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Road · (08-21-2012, 10:36 PM)

That's how the PSP's descent in the West started -- "I'll wait for the PS2 version"

Nice not knowing you, Vita.

Kazerei · (08-21-2012, 10:36 PM)

Originally Posted by firen:

I understand this taking an "exclusive" away from Vita but how is this a big deal? No one actually purchased a Vita for Minna No Golf. I hope to get mine as soon as Minna No Golf 6 Portable Edition is announced with PSV featuring cross play with the PS3 version of the PSV port of Minna No Golf.

I'm pretty sure that in Japan, Minna no Golf 6 is the second-best selling Vita game behind Persona 4 Golden.

M_Night · (08-21-2012, 10:36 PM)

a port?

no one is buying the vita version anymore, so it makes sense to bring it to a new userbase.

LiquidSolid · (08-21-2012, 10:37 PM)

Originally Posted by duckroll:

Why wouldn't they be? They might not be in the portable gaming market in 10 years though. I doubt any first party will be.

Because they seem to be run by morons. Eventually I think they'll have to start selling off divisions just to stay afloat, Sony Pictures being the first that'll probably go.

Sony should change their slogan to "Two steps forward. One step back."

shagg_187 · (08-21-2012, 10:38 PM)

The hate is strong in this one. Game is fantastic so PS3 port is going to be lovely. Cross play sounds awesome!

onQ123 · (08-21-2012, 10:38 PM)

Originally Posted by spwolf:

so what exactly is wrong with this?

it's Sony.

Takao · (08-21-2012, 10:39 PM)

Originally Posted by M_Night:

a port?

no one is buying the vita version anymore, so it makes sense to bring it to a new userbase.

I don't think you know how HSG works. These games tend to sell for as long as a platform is available. Announcing this port will cripple the Vita version's sales.

Originally Posted by darkside31337:

Or you know they'll buy the game now for a platform they actually own, really enjoy it, and then when said game, lets say Gravity Rush, gets a sequel they will remember the fact that they really enjoyed it and it will entice them to buy a Vita - because of a game they would have never played in the first place had it just stayed on the Vita.

Why would they buy a Vita, and not just wait for a PS3 port of Gravity Rush 2?

SayItWithMe · (08-21-2012, 10:39 PM)

I think this is awesome...Just means more players online which they desperately need in the na/eu servers. I may just double dip as well!

JordanN · (08-21-2012, 10:40 PM)

Well if they're porting it, I hope they take the time to re-render it in HD.

The game doesn't even run at native res on Vita.

shagg_187 · (08-21-2012, 10:40 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

Why would they buy a Vita, and not just wait for a PS3 port of Gravity Rush 2?

Because I prefer handheld and portability over sitting in a couch.

darkside31337 · (08-21-2012, 10:40 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

Why would they buy a Vita, and not just wait for a PS3 port of Gravity Rush 2?

Because they're not going to feel like waiting a year for a game they really want to play.

Miku is going to sell a ton of Vitas. All those people could just wait a year or however long it is to play it on their PS3 but they are choosing to play a game they really want to play as soon as its available.

SaitoH · (08-21-2012, 10:40 PM)

Excellent news.

Takao · (08-21-2012, 10:41 PM)

Originally Posted by darkside31337:

Because they're not going to feel like waiting a year for a game they really want to play.

Miku is going to sell a ton of Vitas. All those people could just wait a year or however long it is to play it on their PS3 but they are choosing to play a game they really want to play as soon as its available.

Really bad example, because Miku is going to sell considerably worse than the PSP iterations and we won't be able to tell if that's because of the effects of a well known upcoming PS3 versions or just userbase differences.

Father_Brain · (08-21-2012, 10:42 PM)

It's no secret that I'm a huge Vita pessimist, but eh, it really is just one game getting ported nearly a year after the Vita release. Takao should wait for TGS before panicking.

OldJadedGamer · (08-21-2012, 10:42 PM)

Wow. This was one title that was pushing me to get a Vita but now I'll just get the PS3 version. Just a matter of time before Tear Away is announced for PS3 as well.

8byte · (08-21-2012, 10:42 PM)

Hopefully this brings more players to the game. Also, hopefully they re-launch the title with Cross Buy in NA and EU.

Edit: Also, be honest folks. As much as it's nice to have this on PS3, there is still something very incredible and fun involved in carrying the game around with you and being able to put the system to sleep. It's simply not "the same". At least not to me. Portability is still a selling point for this game, IMO.

onQ123 · (08-21-2012, 10:42 PM)

Originally Posted by Dremark:

It's one less reason to own a Vita.

Nice for the people that want the game though.

or it's one more reason to own a Vita.

continue your game when you're on the go.

Mpl90 · (08-21-2012, 10:42 PM)

I hope this and Dream Club PS3 aren't the only reveals from Famitsu this week. :P

klee123 · (08-21-2012, 10:43 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

I don't think you know how HSG works. These games tend to sell for as long as a platform is available. Announcing this port will cripple the Vita version's sales.

Why would they buy a Vita, and not just wait for a PS3 port of Gravity Rush 2?

Japanese Market =/ American market.

Takao · (08-21-2012, 10:43 PM)

Originally Posted by Father_Brain:

It's no secret that I'm a huge Vita pessimist, but eh, it really is just one game. Takao should wait for TGS before panicking.

Given TGS is rumored to be when PS3 Super (Ugly) Slim is set to be revealed obviously Sony will announce ports for Gravity Rush, and a forthcoming one for Soul Sacrifice. :p

Originally Posted by klee123:

Japanese Market =/ American market.

I have never been given the impression that these games sold a large amount outside of Japan post-PS2 so I'm obviously talking about Japan in regards to its' sales.

chickdigger802 · (08-21-2012, 10:43 PM)

Originally Posted by darkside31337:

Because they're not going to feel like waiting a year for a game they really want to play.

Miku is going to sell a ton of Vitas. All those people could just wait a year or however long it is to play it on their PS3 but they are choosing to play a game they really want to play as soon as its available.

has there been a full miku game on ps3 that isn't some half assed funky psp connecting nonsense?

Kagari · (08-21-2012, 10:44 PM)

lol Takao. The Vita version just dropped to $19, it's okay.

mrklaw · (08-21-2012, 10:44 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

I don't think you know how HSG works. These games tend to sell for as long as a platform is available. Announcing this port will cripple the Vita version's sales.

No it won't. People won't buy a vita just for HSG, they can continue to play HSG5 on PS3. They might buy a vita because they want to play HSG on the go, and having it on PS3 will make no difference.

Originally Posted by onQ123:

or it's one more reason to own a Vita.

continue your game when you're on the go.

Good point

electroplankton · (08-21-2012, 10:45 PM)

Originally Posted by darkside31337:

Because they're not going to feel like waiting a year for a game they really want to play.

Miku is going to sell a ton of Vitas. All those people could just wait a year or however long it is to play it on their PS3 but they are choosing to play a game they really want to play as soon as its available.

A ton of Vitas? How much is a ton, in terms of units?

OldJadedGamer · (08-21-2012, 10:45 PM)

Originally Posted by Kagari:

lol Takao. The Vita version just dropped to $19, it's okay.

This brings up an interesting point. I hope the PS3 port isn't full price at $60.

DR2K · (08-21-2012, 10:45 PM)

That Vita owner will finally get to play with other people. Great news for Vita fan.

Dremark · (08-21-2012, 10:45 PM)

Originally Posted by onQ123:

or it's one more reason to own a Vita.

continue your game when you're on the go.

That's a positive way of looking at it.

I'll revise my statement as say it's one less reason for me to buy a Vita as it was literally the only game I wanted for it.

Honestly I like the hardware itself but I can't justify a purchase without games I want to get on it.

8byte · (08-21-2012, 10:47 PM)

Originally Posted by OldJadedGamer:

This brings up an interesting point. I hope the PS3 port isn't full price at $60.

It almost certainly will be. At the lowest, it'll be $39.99. I think Sony will probably price it at $59.99 in the US, and bundle in the Vita version as a "value add". Maybe some new content as well.

Spiegel · (08-21-2012, 10:47 PM)

The game bombed hard on Vita and burned the brand pretty bad so I say it's no surprise that Sony wants to give the game another chance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by electroplankton:

Well, 6 is one of the worst selling entries in the series so this doesn't come as a surprise.

This, basically

Rflagg · (08-21-2012, 10:48 PM)

Day 1 on ps3 I love hot shots golf, but I rarely play portable systems so this is a big win for me.

LiquidSolid · (08-21-2012, 10:49 PM)

Originally Posted by darkside31337:

Because they're not going to feel like waiting a year for a game they really want to play.

Miku is going to sell a ton of Vitas. All those people could just wait a year or however long it is to play it on their PS3 but they are choosing to play a game they really want to play as soon as its available.

Yeah because waiting a year is SO HARD compared to buying an entirely new, expensive system. You're completely underestimating peoples willingness to wait. GTA VCS sales didn't go up after LCS set the PS2 port precedent, they went down. Even people that already owned PSPs decided to wait for the PS2 port.

8byte · (08-21-2012, 10:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Spiegel:

The game bombed hard on Vita and burned the brand pretty bad so I say it's no surprise that Sony wants to give the game another chance.

This, basically

wut.

The game was a launch title on a system that only JUST hit 2.2 million units. I'd hardly say this was the fault of anything other than Vita's poor performance. It's not like other Vita titles are selling gangbusters by comparison.

klee123 · (08-21-2012, 10:50 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

I have never been given the impression that these games sold a large amount outside of Japan post-PS2 so I'm obviously talking about Japan in regards to its' sales.

Considering that the Japanese market predominantly handheld centric, I personally don't think this is too much of a problem.

Hex · (08-21-2012, 10:51 PM)

Will gladly double dip to play with friends that are over.
Will probably come with the Vita version too.
This can only be seen as a bad thing on Gaf, it is ridiculous/

Ragus · (08-21-2012, 10:51 PM)

Next: Gravity Rush

I'd laugh, and then cry.

Takao · (08-21-2012, 10:51 PM)

Originally Posted by Spiegel:

The game bombed hard on Vita and burned the brand pretty bad so I say it's no surprise that Sony wants to give the game another chance.

It is the second highest selling Vita game in Japan ...

Road · (08-21-2012, 10:51 PM)

Originally Posted by electroplankton:

A ton of Vitas? How much is a ton, in terms of units?

Each Vita weights 260g, so 3,847 units.

SwiftSketcher · (08-21-2012, 10:51 PM)

This game wouldn't have pushed me to own a Vita btw. I don't understand how an losing an exclusive game that is much better enjoyed on a console is "crippling".

OldJadedGamer · (08-21-2012, 10:52 PM)

Originally Posted by Rflagg:

Day 1 on ps3 I love hot shots golf, but I rarely play portable systems so this is a big win for me.

Same. I'm really stoked on this news.

Neuromancer · (08-21-2012, 10:52 PM)

Sweet, I love Hot Shots Golf and yet have no Vita to play the latest one on.

Dedication Through Light · (08-21-2012, 10:52 PM)

Well this is good news, Ive been waiting to get back into Club HSG on my ps3, hopefully US announces it soon.

electroplankton · (08-21-2012, 10:52 PM)

Originally Posted by 8byte:

wut.

The game was a launch title on a system that only JUST hit 2.2 million units. I'd hardly say this was the fault of anything other than Vita's poor performance. It's not like other Vita titles are selling gangbusters by comparison.

Minna no Golf on PSP was a launch title as well, and sold three or four times Minna no Golf on Vita. Bigger install base, of course, but this doesn't mean that Sony was happy with such sales. Minna no Golf was used to see at least 400k units sold in Japan alone.

pieatorium · (08-21-2012, 10:53 PM)

Originally Posted by LiquidSolid:

Yeah because waiting a year is SO HARD compared to buying an entirely new, expensive system. You're completely underestimating peoples willingness to wait. GTA VCS sales didn't go up after LCS set the PS2 port precedent, they went down. Even people that already owned PSPs decided to wait for the PS2 port.

Gears of War sales went up after the first had a PC port, there was no real precedent though since 2 and 3 were never ported which sucks ass through a straw. But it wasn't known at the time that there wouldn't be.

Alex Anderson · (08-21-2012, 10:53 PM)

This had been heavily hinted at since the Vita version came out from what I remember, and as slow as ClapHanz operates I'm sure the decision was made a long-ass time ago.

It'll be nice to be reunited with friends from PS3 HSG5 who stuck with that game and didn't pick up a Vita. And I'm sure the server population by whenever it comes out in US/EU could use a boost.

SniperHunter · (08-21-2012, 10:54 PM)

I hope Sony know what they are doing...more games for PS3 this late means less software for PS4.

From the looks of it, we might have a PS Vita type situation on PS4 with the lack of games (especially if MS goes money hat crazy)

OldJadedGamer · (08-21-2012, 10:55 PM)

MetaCritic is 76%. Solid score for me. Will wait till $29.99.

Spiegel · (08-21-2012, 10:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

It is the second highest selling Vita game in Japan ...

So what? It is still a big disappointment sales-wise compared to any other installment of the saga.

Minna no Golf PSP was at >370k at this point
Minna no Golf 5 was at >380k at this point

Last numbers we had, Minna no Golf 6 was at barely 100k + PSN sales. That's a big failure.

SolidSnakex · (08-21-2012, 10:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Ragus:

Next: Gravity Rush

I'd laugh, and then cry.

I only expect this to happen to games that can benefit from a crossplay feature. The're going to push the hell out of that along with crossbuy. So games like Uncharted, Gravity Rush and Tearaway should be off limits.

Takao · (08-21-2012, 10:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Spiegel:

So what? It is still a big disappointment sales-wise compared to any other installment of the saga.

Minna no Golf PSP was at >370k at this point
Minna no Golf 5 was at >380k at this point

Last numbers we had, Minna no Golf 6 was at barely 100k + PSN sales. That's a big failure.

Great accounting for userbase differences? If Sony had managed to get Vita above 10k a week this would certainly be a game that likely would be bought alongside it.

spwolf · (08-21-2012, 10:58 PM)

Originally Posted by Takao:

It is bad news because it sets a precedent for a platform that desperately needs every piece of exclusive content it can get. SCEJ has never ported a handheld game to a console before. In this thread you already have people asking when they can expect the Gravity Rush port. This is literally the only branch of SCE that I never expected to pull this, and yet here we are.

i dont understand this thinking... you buy PSP for portable gaming, why would it need exclusive games compared to PS3? They should not make golf games for PS3 anymore so people who want to play golf on Playstation, they will have to buy PSP?

That doesnt seem right.

They didnt port PSP games before because they were too technically inferior... now they are not, so I cant understand what is the problem. It is a good thing.