Sony PSVITA Discussion

[mKoz26]

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LOL, 3DS I don't buy nothing Nintendo.

So you buy something Nintendo?


/grammar'd

[Chef Matt]

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wow, wanna play used games on your Vita? No trophies for you.

http://www.gamertell.com/technologytell/article/only-new-vita-games-net-players-trophies/

I'd never play another used game! Although admittedly, now that I think about it, I haven't bought a used game in quite a long time.

[CaptainZombie]

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wow, wanna play used games on your Vita? No trophies for you.

http://www.gamertell.com/technologytell/article/only-new-vita-games-net-players-trophies/

I'd never play another used game! Although admittedly, now that I think about it, I haven't bought a used game in quite a long time.

Interesting, I guess this is being done in a way with those carts. I think that kind of sucks too though, but I guess another way to kill the used gaming market. In the end I do think its stupid since I do buy used games when I can if the price is cheap enough.

Here’s how it works. If you have a physical Vita cartridge and buy it new, you can pop it into your Vita and earn trophies for all of your accomplishments. If you buy the game used, you can’t earn any trophies as you play. Only the original owner can. However, if the original owner gets a second Vita, it is possible to authorize the game to allow the second Vita to earn trophies, provided you log into the same PSN account on both systems.

So I guess Sony is thinking Trophies are a big enough deal to some people to convince them to pay $5-$10 more for a game just to earn them. Personally, I think it’s a pretty stupid idea. I mean, it’s just a little notation on a profile saying you did something. It’s not like you earn some kind of reward in the game.

This helpful tidbit came from the English Vita user guide. A few other interesting tidbits came up as well. Apparently, you get 3-5 hours of gameplay from a single charge, depending on how bright the screen is, if you have headphones on, if WiFi is on and if you’re using Bluetooth. Also, if a game saves to a Vita cartridge, you can’t back up that save data. Also, PSP save data can be transferred to a Vita, so you can pick up where you left off in your existing games. So when it comes to battery life and save data, it actually has some things in common with the 3DS!

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Interesting, I guess this is being done in a way with those carts. I think that kind of sucks too though, but I guess another way to kill the used gaming market. In the end I do think its stupid since I do buy used games when I can if the price is cheap enough.

digital downloads to me seem the best option. I'm not about to start carrying cartridges again.

[DJ]

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The Vita sounds cool, but I just don't know how much I would actually use it. I have a PSP that gets zero use, aside from when I go on trips, and that is mostly to watch UMD movies, of which I have over 50. No way I'm trading all of that in, as I'd get creamed by GS with the values, so I'd still have to shell out a lot of money for the Vita and then try and build back up a movie library.

Sharing save files for sports games is great (the PSP did this with Madden on the PS2 for a few years), but again, just not sure how much I'd use that feature, since I'd just play the PS3 if I wanted to play The Show or Madden.

[DickDalewood]

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Interesting, I guess this is being done in a way with those carts. I think that kind of sucks too though, but I guess another way to kill the used gaming market. In the end I do think its stupid since I do buy used games when I can if the price is cheap enough.

What sucks, is, if my fiancee and I BOTH got Vitas, we wouldn't be able to share games... and she likes trophies even more than I do...

LAME.

[Blzer]

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What sucks, is, if my fiancee and I BOTH got Vitas, we wouldn't be able to share games... and she likes trophies even more than I do...

LAME.

I take it you two have different accounts, correct?

[DickDalewood]

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I take it you two have different accounts, correct?

Correct. And we can't have both accounts on one Vita either like we do on PS3. This won't stop me from getting one, and i get why Sony is doing this, but single account setup and non-sharing of games blows.

[RoyalBoyle78]

Anyone consider importing?

sent from galaxy S2

[Blzer]

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Anyone consider importing?

sent from galaxy S2

Nope, I'm going U.S. release all the way.

So does anyone know if Sony is planning on making this either A) a controller for PS3 games or B) a unit that can project our game on our big screen? I know that the WiiU is supposed to do one of these two, I can't remember which... but whichever it was that they showed at E3, Sony basically responded by saying "Our thing can do that too." I don't know if it really can though, but it would be nice to see exactly what compatibility with the PS3 this thing truly has.

[bcruise]

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Nope, I'm going U.S. release all the way.

So does anyone know if Sony is planning on making this either A) a controller for PS3 games or B) a unit that can project our game on our big screen? I know that the WiiU is supposed to do one of these two, I can't remember which... but whichever it was that they showed at E3, Sony basically responded by saying "Our thing can do that too." I don't know if it really can though, but it would be nice to see exactly what compatibility with the PS3 this thing truly has.

I'm not really keen on using it as a PS3 controller unless the touch controls were utilized somehow, and the Vita doesn't have pressure-sensitive buttons like the Sixaxis, does it? Playing the games on a TV screen does sound interesting though - I know the later PSP models had video out, but I've always had a PSP-1000 that came before that feature.

[Blzer]

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I'm not really keen on using it as a PS3 controller unless the touch controls were utilized somehow, and the Vita doesn't have pressure-sensitive buttons like the Sixaxis, does it? Playing the games on a TV screen does sound interesting though - I know the later PSP models had video out, but I've always had a PSP-1000 that came before that feature.

Yeah, I don't really want to use it as a controller either unless, as you said, a PS3 game can be minimized on our screen or something (or think in the Dreamcast days where you could call plays on the VMU).

I was really just asking which feature it was that the WiiU offers. It duplicates your screen, right? Or, something like that? I wonder if this thing, as Sony said it at least had the potential of doing, can either duplicate your Vita screen on your TV, or can duplicate your PS3 game onto your Vita.

Time will tell on this one...

[CaptainZombie]

Yeah, I don't really want to use it as a controller either unless, as you said, a PS3 game can be minimized on our screen or something (or think in the Dreamcast days where you could call plays on the VMU).

I was really just asking which feature it was that the WiiU offers. It duplicates your screen, right? Or, something like that? I wonder if this thing, as Sony said it at least had the potential of doing, can either duplicate your Vita screen on your TV, or can duplicate your PS3 game onto your Vita.

Time will tell on this one...

A few months back there was a video out and statement by Sony that they had killzone 3 running on the vita while your ps3 was on via remote play. This feature would be huge like what their trying to do with wiiu. I'm hoping this works out to be a feature.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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A few months back there was a video out and statement by Sony that they had killzone 3 running on the vita while your ps3 was on via remote play. This feature would be huge like what their trying to do with wiiu. I'm hoping this works out to be a feature.

Saw Killzone, looked good.

[Flawless]

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PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup and Details

There will be 25 games available on day 1, and in total more than 100 games currently in development. Pricing for all software will range from $9.99-$49.99 (MSRP) and will be available for purchase at retail locations as well as downloadable on the PlayStation Network.

SCEA Launch Day Titles:

• Escape Plan (PSN Only)
• Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
• Hustle Kings (PSN Only)
• Little Deviants
• ModNation Racers: Road Trip
• Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
• UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
• wipEout 2048

Third Party Publisher Launch Day Titles:

• Army Corps of Hell
• Asphalt Injection
• BEN10 GALACTIC RACING
• Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
• Dungeon Hunter Alliance
• Dynasty Warriors Next
• F1 2011 Codemasters
• EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer
• Lumines Electronic Symphony
• Michael Jackson The Experience
• Plants vs. Zombies (PSN Only)
• Rayman Origins
• Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
• Tales of Space: Mutant Blobs (PSN Only)
• Touch My Katamari
• Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
• Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition

SCEA Launch Window Titles:

• Gravity Rush
• MLB 12 The Show
• Reality Fighters
• Unit 13

Third Party Launch Window Titles:

• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
• Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
• NINJA GAIDEN ∑ PLUS
• Ridge Racer
• Silent Hill Book of Memories
• Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted

Also, every PS Vita system will be packed with six AR Play Cards and one voucher to download a handful of augmented reality mini games called AR Play via the PlayStation Network. All first party games along with a selection of accessories and third party games will be available for purchase a week early (Feb. 15) in conjunction with the availability date of the First Edition PS Vita Bundle.

For those of you looking for a complete solution, a Starter Kit will be available for $39.99 (MSRP), which includes a 4GB Memory Card, Pocket Pouch, Protective Film, Card Case, Headphones, and Cleaning Cloth. Standalone Memory Cards will start at $19.99 (MSRP), providing plenty of options for storing games and save data, videos, music, photos and more.

• 4GB Memory Card -- 2/15/12 -- $19.99
• 8 GB Memory Card -- 2/15/12 -- $29.99
• 16 GB Memory Card -- 2/15/12 -- $59.99
• 32 GB Memory Card -- 2/15/12 -- $99.99
• Starter Kit with Memory Card -- 2/15/12 -- $39.99
• In-Ear Headset -- 2/15/12 -- $19.99
• Carrying Case -- 2/15/12 -- $19.99
• Travel Pouch -- 2/15/12 -- $19.99
• Protective Film (2 pack) -- 2/15/12 -- $9.99
• Card Case -- 2/15/12 -- $5.99
• Cradle -- 2/15/12 -- $19.99
• Portable Charger -- Spring 2012 -- $49.99
• AC Adaptor -- 2/15/12 -- $14.99
• Car Adaptor -- Spring 2012 -- $14.99
• USB Cable -- 2/15/12 -- $14.99