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[PAULINK]

I play the PS3 version on my TV just fine :/

Not all HDtvs are the same. The fact that there is no calibration tool at all is absurd in this day and age.

This game better support rock band controllers.

It probably does, though doubt you'll want to use it. The note chart is horizontal, and it uses both buttons and the dpad. Sounds terrifying.

 

[amishpriest99]

No chance. It's easy[and fun] to play without it being localised..

Spoiler

so was project diva though >_<

Yep, that ship sailed, unfortunately.

 

[Stark]

lol BELEEK. perfect.

 

[DualEdge]

While the big controller is long gone, you can still buy the mini-controller for not too much.

Black version: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAOWZPE/?tag=neogaf0e-20

White version: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAOWZQ8/?tag=neogaf0e-20

I'd spend the extra cash and go with the fulfilled by Amazon choices, but most of the sellers seem quasi-legit.

You can still find the big DX controller on Yahoo Japan auctions from time to time if you are still interested in getting one (just expect to pay a decent amount for it). Got mine brand new from there a few weeks ago; now I just need Tuesday to hurry up and get here

 

[PAULINK]

You can still find the big DX controller on Yahoo Japan auctions from time to time if you are still interested in getting one (just expect to pay a decent amount for it). Got mine brand new from there a few weeks ago; now I just need Tuesday to hurry up and get here

You got them to ship internationally? How much are those going for right now btw, I bet it would be a pretty penny still.

 

[amishpriest99]

You got them to ship internationally? How much are those going for right now btw, I bet it would be a pretty penny still.

I believe for Yahoo Auctions you have to go through a proxy, but I've not actually purchased anything there before.

 

[Lollipop Dave]

You got them to ship internationally? How much are those going for right now btw, I bet it would be a pretty penny still.

I believe for Yahoo Auctions you have to go through a proxy, but I've not actually purchased anything there before.

Correct. Yahoo Auctions don't ship internationally.

If the controller is going for a reasonable price on there, I might pick one up myself.

 

[leatherhat]

This is a much nicer thread

 

[amishpriest99]

If the controller is going for a reasonable price on there, I might pick one up myself.

I do want, but it's out of my budget at the moment. Wish I been able to try it out at Otakon while it was there in the gaming hall.

 

[Pirabear]

From the GameStop page:

I assume you Americans will be able to Snow Miku at a later date. Unless that disclaimer is on every pre-order bonus.

Thanks, but I ended up pre-ordering from them anyway since I didn't want to risk it based on the wording. I am weak.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Not all HDtvs are the same. The fact that there is no calibration tool at all is absurd in this day and age.

There is a lag calibration tool? I used it when streaming with my capture card to play directly from my computer.

 

[hamchan]

Wait, is this a new OT? Lol

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

lol BELEEK. perfect.

I only meant to change the GAF logo/main text, but then inspiration struck... I'm beaming with pride that it was deemed worthy for inclusion in the OT title/post ^___^

 

[DualEdge]

I believe for Yahoo Auctions you have to go through a proxy, but I've not actually purchased anything there before.

Correct, I went through FromJapan (my first time with them, I had used Rinkya numerous times before and they always felt too expensive so I decided to try someone else). I want to say that I paid around $70 to get it shipped via Fedex, which I felt was very reasonable considering the size of thing (much bigger than I expected). But man, is it nice!. Even though I never played in the arcade, it really feels like a solid piece of equipment. The fact that you can alternate the buttons to match the arcade cabinet is a nice touch as well, but it's the lights that truely make this feel like a deluxe controller.
I just checked and there are quite a few of the big controllers up right now for around $300 brand new (used might be lower, but that's about right for a new one) for anyone interested. Just be sure to search by &#21021;&#38899;&#12511;&#12463; instead of "Hatsune Miku" for the most hits (I found this to be the case even on Rinkya/FromJapans own search engines).

 

[amishpriest99]

Correct, I went through FromJapan (my first time with them, I had used Rinkya numerous times before and they always felt too expensive so I decided to try someone else). I want to say that I paid around $70 to get it shipped via Fedex, which I felt was very reasonable considering the size of thing (much bigger than I expected). But man, is it nice!. Even though I never played in the arcade, it really feels like a solid piece of equipment. The fact that you can alternate the buttons to match the arcade cabinet is a nice touch as well, but it's the lights that truely make this feel like a deluxe controller.
I just checked and there are quite a few of the big controllers up right now for around $300 brand new (used might be lower, but that's about right for a new one) for anyone interested. Just be sure to search by &#21021;&#38899;&#12511;&#12463; instead of "Hatsune Miku" for the most hits (I found this to be the case even on Rinkya/FromJapans own search engines).

If I come into some extra money I'll give this a try. Thanks for the advice!

 

[PAULINK]

There is a lag calibration tool? I used it when streaming with my capture card to play directly from my computer.

Was referring to K-on! Houkago Live Ps3.

@ DualEdge huh, that price sounds reasonable. I am really considering picking one up now.

 

[mrmickfran]

I spent 200 hours on Theatrhythm. I walked in the demo of this game just thinking I was going to destroy this game.

I got creamed.

I can't wait for Tuesday.

 

[R_thanatos]

I spent 200 hours on Theatrhythm. I walked in the demo of this game just thinking I was going to destroy this game.

I got creamed.

I can't wait for Tuesday.

i don't think you realise this BUT you haven't even Tasted what difficulty is if you're going by the demo.
This game has some SERIOUS songs that will make you feel like you're a noob at rythm games..

 

[StarCreator]

i don't think you realise this BUT you haven't even Tasted what difficulty is if you're going by the demo.
This game has some SERIOUS songs that will make you feel like you're a noob at rythm games..

I hear this a lot, but I think it's kind of misleading. Project DIVA is unique in that it relies on visual confusion for much of its difficulty; if you break it down, even the hardest song in the game only asks for about 100 actions per minute. In comparison, it's not uncommon for music games with more static interface designs (like beatmania IIDX, for example) to ask for upwards of 400. The interface gives the game a different learning curve from more conventional music games but I think someone intent on playing for score will master Project DIVA faster than any other game.

 

[Azusa]

Am I the only one think that Vita version is better for this kind of games?

 

[PAULINK]

I spent 200 hours on Theatrhythm. I walked in the demo of this game just thinking I was going to destroy this game.

I got creamed.

I can't wait for Tuesday.

Like Strcreator said, there is a learning curve. Once you get the button types down, play on harder difficulties, the easier it gets. That, and I can't stress this enough, but you need to calibrate for lag if you're not playing on an crt tv.

Am I the only one think that Vita version is better for this kind of games?

Portable rhythm gaming is good fun, but this game has an amazing visual representation that really blows up on the big screen. That and for the harder songs, I prefer using the controller/ diva mini controller

 

[Lollipop Dave]

Like Strcreator said, there is a learning curve. Once you get the button types down, play on harder difficulties, the easier it gets. That, and I can't stress this enough, but you need to calibrate for lag if you're not playing on an crt tv.

Possibly calibrate for lag. Like I said. It's fine on my HDTV.

The one thing I dislike about the buttons is how the d-pad keys use the same colours to mirror the buttons. Threw me off a fair few times at the start.

 

[PAULINK]

Possibly calibrate for lag. Like I said. It's fine on my HDTV.

The one thing I dislike about the buttons is how the d-pad keys use the same colours to mirror the buttons. Threw me off a fair few times at the start.

There's been a misunderstanding here. When I was talking about there was no calibration tool, I was specifically referring to K-on! houkago live HD (which was what I was replying to), Not Hatsune Miku Project Diva F.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Game has not lag calibration, good luck trying to play that on HD tvs. Thus the psp one is king.

I also have no problem playing Houkago on any of my HDTVs, one newer, two older. PS3 version is great though.

Anyway, closer to Miku! :3

 

[RurouniZel]

If you don't own at least one figure of Miku, you can't call yourself a Beleeker.

Beleeker here.

 

[PAULINK]

I also have no problem playing Houkago on any of my HDTVs, one newer, two older. PS3 version is great though.

Anyway, closer to Miku! :3

Interesting, I've that some people cannot deal with the input lag, which is unfortunate because I'd really like to play the hd version but I'm not willing to take that risk.

Anyways, enough derailing the thread. Still unlocking stuff in the vita version, wish I could indulge in the extras the ps3 version had but I'm not going to use another memory card on a japanese account.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Am I the only one think that Vita version is better for this kind of games?

Not at all, it definitely is. Not to say this won't be good!

 

[R_thanatos]

I hear this a lot, but I think it's kind of misleading. Project DIVA is unique in that it relies on visual confusion for much of its difficulty; if you break it down, even the hardest song in the game only asks for about 100 actions per minute. In comparison, it's not uncommon for music games with more static interface designs (like beatmania IIDX, for example) to ask for upwards of 400. The interface gives the game a different learning curve from more conventional music games but I think someone intent on playing for score will master Project DIVA faster than any other game.

I'm not saying the game is insanely hard or something , but the demo was quite tame and easy .. "negatives/positives" or "sadistic factory" are quite the challenge to master in extreme difficulty or even on hard difficulty ( even if it's doable ) and the demo was nowhere close that level.

 

[mrmickfran]

i don't think you realise this BUT you haven't even Tasted what difficulty is if you're going by the demo.
This game has some SERIOUS songs that will make you feel like you're a noob at rythm games..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i89p0RyVvOQ

Oh I know what I'm in for.

Like Strcreator said, there is a learning curve. Once you get the button types down, play on harder difficulties, the easier it gets. That, and I can't stress this enough, but you need to calibrate for lag if you're not playing on an crt tv

I'm playing the demo on my HD TV with the calibration on 0. Im doing completely fine.

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Did I accidentally buy the very last new model in stock from Play Asia last night...?

*stares at Play-Asia shipping reference email*

Oops

 

[Aytrial]

Did I accidentally buy the very last new model in stock from Play Asia last night...?

Were you only aware of it because I posted a link to it?

Either way, Beleekers are a truly terrifying force to be reckoned with...

 

[Rarutos]

It's so nice we're finally getting one of these in English. Never thought we actually would! Day 1 for sure!

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Were you only aware of it because I posted a link to it?

Either way, Beleekers are a truly terrifying force to be reckoned with...

Oh, I've lusted after it since it was first announced... but I went with the mini-controller on release. While taking a look on From Japan listings, something compelled me to just have a quick look on PA to see if they had any secondhand units going, but it turned out they had a new one for $100 US off. After a short hover over the 'submit order' button, I went for it! I can't wait for it to arrive and get it hooked up. Expect pics and maybe some video

Beleek!

 

[StarCreator]

I'm not saying the game is insanely hard or something , but the demo was quite tame and easy .. "negatives/positives" or "sadistic factory" are quite the challenge to master in extreme difficulty or even on hard difficulty ( even if it's doable ) and the demo was nowhere close that level.

Pretty sure those songs were perfected within a week of the game coming out. Keep in mind this is a series that has been around for four years and f/F isn't THAT much harder than its immediate predecessor. It's certainly no cakewalk for someone who hasn't been playing the games for very long, but to suggest they're not "doable" is not very reasonable.

 

[cjkeats]

Oh,
Beleek!

I don't knew what's worse for my health, this thread or the game.
My poor heart.

 

[DualEdge]

Oh, I've lusted after it since it was first announced... but I went with the mini-controller on release. While taking a look on From Japan listings, something compelled me to just have a quick look on PA to see if they had any secondhand units going, but it turned out they had a new one for $100 US off. After a short hover over the 'submit order' button, I went for it! I can't wait for it to arrive and get it hooked up. Expect pics and maybe some video

Beleek!

You'll love it! Be sure to let us know your impressions

 

[R_thanatos]

Pretty sure those songs were perfected within a week of the game coming out. Keep in mind this is a series that has been around for four years and f/F isn't THAT much harder than its immediate predecessor. It's certainly no cakewalk for someone who hasn't been playing the games for very long, but to suggest they're not "doable" is not very reasonable.

Did you read what ive wrote ?

First star creator ive been in miku threads with you on gaf.
Second im saying the exact thing as you.
Those songs are doable on extreme difficulty ( where did you pick a negative in my previous sentence ???)

All i was saying back there is that the demo difficulty is NOT representative of what will be in the full game

 

[StarCreator]

Did you read what ive wrote ?

First star creator ive been in miku threads with you on gaf.
Second im saying the exact thing as you.
Those songs are doable on extreme difficulty ( where did you pick a negative in my previous sentence ???)

All i was saying back there is that the demo difficulty is NOT representative of what will be in the full game

Managed to misread your post there, sorry. But I'm still not sure why you were replying that to me when I was saying the game as a whole is not on the difficult end of the scale as far as music games go.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

We still don't know EU price?

39? 49? 59? 69? WHAT IS IT?

 

[R_thanatos]

We still don't know EU price?

39? 49? 59? 69? WHAT IS IT?

Thats the question.

 

[Yasumi]

Miku and Jojo will probably be arriving in the mail around the same time. This semester's going to start in a gloriously unproductive way. I can't wait.

Edit: Wait, KH HD and Meruru+ come out soon too? M-my time...

 

[Aytrial]

Miku and Jojo will probably be arriving in the mail around the same time. This semester's going to start in a gloriously unproductive way. I can't wait.

Edit: Wait, KH HD and Meruru+ come out soon too? M-my time...

There's never enough of it to go around. :c

 

[RurouniZel]

Beleek!

Hnnnng! That is so adorable! :3

 

[Blue-kun]

I'd pick it up but no PS3 right now, and I'd rather play it on the Vita, given the kind of game it is. Had a great time with Extend on PSP, and the demo for Diva f on the Vita was just as great.

To people who are turned off by the cute visuals: behind all that there's a quality rhythm game here. Not sure if one of the hardest, since I'm not great at them, but definitely one where it 'feels' good to play, especially if you aren't always able to do great on Extreme and what not. One of my major issues with rhythm games is how sometimes lower difficulties feel more like 'follow the visuals' rather than the music, and Diva games definitely aren't like that. Even 'Normal' and 'Hard' usually feel pretty much 'right', and you can usually get a good grasp of the rhythm of the songs just by playing it.

Plus, even if Miku's/Vocaloids voices aren't for everyone, the songs themselves sure work great for this kind of game, haha.

That said though, hope it does great and I'll be here hoping for a Vita localization, too.

 

[amishpriest99]

I can't stop looking at this...so adorable!

 

[ThePeoplesBureau]

Did I accidentally buy the very last new model in stock from Play Asia last night...?

*stares at Play-Asia shipping reference email*

Oops

Hilarious follow-up to this, it's still on the way but I took a call from my bank earlier - they were making sure it wasn't a fraudulent purchase being made on my card! I don't know whether to laugh or be embarrassed

 

[Aytrial]

Hilarious follow-up to this, it's still on the way but I took a call from my bank earlier - they were making sure it wasn't a fraudulent purchase being made on my card! I don't know whether to laugh or be embarrassed

Ahahaha!

 

[StarCreator]

Hilarious follow-up to this, it's still on the way but I took a call from my bank earlier - they were making sure it wasn't a fraudulent purchase being made on my card! I don't know whether to laugh or be embarrassed

Same thing happened to me even though I explicitly gave my bank a warning call prior to making the purchase, with the added confusion of mine being a preorder so I wasn't sure how long the spend notification was going to last. It all worked out in the end though.

 

[amishpriest99]

Hilarious follow-up to this, it's still on the way but I took a call from my bank earlier - they were making sure it wasn't a fraudulent purchase being made on my card! I don't know whether to laugh or be embarrassed

My bank does that once in awhile. Glad they do but I understand where you are coming from .

EDIT: Play Asia is showing it's in stock. Now I just need to somehow come up with $500...

 

[RMI]

I'm so stoked for this game. played the hell out of the vita version. ready for the new songs! preordered a while ago and now just playing the waiting game.