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PS Vita general advice thread, part 3 | Veni, vidi, Vita

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I dont know why VITA lacked the R3 and L3 when it is trying to emulate consoles, but couldnt they map this to the backpad?

I'd prefer it if they never map anything to the backpad. I haven't played all the Vita games, but of the ones I've tried, the backpad has been horrible in each and every one. I'm not convinced that it isn't flawed design, because the machine is difficult to hold when using it.

But it's early days, so who knows, maybe I'll change my mind.
 
Thought this would be right place to ask...

Armored Core: Last Raven Portable - anyone tried it on Vita with custom controls and dual sticks? Would have much preferred my fav Formula Front to be available on the store, but I'll settle for direct control.
 
I am confused as to how to use the Black Market app in Uncharted GA. A friend sent me an item in near but I don't know how to send something back or put something up as a game good.
 
I am confused as to how to use the Black Market app in Uncharted GA. A friend sent me an item in near but I don't know how to send something back or put something up as a game good.
Launch Black Market, then choose which category you want to trade (just click on any category (i.e those playing cards) like you would view what you have in that category). Then exit the Black Market and you should get a message that says "do you want to update your trade offer?". Then click yes. I believe this is how you do the trades. After this you need to check Near to see if you have received anything.
 
I am confused as to how to use the Black Market app in Uncharted GA. A friend sent me an item in near but I don't know how to send something back or put something up as a game good.

You don't actually trade anything, it's just sharing bounties and whatnot.

whatever bounty category you selected when you updated the black market, thats the bounty that you're looking for.

if you have a friend, or you're near someone who has a bounty on that category; they'll automatically share the bounty. all you need to do is just go on near, download the item, boot up the black market and vola. you'll be given said bounty.

if you have a bounty that a friend is looking for, you don't have to do anything, you'll automatically gift it to them when you use the black market.
 
So how exactly is GoW: Ghost of Sparta on the Vita? I remember somebody complaining about slowdowns. I'd really like to play it.
 
Got a vita for my son for his bday but can't figure out how to use these AR cards for the life of me. Help a brother out!
You must download the games that supports them. You find them at the PS Store. The games are named Cliffdiving, Fireworks and football/soccer something.
 
How do I do the hotspot thing?

Got it from Pocketgamer:

As long as you own a device that can create wi-fi hotspots, (like the iPhone 4S, for example), you're good to go on this one. Why this function is hidden is pretty obvious to all - Sony would like you to buy the Wi-Fi + 3G Vita model - but you can save yourself a pretty penny by just connecting to another device with access to the net.

All you need to do is ensure you've got the personal hotspot option on your smartphone set to 'on', then connect to it from the Vita as if it were a wireless access point. 12 words of caution, though: the Vita doesn't like the way Apple handles apostrophes in device names.

So, make sure it's set to the grammatically incorrect "Peters iPhone" instead of "Peter's iPhone", for instance. Might infuriate some people, but it's worth it for up-to-date MotorStorm RC times anywhere you go.
 
If anyone could get in contact with PANDEMIC please ask them to make Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers with Cross Platform play with cloud save for the PS3/VITA. I need this in my life, I mean this game is a great platform for the vita especially touchscreen, Augmented Reality, Voice Commands ect... this is my killer app.
 
If anyone could get in contact with PANDEMIC please ask them to make Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers with Cross Platform play with cloud save for the PS3/VITA. I need this in my life, I mean this game is a great platform for the vita especially touchscreen, Augmented Reality, Voice Commands ect... this is my killer app.

Pandemic was closed down by EA two years ago.
 
If anyone could get in contact with PANDEMIC please ask them to make Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers with Cross Platform play with cloud save for the PS3/VITA. I need this in my life, I mean this game is a great platform for the vita especially touchscreen, Augmented Reality, Voice Commands ect... this is my killer app.

The closest to this at the moment is that Socom: tactical Strike or something on PSN. But its expensive so Im waiting for a price drop. Played the demo on my Go and its cool. better than the Fire Team Bravo games.
 
I don't believe MotorStorm: Arctic Edge was ever available for download directly through the Vita's PS Store in North America, even before it was yanked in other regions.
 
I don't believe MotorStorm: Arctic Edge was ever available for download directly through the Vita's PS Store in North America, even before it was yanked in other regions.

It wasnt compatible with the Vita. Only the JPN version was. So now it came back on all regions but not the US region for some really odd reason.

The funny part is that the "new" release of vHBL is coming out soon. Another PSP PSN game getting removed and a new PS Vita firmware to patch that bug/exploit. *sigh* Wonder how long this shit will run for. I hope the hackers keep messing with shitty PSP games so the good ones stay on PSN for future Vita usage.
 
If anyone could get in contact with PANDEMIC please ask them to make Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers with Cross Platform play with cloud save for the PS3/VITA. I need this in my life, I mean this game is a great platform for the vita especially touchscreen, Augmented Reality, Voice Commands ect... this is my killer app.

Yeah SOCOM Tactical Strike is what you want. It's actually FSW with more options and mechanics. Great game. Probably my favourite PSP title.
 
Finally downloaded my free copy of Super Stardust. I usually dislike twin stick shooters and suck at them, but Stardust is a lot of fun. I haven't gotten owned yet.
 
It wasnt compatible with the Vita. Only the JPN version was. So now it came back on all regions but not the US region for some really odd reason.

The funny part is that the "new" release of vHBL is coming out soon. Another PSP PSN game getting removed and a new PS Vita firmware to patch that bug/exploit. *sigh* Wonder how long this shit will run for. I hope the hackers keep messing with shitty PSP games so the good ones stay on PSN for future Vita usage.
The european version was/is also compatible. I downloaded it on launch day directly on my Vita. The game was never on the US Vita store though, that is true. I remember that when the VHBL came out and they said it wasnt on the US store.
 
The european version was/is also compatible. I downloaded it on launch day directly on my Vita. The game was never on the US Vita store though, that is true. I remember that when the VHBL came out and they said it wasnt on the US store.

Yes MS:AE was on US PSN but not compatible with the Vita. (So it wouldnt show up on the Vita store) Like I said, the odd thing is that in the US region, MS:AE never worked on Vita but it hasnt returned. Its annoying bc now if it never returns, we wont know if it will work when the new compatibility patch arrives. Dammit I need Pixel Junk Monster Delux fix now!

Oh and anyone know if 3D Dot game heroes would ever come out on Vita? That would be the ideal platform now :(
 
Since the last FW update my vita is acting a bit odd, now again when hitting an icon it will spin for a few seconds before loading the live area rather than load instantly, it's as if it taking a while to find the app/game, and also sometimes I get a "Corrupt File" message when I try to start a game from the live area, I have to try a few times before the game will load.

I'm wondering whether it's worth rebuilding the database?, anyone done this before?, how long does it usually take?
 
Bought Gods Eater Burst and I'm really enjoying it a lot. The only PSP game I've used a second analog on so far.
 
Yeah SOCOM Tactical Strike is what you want. It's actually FSW with more options and mechanics. Great game. Probably my favourite PSP title.
I need to buy this again on dd. I remember having a great time playing MP with you on release!

Need to get Gods Eater Burst too. Hope the make Super Monkey Ball compatible with the update.. Since I just bought it for $3.
 
Damn, I've been playing the Ragnarok Odessy, and Lord of Apokolypse demos alot recently and I gotta say I really hope that they eventually come stateside. I guess RO is supposed to be better than LOA, but they both seem like they could be alot of fun to me. XSeed seems like they might be interested in picking up RO so that seems possible atleast, but I somewhat doubt SE will bring LOA, maybe we could get an E3 announcement, but then it won't come out for atleast another six years atleast...
 
Got it from Pocketgamer:

As long as you own a device that can create wi-fi hotspots, (like the iPhone 4S, for example), you're good to go on this one. Why this function is hidden is pretty obvious to all - Sony would like you to buy the Wi-Fi + 3G Vita model - but you can save yourself a pretty penny by just connecting to another device with access to the net.

All you need to do is ensure you've got the personal hotspot option on your smartphone set to 'on', then connect to it from the Vita as if it were a wireless access point. 12 words of caution, though: the Vita doesn't like the way Apple handles apostrophes in device names.

So, make sure it's set to the grammatically incorrect "Peters iPhone" instead of "Peter's iPhone", for instance. Might infuriate some people, but it's worth it for up-to-date MotorStorm RC times anywhere you go.

Thanks mate, would you know if this works on a 3GS?

So how exactly is GoW: Ghost of Sparta on the Vita? I remember somebody complaining about slowdowns. I'd really like to play it.

Very very good, haven't noticed any slowdowns or any problems with the game.
 
So how exactly is GoW: Ghost of Sparta on the Vita? I remember somebody complaining about slowdowns. I'd really like to play it.
Ghost of Sparta looks and plays beautifully on the Vita... I loaded and launched it just out of curiosity a few weeks back, and I ended up playing through the whole thing again because it was so damned beautiful (and it's a hellafun game!)
 
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