, it's all up to luck as I was told no as well. And I've been a Prime member for a year and a half or so, but it's because of the Student program.

But my copy of Rayman Origins and my Starter Kit has shipped and will apparently get here tomorrow even though the 2 day shipping estimate should have made it Wednesday with my Wi-Fi Vita.

WHY DO I GET STUFF EARLY THIS ONE TIME I WISH I WOULDN'T AMAZON, WHY?
 
A heads-up for those with the FEB case: it will scratch the top of your system (card door covers) if you aren't careful when placing or removing the device from the case.

aw crap! not that I use mine since it smells like burned tires. as happy as I am for having gotten the Vita a week early, the includes stuff - case, game and memory are all just throw away shit!
 
Poking around on their website, it says that Order placed= item OUT OF STOCK!
So angry right now!

Order placed means precisely that, that you placed an order, they only just got their stock allocation today, I can't imagine they have sold them all already, they are posting tomorrow using DPD so should get here for launch.
 
I think I'm having trouble seeing how this can happen... Is it that seam on the black material?

It's that black ring around the inside of the case. It's hard material, and when you set the system in the case, it can easy slide in while rubbing that ring. I should know, I'm a victim. :P
 
Just finished Uncharted: GA and I loved it. I might get flack for this but I honestly think its better than UC3.

Pro aiming tip: Before you hit the L Trigger to go into aim mode, position your camera towards that enemy, if you then hit the L Trigger you'll notice the reticle is always automatically on the enemy. So what I would do is position camera on an enemy -> L Trigger -> kill enemy -> then release L Trigger and do it all over again. With this you barely ever have to use the right thumbstick to aim.
 
Order placed means precisely that, that you placed an order, they only just got their stock allocation today, I can't imagine they have sold them all already, they are posting tomorrow using DPD so should get here for launch.
Well I have cancelled now anyways. As their own website changed from Preorder straight to Order placed(which in their own help section says that it means out of stock) and that change happened 4 hours ago for me, and they didnt bother to caontact me, so I was already annoyed with them, so I think I will be better off sticking with Amazon, much less faffing about!
 
It is really, really great that PSP games work just like any other games on the Vita- that is, they don't turn off network services like the PS3 does or give you limited multitasking.
 
No luck for me on the Amazon promotion : (

Bragged about it in the other thread, but I emailed them about missing out on the promo and the rep refunded me $50 for Uncharted GA. So awesome, and now I get to pick out a new game. I'll probably go with Lumines since I love puzzle games. :)
 
So that Uncharted, are the enconters toned down from the likes of U3 and U2? I hated those, fighting guys with grenade launchers, shotguns, bazookas, guns and granades all at the same time, firing at you from different heights is fucking stupid and made me hate U3.
 
I went up to my local Target, and spoke to the Electronics Manager. He was in the process of putting up the Vita display, so I asked him when their games would be available. He said the only games they were receiving was Ninja Gaiden and Fifa. I asked him if they would do a raincheck on future titles since they did not have any games out for launch, even though their ad says B2G1F. He said they cannot do that.

I went to Best Buy and asked the sales associate in their games section. He said they would match Target's ad w/ no problem, and that they have been instructed to, since they also heard that Target most likely will not have a large selection for launch.

I went w/:

Fifa
Marvel vs. Capcom
Wipeout

I ended up selling my Little Deviants and my 4GB card to a friend for $25, so I'll just buy Rayman via DD after I finish my launch selections.
 
It is really, really great that PSP games work just like any other games on the Vita- that is, they don't turn off network services like the PS3 does or give you limited multitasking.

Really? Even the Xbox360 turns most Live features when playing xbox games doesn't it? I can't remember but i believe it does.
 
Ah man I keep getting disappointed with this buy two get one free stuff. No love at all for Touch My Katimari anywhere and amazon isn't doing Virtua Tennis either.
 
Best buy in BR, LA here didn't do the $75 Trade in towards Vita. I blame the girl at the CS desk who had no idea what i'm talking about. will just go back on wednesday when the bundle is out.
 
So that Uncharted, are the enconters toned down from the likes of U3 and U2? I hated those, fighting guys with grenade launchers, shotguns, bazookas, guns and granades all at the same time, firing at you from different heights is fucking stupid and made me hate U3.

Its fairly balanced. When you have to fight heavy gunners there are always sniper rifles (which do crazy dmg) or grenades. If you can, always take the sniper rifle with you. It one shots every enemy except the heavy gunner who takes around 3.

I think I died one time to actual enemy combat. I mostly died from falling during navigation puzzles.

Also stealth kills seem more satisfying...I think become of the touch interface =P
 
So after vowing to sit this launch out a couple of weeks ago, I did a complete 180...

I ordered the following from Lockerz:
Vita 3G Launch Bundle (8GB+other crap) - $251.99
32GB memory stick - $74.99

From Amazon's B2G1:
Hotshots Golf - $39.99
Wipeout 2048 - $39.99
Lumines - Free

Total amount paid: $405
Total amount saved: $155

I don't feel bad about this one bit.

For comparison's sake, here's what I paid for the 3DS at launch:
System - $250
Samurai Warriors - $40
Pilot Wings Resort - $40
Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars - $40
30% BS retail markup, basically covering shipping and profit margins (I was in the Middle East at the time) - $111

Total amount paid: $481
 
Where is the sum-up/review thread ?

I'm going to bed. Tomorrow morning when I wake up I want this thread to be already created and a PM sent my way giving me the link.

Don't disappoint me GAF. >: |
 
Katamari is pretty cheap though anyways, so I'll probably pick it up later digitally.

Yeah thats my only must with the exception of Wipeout that I bought on amazon for 30 before the deals started. If it was availible in those deals I could justify a couple of the ones im on the edge with, but as it is no sale. I might check out best buy tomorrow or wednesday just in case though since they are matching as well. Worst comes to worst I get my first opertuinty to check out how the download system works for vita games.
 
Best buy in BR, LA here didn't do the $75 Trade in towards Vita. I blame the girl at the CS desk who had no idea what i'm talking about. will just go back on wednesday when the bundle is out.

I checked the best buy in santa clarita, and the best they can do is $35 for the PSP.
 
So I got more games with my $20 TRU coupon (and got another one lol) I'm having second thoughts about FIFA though. Can I keep it and exchange it for MLB on the 6th?
 
Completely agree.

From what I've played thus far I'd say its defiantly worthy of the Uncharted name. I mean, besides the occasional clumsy touch screen antic the game plays identical to previous Uncharted games. The story and characters all retain that classic Uncharted feel, which is great for anyone who's a fan of the series. Oh and the graphics, oh the graphics, jaggies and lower res textures aside at some points in the game you wold think that this was a full fledged PS3 game.
 
Cant wait till wednesday! I hadn't been following Uncharted: Golden Abyss until today... But is there really no multiplayer? Since I have never played an Uncharted game, I will still buy it but still a bit disappointed.

I plan on buying 2 games at launch. So, For those that have there's already, any recommendations for a game that offers quite a bit of replayability?
 

After all that, my Amazon order is now saying preparing for dispatch!
Should get it on the 23rd, and since my screen protector doesnt arrive till then, I wouldnt be taking the Vita out of its box before then anyways.
Still, that was a very annoying few minutes!
 
Cant wait till wednesday! I hadn't been following Uncharted: Golden Abyss until today... But is there really no multiplayer? Since I have never played an Uncharted game, I will still buy it but still a bit disappointed.

I plan on buying 2 games at launch. So, For those that have there's already, any recommendations for a game that offers quite a bit of replayability?

Fighting game like Blazeblue or UMvC

or Hot shots golf
 
Shit, so I'm getting my Vita from Toys R Us. What deals am I getting from them? Sounds like I'll get a $20 gift card, but the guy at Toys R Us was telling me I got some additional rewards for large purchases if I was a rewards member which I now am.

Well it looks like I'm getting Katamari after all. Or do they sell PSN cards? I've already spent too much money on this launch... yeesh.
 
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