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[WickedLaharl]

Really cannot think of a single game out of the launch titles that I want now that gravity isn't making it.

Not sure if I should keep my preorder out of fear of wifi units being under shipped of not.

 

[BadWolf]

Really want to get one but can't justify blowing money on a new gaming system this soon after just getting a PS3 :/

Oh well, at least there will be a larger selection of games by the time I get it.

 

[graywolf323]

Really cannot think of a single game out of the launch titles that I want now that gravity isn't making it.

Not sure if I should keep my preorder out of fear of wifi units being under shipped of not.

really? opposite problem for me, I'm interested in all of the following

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
wipEout 2048

Army Corps of Hell
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
NINJA GAIDEN ∑ PLUS
Rayman Origins (maybe)
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition

and just within a month of release

Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention, Gravity Rush, and MLB 12 The Show (possibly Unit 13 as well depending on how good it ends up being)

 

[Toki767]

Really cannot think of a single game out of the launch titles that I want now that gravity isn't making it.

Not sure if I should keep my preorder out of fear of wifi units being under shipped of not.

I highly doubt wifi units will be under shipped. I'm sure Sony knows that'll be the more popular SKU.

 

[Dead Prince]

http://www.gamer.nl/nieuws/207019/playstation-vita-krijgt-sonys-grootste-marketingcampagne-ooit

Is it old news that the Vita will get Sony's biggest marketing campaign yet?

With how things are going i can expect the ads won't even show it's a gaming system lol.

 

[The Elite]

really? opposite problem for me, I'm interested in all of the following

Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
wipEout 2048

Army Corps of Hell
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
NINJA GAIDEN ∑ PLUS
Rayman Origins (maybe)
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition

and just within a month of release

Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention, Gravity Rush, and MLB 12 The Show (possibly Unit 13 as well depending on how good it ends up being)

And I have a slightly different list of launch games I'm interested in. It's one of the better launches for games I've seen in all my years.

 

[Takao]

I highly doubt wifi units will be under shipped. I'm sure Sony knows that'll be the more popular SKU.

3G/Wifi made up the majority of the 500k first shipment in Japan...

 

[androvsky]

I highly doubt wifi units will be under shipped. I'm sure Sony knows that'll be the more popular SKU.

They undershipped the wifi in Japan, and they'll do it again in the West if the margins are significantly better on the 3G version (which they probably are).

 

[graywolf323]

I highly doubt wifi units will be under shipped. I'm sure Sony knows that'll be the more popular SKU.

isn't that the problem in Japan which is why the Vita hasn't been selling as well post launch?

 

[Dead Prince]

already switched from 3G to wifi. With that $50 saved i will go buy a game.

 

[dallow_bg]

Yeah, at $15 a month for 250mb (which i expected), I'll never sign up except maybe for 1 month to get the 'free game'.

If they did blocks of data, pay as you go like Japan, I could see myself doing it.

 

[Toki767]

3G/Wifi made up the majority of the 500k first shipment in Japan...

I thought they shipped more 3G models in Japan just because of that special 100 hour or 20 hour bonus.

The US clearly isn't getting anything close to that in terms of a special promotion.

 

[creid]

I feel sad for you now, because I know you've never played Elite Beat Agents or Ouendan.

My DS Lite survived EBA.

 

[FireCloud]

I'm with you dallow_bg. I just can't see another monthly subscription for 3G for a handheld gaming device. I'm still getting the 3G model but will probably never use the 3G unless they come out with a pay per GB without expiration plan.

 

[krae_man]

I just went to Best Buy and put in my pre-order for the WiFi First Ed. with free Uncharted:GA... I guess I'll have to cancel my EB preorder, but a free copy of Golden Abyss was too good to pass up. This is one launch where it really pays to be Canadian! I think I'll pick up Hot Shots Golf or Virtua Tennis 4 along with my other day one titles with the money I'm saving on U:GA...

I'm booking launch day off work. I'm going to have tons of games to play. Uncharted, Ridge Racer, Hot Shots, Escape Plan, Plants Vs Zombies, Little Deviants. Best launch ever.

 

[Takao]

I'm booking launch day off work. I'm going to have tons of games to play. Uncharted, Ridge Racer, Hot Shots, Escape Plan, Plants Vs Zombies, Little Deviants. Best launch ever.

Well, that won't take long.

 

[Blue Submarine No. 6]

I'm booking launch day off work. I'm going to have tons of games to play. Uncharted, Ridge Racer, Hot Shots, Escape Plan, Plants Vs Zombies, Little Deviants. Best launch ever.

Ya, I've booked off the 15th too! I haven't been this hyped about a hardware launch since the Playstation was released... It's kinda fun to be giddy about a piece of tech again after so many years - I was beginning to think I was jaded... or maybe I'm just senile...

 

[Wazzim]

Many of the launch games aren't even available for pre-order yet over here

 

[Apath]

I just went to Best Buy and put in my pre-order for the WiFi First Ed. with free Uncharted:GA... I guess I'll have to cancel my EB preorder, but a free copy of Golden Abyss was too good to pass up. This is one launch where it really pays to be Canadian! I think I'll pick up Hot Shots Golf or Virtua Tennis 4 along with my other day one titles with the money I'm saving on U:GA...

Wait, that's Canada only? BS -_- You guys get the Wifi First Edition Bundle and a free Uncharted promotion. Woe is me D:

 

[The Elite]

Wait, that's Canada only? BS -_- You guys get the Wifi First Edition Bundle and a free Uncharted promotion. Woe is me D:

Don't forget about the great Health Care.

 

[Apath]

Don't forget about the great Health Care.

That's way down the list of importance in comparison to saving $100 on video games.

 

[The Elite]

Ya, I've booked off the 15th too! I haven't been this hyped about a hardware launch since the Playstation was released... It's kinda fun to be giddy about a piece of tech again after so many years - I was beginning to think I was jaded... or maybe I'm just senile...

I'm debating the 15th. I might try and get the 16th and 17th off as that weekend is a long one for Toronto.

 

[FireCloud]

Has there been any word of a midnight launch in the US for the Vita on Feb 14 and/or Feb 21? I've got mine reserved at Gamestop (yeah, I know) but haven't heard anything.

 

[JWong]

hmm how much is 32GB memstick in Canada?

 

[The Elite]

hmm how much is 32GB memstick in Canada?

$99.99

You can preorder one off of Amazon.ca but I had to do a google search to find the page.

 

[Takao]

hmm how much is 32GB memstick in Canada?

It would be douchey of Sony to raise the prices.

 

[popsicle_sundays]

I hope Amazon get's the screen protector, cradle, case, etc sometime soon, I don't want to order through Gamestop.

 

[MikeE21286]

I hope Amazon get's the screen protector, cradle, case, etc sometime soon, I don't want to order through Gamestop.

This is the only screen protector I've seen on there. The same company also sells a version that comes with a protector for the back as well.

 

[Figboy79]

I'm getting the 3G/Wi Fi Vita, so this AT&T news is interesting to me.

Ideally, I'd like it if existing AT&T customers could get this added to their plans for a discount. I have AT&T for my internet, which I pay $45 a month for. It'd be great if I could just add an additional $10 to it and have my Vita 3G coverage included on the bill...

Depending on what the free game is, I'd probably pay for the $15 first month, if anything, to see how much usage I'll actually be getting out of it.

The 3G would mostly be useful for me browsing/watching Netflix on the bus ride to and from work. At home and work, I'd be logged into the Wi Fi at either, so I can't really imaging my usage would be too big to warrant the $25 plan (when it comes to netflix, i'll usually watch a 20 minute show or something on the bus to kill time on my phone, then listen to music or read on my Kindle app).

I won't be picking up many Vita games at launch (so far, just Uncharted, because I'm on the fence about Shinobido, and LBP isn't out until June).

I'm dying for Gravity Rush and Ruin, but hopefully by the time they release, I'll have more money. My purchase is already creeping over $400 at the moment. I'm expecting to reach $500+ by the time I'm finished with getting everything I need.

 

[Big Papa Husker]

Is there anything that used the GPS? I am trying to decide between the First Edition or keeping my WIFI preorder. Isn't the 3G version the only one that has GPS?

 

[FireCloud]

The 3G would mostly be useful for me browsing/watching Netflix on the bus ride to and from work. At home and work, I'd be logged into the Wi Fi at either, so I can't really imaging my usage would be too big to warrant the $25 plan (when it comes to netflix, i'll usually watch a 20 minute show or something on the bus to kill time on my phone, then listen to music or read on my Kindle app).

The 250mb plan will definitely not work for you then. When I watch Netflix on my phone, I can use around 250mb watching a single 30min episode of a TV show.

Is there anything that used the GPS? I am trying to decide between the First Edition or keeping my WIFI preorder. Isn't the 3G version the only one that has GPS?

As far as what I've read, the 3G model is the only one with GPS. I imagine there may be some augmented reality games that require GPS (like Monster Radar in Japan)

 

[OSHAN]

I'll be sticking with Hot Shots and Uncharted for now, but I'm guessing I'll pick up BlazBlue as well.

Is there a size limit on the carts? Curious as to what we can expect for downloads in the store.

 

[Infinite Justice]

I'll be sticking with Hot Shots and Uncharted for now, but I'm guessing I'll pick up BlazBlue as well.

Is there a size limit on the carts? Curious as to what we can expect for downloads in the store.

Based on the info sony gave at GDC 2GB and 4GB are the sizes for game cards right now.

 

[FireCloud]

I'll be sticking with Hot Shots and Uncharted for now, but I'm guessing I'll pick up BlazBlue as well.

Is there a size limit on the carts? Curious as to what we can expect for downloads in the store.

I had seen the following posted here on GAF before but I couldn't remember which of the Vita threads it was posted in so I pulled this from another website. This list doesn't have some of the games that will be released with the US launch, of course, but it may give you an idea for how many and what types of games you can fit on a memory card:

The Japan Store was updated with tons of Vita content and their sizes.

AR Combat DigiQ: Friend Tank Battalion – 220 MB
Army Corps of Hell – 598 MB
Asphalt Injection – 724 MB
BlazBlue Continuum Shift Extend – 3180 MB
Extreme Escape Adventure: Good People Die – 121 MB
Dark Quest: Alliance – 1057 MB
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention – 1619 MB
Dream Club Zero Portable – 2835 MB
Dynasty Warriors Next – 1485 MB
Everybody’s Golf 6 – 1100 MB
F1 2011 – 1435 MB
Little Deviants – 869 MB
Live Tweet – 5760 KB
Lord of Apocalypse – 1427 MB
Mahjong Fight Club – 793 MB
Michael Jackson: The Experience HD – 1225 MB
Minna to Issho: Friend Network – 168 MB
Monster Radar – 1640 MB
Nico Nico – 14 MB
Power Smash 4 – 1241 MB
Ridge Racer – 561 MB
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen – 1057 MB
Touch My Katamari – 744 MB
True Night of the Kamaitachi: The 11th Visitor – 793 MB
Uke-torne – 16 MB
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – 1350 MB
Uncharted: Golden Abyss – 2777 MB

 

[graywolf323]

This is the only screen protector I've seen on there. The same company also sells a version that comes with a protector for the back as well.

I'm holding out for a ZAGG protector

they have one for the PSP so would think they'd have one ready for the Vita

 

[Big Papa Husker]

As far as what I've read, the 3G model is the only one with GPS. I imagine there may be some augmented reality games that require GPS (like Monster Radar in Japan)

Hmm... Does anyone know if you can use the GPS when you are on WIFI? I'm thinking about just using my phone's wireless tethering.

 

[BeEatNU]

Does anyone know if you can use the GPS when you are on WIFI?

GPS is built into the device.

I recall in the other thread, people mentioning GPS was stick working despite them being on wifi

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Does anyone know if you can use the GPS when you are on WIFI?

You don't need a data plan to use GPS, if that's what you're asking.

 

[Big Papa Husker]

GPS is built into the device.

I recall in the other thread, people mentioning GPS was stick working despite them being on wifi

Awesome. That's what I was hoping for. I guess I'm getting the 3G model in case they come out with some cool GPS stuff later.

 

[spectyre]

I'm booking launch day off work. I'm going to have tons of games to play. Uncharted, Ridge Racer, Hot Shots, Escape Plan, Plants Vs Zombies, Little Deviants. Best launch ever.

I took 1/2 day 15th, 16th & 17th off. Uncharted and Hot Shots for me. Don't want to get too big of a back log like I have for PS3 and PC.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Awesome. That's what I was hoping for. I guess I'm getting the 3G model in case they come out with some cool GPS stuff later.

Yeah, this my ultimate decision as well. I'll get on month if $15 service for whatever free game they're offering and that's about it.

I just want the option of having a full featured Vita with GPS.

 

[BFIB]

I am so tempted to place my preorder on Amazon. Got some credit to use, so I'd only pay $228 for the system and a 16GB Memory Card.

My B/day is next month, so I'd just ask for Uncharted and MLB 12 to start with.

 

[krae_man]

Ya, I've booked off the 15th too! I haven't been this hyped about a hardware launch since the Playstation was released... It's kinda fun to be giddy about a piece of tech again after so many years - I was beginning to think I was jaded... or maybe I'm just senile...

I have't bought a handheld since the 3ds, I've been going through withdrawal :lol

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Woo, Amazon fixed the shipping bug. Release Date Delivery for the First Edition bundle, confirmed.

 

[OSHAN]

I had seen the following posted here on GAF before but I couldn't remember which of the Vita threads it was posted in so I pulled this from another website. This list doesn't have some of the games that will be released with the US launch, of course, but it may give you an idea for how many and what types of games you can fit on a memory card:

Based on the info sony gave at GDC 2GB and 4GB are the sizes for game cards right now.

Thank you, sirs.

 

[Blue Submarine No. 6]

I have't bought a handheld since the 3ds, I've been going through withdrawal :lol

I'll admit I was there day one for the 3DS too... and though I was happy to pick it up on release, I was never really "hyped" for it - I just bought it because it's my habit; I'm a handheld whore from way back, and I like grabbing the new systems on release... but this one I'm genuinely excited about, which is a change. Even the PSP didn't have me this pumped until AFTER I'd bought it and played Wipeout for the first time...

 

[spectyre]

Woo, Amazon fixed the shipping bug. Release Date Delivery for the First Edition bundle, confirmed.

Yesss! Thanks for the heads up.

 

[madmaxx350]

Woo, Amazon fixed the shipping bug. Release Date Delivery for the First Edition bundle, confirmed.

Finally this is what I've been waiting for.

 

[yurinka]

Watch the Sony CES 2012 Press Conference Right Here

5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern, so in half an hour or so.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/09/watch-the-sony-ces-2012-press-conference-right-here/

Does it deserve a new thread? Do we have a better stream? Spike Akami servers using VLC stuff worked flawlessly for VGA, something similar would be perfect.

 

[spectyre]

Watch the Sony CES 2012 Press Conference Right Here

5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern, so in half an hour or so.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/01/09/watch-the-sony-ces-2012-press-conference-right-here/

Does it deserve a new thread? Do we have a better stream? Spike Akami servers using VLC stuff worked flawlessly for VGA, something similar would be perfect.

Sweet. I'll be watching.

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