SerTapTap
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It worked? WTF, I can't get gamestop to checkout at all
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PlayStation Network Thread (Vita/PS4/PS3) | December 2014
- Thread starter ZeroAKA
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It worked? WTF, I can't get gamestop to checkout at all
Man, Akiba's Trip is doing that annoying thing many games do.
That really bugs me.
Well, can anyone tell me how far I am through the game? I just finished the following mission:
Thanks in advance.
You fight the boss and he runs away just to fight him again so he can run away.
Well, can anyone tell me how far I am through the game? I just finished the following mission:
went with Shizuku to Yodobashi Camera plaza and fought HYPER Zenya just to have Rin come rushing in and proclaim she is Shizuku's sister.
FriedConsole
Banned
Monopoly Deal - PS4
The actual game is fun but the problem is that there is no AI single player and this game relies on mutiplayer to actually play. The game is of moderately complexity and the tutorial does a good job of explaining most of the rules but it will take 2 or 3 times of playing to figure it out. The game is better with more players but I mostly found only one other person to play with. Not sure if anybody will be playing outside of the launch week. I am surprised I found as many games as I did with a leaderboard that has only about 150 people on it. There is one card that can be drawn that significantly breaks the game especially in a two player game but other than that it is a well designed game that requires good strategy. Fun if you get your friends to buy it and play with you.
7/10
Secret Ponchos - PS4
Wish I could like this game more. It is a simple twin stick multiplayer game with controls that are more complicated than it seems necessary. There is no tutorial so good luck figuring it out live in this multiplayer only game. Added to that is that each character is significantly different and unbalanced. The female character seems completely useless. The most frustrating thing is that matchmaking is terrible. Constant patches seem to go out but is still seems broken. Even if you get in a match after the 5 minute game is over it throws you back into matchmaking so most of your game time with this game is waiting to get into a game. Not worth my time but it can be fun if you don't mind looking at matchmaking screens.
5/10
Mine will arrive tomorrow. Good to hear it's very slim. I'm going mostly digital and do not want a case with unnecessary bulk.
Great deal.
HowardRoark
Member
It was really slow, but yeah it worked, got my confirmation email and everything.
SerTapTap
Member
Not slow here, just getting an error, every attempt. Tried chrome, firefox, mobile, paypal and CC, nothing worked.
FriedConsole
Banned
A native Vita version of Rock Boshers DX version is coming out tomorrow so here is my review of the PS Mobile version:
Rock Boshers DX - PS Mobile
Unique cross between Robotron, Guantlet and puzzle game. Thought it would be a standard retro twin stick shooter but it is more Gauntlet and puzzle game. Weird that it uses so little of the screen and kinda hard to see. Fake retro games are getting old but this was interesting enough to keep my attention. Half the fun is figuring out what to do because it doesn't explain anything so it is very puzzley. You really need to plan out your approach to beat a level under the allotted time. Surprisingly good but I could understand the tough sell on it because of the ugly graphics that takes the retro approach to the extreme of actually conforming to retro resolutions, using a fake "loading tape" screen and lack of colors.
7/10
I am hoping the new version puts this game full screen so it easier to see on my Vita. I probably won't re-buy regardless.
Rock Boshers DX - PS Mobile
Unique cross between Robotron, Guantlet and puzzle game. Thought it would be a standard retro twin stick shooter but it is more Gauntlet and puzzle game. Weird that it uses so little of the screen and kinda hard to see. Fake retro games are getting old but this was interesting enough to keep my attention. Half the fun is figuring out what to do because it doesn't explain anything so it is very puzzley. You really need to plan out your approach to beat a level under the allotted time. Surprisingly good but I could understand the tough sell on it because of the ugly graphics that takes the retro approach to the extreme of actually conforming to retro resolutions, using a fake "loading tape" screen and lack of colors.
7/10
I am hoping the new version puts this game full screen so it easier to see on my Vita. I probably won't re-buy regardless.
ZX Spectrum, eh?
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I now look forward to the new version.
SerTapTap
Member
The original was pretty good, native should be pretty cool
I remember the original game was given out during the PS Mobile Christmas promotion last year.
You should play it because it has a solid premise and it's execution is on point.
autoduelist
Member
I don't do any of that, and my vita downloads anything/everything with no problems. Including pushed content from the webstore. It's all about the powersave option for me.
It also doesn't matter whether I let it time out or hit the power button for sleep.
My vita must be in god mode.
I accept friend requests from anyone that sends them to me. It's not like I remember who they are or where they're from a week later, anyway.
Heck, I try to rebuy games I already own a couple times a year too.
Welp. I really wanted to buy Monopoly Deal but if it's online only that's a sad no-go because I absolutely hate looking for matches on low populated games.
And I didn't realize Secret Ponchos was online only... i haven't had a chance to boot it up yet (BoI) but I thought it was a single player game and was hoping it would be like the old coinop arcade game gun smoke.
The Elite
BOSS
Are you saying the Show 2015 will be a voucher only?
The Show 2014 definitely had a physical release.
Ingueferroque
Banned
A native Vita version of Rock Boshers DX version is coming out tomorrow so here is my review of the PS Mobile version:
Rock Boshers DX - PS Mobile
Unique cross between Robotron, Guantlet and puzzle game. Thought it would be a standard retro twin stick shooter but it is more Gauntlet and puzzle game. Weird that it uses so little of the screen and kinda hard to see. Fake retro games are getting old but this was interesting enough to keep my attention. Half the fun is figuring out what to do because it doesn't explain anything so it is very puzzley. You really need to plan out your approach to beat a level under the allotted time. Surprisingly good but I could understand the tough sell on it because of the ugly graphics that takes the retro approach to the extreme of actually conforming to retro resolutions, using a fake "loading tape" screen and lack of colors.
7/10
I am hoping the new version puts this game full screen so it easier to see on my Vita. I probably won't re-buy regardless.
Sold, thanks!
SerTapTap
Member
Bought Driveclub, can't buy the Vita 2000.
BTW yeah I think The Show 2015 on Vita is confirmed to be a voucher only. Wario64 said $20 too, not sure if that's confirmed or what. I wouldn't necessarily be worried though, Patapon 2 launched at $20 and is one of the best PSP games period.
BTW yeah I think The Show 2015 on Vita is confirmed to be a voucher only. Wario64 said $20 too, not sure if that's confirmed or what. I wouldn't necessarily be worried though, Patapon 2 launched at $20 and is one of the best PSP games period.
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Nice case, seems as slim as it could get. Might grab one when I get tired of the hori faceplate.
HowardRoark
Member
What is the best screen protector for both versions of Vita? Especially want to protect my new 2000 model.
Strongly recommend this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZ24MZM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Screwed up during the application, but the Illumishield folks quickly shipped a replacement. It's a pack of three. Great value.
Looks great, thanks.
FriedConsole
Banned
Yeah both of those games have the same problem of lots of staring at matchmaking screens. Monopoly Deal's games at least last about 20-30 minutes while Secret Ponchos is about a 5-10 minute game.
Oh yeah after looking at screenshots of Spectrum games that makes sense. Thought the developer was maybe channeling C64 or Apple II. I didn't live in Europe during that time so I never experienced Spectrum games.
E the Shaggy
Junior Member
Having been on a bunch of flights this year, I'm thinking getting a Vita may be in my future to kill some of the time on the flights.
I've bought a number of PSN games on my PS3 and PS4 that were also available on the Vita. Can I just transfer those over or did I need to specifically buy them for the Vita?
I've bought a number of PSN games on my PS3 and PS4 that were also available on the Vita. Can I just transfer those over or did I need to specifically buy them for the Vita?
If you own Vita games already..you own them. You will just need a memory card and download them. That gamestop deal is a good buy.
FriedConsole
Banned
Depends on the game but most games that come out for both are cross-buy. Might want to check on the store to see which ones you would need to rebuy. On your Vita you will need to download the specific Vita version.
SerTapTap
Member
You can't transfer them as they're different builds of the game, but if they were cross buy they should be available for free on the PS Store. You can in theory check your download list, but A) the download list is a pain in the ass B) if the game launched on Vita AFTER other versions and is "retroactive cross buy" you probably still have to "buy" it for free on the PS Store anyway, I had to do that for PS4 spelunky.
Zippedpinhead
Member
So it eventually happened. My 32 gig card is full. I thought I just played Spelunky and Binding of Isaac on this thing??!
my 32gb has been full for about a year. I keep waiting on the 64 gb to get announced in America, but it looks like Sony wants me to import it. Sony I want to support SCEA so they keep bringing stuff to America, let me spend money!!!
I have so many games that aren't on the memory card. so many games...
Chronology
Member
Have any of y'all who are eligible gotten your refunds from the Vita class action? I should be eligible, but I haven't heard anything yet.
E the Shaggy
Junior Member
Do all PS1 games bought on PSN transfer?
I got both Isaac and Spelunky through PS+, were those cross buys?
No. Be sure to check a compatibility list. It varies by the region.
FriedConsole
Banned
That's a good chunk of precious Vita memory tho. I played an earlier version of the The Show on Vita and I enjoyed it a lot. I think they simplified it over the home console versions because I was actual able to figure out how to play it on Vita. First sports game where I actually enjoyed sim-ing an individual player. I play my sports franchises every 6 years so I'll enjoy The Show 2019 on Vita 2.
FriedConsole
Banned
You won't need to rebuy PS1 games but some won't work on Vita notably Spyro and Crash in NA. Spelunky is cross buy.
SerTapTap
Member
edit: I had to sign out of my gamestop account and forfeight my playmoney points, but I got that $180 Borderlands bundle from gamestop. I now need to sell a 4GB card, two 8GB cards, Lego Movie and Borderlands 2. Ugh I hate selling things
Uh, Isaac was NOT cross buy but both versions were on PS+ seperately--hopefully you claimed both. Spelunky is cross buy.
You don't have to rebuy PS1 games for Vita, but some don't work. It's...complicated. But if the game is "allowed" to play on Vita you can download it for free and copy over your memory card files (kind of a pain but it works)
Uh, Isaac was NOT cross buy but both versions were on PS+ seperately--hopefully you claimed both. Spelunky is cross buy.
You don't have to rebuy PS1 games for Vita, but some don't work. It's...complicated. But if the game is "allowed" to play on Vita you can download it for free and copy over your memory card files (kind of a pain but it works)
Tizoc
Member
Unlike Pretendo, PSX Classics are universal 1 buy purchase and can run on PS3, PSP or PS Vita if stated, no need to buy again.
Once the PS4 can run PS1 games, you can relive those classics on dat 1080p.
E the Shaggy
Junior Member
Is this actually going to happen?
NormalFish
Banned
if it doesn't, I'll laugh my ass off.
SerTapTap
Member
PS1 on PS4? Eventually I should hope. But it's not announced/confirmed. 1080p? Doubt it. some stuff looks great in 1080p/anti aliased on emulators, but many games totally break. Even with access to an official emulator I'm not sure they'll be able to/want to bother
Flightmare
Member
Still can't believe they didn't announce PS One/2 emulation at the 20th anniversary event, seemed like a perfect opportunity
You can. Bubble placement may get messed up after swapping cards, though.
And they're not hot-swappable. Always turn the Vita off before removing a card.
HowardRoark
Member
I'm surprised so many people think this is a sure thing. What is the incentive for Sony? Sony would be undercutting the sales of PS Now and remakes/remasters. Don't get me wrong, I would LOVE PS1/PS2 support on PS4, but I'm not holding my breath.
i see, i didnt know that. Thanks
Zippedpinhead
Member
The incentive for sony is there for PS1 titles: they consistently sell on PS3/PSvita and they are relatively easy to emulate on current hardware. In addition, it may make more sense for Sony to sell them outright due to their file sizes. It may take more bandwidth then they are worth if streamed through PSNOW (Why stream 300Mb-1gb an hour [estimate and not a good one] when you can send the entire game and emulate it locally?)
PS2 makes sense emulating through PSNow, the assets are finicky to work with (good PC emulation takes some serious specs), and they can have fairly large file sizes, so streaming from an external emulation location may make sense.
I just can't see how PSNow works with Playstation 1 titles, these titles do not get HD remasters (FFVII PC Port notwithstanding) and they sell as is. Hell, I know many people who have bought PS1 classics over again when they bought hardware for a second time (and forgot their old PSN username and password).
One way to mitigate PS1 Classics costs would be a relicensing fee, similar to what Nintendo has done for their VC Classics.
HowardRoark
Member
Thanks, hadn't really thought of the bandwidth costs. That is a pretty compelling argument.
Thanks, ordered one.
names2hard4you
Member
Welp The Witcher 3 got delayed from February to May 19th. I don't mind, the beginning of next year is already so packed. Also it will now be releasing close to my birthday, seems like a great way to spend my 21st anniversary lol.
SP is excellent, and everything has been fixed. MP isn't my scene, so can't help you there.
Amazon price-matched GameStop's $170 Vita bundle deal: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00HLT0YT0/293-689-20/
poopninjamvc3mk
I sucked six dicks to get this tag.
I'm mad Gamestop just randomly cancelled my 32gb Vita Memory Card outta nowhere after waiting a week now :/
I wish amazon had price matched them that day
I wish amazon had price matched them that day
SerTapTap
Member
Nooo I should have waited. Doesn't look like I can cancel my order either
That's a great deal.
Tizoc
Member
Gimme dem SNK Classics Sonty. Sonty pls.