Vita Thread

[iconoclast]

Well, getting hit in the ass with a turtle shell and going from 1st to 16th during the final lap is not my idea of fun, but to each their own.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I like both series.

I want both series.

 

[iconoclast]

I'm not saying Wipeout is bad or anything - I like it more than 99% of the other racing games out there, I just think F-Zero is better (or, the best).

[iconoclast]

It's not the vehicles that are slow in Wipeout, it's the speed class that the campaign starts out in. Venom is sloooooow, Flash is still kinda slow, Rapier is a nice, normal speed, and Phantom is fast.

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[Shaka Khan]

So much fail, Borys. It's been like this since forever.

[naff]

Ahahahaaha that's awesome. I know how that feels though, I love Wipeout but I found the Fury expansion hard to get into because it started out slow again and I found most of the new game modes dull. Prob would be better though once it gets faster, though I just like racing not dodging and shooting all the time.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I tried to get into WipeOut HD many times (on HD set) and just couldn't stand how SLOOOOOOOOOOW it is. F-Zero GX, even on SD TV, is at least 2 times faster.

Dunno, maybe the beginner vehicles in WHD are just slow as fuck?

Borys youre such a noob sometimes 

[tiesto]

Honestly, F-Zero > Wipeout. There aren't any bullshit kart racer-esque powerups that can screw you over in F-Zero, it's just pure racing skill. Of course you can turn that shit off in custom Wipeout games, but they're always there in the campaign.

Wipeout > F-Zero, especially for the music.

[bork]

I still enjoy F-Zero GX/AX far more than any Wipeout.

[tiesto]

GX is SEGA magic

Nagoshi is too orange to make another F-Zero so if F-Zero did come back it would be Nintendo's special ed team and they're too busy making Mario Karts until they die

Heh, Nagoshi looks like a Japanese guido.

[cool breeze]

DJ Max Technika coming to Vita. 



Videos below are from the arcade version.  Vita version has larger buttons judging from the screenshot.  Looks like hardcore Korean Ouendan.

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[Trent Dole]

Oh god, when is thing out in the US?

[Third]

weird game. you can destroy the screen with this nonsense

[cool breeze]

I still use my original DS to play EBA/Ouendan because it has a slight marks from that stupid spinning part.

M

[Shaka Khan]

I haven't used many DS/3DS screen protectors beside Horii's, which are considered the defacto products for both systems, iirc. And while it provides good protection and almost crystal clarity, I feel it compromises responsiveness, but I'm not sure whether it has to do with thickness or resistive touch screen tech. On the other hand, I tried many iPhone screen protectors ranging from cheap, thick, no-name products to high quality micro films, and I never had any problems with responsiveness with either. So I guess this bodes well for the Vita.

Although I have to say, after using my 3GS without protectors for months, I don't think anyone should worry about scratches arising from the mere usage of capacitive screens. That is unless you have dry, shriveled fingers, like old Prole.

I can't say the same for the DS. (I have permenant scratches from the spinning parts of EBA as well *grumble*)

[pilonv1]

fingers are also dirty. I hate smudges on my pretty iphone screen 

[naff]

DJ Max Technika coming to Vita. 

I would play that if it didn't have that pedo loli shit 

[MoxManiac]

Honestly, F-Zero > Wipeout. There aren't any bullshit kart racer-esque powerups that can screw you over in F-Zero, it's just pure racing skill. Of course you can turn that shit off in custom Wipeout games, but they're always there in the campaign.

Wipeout > F-Zero, especially for the music.

F-Zero's music >>>>> Wipeout

I actually used wipeout HD's custom soundtrack feature to insert songs from f-zero and it became a much better game 

[Sho Nuff]

Sega is dropping hints about Virtua Fighter Vita

As soon as they announce, Sho Nuff preorders

Virtua Fighter
Greatest fighting game franchise in the known universe
Cheesiest win quotes ever
Myself being partially responsible for that

[cool breeze]

as much as I like Virtua Fighter, fighters on portables aren't for me.  Yakuza 5 for Vita is cool, unless it's a port of the PS3 version, because I'd rather get that.  the other sega 'rumor' that's already confirmed is Super Monkey Ball for Vita.  it looks bad.

and gravity daze long video thing (skip to around 4 minutes for gameplay)

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[tiesto]

Honestly, F-Zero > Wipeout. There aren't any bullshit kart racer-esque powerups that can screw you over in F-Zero, it's just pure racing skill. Of course you can turn that shit off in custom Wipeout games, but they're always there in the campaign.

Wipeout > F-Zero, especially for the music.

F-Zero's music >>>>> Wipeout

I actually used wipeout HD's custom soundtrack feature to insert songs from f-zero and it became a much better game 

To each his own, I'm not really into the buttrocky F-Zero stuff... progressive house from the late 90's - early 2000's is my favorite genre of music ever, so naturally Wip3out has my favorite game soundtrack OF ALL TIME.

[Bebpo]

Truth:

I fucking LOVE wipeout.  Even the PSP games and PS2 Fusion were like awesome awesome awesome racing experiences.  HD is insanely good though I wish it had more original tracks (does it have any?  I can't remember) and less HD upgrades of tracks from elsewhere.

However, F-Zero GX is better than any Wipeout.  GX is pretty much the best high speed arcade racer ever.  That game took SKILL and you would learn those tracks like the back of your hand and holy shit were the track designs numerous and all fantastic. 

But the rest of the F-Zero games...eh, they're fun but most Wipeouts are better.  The track designs aren't as tight and the gameplay just doesn't feel as exciting.  GX was an exception imo.

[Bebpo]

basically, yeah

[Shaka Khan]

Dude you were just shitting on Wipeout a few days ago. What's wrong with you?!

Make up your mind, dammit!

[Shaka Khan]

STFU Borys

spoiler (click to show/hide)

I didn't read that bit lol

[close]

[cool breeze]

Ys - Celceta, Sea of Trees announced
 
from the gaf thread, it's a remake of Ys 4 with 7's party system.  hopefully along the lines of Oath as a Ys 3 remake.

edit: other stuff too:

a Cave game
Lord of Apocalypse / Lord of Arcana 2
Ninja Gaiden: Sigma
Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3
Hell's Army
Katamari

[cool breeze]

...why do OLED TVs have to be so expensive  :'(

[Cerveza mas fina]

I just read Samsung and sharp have 55" Oleds coming. Prices should go down soon man.

Samsung

[Eel O'Brian]

that screen will be awesome if i ever go outside with it

[bork]

Vita is region-free.  Confirmed by NCS.   

[MCD]

Vita is really sexy in that picture.

[cool breeze]

some guy is posting comparison images on gaf:  http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=446547

(3DS)
(iPhone 4)
(DSi XL)

the vita is monster size, but at least the screen is huge too

[Raban]

Seeing it like that, it's a lot smaller than I imagined.

Just, the way the buttons look and everything about the system reminds me of the GamePark. Did they outsource this to those guys?

[Raban]

I dunno man, the glamour shots make this thing look massive.

[cool breeze]

US/Euro release date was leaked to be February 22nd.

also, Playstation 1 games aren't playable on the Vita for the Japanese launch and they're working on it or something like that.  there was also something about discounts for psn version of umd games you own (or something like that).

[maxy]

uh oh

Report – Specific Vita games to require memory card for saving

According to a Japanese report, some Vita games will require a memory card for saving in-game, regardless of if they’re bought at digital or at retail. Via a tweet from 8-4′s Mark McDonald, some of the games that will require the feature include Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Ridge Racer and Hot Shots Golf. There’s more through here: if you can read Japanese.

http://www.vg247.com/2011/10/21/report-specific-vita-games-to-require-memory-card-for-saving/

[Eel O'Brian]

yeah, even something like a 512mb card not sold anywhere else would have been better

gonna be some mad mofos who get home and find out they need to turn back around and drop another $30 after already having dropped $300 for system + game

[cool breeze]

rumored memory card prices seem to be around the same as Japan's

it's nice to see retail getting as screwed as digital.  sony has some smart people managing this thing.

even if it would cost more, larger game carts would have been worth it.  between this and the long load times, maybe the 4 gig ceiling isn't high enough. 

[maxy]

some new details

http://andriasang.com/comyrl/

Required Peripherals
Famitsu says that a Memory Card is pretty much a requirement, as some games will require the card. Games that require a card can't even be booted up if you don't have one.

External Video Out
The system does not have external video out.

PS3 Connectivity
Memory Card data management and Trophy sharing. You can also view video and music via Remote Play. PS3's Torne DVR device can also be used once you've updated its firmware.

PSP Software Compatibility
You can up the visual quality through bilinear filtering. This can be toggled on and off.

Use of PSP and PS3 Peripherals
The system cannot use PSP and PS3 peripherals

Internal Software
At shipment time, you can use the following built in apps or functions: Welcome Park (introduces you to the controls), Party (a chatting app that can be used in games), Photo & Camera, Music, Video, Near (a social app for interacting with other Vita systems in your area), Browser, Group Messaging, Friend, Trophy, PS Store, Remote Play, Content Management and Settings.

Parental Controls
For 3G, content will be filtered by default. If you want this feature turned off, you have to fill out some paperwork at the NTT DoCoMo shop.

GPS Without a 3G Contract
You can still use GPS, but 3G can acquire positional information faster.

Current 3G Usage
You can check your current 3G usage through an app called "Network Operator."

Wi-Fi VS 3G
The system will first attempt to connect via Wi-Fi. If no Wi-Fi connection is found it will connect through 3G. While connected through 3G, even if the system finds a Wi-Fi hotspot, it will not automatically switch.

Can't they just disable auto-save,profile,etc?

You buy a new console+game(s),come home excited like crazy and..."please fuck off to the nearest game shop and buy our required peripheral"...pretty mean thing to do

Buying Vita as a present=ugh

[Raban]

There are mandatory game installs on Vita?

[maxy]

Game on a memory card installs to another memory card?

wow
must be some size,compression reason behind it or storage cards are much faster than game cards

 

[Shaka Khan]

Installs as in sammich installs or just painless save data?

The save system and requirements are starting to sound a bit messy, best not to leave the store without a stick, any capacity will do until the whole thing is clearer.

The innocent boy inside of me *wink wink* is hoping they'll package a basic memory stick for the Western release. You know, where people actually give a fuck about DD. Something that's unavailable at retail, like 4GB or maybe 2.

[Eel O'Brian]

well, this is turning into a right proper clusterfuck

i knew sony wouldn't let me down!

[cool breeze]

vita can't play PS1 games is confirmed too, for the Japanese launch.

everything surrounding the memory card is so dumb.  vita is heading for a stillbirth.  Sony should have just taken a hit and included internal memory or memory cards with every system.  ridiculous how $250 only gets you a fraction of what the system can do.  people compare it to the 360 accessory thing, but at least retail games were completely playable without a hard drive.

[maxy]

andriasang

Here's one point that may come as a surprise: games that save internally do not give you the option to save to a separate Memory Card. In other words, the save system is either-or -- the game can either save internally to its own card or it can save to a separate Memory Card. The player cannot select between the two.

Games that require a Memory Card to save may do so for various reasons. For example, they may install data on the card for Live Area or for future content expansion. When a game says that it requires a Memory Card to save, you actually need to have a Memory Card inserted from the start in order to play the game.

It's up to the game developer to decide which form of saving to use.

sounds like a pure business decision,you can't buy DLC if you don't have storage...brilliant 

[MCD]

I always wanted a 3DS anyway.

[Trent Dole]

I always wanted a 3DS anyway.

[Rman]

Going all digital, but those 32GB cards are pricey, man.

[cool breeze]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/27/get-your-hands-on-ps-vita-early-with-the-first-edition-bundle/

Sony is planning bundles now.

Little Deviants, case, 4 gig memory card, and the 3G model for $350 and releasing a week earlier.  so, $50 for little deviants, case and the memory card.  game prices are listed as $40 for now.

[Sho Nuff]

WTF even the PSP came with a shitty 8mb MS Pro Duo, didn't it?

Can't even use the thing out of the box. That's like back when Nintendo shipped the N64 in Japan without AV cables because they just assumed people already owned the SNES ones 

[Raban]

32mb actually

[Damian79]

How is the psvita, heavier or lighter than the 3ds?

[Trent Dole]

'Buy it early' shitty bundle anounced

Sony have announced a “First Edition” bundle for the PlayStation Vita in the U.S. and Canada that releases on February 15th — one week before the standalone device. If you’re looking to bite, keep in them mind the U.S. and Canada bundles are different from each other.
The U.S. bundle ($350):
PlayStation Vita 3G + Wi-Fi model
4GB Memory Card
Limited edition case
Little Deviants game

The Canada bundle ($300):
PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi (only) model
4GB Memory Card
Limited edition case
Little Deviants game

Amazon are taking pre-orders for the bundles now.

...the fuck is Little Deviants? I'm guessing it's a pile of shitty minigame shit.

[cool breeze]

pretty much

I'm kinda pissed because I'd buy that Canadian bundle, but it's not in the US.  I don't want the 3G model.

[Trent Dole]

Ditto. Fuck 3G.

[Damian79]

Thanks dcharlie.  Much appreciated.

[Shaka Khan]

I'm buying the 3G model, 16GB stick, and my first game is going to be Wipeout. So I'd settle for a 4GB if they announce a WO bundle, otherwise, no bundles for me.

[bork]

'Buy it early' shitty bundle anounced

Sony have announced a “First Edition” bundle for the PlayStation Vita in the U.S. and Canada that releases on February 15th — one week before the standalone device. If you’re looking to bite, keep in them mind the U.S. and Canada bundles are different from each other.
The U.S. bundle ($350):
PlayStation Vita 3G + Wi-Fi model
4GB Memory Card
Limited edition case
Little Deviants game

The Canada bundle ($300):
PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi (only) model
4GB Memory Card
Limited edition case
Little Deviants game

Amazon are taking pre-orders for the bundles now.

...the fuck is Little Deviants? I'm guessing it's a pile of shitty minigame shit.

Worthless since all the launch titles are hitting on the 22nd, too.  LOL, Little Deviants,

[cool breeze]

http://andriasang.com/comyxp/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

some info on the PSP backwards compatibility

main things are bilinear filtering and the ability to map different inputs to the second stick.  it's more or less what people were hoping for, and it actually happened, which is unusual.

edit:  apparently the way you get UMD games on it is by downloading an app to your PSP, paying a fee and transferring to the Vita, or something like that.

http://www.jp.playstation.com/psvita/compatibility/umd/title/

ok ok, nvm, so it's not just for the vita.  this is a way to get a digital version of a UMD game.  basically a discount.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Sony outdid Nintendo 

Charging money to transfer games you own, not even Nintendo stoops that low, at least the big N has the courage to actually sell you that product again. Sony is just straight trollin.