Pai Pai Master
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Asynchronous multiplayer games, i.e. you're taking turns and not directly connected to your opponent(s). Hot Shots Golf has an asynchronous play mode.
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Asynchronous multiplayer games, i.e. you're taking turns and not directly connected to your opponent(s). Hot Shots Golf has an asynchronous play mode.
Oh, nice. I'll consider a 3G model when I get a revision down the road.
Thanks. I'm fairly nubish on the CMA. Is it available now? And is that for PC use? My PS3 is really old, and has practically no HDD space left.
Is Ridge Racer PS1 games available on the PSN to play on the Vita??? How do PS1 games look on the vita? WOuld I be better off getting the Vita Ridge Racer over the PS1 games? I am a huge RR fan
Vita can't run PS1 games yet.
Yeah, CMA is available now and it works on PC and Mac.
Interesting. Amazon only charged me $29.99 for 2048 for some reason.
GPS may not require a data plan, but to use apps like T@G you are still going to need some network access to download the tags, upload yours, find where they are located, etc. Don't expect to walk around downtown and use T@G on your 3G Vita without some kind of network access.
T@G looks like a pretty cool idea but it relies very heavily on people other than yourself actually using it out in public. If it was also available for android and iOS then I could see that happening, but as it stands...
T@G looks like a pretty cool idea but it relies very heavily on people other than yourself actually using it out in public. If it was also available for android and iOS then I could see that happening, but as it stands...
My theory from the start was I'd rather get the 3G/GPS model 'just incase' than get the Wifi only model and 'wished I hadn't'.
No one knows what games or apps will be in the works that will utilize this feature but imo it's better to be safe than sorry.
Yeah, but it won't use that much. I only have a 150mb per month data plan on my mobile and I use Facebook, message boards and news sites every day on it. On a rare occasion I have used up that data a few days before the end of the month. Remember, you're not using 3G to play online, just send/receive info/swap items.
archnemesis
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I'm still twelve days away from a Vita, so if you can't find it then it's probably not up yet. The price should be correct though.
twentytwo22
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Princess Crown looks beautiful.
Pai Pai Master
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The original MSRPs for Hot Shots and WipEout were $29.99, Sony released marketing materials like 2 weeks ago with those prices. Shortly after they raised the MSRP to $39.99 and most retailers followed suit, but Amazon kept their lower price points. If you go to the actual Amazon listing, it shows the MSRP of $39.99, with their price at $29.99.
t@g sounds cool and all but I dont see how many games are going to take advantage of the GPS much further than that.
The best thing I can think of is MGS PO and MGS PW with the recruiting via wifi hotspots. I guess they could do something similar with GPS but even then, I dont see myself taking advantage of it much.
That said, Id probably get the 3G model if I could buy it standalone for slightly less money. I want a 32GB card but both 3G bundles come with 4 or 8. I also hate having to sign up for 3G in order to get the free PSN game. At this point, Id literally be paying 50 dollars more JUST for the GPS in case a game I want might use it.
The best thing I can think of is MGS PO and MGS PW with the recruiting via wifi hotspots. I guess they could do something similar with GPS but even then, I dont see myself taking advantage of it much.
That said, Id probably get the 3G model if I could buy it standalone for slightly less money. I want a 32GB card but both 3G bundles come with 4 or 8. I also hate having to sign up for 3G in order to get the free PSN game. At this point, Id literally be paying 50 dollars more JUST for the GPS in case a game I want might use it.
Chiaroscuro
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This. The 3G model is required for GPS because they share some tech/antennas.
You do not need to pay anything extra for the GPS function.
Alright so one more question; thanks again for your help so far.
I'm looking at the CMA website now, and all I see is instructions for the Vita. Will it interface with the PSP if I plug in a mini-USB cable?
I've never played HSG so excuse me for the newbie questions but how does that type of multiplayer work? You say it's taking turns but does it mean that a match can last months if no one takes his/her turn? So I can just take my turn and decide whenever to take it again?
That's what I'm thinking too, the only thing that scares me is that Sony will announce a 4G version down the road, but I'm trying to be strong and stay with the 3G.
pharmboy044
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Is there a way to download Vita games on the PC?
It's a one off payment, not a contract. So instead of paying x for a game you're paying x for a game along with some 3g time/data allowance. If you're going 3G it seems daft not to (as long as the game itself is something you'd be buying).
Nope.
I'm in the same boat -- I've already set my heart on a 32GB card, mostly because I've never owned a PSP and I want to catch up on some oldies I've been missing out on. I also have a smartphone I pay quite a bit of money for per month, I really do not need another 3G device needing its own plan. The part that bugs me the most is it's month-to-month. If they offered plans where you could buy say 1 Gig of data and use it as slow or fast as you want with no monthly limits, I'd be a lot more interested.
archnemesis
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I don't think they're up yet.
Pai Pai Master
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I take my turn, it notifies you that it's now your turn. You take your turn, it notifies me that it's now my turn. Obviously a game is going to get held up if one of us takes days to take our turn, but I'm going to assume that you'll be able to play multiple asynchronous matches simultaneously. Maybe someone already playing the game can confirm and provide more details.
It's only designed to work with a Vita, not a PSP.
Barely any slowdown? ie there is some.
Only when there are lots of players in the box? ie the single worst time for slowdown to occur
Am cry
Ok so maybe there was some confusion here.
My initial question was "can you transfer PSP save files to the Vita?"
You said - "yes, you can do this with the CMA."
Did you mean PSP games? And not saves?
Glad i live in the UK where 4G basically doesn't exist
Well here in Puerto Rico only T-mobile and AT&T have 4G (fucking Sprint), so it would be tempting to have 4G. Ever since I tried 4G on my girlfriend's Galaxy SII (AT&T) I've become spoiled and basically stopped using 3G. To be fair, the 3G that Sprint provides here is shit, while AT&T provides an amazing 3G (and now 4G) service. I know lots of Americans hate AT&T but for some reason they are amazing here, go figure. Verizon here is just ok, better than Sprint, worse than AT&T.
pharmboy044
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That sucks. Hopefully Sony releases something in the near future.
nicoga3000
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I've been checking Amazon every day...I'm just waiting for my "Not Yet Shipped" to change to "Shipping Soon". Next Wednesday is going to be pretty amazing.
Just in case anybody in the UK is looking to trade in their PSP I figured I'd post the prices I got today.
PSP 1000
CEX £32 cash £42 credit
Game and Gamestation £25 credit £31.50 when traded in for a Vita/Vita games
HMV £27 if you only have the PSP and charger £32 if you have the box etc.
I figure this will give people a decent idea of where to look when trading in. I'm going to trade my PSP and 8gb card to CEX for £41 cash (£9 for the card). I figure this is a decent deal since I won't be playing it anymore and that pays for another game or two.
PSP 1000
CEX £32 cash £42 credit
Game and Gamestation £25 credit £31.50 when traded in for a Vita/Vita games
HMV £27 if you only have the PSP and charger £32 if you have the box etc.
I figure this will give people a decent idea of where to look when trading in. I'm going to trade my PSP and 8gb card to CEX for £41 cash (£9 for the card). I figure this is a decent deal since I won't be playing it anymore and that pays for another game or two.
Wow, that actually sounds kind of nice. Would be nice if future games had "real" multiplayer when you're playing on Wi-fi and switch to asynchronous multiplayer when you're on 3G network, but maybe that wouldn't work as it would divide the system in half and there would be less players (since 3G players wouldn't be able to find Wi-fi ones and vice versa).
Pai Pai Master
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I checked this morning when I got into work and saw "Shipping Soon" and got all excited. Alas, it was only my screen protector.
I agree.
I hope EA can fix this with a patch or is there a way to overclock the Vita to play it with no slowdowns
Nice video.. I love the Echochrome games. So this is right down my ally.
graywolf323
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CMA creates folders on your computer so just plug your PSP into your computer and copy the saves into the save data folder that CMA created. Then from there you can move them onto your Vita. Easy!
sergioalb64
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That's a start. Honestly, I cancelled my preorder when I heard more about the possible slowdowns, but I will certainly order again if we can clear this up.
I'm assuming that GS demo units are running FIFA off a mem card, which are confirmed to load a bit slower than retail game cards. I'm guessing that might be the reason for slowdowns to some; the guy that replied on YT is playing a retail version...
Apparently embargo on this game ends Monday morning; we should get some impressions / reviews soon and we can clear this up once and for all.
I would also like to confirm if there's a more zoomed-in camera.
Baconsammy
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I own a nice smartphone. The Vita won't have enough GPS-based apps for me to care about it, and whatever it is I'll more than likely have a better app for already on my phone. Put all of my Vita money towards a Wifi version and a 32g card to store all my old PSP games, load up with demos, and have room for all the games that I know I'd never trade in. Only buying Lumines and HSG at launch (PSN versions). Call me a pessimist, but I think it's going to flop, which means I'll be picking up the other launch games I want pretty cheaply in a month or two.
Ah that's badass! Thanks!
You're spending a lot of money on a flop? why?
Oh me too, definitely. Month to month is shit, imo. There are times when I barely use 2GBs on my phone and I use that a lot. I dont see me ever hitting 2GB on the Vita. I could always go with the cheap 250MB option but thats still 15 bucks and a big ripoff.
Wow, I didnt know that. Thats awesome.
Did anyone order an accessories from PDPs website directly? How long did they take to ship?
I think we would all prefer that!
Are the Europeans forced to buy monthly data as well? or is this some North American bullshit ? (I'm assuming Canadians are on the same boat as well)
I'd spend $250 to play Zelda HD. IE if I thought the Wii-U was going to flop, but launched with a kick-ass first party game.
Likewise, he may spend $250 to play Uncharted Vita, or a few other early planned games. Or maybe he's a collector of systems. Some of us will get new devices no matter what
Excellent, although I think the reviews surfacing next week will help swing me in the right direction. I'm really keen on hearing more on Dungeon Hunters and Shinobido 2 so I am glad there is atleast a demo for one of them.
I can imagine downloading up a storm come launch day. Hope the store can handle it!
I've purchased failed retro consoles as well so I'm OK with being a part of failed gaming history. Right out of the gate, however, the Vita has a lineup superior to all of those failed consoles combined (3DO, Jag, 32x, etc).
Glorious Ownage
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People have commented that their shipping is surprisingly fast
Baconsammy
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Flopping at launch certainly hurt the 3DS, eh? I don't think the Vita's going to be killed off either, so I will take advantage of all the sales that will be created to build interest in it.
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