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unit 13 isn't bad! the ai seems pretty dumb, but the controls are good (bit slow on default tho), it's pretty "arcade-y", and it's competent. it's addictive to see how high you can get your score, and the dynamic missions are pretty okay. co-op seems pretty dead already, but apparently it's good?
 
Placed my VITA order. Will use the $50 credit to buy the 16gb memory card and Hot Shots since it's so much cheaper with physical. Other games seems close enough to make DD a decent convenience.

Just got a Vita today. E3 has convinced me of purchasing on. Not the press conference but show room floor videos (thanks GAF for putting the thread together). There is content and there will be more cotent coming soon. Looking forward to playing SOTN on the Vita as well as Ass Creed Liberation.
 
Might also help to give rough sizes for digital games. I'm not really an expert here, so someone correct me if I'm wrong.

PS1: Typical sizes are about 300MB-400MB per disc. Largest is FFVIII at 1.78GB.

PSP: Typical sizes are about 0.5GB to 1.5GB. Largest is MGS Peace Walker at 1.38GB plus an optional 880MB data install.

PSV: Typical sizes are about 1GB to 3GB. Largest is BlazBlue CSE at 3.33GB, but MGS HD might set a new record.

I am pretty sure that you don't need to do the data install if you are on a digital download (already running off a cart)
 
I am pretty sure that you don't need to do the data install if you are on a digital download (already running off a cart)

Even with the digital version, the data install is needed to add voices to codec conversations. But I just double-checked, apparently even the smaller install (330MB) adds voices. The bigger install (880MB) adds voices and decreases load times with UMD, but with the digital version it's kind of useless. I'll fix that.
 
Dude, Ima let you finish but - Where's mah Gravity Rush OT?

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Later today, I'm just waiting on some stuff to be sent to me
 
Your level of details is charming and wonderful, I salute you.
True, being able to play the range of games on this devices is just wonderful, from playing Blob Attack and Snapshot to Jet Set Radio and Orcs Attack to even console game quality such as Sly 4 or Battle Royale is just surreal, I never dreamed I could play this range of games, others might see my post as 'exaggeration' but that's how I feel about this device, and I can't believe the lineup this system has from both Westren and Japanese developers that will make me play for years.

Thank you!

Yeah, I'm incredibly impressed by the Vita's lineup and capabilities.

This is the first console/handheld generation cycle for me in which I had 5 or 6 games that I picked up day one, and then added a few more a few weeks later.

When I bought my PS2, I think I owned Smuggler's Run, and Oni.

When I bought my PS3, I had Resistance and flOw.

And keep in mind that the PS2 and PS3 I bought 6-8 months after release.

For the Vita, I had, during it's first month on the market: Uncharted: GA, Rayman Origins, Mutant Blobs Attack, Super Stardust Delta, and Unit 13.

I supplemented that with some PSP classics. I then got Motorstorm RC, and Pure Chess, and now I'm getting Gravity Rush on Tuesday, and MGSHD the week after.

That's not all I'm looking forward to, but I promised my wife I'd limit my gaming purchases per month. I could sink quite a bit into Vita and PSP titles. Once PS1 BC gets added, that'll be another handful of games instantly available to me on my Vita.

It's such a fantastic handheld, it really is. That's what makes the constant doom and gloom so obnoxious and annoying to me. It hasn't even been out 6 months in the US yet, and people are already calling out the undertaker. Most of those people are also blissfully ignorant of the software lineup for the Vita this year. They keep parroting the "Vita has no games!" line, based off of Sony's mediocre press conference.
 
Any news/chance of this 50 bucks credit that theyre doing in France, apparently, being extended to other territories? I'm suddenly itching to get my hands on a vita now that there are games I'm quite interested in:
- Gravity Rush
- Disgaea 3
- Persona 4 portable and the good people die game when they are released
- Monster hunter psp with two sticks etc...

I think the console is starting to be worth the asking price but here in the Netherlands its so expensive(especially if you need an 8 gb mem card minimum) and have to buy that seperately...
 
Even with the digital version, the data install is needed to add voices to codec conversations. But I just double-checked, apparently even the smaller install (330MB) adds voices. The bigger install (880MB) adds voices and decreases load times with UMD, but with the digital version it's kind of useless. I'll fix that.
it helps a little since the data is compressed without data install.

playing peace walker co-op, I had the digital version without data install and my friend had UMD with data install and his loaded like a second faster which messed the ending up because it wasn't in sync so we just watched it from my PSP haha.

but it's generally useless, Monster Hunter is another game with heavily compressed files.
 
I am more an RPG/adventure game guy. I do intend to pick up a TPS or FPS shooter. Not sure which one to get yet, Unit 13 or Resistance ?

I completely ignored Unit13 at launch due to it being a zipper game, but bought it recently and had a blast with it. It feels like a syphon filter game with a score attack mechanic. Loved it, I only need to level each operative to lvl 10 to get that platinum.
 
Getting a vita from amazon as I have a ton of credit. Which case should I get for it? I want the best one.

If you would like to use it as a media stand and not have to take it out of the case, then I recommend the official Sony carrying case. It's not a travel case, but it's great for daily use.
 
If you would like to use it as a media stand and not have to take it out of the case, then I recommend the official Sony carrying case. It's not a travel case, but it's great for daily use.

Thanks for the recommendation. i'll add it to my cart, still looking for a travel case, too.
 
So I started playing Disgaea 3 again. I played the mission that I failed last time and it appears as though because I failed it the story ended at that point. That is actually incredibly cool. It caught me off guard but I wish more games would do that.
 
I would like to recommend Unit-13. Superb game with dual controls which just feel right, short burst missions and a dynamic setting to play after completion of each mission which gives it legs. I played it through to getting the plat trophy.

Oh and co-op is ace too. Try the demo.

unit 13 isn't bad! the ai seems pretty dumb, but the controls are good (bit slow on default tho), it's pretty "arcade-y", and it's competent. it's addictive to see how high you can get your score, and the dynamic missions are pretty okay. co-op seems pretty dead already, but apparently it's good?

Ok, I'll have a closer look.

Regarding minis support, in particular for the free PS Plus ones, I Must Run! and Mad Blocker Alpha now work and are downloadable on Vita.

Anywho, have we had any updates on A) 64 GB memory cards, or B) system update to allow more than 10 home screens, or perhaps folders? I'm down to just over 7 GBs on my 32 GB card, and I'm downloading Gravity Rush this coming Tuesday. I really don't want to start erasing Vita-specific games / apps to make room for other ones.

More than 10 screens would be nice. What did you put on your memcard to approach 32Gb so quickly ? @_@
 
Is it just me or is it kind of lame that we miss out on this stuff by buying the game directly from Sony on PSN? If anything we should be getting the free DLC...

A lot of times they have offered the DLC package with the download as long as you buy it off the PSN store within X amount of time.
 
Looking to make an impulse buy. I really love Mutant Blobs, great game, but I notice Escape Plan is twice as much...is it on the same level of goodness, or more maybe?
 
So what's the verdict on Pure Chess? It's only 8 bucks so it's not too big of a deal but still want to know if it's quality.

Also does BlazBlue still have any online activity?
 
Looking to make an impulse buy. I really love Mutant Blobs, great game, but I notice Escape Plan is twice as much...is it on the same level of goodness, or more maybe?

I wish Escape Plan was about $10 instead of $15. I'd like to pick it up but I feel like the price is too high.
 
Looking to make an impulse buy. I really love Mutant Blobs, great game, but I notice Escape Plan is twice as much...is it on the same level of goodness, or more maybe?

Mutant Blobs is much better than Escape Plan. I love EP's art style and endearing animations, but the puzzles are mostly unrewarding. The game makes use of multitouch on both screens, and the gyro. Many of the trickier stages rely on properly timing hazards while manipulating the convoluted controls.

To its credit Escape Plan justifies its price tag with a lot of content. The initial download contains a good number of levels, and there is free DLC as well.
 
So I've been playing Resistance: Burning Skies these past few days. And I honestlydon't get what the hate is all about. Sure, it's not the prettiest FPS around. But I've actually had more fun playing BS then Max Payne 3... I know I'm probably in the minority here but whatever.

Would rate it a 7.5 personally. It's an enjoyable game, with some memorable moments, but it also has enough room to improve upon.
And for the people that enjoyed Retribution on PSP, this is way more fun. Especially thanks to overall more diverse level design, tighter controls and more varied gameplay. The story telling might not be on the same level as R1 and Retribution, but everything else is just better imo. If you enjoy Resistance's universe, don't let this one escape just because of the reviews.

Only downside is that I can't try MP because NAT2 is required. And my ISP won't let me change from NAT3. It's locked.
 
Guys,

I don't want to go into the why's and whether it's smart or not smart...

I need to sell My wifi/3G Vita. What do I need to do before selling it to another user? Full backup of memory card, complete format, cancel 3G service...what else?
I don't think you'd need to do any more than that to be honest, just the format should clear everything from the memory card.
 
Guys,

I don't want to go into the why's and whether it's smart or not smart...

I need to sell My wifi/3G Vita. What do I need to do before selling it to another user? Full backup of memory card, complete format, cancel 3G service...what else?

Restore PS System. That clears info from the Vita itself and the card. Also deactivate PS Vita System for games and video BEFOREHAND. That I dont remember how to do.

edit: Just figured it out. Playstation Network > System Activation. Deactivate both video and game.
Check on the qrioicity website after to make sure the system is deactivated.
 
Looking to make an impulse buy. I really love Mutant Blobs, great game, but I notice Escape Plan is twice as much...is it on the same level of goodness, or more maybe?

I think where Vita platforming goodness is concerned, only Rayman Origins can match Mutant Blobs; but it's expensive. I <3 both.
 
I think where Vita platforming goodness is concerned, only Rayman Origins can match Mutant Blobs; but it's expensive. I <3 both.

This man tells no lies.
I loved Rayman Origins. First Vita game I actually beat, then Uncharted then Mutant Blobs.

Rayman >= Mutants >>>>>Uncharted.
Just my opinion.
 
I think where Vita platforming goodness is concerned, only Rayman Origins can match Mutant Blobs; but it's expensive. I <3 both.

I was actually even more happy with Mutabt Blobs Attack. Rayman Origins is an indisputabely better game obviously, but the $7.99 makes Mutant Blobs a better purchase. I'm just glad that both are great and on Vita. Its absolutely perfect for these awesome 2D platformers.
 
This man tells no lies.
I loved Rayman Origins. First Vita game I actually beat, then Uncharted then Mutant Blobs.

Rayman >= Mutants >>>>>Uncharted.
Just my opinion.

I was actually even more happy with Mutabt Blobs Attack. Rayman Origins is an indisputabely better game obviously, but the $7.99 makes Mutant Blobs a better purchase. I'm just glad that both are great and on Vita. Its absolutely perfect for these awesome 2D platformers.

I bought Uncharted first. Liked it better than the PS3 Uncharted's but was (really) mad at the last boss.

I played Mutant Blobs next. At the end of the game, I was wondering if anything on Vita could top it. I was very impressed.

Then I bought Rayman Origins. Was surprised it could match and surpass the Blobs in some areas. The price of admission is definitely too high though.

Then I bought Pinball, PvZ, a bunch of PSP games (like P3P, Valkyria Chronicles).

After a while, I found myself giggling like a school girl under the blanket. Sometimes when you finished work and play on the Vita, it felt like swimming in a bed of sugar water. *nod* *nod*
 
Amazon has a very tempting deal. Buy a Playstation Vita (WiFi or 3G), get $50 Amazon credit to spend on anything.

gogogogo

Figured they would match that deal. Someone should start or update the Best Buy Deal thread showing that Best Buy, Target, and Amazon all have the $50 gift card with purchase going on.
 
The best part about the Amazon one is no tax/free shipping. Plus I'd rather spend my credit on Amazon (circling back to the no tax/free shipping).
 
Uncharted: Golden Abyss is nothing more than awesome. It is just me that liked the photo shooting thing? The black market stuff is pretty addicting as well. I love when I get a rare trade.

For me, U2 > U:GA > U1=U3
 
For me, U2 > U:GA > U1=U3

Yes, I rank them in that order too, ignoring the last boss.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss is nothing more than awesome. It is just me that liked the photo shooting thing? The black market stuff is pretty addicting as well. I love when I get a rare trade.

I like the photo op and the treasure set collection. The jigsaw puzzles and charcoal rubbing that combined to give more background are nice too. The only thing I didn't like was the log balancing. The motion aiming is handy too.
 
I added Uncharted: Golden Abyss to my LoveFilm queue after reading more impressions here. I bought it a couple of months ago but sold it because I kept running into bugs and they all added up to making me hate the game. Here's hoping I just had a duff cartridge or something.
 
Looking to make an impulse buy. I really love Mutant Blobs, great game, but I notice Escape Plan is twice as much...is it on the same level of goodness, or more maybe?

It's alright, but as said, definitely not as good as Mutant Blobs. On the other hand, it's worth a play.

Also, bonus: There's already been one lot of free DLC, with more on the way
 
The begining of Uncharted Golden Abyss does show off the touch screen stuff, but most of it is completely optional indeed. Roap swining and climbing can all be done with the buttons.
 
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