Captain Tuttle
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I expected those ridiculously overpriced memory stick prices but I'm really surprised that it does't come with some small internal storage.
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New Vita Press release - games list, battery life ('3-5 hours'), memory card info
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Ok, let's do this slowly.Nuclear Muffin said:
Here is what I originally quoted from you:
Nuclear Muffin said:
My reply was:
"Your best case scenario" = "lowest brightness, very simple 2D game, sound off, WiFi/3G off"Durante said:
You specify 5 hours for that, even though you later point out rightfully that the 2 hour variation must come from game content differences. Thus, a simple 2D game at default brightness, with sound should achieve 5 hours. Given that, in your best case scenario the battery should last longer than 5 hours. Comprende?
TouchMyBox
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Do we have word on what process the SoCs for the Vita will be fabricated on? If it's anything more than 28nm, I think I'll wait for the inevitable move to 28nm later in 2012 with better battery life.
get2sammyb
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TTP said:
Fair enough, but I've fully been expecting this storm since Vita's announcement. I can understand why it dampens the mood for some people, but, ehhh, I don't know, I'm still hyped personally.
As for the remakes, there's still a lot of original content in the Vita's launch window. I don't want to come across overly defensive -- with my Wipeout avatar -- but it's just a shame people tar all the good that's come over the past eight months with a touch of the bad.
Vita still looks like a fantastic system.
Nuclear Muffin
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Durante said:
Oh I see, sorry. I dun goofed!
So the best case scenario could be around 5.5-6 hours (unless "default brightness" is the lowest brightness possible) and the worst case would be around 1.5-2.
Betta Lines
Member
Hang on... the big one is how they're gonna sell games at retail? That was bound to be proprietary. It's the equivalent of a UMD, NGC (for DS), etc.TTP said:
And it's the smaller one (that could easily have been a MicroSD or M2) that they're dicking us over with? That's the one you need to buy to have storage for PSN games, saves, basically everything the Duo did in a PSP...
But then Wiki says it's the bigger NVG card that will have variable capacities?
WTF? I'm confused.
Serious question: Why buy the 3G version and pay for an additional data plan if you can tether from your smartphone to the WiFi version using your existing data plan? I do it from time to time to play online with the 3DS on the train and it works pretty good. The current target demography of the Vita is tech-wise people that most likely already have a smartphone with a generous data plan so...
Shai-Tan said:
Well, that's a good point. Most of the times I forget such stuff because alternative/small mobile providers in Spain not only allow it, they also state so in their conditions and encourage you to use it if you ever need it. It's also cheap as hell (at least compared to big carriers), I'm only paying like 8/month for 500MB.
TouchMyBox
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Lazy8s said:
In other words, lots of room for improvement in the battery life department, huh?
Nuclear Muffin
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Durante said:
Yeah that's another factor to consider (Also OLED screens drain more power with full white than LCDs do!)
Uncharted has a nice mix of bright and dark areas, so that should be a good comparison when the system comes out! (now all we need to do is get someone to test it!)
Actually, I think that Reality Fighters could be the most demanding of all games shown so far.
AR Camera + Good (technically speaking!) graphics + WiFi (for multiplayer) + Bright (maybe even pure white) background = Huge battery hog!
UncleSporky
Member
I called it ages ago.
Not to get into "true price" shenanigans, but honestly, almost every single Vita owner is going to want internal storage for music, pictures, downloadable games etc.
The system's being sold at a loss and they're making up for it with memory, plain and simple. The Vita actually costs anywhere between $280 and $400 (3G plus 32 gig).
Not to get into "true price" shenanigans, but honestly, almost every single Vita owner is going to want internal storage for music, pictures, downloadable games etc.
The system's being sold at a loss and they're making up for it with memory, plain and simple. The Vita actually costs anywhere between $280 and $400 (3G plus 32 gig).
Diablohead
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3-5 hours? looks like someone needs to make a battery expansion for the vita then.
I'm so use to my ipod battery only lasting 2 hours under 3d gaming that it doesn't hurt me very much now, still a poor life battery for a dedicated handheld though.
I'm so use to my ipod battery only lasting 2 hours under 3d gaming that it doesn't hurt me very much now, still a poor life battery for a dedicated handheld though.
I NEED SCISSORS
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Mr_Brit said:
Does it necessarily have to slide up the way
I don't have a problem with the 3DS or Vita battery life, since I essentially just play/will play both at home..
I guess ports/remakes early on are expected, like the 3DS had and still has, its easier to port/remake stuff at the start than make original titles after all. Least there is still stuff like Gravity Daze that looks cool.
I guess ports/remakes early on are expected, like the 3DS had and still has, its easier to port/remake stuff at the start than make original titles after all. Least there is still stuff like Gravity Daze that looks cool.
Shai-Tan
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get2sammyb said:
the signalling between people is important because for many the value is in what will actually come to the system which won't happen if there are too many barriers for it to be a success. hidden costs only work if the customer is unaware of it and I have a feeling overexpensive memory cards will drive word of mouth against the system so it's questionable then what they are actually gaining other than appeasing retailers with a big tax on digital. they need retail to succeed but they also need digital and more flexible pricing to compete in the games industry. maybe they get away with it in the release window from the must have day one crowd, maybe they always planned to drop prices after this but they have also been known to stick to their guns with proprietary tech in the past. if that's the case then they get to lay in the bed they have made.
Went through and read this thread. I still can't believe there are people still playing the "you don't need a memory card, you can save to the cart."
Why buys a freaking handheld for Uncharted carts? I realize there's a vocal gaf minority that's all about that, but it's a portable. 95 percent of what's good about the system will be done from the memory card (if the system is any damn good).
Why buys a freaking handheld for Uncharted carts? I realize there's a vocal gaf minority that's all about that, but it's a portable. 95 percent of what's good about the system will be done from the memory card (if the system is any damn good).
Dead Prince
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i'm going to wait for an aftermarket item for these lol.
Pai Pai Master
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Hopefully the USD prices for the memory cards won't be QUITE as high, but I'm still ready to spend whatever is necessary. I'm down for a WiFi Vita + 32GB stick day one. I was prepared to spend $350 for the hardware in the first place.
Nuclear Muffin
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Durante said:
Lol, true. We'll probably get most battery tests being done with Uncharted.
zomgbbqftw
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I'm surprised by the amount of faux rage on the Vita memory card prices. This wasn't exactly surprising, proprietary memory on a much cheaper than expected device was always going to be more expensive than the cheapest form of memory. Anyway, I think the core $249 pack will be limited and a value pack with screen protector and 4GB card will be sold at $269. Just like PSP really...