Author Topic: Vita Thread (Read 808014 times)

MCD · « **Reply #720 on:** February 11, 2012, 08:05:12 PM »

Because Android.

Bebpo · « **Reply #721 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:02:57 PM »

Because Japan

cool breeze · « **Reply #722 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:16:48 PM »

Sony: counterproductive ads since 2000

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #723 on:** February 12, 2012, 12:52:20 AM »

that isn't a ad, it's a stinger / a teaser.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #724 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:49:48 AM »

is it using android for the os? that explains everything.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #725 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:09:22 AM »

Quote from: Linkzg on February 11, 2012, 09:16:48 PM

Sony: counterproductive ads since 2000

VITA
VITA
VITA

"Look Smithers, VITA is coming"

cool breeze · « **Reply #726 on:** February 12, 2012, 01:53:53 PM »

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #727 on:** February 12, 2012, 02:07:25 PM »

OMigod what is that bubble interface

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #728 on:** February 12, 2012, 03:42:19 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on February 11, 2012, 08:01:05 PM

holy shit, the vita is BONER ACADEMY, best hardware ever

however, why the fuck can't japan design os user interfaces

Quote from: Linkzg on February 12, 2012, 01:53:53 PM

damn

Tasty · « **Reply #729 on:** February 12, 2012, 04:31:38 PM »

Quote from: Van Cruncheon on February 12, 2012, 01:49:48 AM

is it using android for the os? that explains everything.

Not even.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #730 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:36:36 PM »

im ready

pilonv1 · « **Reply #731 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:45:57 PM »

No golf? smh

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #732 on:** February 12, 2012, 05:47:02 PM »

i posted my picture of it last page

Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich · « **Reply #733 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:47:01 PM »

i was gonna pre-order UMVC3 but just noticed that SF x Tekken comes out not even two weeks after the Vita launches. wtf man

cool breeze · « **Reply #734 on:** February 12, 2012, 08:58:27 PM »

the launch situation is a fuck because there're two dozen quality games launch window, so Sony felt the need to artificially space games out delaying Gravity Daze to Spring (rumors are May). Unit 13 is also delayed a bit.

and I've decided to just go with the 3G on Amazon. I read that GPS still works without a plan and I don't know if it's true but it can come in handy if I don't have my phone with me and other poor justifications for spending more money on a toy.

maxy · « **Reply #735 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:34:55 AM »

Quote

John Koller, the senior director for PlayStation hand-held consoles, said the PS Vita would allow users “to feel engaged and still feel like they’re playing on a console.” The target audience for the Vita are men in their 20s who play video games eight hours a week or more and own a PlayStation3 console.

The trick will be getting those young men to put down their phones and pick up the PS Vita.

The cost of the marketing campaign at $50 million is “the largest platform launch in terms of marketing investment we’ve ever had,” Mr. Koller said.

Sony worked with Deutsch, part of the Interpublic Group of Companies, to create the campaign that includes television commercials, billboards, retail partnerships, digital banner ads and a significant presence in social media. The theme of the campaign, “Never Stop Playing,” will be featured on many of the ads as will the Twitter-influenced hashtag, #gamechanger.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/business/media/playstation-vita-offers-a-perpetual-game-inside-or-out.html?_r=1

Bebpo · « **Reply #736 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:54:58 AM »

Quote from: Linkzg on February 12, 2012, 08:58:27 PM

the launch situation is a fuck because there're two dozen quality games launch window, so Sony felt the need to artificially space games out delaying Gravity Daze to Spring (rumors are May). Unit 13 is also delayed a bit.

and I've decided to just go with the 3G on Amazon. I read that GPS still works without a plan and I don't know if it's true but it can come in handy if I don't have my phone with me and other poor justifications for spending more money on a toy.

I honestly think the launch titles should have been more spread out from the start. With launch big hitters they could have had a major Vita game every 2-3 weeks for like the next 6 months. Now it's a billion titles fighting for launch sales and then it'll be nothing for a while outside of Gravity Daze and Unit 13.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #737 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:01:26 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on February 13, 2012, 02:56:09 AM

the target are men in their 20s who play 8+ hours of games a week and own ps3s?

hunh. i, uh, don't know if there's gold in them thar hills.

I think we can trust that Sony made the right call here.

Bebpo · « **Reply #738 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:06:27 AM »

The dumb thing is that those people (gaming forumites) already know about the Vita and are probably sold on it now or at some later point. Why spend money marketing towards that group?

cool breeze · « **Reply #739 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:14:26 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 13, 2012, 02:54:58 AM

Quote from: Linkzg on February 12, 2012, 08:58:27 PM
the launch situation is a fuck because there're two dozen quality games launch window, so Sony felt the need to artificially space games out delaying Gravity Daze to Spring (rumors are May). Unit 13 is also delayed a bit.

and I've decided to just go with the 3G on Amazon. I read that GPS still works without a plan and I don't know if it's true but it can come in handy if I don't have my phone with me and other poor justifications for spending more money on a toy.

I honestly think the launch titles should have been more spread out from the start. With launch big hitters they could have had a major Vita game every 2-3 weeks for like the next 6 months. Now it's a billion titles fighting for launch sales and then it'll be nothing for a while outside of Gravity Daze and Unit 13.

yeah, spacing it out would've been better. my main thing with gravity daze is that it's a really cool looking original IP for this system; it's not just a portable version of wipeouthotshotsmarvelvscapcomsmodnationracersuncharted. personally, the reason I'm passing on all those games is because I still haven't played wipeout hd fury, just played uncharted 3, and excuses of that nature.

I'm not even sure what's launching, tbh. it's a bunch of games. I didn't know that modnation was at launch. I still don't know, but people are mentioning it, so maybe? That doesn't make sense when wipeout is the sony racers for launch, but I guess there are options now...or ridge racer.

being all hypocritical now, I'd buy a version of twisted metal for the vita.

cool breeze · « **Reply #740 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:18:54 AM »

I actually looked it up (based on review embargo)

FIFA Soccer
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Little Deviants
ModNation Racers: Road Trip
Reality Fighters
Super Stardust Delta
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
WipeOut 2048
Army Corps of Hell
Asphalt Injection
BlazBlue: Continuum Shift II Extend
Dungeon Hunter: Alliance
Lumines: Electronic Symphony
Michael Jackson: The Experience
Rayman Origins
Touch My Katamari
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
Escape Plan
Hustle Kings Vita
Plants Vs. Zombies
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
Dynasty Warriors Next
F1 2011

Bebpo · « **Reply #741 on:** February 13, 2012, 03:20:17 AM »

I agree. GD looks like the first "real meaty and polished original game".

I might just import it because of the US delay. Not sure yet. Someone said the game is planned to have a lot of DLC and with Vita you'll be stuck buying the DLC from the store that matches the game region, so that's a lot of bad exchange rate yen PSN points for GD dlc, plus the game is like $70+ shipping.

Probably should just wait. I think I'll play the launch stuff and see how quickly I get tired of it and want GD.

T-Short · « **Reply #742 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:35:23 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 13, 2012, 03:06:27 AM

The dumb thing is that those people (gaming forumites) already know about the Vita and are probably sold on it now or at some later point. Why spend money marketing towards that group?

It doesn't say that is the target market for the ad campaign. It says it's the target market for the Vita itself. Which is even worse

bork · « **Reply #743 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:27:40 AM »

Quote from: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 12, 2012, 08:47:01 PM

i was gonna pre-order UMVC3 but just noticed that SF x Tekken comes out not even two weeks after the Vita launches. wtf man

Nah, that's the console versions. SFxTK is currently set for 3/31 on Vita but that appears to be a placeholder date. :/

Vertigo · « **Reply #744 on:** February 13, 2012, 01:39:09 PM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 13, 2012, 03:06:27 AM

The dumb thing is that those people (gaming forumites) already know about the Vita and are probably sold on it now or at some later point. Why spend money marketing towards that group?

Because Sony never learns. Advertising to people who already know what the product does and every single boring stat about the machine instead of getting the millions of people who don't know what it is interested. According to the Sony fans on Gaf it's all "part of the plan". I'm sure the stores stocking it are onboard with that line of thinking. especially if it fails to sell and they move it to the back of the store.

I've had time on one and it's a nice bit of kit but that games lineup is seriously lackluster i would feel like a chump paying anymore than £20 on any of these games. Only Gravity Daze has really captured my attention. But i won't be buying a handheld for just one game. I'm holding well back from this launch as this thing is going to be heavily discounted and pretty quickly i feel.

And unlike Nintendo who were able to fob off their base by throwing them some old junk they had in the attic . I don't think Sony will be doing any 'ambassador' game packs they'll just tell early buyers to suck it up.

Bebpo · « **Reply #745 on:** February 13, 2012, 02:28:30 PM »

All valid points except calling the launch lineup lackluster is wat. Even if you're not a fan of the games, it's impossible to name a better launch lineup for any system EVER besides the US Dreamcast launch.

What are people seriously expecting for a launch lineup? God of War 4, Uncharted 4, Grand Theft Auto 5, FFXV, Street Fighter 5??

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #746 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:20:06 PM »

mario, zelda, halo is waht theyre expecting.

I guess they all can't be pilotwings, ridge racer, steel diver, Dinosaurs 3d

Eric P · « **Reply #747 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:21:46 PM »

got my Vita mem card today
Hot Shots should be arriving tomorrow
my actual system? No Idea. I preordered and cancelled so many times that by the time I'd committed my place in line was hosed. I think I'm just going to check a few local places this week. If not, no big deal.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #748 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:23:56 PM »

That launch line-up is fine if you love the idea of playing ps3 ports (slightly downgraded) on your handheld. But if you already own a console and don't have a reason to game on a handheld its not really that enticing outside of playing console style games in bed. In that sense its not really that different from the Wii U tablet beaming concept.

It's not the same as a console style launch because those games generally aren't just duplicates of games already out. (Well they aren't supposed to be. Some are)

cool breeze · « **Reply #749 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:35:57 PM »

anyone who is getting the 3G version, maybe hold off on buying Super Stardust HD

it's the "free" game you get with the 3G version, plus the DLC. by free sony means you buy a month of the 3G service, then get the game. i'm still confused by the deal.

bork · « **Reply #750 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:45:51 PM »

Got Hot Shots today and decided to switch to my U.S. account. Then it hit me...no online in Wipeout. So I buy an online pass for the $10 rip-off price, and...it doesn't work. You HAVE to play on a Japanese account to play online. So fuck it; the game's only $30 new anyway...bought it again.

I think I may also rebuy Dynasty Warriors Next next week.

Bebpo · « **Reply #751 on:** February 13, 2012, 06:56:00 PM »

Or you could play Japanese wipeout on Japanese account and just copy over friends list to that account as well.

That's my plan. I've always had a US account for the US store on PSN but the friendslist is empty since my main account for trophies/friends is my JPN one. Will refriend everyone on that account and just play JP Vita games on the JP one and US Vita games on the US one. Only down side is split trophy lists, but oh well.

bork · « **Reply #752 on:** February 13, 2012, 07:36:27 PM »

I don't want to keep switching memory cards. I'm sticking with my U.S. account...only importing when necessary.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #753 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:17:07 PM »

This all sounds more convoluted than necessary

Bebpo · « **Reply #754 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:48:45 PM »

It is.

Vita is definitely, no questions asked, a step down from PSP/PS3/DS region free. If PS4 is similar it'll be even more annoying.

It's still 200 steps better than DSi/3DS and 100 steps better than Wii/X360 (because Wii can be modded to region free and because X360 has like 1/1000 region-free games).

There will be some annoyances, but I will have two mem sticks so when I put in a JP game I will put in my JP mem stick and vice-versa. End of story. I usually don't switch games very often since I only like playing 1 game at a time on a system, so it's not a big deal with me.

cool breeze · « **Reply #755 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:04:58 PM »

wait, what? that's all confusing me

I downloaded the Japanese Gravity Daze and Ragnarok Odyssey demos. If I have one memory card, I can't play them?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #756 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:14:00 PM »

If I switch over to a US PSN account, am I going to be able to buy PSN games with a non-US credit card?

bork · « **Reply #757 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:46:24 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on February 13, 2012, 09:04:58 PM

wait, what? that's all confusing me

I downloaded the Japanese Gravity Daze and Ragnarok Odyssey demos. If I have one memory card, I can't play them?

No, you're okay there. What you CAN'T play are full games downloaded from to a Japanese account on a U.S. account (and vice versa), and online passes are also tied to whichever region you buy the game from. No idea on DLC yet but I'm sure it's region-locked.

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 13, 2012, 09:14:00 PM

If I switch over to a US PSN account, am I going to be able to buy PSN games with a non-US credit card?

Doubtful.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #758 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:48:34 PM »

how do you buy JPN games? Buy PSN cards online or something?

bork · « **Reply #759 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:49:35 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 13, 2012, 09:48:34 PM

how do you buy JPN games? Buy PSN cards online or something?

Yeah; I bought a 5000 yen PSN card when I decided to download Shin Sangoku Musou Next, so you can certainly do the same and get a U.S. PSN card.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #760 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:51:37 PM »

Those things appear to be marked up 20% on amazon, wtf.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #761 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:53:20 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 13, 2012, 09:51:37 PM

Those things appear to be marked up 20% on amazon, wtf.

I'll buy you PSN cards. Just Paypal me the cash (face value) or something.

Bebpo · « **Reply #762 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:39:42 PM »

I thought DCharlie was able to get his CC to work on the US store and that's how he bought all his US stuff?

Quote from: lyte edge on February 13, 2012, 09:46:24 PM

Quote from: Linkzg on February 13, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
wait, what? that's all confusing me

I downloaded the Japanese Gravity Daze and Ragnarok Odyssey demos. If I have one memory card, I can't play them?

No, you're okay there. What you CAN'T play are full games downloaded from to a Japanese account on a U.S. account (and vice versa), and online passes are also tied to whichever region you buy the game from. No idea on DLC yet but I'm sure it's region-locked.

Uhhh, are you sure?

I was under the impression that if he's on a US account he won't be able to access and use JP account software and will have to change to a JP account to play them which will erase all his settings for his US account on the card.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #763 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:03:16 PM »

Why are Vita games compared to 360/PS3 games yet 3DS games aren't? $:-\$ They cost the exact same, and the systems cost the same at launch yet one is suddenly compared to these big systems? $:-\$ $:-\$ $:-\$

cool breeze · « **Reply #764 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:05:32 PM »

PSP games on PSN need to start dropping in price, and some games are just missing. I was looking at my UMDs and there are only a few I'd care to keep playing on my Vita. One was Mega Man Powered Up and it's not there. The Mega Man X game is only $10 though, which is a pretty nice price. Other games are still $40.

Metal Gear Portable Ops is $10 too. Might consider giving it another shot since the controls might be manageable this time. I was messing around with it the other day on my Go and it could work quite well on the Vita. Vita allows the right stick to mimic the left stick, and Portable Ops has an option to move with the d-pad and aim with the stick.

Quote from: Bebpo on February 13, 2012, 10:39:42 PM

Uhhh, are you sure?

I was under the impression that if he's on a US account he won't be able to access and use JP account software and will have to change to a JP account to play them which will erase all his settings for his US account on the card.

I'll see what happens. I don't think I'd buy games on my Japanese account. Unless there's also dumbness if I import the physical retail copy of a game.

the experience with my PSP now is like this (through my PS3):

I want to install a Jpn/Euro demo. Plug in my PSP, it says it's associated with my NA account, I say switch it. Demo is transferred to my PSP; nothing is deleted or lost. On my PSP I can now play that demo, but none of my NA games on the memory stick. To play those again, I just plug it back into my PS3 and re-associate it with that account.

I mainly want to play Ragnarok Odyssey because it looks cool and hasn't been announced for North America. I mean, if they're not bringing it over during the launch window, when else will they bother localizing something like that.

Shinobido 2, Ragnarok Odyssey, Gravity Daze, and (surprisingly) Unit 13 are the Vita games I'm most interested in.

Bebpo · « **Reply #765 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:05:52 PM »

People's expectations for the system are all over the place. It's going to bomb financially in every region, so whatever, enjoy the games you enjoy and have fun with it.

cool breeze · « **Reply #766 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:24:19 PM »

ok ok, it seems like people on gaf brought it up. from what I understand importing is fine as long as the game doesn't have an online pass, because you can't redeem it from a NA account...or something.

the inevitable Gundam vs Gundam vita better not have an online pass

Bebpo · « **Reply #767 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:27:55 PM »

Online or DLC. If it has DLC you can play the main game on your US account but will need to play the DLC parts on your JPN account and I'm not sure if the save from your US account will load on your JP account. So if there will be DLC like Gravity Daze it makes sense to just play it on your JP account.

bork · « **Reply #768 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:22:39 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 13, 2012, 11:27:55 PM

Online or DLC. If it has DLC you can play the main game on your US account but will need to play the DLC parts on your JPN account and I'm not sure if the save from your US account will load on your JP account. So if there will be DLC like Gravity Daze it makes sense to just play it on your JP account.

Save files work on any account; you just get a message saying trophies will be disabled.

bork · « **Reply #769 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:24:35 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on February 13, 2012, 10:39:42 PM

I thought DCharlie was able to get his CC to work on the US store and that's how he bought all his US stuff?

Quote from: lyte edge on February 13, 2012, 09:46:24 PM
Quote from: Linkzg on February 13, 2012, 09:04:58 PM
wait, what? that's all confusing me

I downloaded the Japanese Gravity Daze and Ragnarok Odyssey demos. If I have one memory card, I can't play them?

No, you're okay there. What you CAN'T play are full games downloaded from to a Japanese account on a U.S. account (and vice versa), and online passes are also tied to whichever region you buy the game from. No idea on DLC yet but I'm sure it's region-locked.

Uhhh, are you sure?

I was under the impression that if he's on a US account he won't be able to access and use JP account software and will have to change to a JP account to play them which will erase all his settings for his US account on the card.

Yeah I'm sure. Demos aren't region-locked...full games are.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #770 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:39:58 AM »

I didn't realize US games were already on sale. I guess i'll just make a US account and give it a shot.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #771 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:45:23 AM »

Misses wants a vita. What say you Evilbore, Yes or No? Valentines day is today after all.

bork · « **Reply #772 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:50:31 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on February 14, 2012, 12:39:58 AM

I didn't realize US games were already on sale. I guess i'll just make a US account and give it a shot.

It was just the Sony games before (Hot Shots, Uncharted, Wipeout, Mod Nation Racers, etc.), but the third party stuff should be up between today and Thursday.

Verdigris Murder · « **Reply #773 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:36:25 AM »

Quote from: G The Resurrected on February 14, 2012, 01:45:23 AM

Misses wants a vita. What say you Evilbore, Yes or No? Valentines day is today after all.

Get her an iPhone, seriously. iOS seems to have far more chick friendly games, stuff like put the thing in the bin and tidy the kitchen. Oh and that sandwich simulator.

demi · « **Reply #774 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:41:26 AM »

Quote from: G The Resurrected on February 14, 2012, 01:45:23 AM

Misses wants a vita. What say you Evilbore, Yes or No? Valentines day is today after all.

Why would you waste money on her because it's valentine's day? Jesus christ, Bz. Grow a sack.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #775 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:49:39 PM »

haha, you believe things bz says

Himu · « **Reply #776 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:53:06 PM »

Does she exist?

Himu · « **Reply #777 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:54:06 PM »

http://www.thebore.com/forum/index.php?topic=7832.0

Himu · « **Reply #778 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:55:12 PM »

You have stained the name Garrett.

demi · « **Reply #779 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:37:12 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 14, 2012, 02:53:06 PM

Does she exist?

She does exist, I talked to her. Or the woman chained in Bz's basement.

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