[Auron_Kale]

Great news!

But due to the super-stacked holiday, not sure I'm willing to import a Japanese Vita day one... Plus, I want the white version.

[Sylver]

So, is Sony actually endorsing importing.. or will it be..

Oh Liksang :_________(, I miss you so much. IMHO this was one the biggest Sony mistakes.

[Emitan]

Did Sony close Liksang?

[Sylver]

Did Sony close Liksang?

Sony Europe sued liksang and they win and that is the cause why Play-Asia didn't send sony products to europe (I don't know if they still do).

[x3sphere]

Which game is that? I'm importing at launch as long as it's not >$400, I'll play my psp games on it until the US launch next spring and God I have a lot of PSP games to play and I don't have a PSP.

Unless you have a hookup in Japan, it's definitely going to be more than $400 to import at launch. Most places were selling the 3DS for $450+ And, if I recall, the original PSP was selling on import shops for around $600 initially - with eBay auctions hitting as high as $900.

[Tain]

For the people who are now considering importing; do you all speak Japanese? Or are you just betting that some games will have languages to select from? Edit: Great news. I'm almost alone on this limb, but I think the Vita is going to be a success. The only trend that's going to continue is the one where the press is wrong about everything.

Action games are what I care about. I can get by without reading.

[Angry Fork]

Heh, I knew someone on GAF used to have that avatar.

Yea gonna change it back now, got tired of the Superman one =P I think this avy sums me up much better anyway.

[Zefah]

Fuck yeah! I'm gonna pre-order one now. I'm pumped!

[KennyLinder]

I don't really care about not understanding the text in most games. I live in the UK I imported pretty much everything. Japanese Super Famicom, PS1, DC, GC, PS2, PSP, GBA, DS. I bought a USA PS2 for MGS2 :)

The days of importing everything are over now because we get games roughly when they come out everywhere else, and there are no 50/60hz issues anymore. Also, unfortunately there isn't as much to import as there used to be.

[Universaldamps]

Awesomeness! This makes me happy :-)

[Kibbles]

[edit] Nevermind I see now, I guess.

[Sylver]

What does this mean exactly, as in why are people so excited? Is it releasing first overseas so people are excited to be able to import it and get it early here in the states? Games too I guess, but I wouldn't want to play a game in a different language.

As an european customer very excited for USA Atlus games and Music/Anime japanese games unreleased here.

[KennyLinder]

What does this mean exactly, as in why are people so excited? Is it releasing first overseas so people are excited to be able to import it and get it early here in the states? Games too I guess, but I wouldn't want to play a game in a different language. Sorry I don't know much about the scene, just curious.

It's exciting because it means if a game releases in Japan super early, or only Japan, you can choose to import it and play it on any PSVita system. You aren't limited. Also, if you go on holiday and go to UK/EURO/AUS, US, Japan you can happily buy a game knowing it will work. Also, when the exchange rate is shinning you can get some kick ass deals on brand new games.

[Leona Lewis]

What does this mean exactly, as in why are people so excited? Is it releasing first overseas so people are excited to be able to import it and get it early here in the states? Games too I guess, but I wouldn't want to play a game in a different language. Sorry I don't know much about the scene, just curious.

Two words: Operation Rainfall. Publishers these days are so fickle, it's not like we only miss out on love simulators, visual novels, and pachinko games anymore. It's nice to be able to play the excellent games that fall through the localization cracks without jumping through warranty-voiding hoops.

[we.are.the.armada]

What does this mean exactly, as in why are people so excited? Is it releasing first overseas so people are excited to be able to import it and get it early here in the states? Games too I guess, but I wouldn't want to play a game in a different language. Sorry I don't know much about the scene, just curious.

I think that it's exciting to get new hardware and when money doesn't matter, it's not a set back. As for the games, some of us can read the kanji but even if not, it's still exciting to have the new system and checking out the new games.

Haha, the game that I really want is pretty far from launch too. I totally see how somebody could think that this is silly but yeah, videogames. Pricey and far out.

[Gacha-pin]

I don't think this means it's safe to import, we still don't know about the store or anything.

And ◯☓ swapping thing. I had problems many times when I play US/EU games on my JP PS3.

[Flying_Phoenix]

We've had it unofficially confirmed for quite a while now, though.

Same story with the Wii during this time frame.

[Amir0x]

Sony fuck yeah comin' to save the motherfuckin' day yeah

[Luminate]

DJ Max Technika is mine.

[computers putin']

a fucking must buy is what the vita is

[Pachterballs]

Fuck yes. Excellent. I'm going to preorder now.


;)

[krypt0nian]

Now that's how to make a handheld, folks.

[Chiave]

Why does region-lock exist again?

[StuBurns]

And ◯☓ swapping thing. I had problems many times when I play US/EU games on my JP PS3.

It's ironic because in the SDK there are tools for auto-swapping so that doesn't happen.

[Blueblur1]

S. Yoshida has a sense of humor confirmed [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/2EriF.jpg[IMG]

:lol awesome

[Shed_a_Ninja]

Why does region-lock exist again?

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[Amir0x]

Now that's how to make a handheld, folks.

isn't it beautiful krypt0nian

a handheld that's region-free, has amazing graphics and has an actual competent online service from day one

*cryingeagle.gif*

[madmaxx350]

It's ironic because in the SDK there are tools for auto-swapping so that doesn't happen.

I wonder if installing the US firmware when it becomes available would change that.

[krypt0nian]

isn't it beautiful krypt0nian a handheld that's region-free, has amazing graphics and has an actual competent online service from day one *cryingeagle.gif*

How can this be possible?

I am still reeling a bit from the memcard prices, but lol SONY and their accessories.

[Shed_a_Ninja]

isn't it beautiful krypt0nian a handheld that's region-free, has amazing graphics and has an actual competent online service from day one *cryingeagle.gif*

Out of all the mods, you were the best. This isn't just ass kissing, either. I've agreed with every single one of your posts.

[Diablohead]

Sony Europe sued liksang and they win and that is the cause why Play-Asia didn't send sony products to europe (I don't know if they still do).

shitty thing is months before sony ordered and bought some psp's for their oversea clients... from Lik-Sang...
sony using them and suing them all in the same year :/

[mattiewheels]

Well I can't wait to hear if I can access my US PSN purchases on a launch Japanese vita, thy would make me seriously consider getting it right away. Would the US store just not be up at all until the launch here?

[Shed_a_Ninja]

shitty thing is months before sony ordered and bought some psp's for their oversea clients... from Lik-Sang... sony using them and suing them all in the same year :/

Really fucking retarded.

[Amir0x]

Out of all the mods, you were the best. This isn't just ass kissing, either. I've agreed with every single one of your posts.

Thanks. But I know I deserved my demodding. Like I said, I miss a few things (changing my titles) and I think we have a GREAT moderation staff that does a great job, but it really is liberating. I just don't think I can handle the added attention that goes along with the red name, because people take everything either so seriously or as an affront on them personally or whatever. It's been great to just be one of the plebs again.

You guys got a good team of mods :)

How can this be possible? I am still reeling a bit from the memcard prices, but lol SONY and their accessories.

Yeah but I probably will rarely ever download anything from their PSN service, so it's not a big deal. That said, I will buy the 32gb card on day one just because I can :p

[olimpia84]

Now THIS is something that I wish Nintendo would 'upgrade' on the 3DS and not a stupid second analog stick.

[Yoboman]

Wow Amir0x is one of the plebs now, didn't even realise

On topic. I never used region free that much till this gen, it saves me soooo much money compared to Australian prices. Usually 50% cheaper at the least.

[B-Genius]

This is indeed great news. The main reason I don't have a 3DS right now is because it's not region-free.

On an unrelated note, does anyone know if Vita will use the sam '5 registered consoles' thing that PS3/PSP currently use?

And what is the name of the site where you can manage all your registered devices? I can't for the life of me remember...

[I should be doing hw]

What would the price difference be on the JP Vita's and the US one, when converting yens into US? About the same or more?
I also wonder about how one would charge it, would a simple power adapter suffice? I've never imported a console/handheld before, but definitely will be with the vita.

[Amir0x]

Now THIS is something that I wish Nintendo would 'upgrade' on the 3DS and not a stupid second analog stick.

not a 'stupid' second analog stick?

Jesus christ. I think something as fundamental to competent modern gaming controls as a second analog stick is a little more important than being region free; but a smart handheld does both.

Thanks Sony for not being backwards buttmunchers *salute*

[Donthizz#]

where can we import PSV's from Japan? I want one..

[DiscoJer]

What would the price difference be on the JP Vita's and the US one, when converting yens into US? About the same or more? I also wonder about how one would charge it, would a simple power adapter suffice? I've never imported a console/handheld before, but definitely will be with the vita.

More. A lot more. 24,980 Yen - $325

It amazes me that people on this site don't realize how valueless the US dollar is compared to other currencies, and that it's the US government's policy to make it even weaker in the mistaken belief it's a good thing...

[CoilShot]

Day One! :)

[watershed]

Great news!

[Gacha-pin]

It's ironic because in the SDK there are tools for auto-swapping so that doesn't happen.

That auto-swapping is the problem.

[Respawn]

That is a first step in the right direction. Now confirm that PSV can handle more than one account.

You mean one of many steps in the right direction. They've done about 10 steps right since announcing this beast.

[Callibretto]

isn't it beautiful krypt0nian a handheld that's region-free, has amazing graphics and has an actual competent online service from day one *cryingeagle.gif*

too bad it'll still fail compared to 3DS, Vita is doomed!!!

I fucking hope not, if it fail, we didn't deserve Vita

[StuBurns]

That auto-swapping is the problem.

It's not really off-topic because maybe it'll be like that in PSV, but what do you mean?

[Zwei]

great and expected news. i can only imagine the GAF shitstorm had Sony decided to region lock the PSV. :/

[kittens]

God damn. System of the Forever. <3

[WeaponKnight]

It's not really off-topic because maybe it'll be like that in PSV, but what do you mean?

Game asks you to push X to finish a puzzle. You push X, but the auto-swap in your japanese system makes X the cancel button and cancels the puzzle. You can't beat the game.

Now, if the developer instead made that puzzle asking for $confirmButton instead of $XButton, for example, that wouldn't happen.
That solution was almost used correctly in Dissidia Duodecim: in Lightning's Burst, the game shows a prompt for X, but it wants you to press whatever is the confirm button. You need to push O if your system is japanese. They just needed to show the right prompt.