Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.
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njean777
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If you like games then yes, if you buy any phone go with the Iphone. But if you are somebody that likes to play games comfortably (imo how they should be played, not this touch d-pad and buttons crap) then go with the vita.
That is not to say that there are no good games on iphone, just any game with touch buttons and d-pad makes me want to vomit and never play games on the iphone again. I only buy games that play to its strength, which woud be touch or tilt only games.
This also, are we back in the 90's?
The EU blog put up a cool video today talking about the connectivity. Near, party chat, all the social bits, creating challenges, ghost laps etc. Worth a watch.
http://youtu.be/S_OoMGP3dYI?hd=1
http://youtu.be/S_OoMGP3dYI?hd=1
what phones used styluses in the 90s?
Will check this out. Interested in Near
hmmmm THere was a Palm V that has phone connectivity and it used a stylus iirc
Smartphones at that time had stylus.
Holy crap, I had no idea this was coming to Vita. I've never played it before, that's perfect.
It reminds me more of the PDA craze. Well, not craze - phase.
Shining Sunshine
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One of the first smartphone used it, but it's 2002.
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_p800-326.php
njean777
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PDA's used them and maybe I am thinking early 2000's smartphones. But as of today any phone with a stylus is beyond stupid imo.
Dog Problems
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My Best Buy didn't even have a Vita out to try. What a let down.
Damon Bennet
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I think that the stylus will come back soon in a bigger fashion.
go sit in the corner.
EhrgeizVII
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You'll love it when you're playing Gravity Rush on your couch with headphones on, though.
njean777
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For a tablet at least 8-10in big I can agree with you there, since tablets are used more and more for task that may need one, but for phones I just do not see it coming back.
ReBurn
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It was locked up under the counter at the register by games. I didn't know they had one until the salesperson saw me looking at the preorder box and asked me if I wanted to try it. He stood in front of me while two other dudes stood behind me. I guess so I wouldn't try to run off with it.
Man-is-Obsolete
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You should try demoing one at Gamestop before you really decide. As far as I know Best Buy only has Little Deviants on demo, which is hardly going to sell skeptics on the system.
njean777
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That's ok. It's the games that entice people. The OS, demoes, non-games are only there to buffer the experience. I wasn't particularly taken in by the demoes either.
The only demo I <3 was SoundShapes. That pretty much sealed the deal. Gravity Rush/Daze, Uncharted weren't there when I tried. Wipeout was there but I am not a racing guy.
Check back later !
Super Smash Bro
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I had a Palm IIIe back in high school, that thing rocked my world. I shed a tear when phones went capacitive instead of resistive. Handwriting recognition software FTW.
Dog Problems
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Oh, I just walked around where the demo stations typically are and didn't see it. I may go back and actually ask a sales person.
ReBurn
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Oh, I definitely will. I imagine I'll get one within the first 6 months or so, easily.
Ah, I think somewhere in between, BlackBerry's keypad came in first. My friends loved that mini-keyboard. Then iPhone came in with the multi-touch UI.
I wonder when SoundShapes will be released. It was my favorite Vita game at gamescom last year.
CaptainZombie
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It's not a stylus in the sense of what you think. Quite advance piece of tech[It has a button on it]. You only need it for writing down notes or drawing on screen. It also uses its stylus in completely new ways, letting users jot notes no matter what is on the screen.
You can use the device like very other touchscreen android device.
There are some Gravity Daze skins coming with matching wallpapers according to Andriasang.
http://andriasang.com/comzvr/gravity_daze_skins/
Not that I'd want to put a skin on it but they do look cool.
http://andriasang.com/comzvr/gravity_daze_skins/
Not that I'd want to put a skin on it but they do look cool.
njean777
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Thats cool, but if you were interested in tablets/phones apple is the way to go for games. Android has many games, but not as many as iphone.
The Elite
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No thanks.
May I ask what screen protector you purchased? I'm looking for one that protects the back touchpad and I'm thinking about buying the Sony screen protector for it (they're both basically the same size, right? the back touch pad and touchscreen)
The ones on ebay are the reusable ones that are pretty hard, I don't like those.
graywolf323
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Dog Problems
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Does the screen and touch pad scratch up easily or something? I've seen a lot of talk about protectors.
Darklor01
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Here you go, I paid $9 for it after a few trades......price was $34.
Wow, very environment friendly packaging.
Slaylock
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From what I've read, the screen doesn't scratch very easily but it is a major fingerprint magnet. I'm hoping a screen protector would help eliminate that somewhat.
Darklor01
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There are some skins that I saw on Amazon.com which disguise the back of the unit as wood, or metallic silver, ..etc. I personally want to keep the default look, and don't see the appeal.
onlyindreams
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I think I decided on the Hori Vita Face Cover for my case.
It's cheap ($13 from Amazon), doesn't really bulk it up and basically turns the vita into a clamshell which is awesome.
It's cheap ($13 from Amazon), doesn't really bulk it up and basically turns the vita into a clamshell which is awesome.
CaptainZombie
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LOL! I know, I was quite shocked as to how tiny this card is.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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SerArthurDayne
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I had the Hori version for the PSP, which I quite liked. I ended up taking it off because the plastic screen cover developed some annoying microscratches. Probably had it on for a year or so though.
darkside31337
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Wow this is great. Does this let you do the custom fronts like the Logitech ones for the PSP?
onlyindreams
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No, looks like it's just the Vita logo.
Darklor01
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Thanks for the answer
two last questions:
1- Is this screen protector glossy or matte? I ask because this confused me a bit: "our barriers even incorporate anti-glare so you dont have to worry about glaring light sources"
2- I'm sure you don't know since you haven't received it, but will this screen protector be the one that's re-usable? the ones that are a bit thicker.
If the stylus was the ONLY means of input I'd mostly agree, only mostly because there is something to be said for providing options. However, a phone that can do both like this seems brilliant to me. Best of both worlds, especially if the stylus isn't restricted to notes and doodling. Helps it sounds like it has a large screen though.
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