The console version.
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The console version.
You guys keep mentioning playing Peace Walker on Vita. When I go to the store on the Vita, I don't see it on there as something to buy/redownload. Is this one where you have to buy on PS3 and then transfer over? If so, what's the deal with that? Why wouldn't they just put them on the Vita store as well?
Shadow2222
Member
^ Unfortunately, yes, as of right now, Peace Walker has to be transferred through a PS3. A real bummer that Vita only gamers can't play it, yet Konami keeps mentioning that "Oh, you can still play Peace Walker by buying the PSP version."
UberTag
Member
You can play the PSP version of Peace Walker on the Vita.
If it's only on the PS3 marketplace, it's just one of those Sony quirks because it works perfectly fine going the data transfer route.
That being said, the one big perk of the MGS HD games on Vita and Peace Walker when playing it on the PSP... namely transfarring... doesn't work on the Vita. Perhaps that's why it hasn't found its way to the Vita Store.
Live Free or Die
Banned
thank you! looks like i will be going digital. i have mgs1 on psn too, so it makes sense (too bad i can't play it on my vita yet lol).
also, peace walker psp is now playable on vita??? i tried transferring from my ps3 about a month ago and it didn't work... has it always worked or is this recent?
LiquidSolid
Member
You're strange.
Games should be fun. You're doing it wrong.
But I do find the Tanker fun, it's just the Plant and VR Missions that are awful. And seeing as I've already finished those numerous times before, I figure I may as well do it just a few more times.
Though SCEE do have it (alongside PO and PO+) on their stores.
Shadow2222
Member
^ Which is partially what makes me upset haha, considering I bought Portable Ops (digitally) during my wait for the Vita only to find out that it wouldn't work. I cannot possibly understand why the European version works, but not the North American. I know its only $9.99, but its more about actually wanting to play the game haha!
AgentOtaku
Member
Yup =(
AgentOtaku
Member
So how does the pressure buttons work in this?
They don't
To lower your weapon after aiming it, hit down on the dpad. Leading is done with the touchscreen now.
LiquidSolid
Member
Yeah, I'm not sure. Killzone: Liberation and Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow work in the US but not here. So either the different localisations/languages introduced new bugs or I guess SCEA/SCEE QA just spotted different problems. It's all very annoying.
I'd suggest you hold off on Peace Walker until you've played Portable Ops though. I don't think it'll be too easy going back to THAT when you've already played some sweet sweet PW.
They don't
To lower your weapon after aiming it, hit down on the dpad. Leading is done with the touchscreen now.
Leading?
Well the lack of digital buttons should make the VR Missions where you're given a FAMAS to hold up guards a bit easier, right?
AgentOtaku
Member
They don't
To lower your weapon after aiming it, hit down on the dpad. Leading is done with the touchscreen now.
works for me!
Shadow2222
Member
I actually miscommunicated that. I've played Portable Ops a ton of times on PSP, but I bought the digital version and traded in the physical version in preparation for the Vita coming out. Of course, I still can play the digital version on PSP, but I was really looking forward to using the second analog stick for the camera.
Live Free or Die
Banned
You're welcome. Peace Walker has always worked for me. Maybe it's because I'm in the U.S.? I don't know if it works for EU vita owners.
LiquidSolid
Member
Oh okay, well... It still sucks.
hmm...i'm in canada so it should be the same as you. maybe i did something wrong haha. i could copy over other games. i'll have to check tonight.
It's always worked for me as well.
If anyone has a problem with MG2:SS they NEED to reference this guide....it was written back when the emulators were the only way to play MG2:SS and it has to be the best (read:hilarious) guide ever written.
CloakedPuppet
Member
A little annoyed that no trophy's are available due to my transfarred PS3 save being made before the update. Uhhhhhh!
PaulSancheezzee
Neo Member
It's taking me a bit of time to get used to the controls. The last MGS I played was the original on ps1 l0l. Aside from this learning curve, the game looks amazing!
The 'washed out' pastel-y look of MGS2 is a stylistic choice I really like. Can't wait to see how it looks in person on the Vita screen.
I was talking about MGS3 when mentioning washed out, specifically. I booted the 3DS version up for a comparison, and the picture is far richer on the 3DS. Obviously, the Vita version wins handily overall.
darkjedi187
Member
It's been a while since I played MGS2. Looking forward to collecting all the dog tags again.
LiquidSolid
Member
That's part of the aesthetic. They were going for an Ico-esque type look.
Do the posters in MGS3 still look completely fucked up? That was something that really popped out when playing through the PS3 version. The one in the Groznyj Grad locker room was just one big blur.
SenseOffender
Member
Does that mean we can't even transfar to Vita, then back to PS3 and get trophies there? Does it lock us out entirely? I'm so close to getting MGS2 platinum, and if I were to transfar tonight as planned....would I ruin my save from ever completing a platinum??
CloakedPuppet
Member
Not sure. I just got a generic warning saying something about trophies not being available due to either the save file was made before the update or to being signed out of playstation network at the time of the original save (which I wasn't).
Shadow2222
Member
When you call Otacon/Rose to save, save once on your normal file, and then call again and save on a separate file.
Use the new file you just made to transfar. That way you can at least transfar what progress you have (even if you can't get any Vita trophies with it) and finish the platinum on your "main" save.
SenseOffender
Member
You're right, that would at least prevent me from having to do it all over again. I guess I was wishing for the ability to progress on Vita, then transfer it back to PS3 and be able to still get trophies there. Sounds like that isn't possible.
CloakedPuppet
Member
I'm pretty sure you could have just one save on the PS3, just don't overwrite it with a future transfarred save from the Vita.
Couple of questions:
-How does the Vita version handle the pressure sensitive controls in MGS3?
-How does the Vita version handle the L2/R2 controls in MGS2 & MGS3?
-Are both sub-QHD?
-What framerate are both?
-Load times?
Still haven't played my HD collection on PS3 yet. Might wait until I have a plane flight or something and go for the Vita one since the games would be great to have on the go.
-How does the Vita version handle the pressure sensitive controls in MGS3?
-How does the Vita version handle the L2/R2 controls in MGS2 & MGS3?
-Are both sub-QHD?
-What framerate are both?
-Load times?
Still haven't played my HD collection on PS3 yet. Might wait until I have a plane flight or something and go for the Vita one since the games would be great to have on the go.
Check a few posts up for your first 2 questions,
Live Free or Die
Banned
Just got this today! Does it have any Near features?
Vyse The Legend
Member
Doesn't seem to exist anymore. We've heard nothing in a long time.
This sounds right. I just finished the tanker chapter, and inside the tanker, the framerate was buttery smooth (60fps). Outside the tanker, and in the hold, the framerate seemed lower but consistent (30fps).
Still, this is a port of a game made very specifically for PS2 hardware. Even the 360 and PS3 versions of these games have bits of slowdown here and there so I'm not surprised that the Vita version has more severe issues.
MGS2 was simply a very impressive technical showpiece for its day. When Silicon Knights did the remake of MGS1 for Gamecube using a lot of the base code the results were choppy in comparison to MGS2 on PS2 (constant dips to 30 fps under any load).
Man, maybe I should've just hunted down the MGS Trilogy pack when I could've bought it if it was that demanding. Maybe we'd have been better off with another generation of waiting?
But I don't think I've heard anything on sound/movie quality. Is it equal quality, diminished in a hard-to-notice way, or is it notably worse?
But I don't think I've heard anything on sound/movie quality. Is it equal quality, diminished in a hard-to-notice way, or is it notably worse?
LiquidSolid
Member
Uh, yeah it did. Not under normal play sure but if you created too many particle effects (like blowing up a couple of stinger missile on a wall near you), the framerate would crumble.
Which doesn't count. There are a lot of games where you can chug up the framerate by filling up the screen with lots of alpha overdraw, but that doesn't means anything.
Graphics Horse
Member
The only time I remember slowdown in MGS2 was the final boss fight every time he did a certain attack. Very strange given it wasn't the most impressive looking scene by a long shot. That was PAL version, not sure about others.
CloakedPuppet
Member
The game runs fine. All of this nitpicking is a little over the top - oh wait, this is Gaf.
Loving the heck out of this. Still can't believe how great it looks.
Loving the heck out of this. Still can't believe how great it looks.