Me too, but then I am including the PSP library as well which some people frown on.
Is it worth it to get a Vita?
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Me too, but then I am including the PSP library as well which some people frown on.
Unless you have the possibility to pay it dirt cheap don't buy it for two simple reasons:
If you manage to wait you'll probably pay less than now maybe with a choice of picking a restyle or not and there will be more than 1 or 2 games that interest you
You said you have a 3ds well now there should come out a ton of decent software and maybe it will have you busy for some time
I was in the same situation as you: had a 3ds with 2 games and wanted to buy a Vita because it was a fantastic piece of technology and because it has a lot of potential so in the end i bought it, the result? after 3 months i have still to buy a game or a memory card and i'm now sticking with an useless hardware that no one wants to buy and that i probably won't use for a year or more... thank god that i've payed it less than half of its normal price...
BTW both handheld had an awful start for both quality and quantity of games
If you manage to wait you'll probably pay less than now maybe with a choice of picking a restyle or not and there will be more than 1 or 2 games that interest you
You said you have a 3ds well now there should come out a ton of decent software and maybe it will have you busy for some time
I was in the same situation as you: had a 3ds with 2 games and wanted to buy a Vita because it was a fantastic piece of technology and because it has a lot of potential so in the end i bought it, the result? after 3 months i have still to buy a game or a memory card and i'm now sticking with an useless hardware that no one wants to buy and that i probably won't use for a year or more... thank god that i've payed it less than half of its normal price...
BTW both handheld had an awful start for both quality and quantity of games
Just wait till enough games compel you to buy it. For some it is a couple of games. For others, it is more. To each his own.
I LOVE gaming on the go and have bought a PSP day one and loved it. I am still waiting on the Vita, though. I HATE proprietorial flash cards, data caps and 3G, so I didn't buy one. Everything else is spot on though, but those three things are important to me.
I LOVE gaming on the go and have bought a PSP day one and loved it. I am still waiting on the Vita, though. I HATE proprietorial flash cards, data caps and 3G, so I didn't buy one. Everything else is spot on though, but those three things are important to me.
I would invest in 3DS games before i got a Vita
Largly depends on having a PS3 or not too, if you have a PS3 you can get many Vita games on PSN in HD, like Dragons Crown etc
This is one of the major reasons i don consider buying a Vita myself, while Zelda OOT 3D or Bravely Default are true 3DS exclusives for example and some of my top wanted games
3DS having full DS compatibility is another huge factor
Largly depends on having a PS3 or not too, if you have a PS3 you can get many Vita games on PSN in HD, like Dragons Crown etc
This is one of the major reasons i don consider buying a Vita myself, while Zelda OOT 3D or Bravely Default are true 3DS exclusives for example and some of my top wanted games
3DS having full DS compatibility is another huge factor
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
If you're sitting on the fence, might be best to wait a little longer.
I bought MGS vita and I've not played anything else. So much fun.
I bought MGS vita and I've not played anything else. So much fun.
Tripolygon
Banned
Do you like what you see on this list in this thread below?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472361
If yes then go ahead and buy it.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472361
If yes then go ahead and buy it.
Stephen Colbert
Banned
PS Vita is competing with the PSP, which has been hacked so much that it's easy to use the later firmware and play everything. They even have multiplayer over internet for "adhoc only" games. How is the Vita supposed to compete with that when both systems appeal to the same audience?
I don't think it's the 3DS killing Vita, it's the PSP and people's unwillingness to move from a completely hacked system to a completely closed system.
I don't think it's the 3DS killing Vita, it's the PSP and people's unwillingness to move from a completely hacked system to a completely closed system.
Getting a game on a console PSN isn't the same as a portable version....
Also, I never ever considered buying a Ninty handheld because it doesn't offer what I am looking for. The OP isn't asking about which handheld to buy, they are asking IF it is the right moment to purchase a specific one. And I say if you are thinking about it, then it isn't a good time. You'll know when you'll know. The options aren't going anywhere; the more you wait, the more games and cheaper overall price will be. So don't swet it. Wait till you feel comfortable paying the price of admission.
I really enjoy mine, I have a hard time believing those who say no actually owns one.
I don't commute much, and I try to avoid playing games at work.
So I usually play at home, instead of my PC or PS3.
The Vita screen at half a meter distance definately rivals all you see on the TV or PC-monitor..
Gravity Rush is pretty good, but my two favourites so far is Uncharted and Army Corpse.
I've never been the kind of person who worry about a potential 50$ price-cut, the backlog grows each month, and time is more important than money.
And 50$ can be made back notime, by taking advantage of special-deals happening all the time on PSN, Amazon and similar.
SCEE has been fantastic, big sales on most games for PSP and Vita from Sega, Ubisoft, Sony and Atlus.. EA and Activision, got to step up soon, if they wanna compete.
I really enjoyed Lumines on PSP, but didn't want to buy the new one for full price when there were so many other games I wanted, with the current sale wich ended July 4th, I could no longer avoid it.
I hear SCEA hasn't been good getting third parties, I think there is a Atlus sale starting in US on PSN now, so that's probably 50 titles at half price.
I don't commute much, and I try to avoid playing games at work.
So I usually play at home, instead of my PC or PS3.
The Vita screen at half a meter distance definately rivals all you see on the TV or PC-monitor..
Gravity Rush is pretty good, but my two favourites so far is Uncharted and Army Corpse.
I've never been the kind of person who worry about a potential 50$ price-cut, the backlog grows each month, and time is more important than money.
And 50$ can be made back notime, by taking advantage of special-deals happening all the time on PSN, Amazon and similar.
SCEE has been fantastic, big sales on most games for PSP and Vita from Sega, Ubisoft, Sony and Atlus.. EA and Activision, got to step up soon, if they wanna compete.
I really enjoyed Lumines on PSP, but didn't want to buy the new one for full price when there were so many other games I wanted, with the current sale wich ended July 4th, I could no longer avoid it.
I hear SCEA hasn't been good getting third parties, I think there is a Atlus sale starting in US on PSN now, so that's probably 50 titles at half price.
Not another thread full of hate for vita.
Op, if you like the games buy it, here you can see what you can expect from the future(there is a list of already released games too)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472361
Add psp games and minis, in summer we'll get ps1 games and sometime this year playstation mobile will be released(50+ developers are working on it)
Take a look at the vita thread where people that actually owns a vita post, you will find lots of people with memory sticks full of games complaining for their wallets and memory space.
Op, if you like the games buy it, here you can see what you can expect from the future(there is a list of already released games too)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472361
Add psp games and minis, in summer we'll get ps1 games and sometime this year playstation mobile will be released(50+ developers are working on it)
Take a look at the vita thread where people that actually owns a vita post, you will find lots of people with memory sticks full of games complaining for their wallets and memory space.
MoogleWizard
Member
Unless you want to spend about 300 on one game, you've answered your own question.
I'm in the same boat as you, I want one because I love the hardware but the software line-up just isn't compelling to me. As a PS3 owner it's not that easy to fully justify the purchase since many of the good games on the system are both PS3/Vita.
I played with a Vita in the store the other day and tried to come up with reasons to get one, I thought well, I can play Gravity Rush, MGS HD and PS1 classics till good games are released. But MGS on Vita has only two instead of three games so I just got the PS3-version, PS1 classics don't even work (yet) and I'm not buying a system for one game, especially with a really sparse future line-up.
Maybe Sony will announce a bunch of good games at TGS, then I'll get the sexy white version, but only then. I won't get one before I have some idea of what games to expect in the future.
I almost look forward to Sony dropping the Vita so people can hack the shit out of it and we can have THE emu machine. Quake on this thing alone would be heavenly.
On the other hand, I would love to see it supported with Monster Hunter and other large ip's done well.
Kenshin001
Member
The Vita to me seems perfect for arcade/indie type games. Unfortunately the library for these types of games is really weak on PSN compared to XBLA/Steam. SoundShapes is a start, but Sony really need to get their act together. They should have done a long time ago. I think Shane Bettenhausen is responsible for this in the US? He doesn't seem effective and should be replaced. No idea who is in charge of indies for SCEE but they aren't much better.
Delusibeta
Banned
Ultimately, if you don't have a PS3 or a PSP, then I'd say the Vita is absolutely worth it. If you do own a PS3, then you'd have to ask yourself if you're prepared to play games on the handheld instead of on the big screen. If yes, then the future line-up is looking decidedly not-bad on that front. Likewise, if you own a PSP, you'll have to ask itself if the better screen is worth paying the money and not being able to play your physical PSP games on the thing. If you have both, I'd be hesitant: the games selection isn't the greatest at the moment.
Ultimately, it boils down to: take a look at the Vita's game catalogue and tell me if you think the machine is worth it. Especially if you're in Europe, where the sales on the thing have been glorious thus far.
Ultimately, it boils down to: take a look at the Vita's game catalogue and tell me if you think the machine is worth it. Especially if you're in Europe, where the sales on the thing have been glorious thus far.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Ahem... fl0w, Flower, and Journey would like to have a word with you... then you could also talk to Everyday shooter, Echochrome, etc...
There are a lot of "indie" games announced for vita, and sometime this year playstation mobile will be released(50+ developers already working on it) opening vita to indie/ios/android developers and basically everyone wants to develop on it.
If you don't own a PSP, it's a total no-brainer.
If you do, it's really down to how much you like the Vita-only stuff on there. As a PSP owner, I personally think it's absolutely worth it, but ymmv.
Since it came out, it's pretty much the only thing I've played, bar a few small downloadable distractions on PS3/360/PC. It seems wrong to me that people criticise its software lineup, because to me it's had the most fantastic first 4 months of any system I've seen by far, but different strokes for different folks.
If you do, it's really down to how much you like the Vita-only stuff on there. As a PSP owner, I personally think it's absolutely worth it, but ymmv.
Since it came out, it's pretty much the only thing I've played, bar a few small downloadable distractions on PS3/360/PC. It seems wrong to me that people criticise its software lineup, because to me it's had the most fantastic first 4 months of any system I've seen by far, but different strokes for different folks.
Bang on.
I am waiting for a few more quality games to show their faces. Then I might pick one up.
michaelius
Banned
Even if Sony price drops or bundles stuff it will be to 200$ price range.
You can already get Vita at similar price point using various offers and sales.
Wrestlemania
Banned
Stunningly overrated. I've played about six hours and I have no idea what the fuss is about - it has a nice art style, but the actual gravity mechanics are a mess and the missions are lacking in variety. It's just a dull game.
You should buy a Vita. But you should wait for one of the bundles or some sale. I got mine when there were $50 gift cards being handed out. I play mine almost everyday on my couch, and on the ride to and from work. It's a great system that has some decent smart phone/tablet functions.
Matter of tastes ...nothing more , nothing less
I love the game, there's something very special about it that makes me come back to it even after finishing it
The only other game I've played twice in my entire life was the first silent hill
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
For me, it will be once Assassin's Creed Liberation comes out.
drkOne
Member
I enjoyed Rayman and Motorstorm.
Currently playing Gravity Rush which has been amazing.
I think the thing to note is that Vita/3DS are further appart in what they can give you than DS/PSP were.
I was really amazed with the capabilities of the Vita while playing Gravity Rush, the graphics, the open world, the gameplay, etc. Then got back to the 3DS to play Theatrhythm and was like "damn, this handheld also does a lot of stuff right".
Currently playing Gravity Rush which has been amazing.
I think the thing to note is that Vita/3DS are further appart in what they can give you than DS/PSP were.
I was really amazed with the capabilities of the Vita while playing Gravity Rush, the graphics, the open world, the gameplay, etc. Then got back to the 3DS to play Theatrhythm and was like "damn, this handheld also does a lot of stuff right".
Kenshin001
Member
Have you looked at XBLA or Steam recently? Listing a few good PSN titles doesn't change the fact PSN pales in comparison when it comes to good indie games. Sony realise that and that seems to be their goal moving forward but that doesn't help the current status of the service or the lack of good indie titles on Vita.
If they had been on the ball they would have bent over backwards to get talented indies putting games on Vita. You know Grasshopper Manufacture give out Vita kits to game development schools? That is the sort of thing Sony should be doing.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
Oh and never ask about vita or a Sony product in general outside the official vita thread op.
Acquiescence
Member
I second this. The game has a kind of magic that you just can't put a price on. The sort of experience that you cherish playing first time through and wish you could have the opportunity to do so again.
I believe in killer-apps.
Impeccable
Member
The only real answer to these types of threads is, "Well if you like the games out for it, yes."
Threads generally turn out to have a lot more negativity when it comes to Vita than it deserves, sadly. Just use your own critical thinking and see if the games out now are in your style, if the PSP library is something you'd get enjoyment out of, and if you'd like to play PSOne games on the go. Realistically the Vita will have blockbuster titles out for it and games people will consider 'system sellers', it's just a matter of time. Sony may not have played their hand but it'd be pretty silly in my opinion to assume they've got nothing of the sorts coming for at least the next two years.
I bought a Wii because of all the hype near launch and got burnt when I realized there were legitimately no games for it for a whole bunch of years. (The only games I feel I missed out on after selling it in it's first year was Little King Story[Ironically enough, coming out on Vita.] and Super Mario Galaxy 2. I sold it before the price crash and recovered my money but I was smart about it. Some people think the Vita is in the same situation now. Worst case scenario for me personally is that it's an amazing PSP jRPG machine.
If you want one at least do it intelligently, here in Canada a whole bunch of GAF people got a Vita brand new for $160 including myself.
Edit: Just realized Kenshin001 brought his PSN stuff into this thread after trying to derail a weekly PSN update thread. Pretty sad.
Threads generally turn out to have a lot more negativity when it comes to Vita than it deserves, sadly. Just use your own critical thinking and see if the games out now are in your style, if the PSP library is something you'd get enjoyment out of, and if you'd like to play PSOne games on the go. Realistically the Vita will have blockbuster titles out for it and games people will consider 'system sellers', it's just a matter of time. Sony may not have played their hand but it'd be pretty silly in my opinion to assume they've got nothing of the sorts coming for at least the next two years.
I bought a Wii because of all the hype near launch and got burnt when I realized there were legitimately no games for it for a whole bunch of years. (The only games I feel I missed out on after selling it in it's first year was Little King Story[Ironically enough, coming out on Vita.] and Super Mario Galaxy 2. I sold it before the price crash and recovered my money but I was smart about it. Some people think the Vita is in the same situation now. Worst case scenario for me personally is that it's an amazing PSP jRPG machine.
If you want one at least do it intelligently, here in Canada a whole bunch of GAF people got a Vita brand new for $160 including myself.
Edit: Just realized Kenshin001 brought his PSN stuff into this thread after trying to derail a weekly PSN update thread. Pretty sad.
-Amon-
Member
In my opinion, considering the hardware it's a steal even at full price.
There are some great games on it that i'm enjoyng a lot like Wipeout, Uncharted, Motorstorm, Super Stardust.
On the other side, its OS feels a little rugged, the interface could have been better and considering the sales there is to be worried about the future software - wise.
I bought one at day one and i'm really happy about it. Portable gaming with dedicated hardware could become a thing of the past in no time, but if it happens the culprit will be the consumer, who is settling down to laughable games on ipads and smartphones. Every time some of my friends show me some new stuff on their tablet i power on my vita, boot up wipeout, game over lol.
There are some great games on it that i'm enjoyng a lot like Wipeout, Uncharted, Motorstorm, Super Stardust.
On the other side, its OS feels a little rugged, the interface could have been better and considering the sales there is to be worried about the future software - wise.
I bought one at day one and i'm really happy about it. Portable gaming with dedicated hardware could become a thing of the past in no time, but if it happens the culprit will be the consumer, who is settling down to laughable games on ipads and smartphones. Every time some of my friends show me some new stuff on their tablet i power on my vita, boot up wipeout, game over lol.
Trent Strong
Banned
The gravity mechanics are tight.
I've played tons of PSP stuff on there and never had that problem.
Captain Tuttle
Member
That's quite the statement.
The fact that the OP made this thread answers his own question; if you're not sure just wait for either a bundling deal or a completely new revision.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I know I was debating back and forth whether to buy one, and so the wife suprised me with a Vita as a combo Father's Day/B-Day gift and I'm enjoying it far more than I thought I would. And this is well after messing with a demo unit for a little bit in a Gamestop, and being lukewarm on it at the time.
The system has more games that interest me then I first realized, and tremendous potential to deliver some amazing stuff going forward.
OP needs to really evaluate all of the software that interests him, because there's a lot more playable games on Vita than you first realize, when you take into account all of the DD offerings. If there's enough there to justify a purchase to YOU then go for it.
The system has more games that interest me then I first realized, and tremendous potential to deliver some amazing stuff going forward.
OP needs to really evaluate all of the software that interests him, because there's a lot more playable games on Vita than you first realize, when you take into account all of the DD offerings. If there's enough there to justify a purchase to YOU then go for it.
OmegaTreeFish
Banned
As others have said there is only one answer. If you think its worth it then get it. If the games dont appeal to you then obviously it would be a bad purchase.
I got one at launch and have barely played anything other than the vita since. I have been using it practically everyday and purchased a lot of games for it as they are my kind of games. Add to that the tablet like abilities (social media apps, netflix, browser etc etc) and it not only was a wise purchase for me but it was a bargain. Its really worth the retail price considering what you get.
Also I to loved gravity rush. No idea why people think the gravity mechanics are bad, I thought they were fantasticly done. The only thing that could be tweaked is that they made the gav kick a lot more useful than the other combat moves. Apart from that its an amazing game.
So if you really dont want anything other than the 2 games you mentioned then sure, maybe hold off until AC is actually released.
All the No or Yes answers do feel a little self absorbed to me. Its clearly not as clear cut as that.
I got one at launch and have barely played anything other than the vita since. I have been using it practically everyday and purchased a lot of games for it as they are my kind of games. Add to that the tablet like abilities (social media apps, netflix, browser etc etc) and it not only was a wise purchase for me but it was a bargain. Its really worth the retail price considering what you get.
Also I to loved gravity rush. No idea why people think the gravity mechanics are bad, I thought they were fantasticly done. The only thing that could be tweaked is that they made the gav kick a lot more useful than the other combat moves. Apart from that its an amazing game.
So if you really dont want anything other than the 2 games you mentioned then sure, maybe hold off until AC is actually released.
All the No or Yes answers do feel a little self absorbed to me. Its clearly not as clear cut as that.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
What does any of this have to do with the OP's question?