[ZeroAKA]

I don't think I've seen this posted yet, but Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus got an 8.0 on IGN.

Edit: Never mind, it was posted last week. I must have missed it somehow.

[teiresias]

Amazon usually ships the day before since they use UPS Overnight. If they don't ship it by tom afternoon, then I'd start getting a bit worried.

My 4GB memory card is saying it won't show up until Thursday, which sort of sucks that it wasn't wrapped into the release date shipping with the unit itself.

[Infinite Justice]

It looks like it might be the network connection. When I got home I tested before updating.

Just saw that i can't read in that post LOL

that sounds interesting but hopefully the update deals with that

Yeah, that's nuts. I'm in Japan using pocket Wifi playing Fifa online against Captain N who's in the States, we're both using party chat with no issues what-so-ever, what makes it more amazing is the other dude who joined our party chat was playing Wipeout2048 online. It's nuts to think a handheld is capable of such things, what makes it more amazing is that the PS3 is unable to do this. Welcome to the future.

More for the hype train...

[DiscoJer]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers..._bsar_cal_mo#2 Wifi Vita is 25th for 2012, which is one behind Mass Effect 3 which has had 400k preorders this year if you want to get all scientific.

It's one behind the Limited Edition of Mass Effect 3. Regular Edition ME3 is #9

[wowzors]

anyone know if Lockerz shoots an email or anything when it ships?

[Shining Sunshine]

Getting ready for the SCE NZ Vita launch party here in Auckland (public preview is tomorrow). We are showing Rugby Challenge for Vita. Awesome launch lineup on display here.

Wait, a rugby game? How excite!

[Liquid_015]

Has anybody's Amazon Vita shipped out yet? Mine still says it hasn't, and I'm supposed to get the Prime launch day arrival. Urge to kill...

Yeah same here, mine still say "not yet shipped" and I have Prime and release date delivery; in addition, my credit card has yet to be charged.

[Captain N]

FIFA is one of my favorite launch titles. Of any launch.

The only thing that really turns me off about the game is the death metal rock the whole time playing.

its just so bland and I think I only like it for the..i mean it's hard to think of great things about the game.

[Anastacio]

Hmm, the price of the 32GB memory card seem to have increased on PlanetAxel, that's some real bs.
I'm a little hesitant to try order again and I don't know where else to get the 32GB - Amazon US doesn't ship to Europe.

[shagg_187]

How well does FIFA play? It was pretty dumbed down for iPhone. Does it have wifi online play?

[FairXchange]

I wasn't a fan of Army Corps of Hell my first time playing, but it's slowly growing on me.

Excellent.. that's what I like to hear!

Yeah, I can already tell it may end up having to grow on me. But that's what I love about these launch games, the variety has allowed me to try games I don't normally play and it's awesome.

[Grisby]

Uncharted is great. I'm playing a high production adventure in my hands. It's nuts.

Does Hot Shots have a lot of content? Extras and the like?

[Gen X]

Hmm, the price of the 32GB memory card seem to have increased on PlanetAxel, that's some real bs.

I canceled one of my orders with them on Friday and then today I got an email saying the item has shipped. Not happy.

Getting ready for the SCE NZ Vita launch party here in Auckland (public preview is tomorrow). We are showing Rugby Challenge for Vita. Awesome launch lineup on display here.

Is Rugby Challenge making launch or just launch window?

[Purexed]

How well does FIFA play? It was pretty dumbed down for iPhone. Does it have wifi online play?

It's basically FIFA 11, special moves and all. Online play is extremely solid. Only had one laggy game out of about a 12.

[DJmizuhara]

How well does FIFA play? It was pretty dumbed down for iPhone. Does it have wifi online play?

Quoted for your pleasure;

I'm in Japan using pocket Wifi playing Fifa online against Captain N who's in the States, we're both using party chat with no issues what-so-ever, what makes it more amazing is the other dude who joined our party chat was playing Wipeout2048 online. It's nuts to think a handheld is capable of such things, what makes it more amazing is that the PS3 is unable to do this. Welcome to the future.

As far as I can tell it plays very similar to its consoles counter part with the edition of front and rear touch. It's AWESOME! Go buy it!

[Shining Sunshine]

How well does FIFA play? It was pretty dumbed down for iPhone. Does it have wifi online play?

iPhone version is a port of PS2 FIFA 12, which hasn't changed since FIFA 09 or something.

Vita version is a port of PS3 FIFA 11.

I'd say the difference is immense.

[Captain N]

How well does FIFA play? It was pretty dumbed down for iPhone. Does it have wifi online play?

yeah, 1 on 1. that screenshot was taken in the middle of a game. I was playing someone from Japan while I played here in the states. It was smooth as butter online. I think it might be one of the must have launch titles for the Vita.

[James Sawyer Ford]

Yeah, that's nuts. I'm in Japan using pocket Wifi playing Fifa online against Captain N who's in the States, we're both using party chat with no issues what-so-ever, what makes it more amazing is the other dude who joined our party chat was playing Wipeout2048 online. It's nuts to think a handheld is capable of such things, what makes it more amazing is that the PS3 is unable to do this. Welcome to the future.

This is one of the biggest reasons why I may migrate most of my gaming time to the Vita.

Obviously I'll still play the big consold productions, but all the PSN/XBLA styled gaming will be pretty much exclusive on the Vita from here on out if there's an option between either a console version or a Vita version.

The whole system is just designed so slickly that it's a lot more appealing than what the PSP was.

[d0c_zaius]

lol they even put trophies in welcome park

[graywolf323]

new video from skyghene22 where he breaks down every single launch game for Vita - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzidvU_ot6k (except Virtual Tennis which he forgot but added his impressions for in the video description)

[VanWinkle]

lol they even put trophies in welcome park

I thought Welcome Park was actually really cool, too.

[dallow_bg]

Near is completely borked on me. Can't obtain location data and always says an error has occurred. It started when I tried to use Near on 3G.

Looks I need to do a complete factory reset. Same error as these guys.

http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/gen...vita-near.html

[Mario]

Is Rugby Challenge making launch or just launch window?

We don't have a date yet but it will be "soon".

[Ken]

Near is completely borked on me. Can't obtain location data and always says an error has occurred. It started when I tried to use Near on 3G. Looks I need to do a complete factory reset. Same error as these guys. http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/gen...vita-near.html

Same for me. I don't care too much though so I'll see if they address it with a patch.

[Anastacio]

I canceled one of my orders with them on Friday and then today I got an email saying the item has shipped. Not happy.

I really don't understand why I got an e-mail saying, that my order is $4 for handling and shipment but yet didn't order the product itself. It makes no sense.

Guys, where can one in Europe import a 32GB from US?
I urgently need one as I receive my review copies today.

[Gen X]

Vita sales are blowing up on Amazon: Lumines up 4,483%, Rayman up 3,433% etc. http://www.amazon.com/gp/movers-and-.../ref=zg_bs_tab Best sellers in video games. Vita sw and hw taking 5 of the top 10 spots. http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-v...gbs/videogames Obviously it's only one retailer, so not in any way indicative of Vita sw & hw overall, but it should make good fodder for the vita is doomed crowd =)

You can make that sound even more impressive by saying Vita sw/hw is taking up 5 of the top 7 spots! =D

[goldenpp72]

Used amazon to score a WiFi vita, 4gb card, uncharted, wipeout, and lumines. 340 and I get 5 percent back using the chase card, good haul? still got some games left to nab :)

[d0c_zaius]

I thought Welcome Park was actually really cool, too.

The first time you power on the system, it should just come on, but give the user the option to skip it. I think most people aren't even going to see this app.

[mysticwhip]

It's one behind the Limited Edition of Mass Effect 3. Regular Edition ME3 is #9

ouch

[Fatal Futanari]

Ah, cool. Has anybody received any Lockerz discounted purchases?

My 32gb card and cradle that I ordered on the 9th still hasnt been shipped out. Kinda pissing me off. However, I will be getting my Uncharted GA in the mail tomorrow

[chubigans]

Getting ready for the SCE NZ Vita launch party here in Auckland (public preview is tomorrow). We are showing Rugby Challenge for Vita. Awesome launch lineup on display here.

Can't wait to see what you guys bring to the vita, Mario! :)

[Digishine]

I really don't understand why I got an e-mail saying, that my order is $4 for handling and shipment but yet didn't order the product itself. It makes no sense. Guys, where can one in Europe import a 32GB from US? I urgently need one as I receive my review copies today.

Ebay is your best chance

[DJmizuhara]

Near is completely borked on me. Can't obtain location data and always says an error has occurred. It started when I tried to use Near on 3G. Looks I need to do a complete factory reset. Same error as these guys. http://www.ps3trophies.org/forum/gen...vita-near.html

Check your MAC address,

http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php

[Snuggler]

Just bought Super Stardust Delta and Lumines Electric Symphony on PSN. Lord have mercy. At least I won't run out of games to play for a long time.

Tomorrow is gonna be excruciating.

[VanWinkle]

The first time you power on the system, it should just come on, but give the user the option to skip it. I think most people aren't even going to see this app.

Completely agreed. It's a great use of the various new features of the Vita, plus an awesome interface and style to boot. I was really surprised by it.

[Jinfash]

Ummm, another round of standard question to pass the time:

- I'm assuming every US system sold is under warranty regardless of the retailer, correct?

- Has any FEB user noticed the black blotches on the screen that some JP users had? Anyone knows if that's inherent to OLED screens or if it warrants a replacement?

- Has anyone figured out whether the ugly shortcuts *coughadscough* at the bottom of the Index menu (PS button twice) can be turned off or controlled?

[Soi-Fong]

iPhone version is a port of PS2 FIFA 12, which hasn't changed since FIFA 09 or something. Vita version is a port of PS3 FIFA 11. I'd say the difference is immense.

I'm kinda miffed that tactical defending is out, but as long as the AI isn't crazy like in 11 and you can actually dribble around the penalty box without homing missiles locking in on you, I'll be more than happy with the game.

[shagg_187]

Quoted for your pleasure; As far as I can tell it plays very similar to its consoles counter part with the edition of front and rear touch. It's AWESOME! Go buy it!

Damn. Awesome impressions so far. I haven't played with Vita's features but is party chat text or audio (or both)? Guess I'll need to buy FIFA soon. The things I would do for NHL on Vita...

[dallow_bg]

Check your MAC address, http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php

Well, I have 3G unit, does it matter?
Near worked fine for a few days until I tried to use it while I was on a 3G connection.

[Ken]

Ummm, another round of standard question to pass the time: - I'm assuming every US system sold is under warranty regardless of the retailer, correct? - Has any FEB user noticed the black blotches on the screen that some JP users had? Anyone knows if that's inherent to OLED screens and doesn't warrant a replacement or not? - Has anyone figured out whether the ugly shortcuts *coughadscough* at the bottom of the Index menu (PS button twice) can be turned off or controlled?

Black blotches are inherent to OLED screens in the dark so don't worry about them.

I highly doubt you can turn off the ads but if you can, I would like to know how as well.

[themarkness]

It's one behind the Limited Edition of Mass Effect 3. Regular Edition ME3 is #9

Not fair to compare hardware to software internet sales anyways.

[raven777]

Vita sales are blowing up on Amazon: Lumines up 4,483%, Rayman up 3,433% etc. http://www.amazon.com/gp/movers-and-.../ref=zg_bs_tab Best sellers in video games. Vita sw and hw taking 5 of the top 10 spots. http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-v...gbs/videogames Obviously it's only one retailer, so not in any way indicative of Vita sw & hw overall, but it should make good fodder for the vita is doomed crowd =)

somehow it makes me feel sad that Dungeon Hunter is above HSG...No disrespect to Dungeon Hunter, but I just feel HSG is such an amazing game.

[Ken]

somehow it makes me feel sad that Dungeon Hunter is above HSG...No disrespect to Dungeon Hunter, but I just feel HSG is such an amazing game.

People want their Gameloft dungeon crawlers.

[shagg_187]

Ummm, another round of standard question to pass the time: - I'm assuming every US system sold is under warranty regardless of the retailer, correct? - Has any FEB user noticed the black blotches on the screen that some JP users had? Anyone knows if that's inherent to OLED screens and doesn't warrant a replacement or not? - Has anyone figured out whether the ugly shortcuts *coughadscough* at the bottom of the Index menu (PS button twice) can be turned off or controlled?

- One year standard warranty with extra two via playstation protection plan via PSN Store.

- Black botches are common to OLED.

- Don't think ads can be turned off unless you're offline I think.

[Green Slime]

People want their Gameloft dungeon crawlers.

It's pretty surprising, to me.

[DJmizuhara]

Well, I have 3G unit, does it matter? Near worked fine for a few days until I tried to use it while I was on a 3G connection.

No it shouldn't matter if you have a 3G unit...the 3G should just give you more accurate Near info when combined with your wifi.

[Kiyo]

Yeah same here, mine still say "not yet shipped" and I have Prime and release date delivery; in addition, my credit card has yet to be charged.

In all the time's I've gotten release date shipping with amazon, they usually just overnight the package. So no worries.

[HaRyu]

Ummm, another round of standard question to pass the time: - I'm assuming every US system sold is under warranty regardless of the retailer, correct? - Has any FEB user noticed the black blotches on the screen that some JP users had? Anyone knows if that's inherent to OLED screens or if it warrants a replacement? - Has anyone figured out whether the ugly shortcuts *coughadscough* at the bottom of the Index menu (PS button twice) can be turned off or controlled?

Probably a 1 yr warranty. Obviously, keep your receipt. Don't assume a retailer will just replace your Vita on-the-spot if its broken, under warranty. Depending on the retailer, they may have to send it in for repairs first. And if they have to replace it, don't assume you're getting a brand new untouched one, you might end up getting a refurbished unit.

[dallow_bg]

No it shouldn't matter if you have a 3G unit...the 3G should just give you more accurate Near info when combined with your wifi.

I'll do a reset to fix the issue. I hope Sony knows about this error though.

[Mrbob]

somehow it makes me feel sad that Dungeon Hunter is above HSG...No disrespect to Dungeon Hunter, but I just feel HSG is such an amazing game.

Don't worry, Dungeon Hunter isn't selling nearly as well. It just jumped a higher percentage (1.459 to 149) compared to Hot Shots (103 to 15).