Must have been mentioned before, but this guys YouTube channel has some real interesting Vita videos in HD and a real sweet sidekick too...
It's thanks to GAF that I found out about his youtube page.
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It's thanks to GAF that I found out about his youtube page.
dat Kanako
I work for an online retailer in the UK. Got an email in the afternoon saying a Vita truck was coming to the office to demo the console and games. The fact there is two chances to win a Vita is great news for me!
Dog Problems
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Haha, yep. I think they worked on it with another company, though. And if I recall they also made a racing game around that period.
The Elite
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I've seen similar stories posted many times on GAF. It's good to see that the system makes a great first impression.
Perfect Blue
Banned
Getting the FEB (Canadian version) with free Uncharted. Thank you Best Buy! \o/
Soooooo hyped
Soooooo hyped
Not just cross platform play. I imagine they had to work together on the infrastructure. I was hoping they'd shoot ideas back and forth about how they run stuff. I mean, everyone knows Steam is very successful in the DD market. You'd think they'd want to get some tips out of them.
crazygambit
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Sorry for doing this, but my post was the last of the previous page and got totally lost. I'd like an answer to this from you guys that are a lot more inform, to see whether I should get one or not. Thanks a lot.
Review units probably won't get them since the games won't be up until PSN is up.
Western Vitas get 4 AR cards in the box.
brettchalupa
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Check the OP. There's a list of most of the games from the Japanese PSVita launch.
The Elite
BOSS
Had no idea we were getting AR cards.
I've been avoiding going to retail stores and getting a hands on with the Vita. I've already been sold on the device. My first time holding it will be when it's in my sweaty hands on the 22nd of this month.
I just think that if I tried it out now, it would make the wait just that much harder. I've been tiding myself over with reading threads like this, watching that bajillion part Livestream from Red Sun Gamer, and reading books on the Kindle app on my phone.
If only it were possible for Sony to team up with Amazon and release a Kindle app for the Vita. I'd imagine that reading books on that 5 inch screen would be really comfortable (it's pretty damn comfortable on my phone, so I can't imagine it being worse).
It'd be great in general if Sony partnered with some ebook companies to promote that stuff on the Vita. The touch screen interface and screen size seems perfect for it.
I just think that if I tried it out now, it would make the wait just that much harder. I've been tiding myself over with reading threads like this, watching that bajillion part Livestream from Red Sun Gamer, and reading books on the Kindle app on my phone.
If only it were possible for Sony to team up with Amazon and release a Kindle app for the Vita. I'd imagine that reading books on that 5 inch screen would be really comfortable (it's pretty damn comfortable on my phone, so I can't imagine it being worse).
It'd be great in general if Sony partnered with some ebook companies to promote that stuff on the Vita. The touch screen interface and screen size seems perfect for it.
HamPster PamPster
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There is a rumor the PS3 remaster of portable 3rd will come to the Vita at some point. Outside of that you have the digital versions of PSP games from PSN with added Vita controls like mapping the d-pad to the second stick.
The most recent monster hunter game and the next one are on the 3DS
Castor Krieg
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Any idea if PAL games will be Multi-5?
I thought that version was already out in Japan. D'oh. Let's hope that isn't the rumored MH-related Vita announcement that has been going around.
The Vita was the perfect machine I imagined when enjoying Monster Hunter on PSP.. and now that it's here.. there's no Monster Hunter! -_-@
Anyway, until Capcom ads infrastructure mode to its handheld Monster Hunter games, I'm NOT interested.
The free 8GB card will be enough for me, I'll wait to see if they announce a 64GB card down the line.
Someone should make a seperate thread about the Amazon.fr deal. 230 Euro's for a Wi-Fi Vita with a free 8GB card included. Should lower the barrier of entry for many people.
JakkuFurosu
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the voucher doesnt start until AFTER the first paid (15$) month is over
Slaylock
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This video shows how they're used: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOHe9fhrJnU&feature=plcp&context=C3560d45UDOEgsToPDskLPsh4iEa-LNBsX_ANFEU83
What about the free game? will that be available without the purchase of the first paid month? (I ask because I read on Amazon forums that the game would be free only if you activate the first month with ATT)
I wonder what game it will be, I'm guessing we have no choice in the matter.
KimonoNoNo
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I can see where you're coming from, but there's just too large a difference in corporate culture between a light agile company like Valve and the corporate inertia of a Sony.
Maybe now Kaz will be able to shake it up a bit, but I wouldn't bet on it.
Marty Chinn
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The free game doesn't kick in till you subscribe for one month. You have to pay $15 for the first month to get the free game.
JakkuFurosu
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Im pretty sure thats correct....no game until you use voucher which isnt good until you ponyup 15$
as for what game it is I have no idea...i read somewhere something about wipeout but idk.
the choice of games will be my deciding factor (as many others im sure) whether to even bothering with first time activation/voucher
So......you bought the 8gb card even though you didn't want it?
British Monsoon
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Picked up a HK Vita today, the one bundled with Uncharted - also came with a soft case, 4gb memory card, screen protector and a plastic case that takes 8 games and two memory cards, plus I grabbed Ridge Racer too. Just made a HK account and I'm downloading demos for Gravity Rush and Ragnarok Odyssey.
This thing makes a great first impression, it's a very slick piece of kit, the speakers are clear and loud and the OLED screen is just simply gorgeous - I played the first 4 chapters of Uncharted and, for a handheld title, looks beautiful. I had some trouble with the aiming at first, but found that the sixaxis tilt is super helpful for making quick adjustments, and now I'm racking up the headshots with ease. Think I'm going to leave it there for the moment, as I'm only going to have to wipe everything when the UK Vita store goes live. Can't wait to pick up Wipeout & Everybody's Golf.
This thing makes a great first impression, it's a very slick piece of kit, the speakers are clear and loud and the OLED screen is just simply gorgeous - I played the first 4 chapters of Uncharted and, for a handheld title, looks beautiful. I had some trouble with the aiming at first, but found that the sixaxis tilt is super helpful for making quick adjustments, and now I'm racking up the headshots with ease. Think I'm going to leave it there for the moment, as I'm only going to have to wipe everything when the UK Vita store goes live. Can't wait to pick up Wipeout & Everybody's Golf.
Thanks (you too Marty)
Hmmm...I have Wipeout preordered so that wouldn't be good for me. Hopefully Sony will tell us what game it is before the 22nd, but that wouldn't be very Sony-like.
It's going to be a $15 or less PSN game, not WipeOut.
I'll do it.
I was going to pay $15 for Escape Plan anyway. I'll see how the 3G works for 2 months.
Seriously? SERIOUSLY?
SOOOOOOOOLD
I've been wanting to play the PSP Monster Hunters for a long time after having played Tri. I could never deal with the claw grip.
It'll probably be a choice between Plants vs Zombies or Escape Plan. Those are currently the only $15 games announced.
Marty Chinn
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Isn't it really a $10 game though? The bundle says save $55 which is $30 for the 8 gig card, $15 for the month, that leaves $10 to equal $55.
JakkuFurosu
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what psn games are 15$ or less? (i honestly dont know)
On the Vita you mean? the console only allows one account per unit I believe.
Uh...what? I went to preorder the 8gb to pick up at launch and they just outright sold it to me early since Sony didn't force a street date on them. I meant the physical size is so little, not the storage. Sorry about the confusion.
Oh okay. I thought by 'little' you meant memory size and not actual physical size. WOOPS.
Plants Vs. Zombies, and Escape Plan are confirmed at $14.99
I don't think they'll give PVZ since it technically isn't a SCE game.
It is being published by Sony Online Entertainment though so there is a chance.
I'm hoping it'll be Super Stardust Delta, but that's being too hopeful I guess.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Remember the paid one month subscription includes free AT&T WiFi Hotspot access. It's not just 3G access.
I haven't decided when to activate it. Besides waiting for the free game announcement, I kinda wanna activate together with fellow Gaffers. Otherwise, it may get a little boring. ^_^
Also, just pre-ordered FIFA today and then stopped. Sony and AT&T should announce the free game soon, or I won't order any games at all.
SOE isn't really a part of SCE. They act as their own entity.
consoul
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Don't know about all of them but Uncharted Golden Abyss is. As a result the 'PAL' version is 3.3GB rather than 2.7GB.
Yes, but Jeff or some other Sony guy tweeted that the game would be worth $15.
Who knows though, bit of fuzzy math on someone's part.
Easystride
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Does anyone have any impressions of Hot Shots Golf's loading times?
The Elite
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LiquidMetal14
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That is doable but only to a certain extent. THe hot-keys would be a damn good addition in a more dedicated rework re-release.
i've known that for ages, but why would sony own a video game developer and not have it underneath the sce umbrella? has sony ever commented on this?
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