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[zychi]

I had no desire to get a vita one week ago. Started reading this thread tuesday, and ive now preordered a wifi. Cant decide what game(s) i want. Ill most likely go to target tomorrowand try and grab uncharted, wipeout and a third. But if i cant i may wait til the show to buy a vita game. I have so many ps1 rpgs and psp games to finish from psn since my 2000psp died

Thanks a lot gaf

 

[goldenpp72]

They said on the PS blog that the currently do not have plans to give discounts to PS+ users but that they are looking into it and implementing it in the future.




You earn points by watching videos on their site. Videos are usually 6 minutes long and can give you points ranging from 60-300. With those points, you can discount the original MSRP on products the site sells, which ranges from video games to clothing. I managed to buy the 3G launch bundle for $240, when I ranked 1600 points or so. The percentage is dropping by the day though, a week and a half ago it was at 20% off, yesterday it was at 15%.

I see so the points you earn can discount, otherwise you'd just be paying the normal prices?

 

[KillGore]

I see so the points you earn can discount, otherwise you'd just be paying the normal prices?

Exactly, but you get 500 points just for registering, which means you will still have a small discount on the item

 

[MooMoo]

Damn that BestBuy deal...I might have to get a Vita now

 

[Gen X]

The solution is probably going to be developers writing streaming engines. The PS Vita has a lot of RAM. Carts have been "instant" in the past because we're talking about filling 4k or 4MB of RAM. Filling 350+MB of RAM (and more, you know eventually Sony will unlock the rest reserved for the OS) takes time, no matter how fast the data transfer speed is.

It's not just that, the carts were actually circuit boards with the game printed on a ROM. 'Carts' now, and I use the term very loosely, are just ROM flashdrives with the files on it.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Rayman is a fantastic game with solid 60FPS. I suggest you get that, platinum it, then sell and buy VT4. Also 60FPS, online play, great graphics.

Thanks for your advice! That's the way I'm gonna do this

 

[YoungMoney]

Near never works for me... Always saids "could not obtain data for your location". Does anyone else have this problem? Been lurking this site since japanese launch, finally got my vita an is amazing but need some friends :/ currently have ragnarok odyssey. If anyone wants to add me my id is Latinolegend

 

[AranhaHunter]

http://www.psnstores.com/2012/02/not-review-mutant-blobs-attack/

My "review" of Mutant Blobs. IGN isn't exaggerating for once.

I will be giving some vouchers for the game away on wednesday.

Is this a sequel to the PS3 game or is it the same game?

 

[JoeFenix]

Near never works for me... Always saids "could not obtain data for your location". Does anyone else have this problem? Been lurking this site since japanese launch, finally got my vita an is amazing but need some friends :/ currently have ragnarok odyssey. If anyone wants to add me my id is Latinolegend

Yeah, same for me, really bumming me out. I'll add you though!

 

[Salaadin]

That blobs game is only 8 bucks? That pretty much seals a purchase for me.

 

[Chatin]

It's killing me that I can't throw back grenades in Uncharted. And that the electronic manual tells pretty much nothing about the gameplay.

 

[Y2Kev]

It's not just that, the carts were actually circuit boards with the game printed on a ROM. 'Carts' now, and I use the term very loosely, are just ROM flashdrives with the files on it.

that too, and we cheapos now

 

[Carl]

http://www.psnstores.com/2012/02/not-review-mutant-blobs-attack/

My "review" of Mutant Blobs. IGN isn't exaggerating for once.

I will be giving some vouchers for the game away on wednesday.

Looks great man. Does it have a Europe release date? Not seen one

 

[Ken]

Any impressions or reviews of Shinobido 2 yet? I've read the GamesRadar review already but I'd like to read more.

 

[Carl]

Is this a sequel to the PS3 game or is it the same game?

Read the review? It's a sequel

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Looks great man. Does it have a Europe release date? Not seen one

Don't complain, you guys get Motorstorm RC day 1 and we in the states have to wait.

 

[- J - D -]

Any impressions or reviews of Shinobido 2 yet? I've read the GamesRadar review already but I'd like to read more.

I too would like some more impressions from gaf, specifically.

edit: I googled 'shinobido 2 review' and the first one that came up seemed pretty detailed. Can't link it here though.

 

[MikeE21286]

So the Maps app requires a data package/connection I found out. Will not work without 3G (or wifi obviously)

 

[SpokkX]

Does tactics ogree work on eu psvita? Is even downloadable in eu?

Could make me buy one...

 

[Unknown One]

Had my Vita for a couple of months now and until a really killer game comes out its gathering dust. Uncharted was a big let down jaggies everywhere not really impressed with the graphics or the OLED at all. If you have seen a modern mobile phone you have seen this screen, granted its a little bigger on the vita but it's nothing new. Couldn't get near to work at all and welcome park sucks. Will try Virtua Tennis since its getting some love and FIFA but this thing really needs a killer game to lift it up like Mario Kart and Mario Land 3D did for the 3DS.

It took the 3DS months after launch to get those games.

 

[Pachimari]

... What? How did you get so much for so little?

The games are review copies and I got 50% discount on a brand new PS Vita. I couldn't resist that.

 

[TheExodu5]

Hot Shots Golf is killer enough for me. Oh, and the fact that this thing is basically the best way to play PSP games is a nice bonus.

 

[Gen X]

Any impressions or reviews of Shinobido 2 yet? I've read the GamesRadar review already but I'd like to read more.

Gametrailers has a quick review on it that actually doesn't make me regret buying it. The summary was that the Stealth bits and the controls in the game are great but a few of the fights grate a bit and missions lack variety. Second playable character that pops up through the game is just a reskinned main char with same moves list.

Few other sites have been quite harsh with scores as low as 4/10 but Metacritic and Gamerankings have the average hovering around 60% and 70% respectively.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Looks great man. Does it have a Europe release date? Not seen one

if it doesnt have one. Looks like a great little platformer that would make a fine addition to my PSN/SEN launch line up of littler games to purchase.

 

[Branson]

Got a 32gb card. DD 4 life. Also are the 3g versions better at certain things? Like Near functionality is better right? Also they have better bundles than the wifi one I've noticed. I switched to a 3g one on Amazon.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Vita = picked! Someone else was waiting for it but I called in first so I picked it up. Time to smell the case! :lol

 

[MeBecomingI]

Well, I finished downloading Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow just a few minutes ago and starting playing... now that I can map the control to the right analog stick, the game control is like night and day. Granted, the game already controlled decently with the face buttons (or if you are like me, the left stick for the camera and face buttons for movement) but this is absolutely awesome. Game is so unbelievably comfortable now and just feels right.

I think I will go buy a few PSP games I missed because of the control issue... no excuse now. Time to get a 32GB card!

Good job, Sony. Good job. Vita never ceases to amaze me...

 

[Kafel]

So the Maps app requires a data package/connection I found out. Will not work without 3G (or wifi obviously)

It works fine on my Wifi Vita.

 

[mrklaw]

The X and O confirm/cancel difference so many Vita/PSP games pushed me to get a FEB and sell off my import Vita. It has been a bigger pain in the ass than I anticipated, especially going back between the PS3 and the Vita.

The units are largely the same, but I did notice that my US Vita seems to be a little heavier. Not sure if it's the 3G antenna or whatever, but I noticed it immediately. I like the change, makes the unit feel a bit more solid. I also noticed a pretty big difference in the settings. In my import Vita, there wasn't "Auto-Start" settings like there is on the US Vita. Appears this controls apps that start when the Vita starts, which is pretty cool.

Anyways, I picked up 280 selling my JP Vita and 8GB card, and I had some store credit to secure the balance.

Also, the grips with triggers is a great buy. Playing FIFA and Uncharted with them is a better experience. Playing touch screen only games like Escape Plan feel better without the grips though. Luckily they pop on and off easily.

startign to piss me off too - especially on PSP. I manage fine on my import PS3, but PSP sometimes varies X/O even within a game. Ape Escape is very annoying with this.

 

[TheExecutive]

Damn that BestBuy deal...I might have to get a Vita now

I am still waiting for confirmation as I would hate to call or anything lol

 

[KillGore]

Does tactics ogree work on eu psvita? Is even downloadable in eu?

Could make me buy one...

Since it's confirmed to be working for US vitas, I don't see why it shouldn't in the EU one. Have there been cases of a specific PSP game working in a region specific vita and not in another? Haven't heard of this situation.

 

[Art Teitlebaum]

Any impressions or reviews of Shinobido 2 yet? I've read the GamesRadar review already but I'd like to read more.

ArsTechnica had some short impression which was not very positive.
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/reviews/2012/02/the-vita-game-guide-impressions-of-14-launch-titles.ars/3

Where Shinobido works best is in the situations where you're asked to sneak around and take out enemies silently from behind. Everything falls apart when you're asked to face your opponents in armed sword combat, though, with a camera that refuses to cooperate, and overly elaborate character animation that makes it nearly impossible to change direction quickly. Add in repetitive environments, wonky artificial intelligence, and frustrating package escort missions, and you have a game that will appeal to only the most hardcore fans of alternate Japanese history.

 

[Slaylock]

A 9 minute demo of Mutant Blobs Attack: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gameplay-walkthrough-tales-from/726937

 

[Anth0ny]

It took the 3DS months after launch to get those games.

yeah but at least we knew they were coming.

What major titles does Vita have on the horizon?

 

[Baconsammy]

Noticed on the Q? twitter account that they acknowledged the game is built to handle DLC, and they're also apparently pretty touchy about people mentioning the price of their game.

 

[Kafel]

yeah but at least we knew they were coming.

What major titles does Vita have on the horizon?

Call of Duty Vita
Bioshock Vita
Assassin's Creed Vita

all confirmed for this year iirc

 

[Carl]

Don't complain, you guys get Motorstorm RC day 1 and we in the states have to wait.

Would gladly swap

 

[cyborg009]

I traded in my fat PSP 1001 model for the $75 towards the Vita

how was the condition? mines is ok but the battery big but still works fine

also this is a better deal than gamestop $25 extra credit

 

[MikeE21286]

Noticed on the Q? twitter account that they acknowledged the game is built to handle DLC, and they're also apparently pretty touchy about people mentioning the price of their game.

:Lol don't make one version of your game $40 and then another $3. criticism is deserved

 

[GoingGreen]

None of them are on the store. Download Media Go if you don't have a PS3.

I have a PS3. What's this Media Go and how can I get Lumines and Lumines 2 and Kingdom Hearts on a Vita?

 

[TheExecutive]

A 9 minute demo of Mutant Blobs Attack: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gameplay-walkthrough-tales-from/726937

couldnt clean up the screen christ. Looks more used than whitney houston's....

 

[Spy]

yeah but at least we knew they were coming.

What major titles does Vita have on the horizon?

I'd consider Gravity Rush a big title but aside from that, you're right. I'm confident we'll have multiple surprises at E3 though.

 

[Castor Krieg]

I have a PS3. What's this Media Go and how can I get Lumines and Lumines 2 and Kingdom Hearts on a Vita?

You cannot get them, they are not on PS Store. Media Go is a software for Windows, allows you to buy some content, and transfer it to PSP. Doesn't work for Vita content.

yeah but at least we knew they were coming.

What major titles does Vita have on the horizon?

FF Type-0 or I burn down S-E HQ.

 

[test_account]

Call of Duty Vita
Bioshock Vita
Assassin's Creed Vita

all confirmed for this year iirc

I think that only Call of Duty is unofficially confirmed. Assassins Creed is likely to come out this year in my opinion, but i think that Bioshock is a 2013 game.

 

[grumpypariah]

You have the Vita Content manager installed? There should be a link in the OP. If you're wondering, it's more closed due to the potential piracy effects. Custom USB charger and custom app for the Vita.

yeah, got the content manager installed on my computer, had it pointing at the right folder.......even went into Media Go to make sure i had the right folder.......

 

[Baconsammy]

:Lol don't make one version of your game $40 and then another $3. criticism is deserved

They're at the mercy of their (shitty) publisher though.

 

[chubigans]

couldnt clean up the screen christ. Looks more used than whitney houston's....

That's actually a visual filter, hah.

 

[TheExecutive]

That's actually a visual filter, hah.

what's that?

 

[Hispanicguy]

I need to stop checking this thread. Getting me wayyy too excited, lol.

Made a list of things I will be purchasing so I know more or less how much I will be spending once my tax return comes in. I see DJ Max Portable 3 works on the Vita (someone correct me if I'm wrong). Will be 1 of the first PSP games I buy.

Really excited to try Super Stardust Delta. If Pac Man Championship Edition DX ever came out for Vita (or something similar), I would be in heaven. I live for games like these.

 

[chubigans]

what's that?

Oh, I mean the screen is made to look dirty on the edges on purpose for that game.