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PlayStation Vita Japanese Launch Thread. "APOCALYPTIC!" says concerned Nuclear Muffin
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Castor Krieg
Banned
Should be. As long as the game doesn't turn off Network Features (hi Uncharted!) you are fine. Obviously Mingol doesn't, you need network for multiplayer.
twentytwo22
Member
Just played UMvC3 online for the first time. Got completely THRASHED but the speed and response was very nice.
there's another thread for that.
The Elite
BOSS
There is an entire separate thread for that.
Did you get a video of said thrashing? jk ... Did you use to the D-pad or the left stick? Is it easier to pull off diagonals and quarter circles with the new D-pad?
Is there voice chat and does it sound good?
The Elite
BOSS
I need more impressions of this. I'm seriously thinking of double dipping or going with just the portable version.
Castor Krieg
Banned
You can pull combos by tapping the screen and fire a special attack using one button. ^^ Great for fighting noobs such as myself.
twentytwo22
Member
I use the D-Pad, no issues at all with quarter and half circles, other fighting game inputs, etc.
Voice chat is tied to Party so I didn't use it (fought a random guy), when I used it with my friend a couple of days ago, Vita-to-Vita, it sounded just like it does when I use it on my PS3.
As for super combos by simply tapping the screen, you can of course set it so you don't allow this
I'm sure most players will keep this off once competition heats up.
Voice chat is tied to Party so I didn't use it (fought a random guy), when I used it with my friend a couple of days ago, Vita-to-Vita, it sounded just like it does when I use it on my PS3.
As for super combos by simply tapping the screen, you can of course set it so you don't allow this
I'm sure most players will keep this off once competition heats up.Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I use the D-Pad, no issues at all with quarter and half circles, other fighting game inputs, etc.
Voice chat is tied to Party so I didn't use it (fought a random guy), when I used it with my friend a couple of days ago, Vita-to-Vita, it sounded just like it does when I use it on my PS3.
As for super combos by simply tapping the screen, you can of course set it so you don't allow this
How is online chat? Does it work perfectly, or there is some static noise or something?
Chittagong
Gold Member
Any 3DS + Vita owners here? Since there is no garbage thread yet I'll ask this here.
I have figured I can really afford to have one, a Vita or a 3DS, and if I was to get Vita I better turn in my 3DS in before Christmas so that I get the best possible trade-in value for it.
On my 3DS I will have completed Pilotwings, Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Zelda OOT, and there isn't really much in the 2012 roster that interests me - Layton mainly.
Does the Vita feel like a real console is my main question? Because one of my main frustrations with the PSP was how dumbed down the games felt.
I have figured I can really afford to have one, a Vita or a 3DS, and if I was to get Vita I better turn in my 3DS in before Christmas so that I get the best possible trade-in value for it.
On my 3DS I will have completed Pilotwings, Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7 and Zelda OOT, and there isn't really much in the 2012 roster that interests me - Layton mainly.
Does the Vita feel like a real console is my main question? Because one of my main frustrations with the PSP was how dumbed down the games felt.
jeff_rigby
Banned
The PS3 browser thread has many interested readers who contribute information. Most of the info I posted was found by others. It's not just me!
There is more there than just the browser:
1) PS Vita OS is FreeBSD, the same as the PS3
2) It's got a partially implemented Netfront Browser NX that should use Webkit2, Cairo, GTK toolkit and Gstreamer. This is the same as the PS3 GTKwebkit disclosure but the front end of the browser is by Access.
Access uses Gnome FOSS software and in 2007 was indicating they were going to support Cairo, GTK & QT toolkits and Gstreamer which they did in several products for handheld platforms. Late 2007 Sony sent a developer PS3 to Collabora, the developers of Gstreamer, after Alp Toker (Collabora) the father of the GTKwebkit WebGL Gstreamer with Cairo bindings initiative published his paper.
3) The Vita OS is said to be down to 26 megs so PS3 OS is some value higher, maybe 30-40 megs.
4) Flash support is coming
5) Handwriting recognition is apparently in the Vita
Looking at the NX browser give us an idea of the Maximum features (Sony will not support all functionality).
Specifications | NetFront Browser NX
[Markup]
HTML 5, HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.1, XHTML Basic 1.1, XML 1.1, RSS feed (RSS 0.9/0.91/0.92/1.0/2.0, Atom 1.0)
[Style Sheets]
CSS1, CSS2.1, CSS3
[Advanced Scripting]
ECMAScript 262 3rd Edition
DOM Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Ajax (XMLHttpRequest)
[Protocols]
HTTP 1.0/1.1
IPv4/IPv6 IPV6 would support the Vita has the latest Glib with ICE and telepathy support
[Security]
SSL3
TLS1.0
[Memory Requirements]
ROM: 12MB (Browser engine only)
RAM: Less than 25MB (Depending on web content)
[Main Features]
Tabbed Multi-Window support
Smart Frame (Frame Flattening)
Continuously adjustable Zooming/Animated Zoom
Page/Image Saving
Word Wrap, Line boundary character check
International Domain Name
[Supported Operating Systems]
Linux® (Android™, Qt/Embedded, Qtopia, GTK+, and others)
UNIX FreeBSD is Unix
Microsoft® Windows® CE family, Microsoft® Windows Mobile® (Pocket PC, Smartphone)
Others
[Supported CPU]
ARM® Vita is using an Arm CPU
XScale
StrongARM®
Others
[Plug-In and Extension Modules]
Adobe Flash Player 10 (In planning)
Interesting question. I don't think the launch games will really address that, but from what I've heard, in the next couple of years, Vita will be getting console games that are developed in parallel with 360 and PS3 titles. It won't be an instant transition, but starting from 2012, you should see it become more commonplace.
The Elite
BOSS
I've always regretted trading in a gaming system (with the exception of Wii). Are you absolutely sure you don't want to just wait until you can afford to have both? I considered doing the same think you're going to do and then fell in love with the 3DS all over again over the past few weeks.
twentytwo22
Member
Here, I snapped a quick video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeB8bg941tQ
Made it so you can see how smooth it is.
Yes, I got destroyed
I need to, I dunno, actually learn how to play the game before I get online again!(BTW, vid might take another 10-15mins to process)
The Elite
BOSS
Here, I snapped a quick video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeB8bg941tQ
Made it so you can see how smooth it is.
Yes, I got destroyed
(BTW, vid might take another 10-15mins to process)
Thanks!
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
The 3DS has just started hitting its stride. Trading it at this point would be a mistake, imo. I know you're saying you're not interested in any of 2012 schedule, but ask yourself: what are the chances of changing your mind (after a new game announcement, localization, or more attractive previews of an announced game)? If you think it's close to zero, then go ahead.
You can always come back when the revised model is released in April :teehee
As for the Vita, it looks mighty impressive, but it's bound to hit the low points of a launch year at some point.
My advice is to sell a kidney, or a kid if you have one, and keep both.
FINALFANTASYDOG
Member
Ugh, Ended up getting a psp vita 3G to my place in America from a friend(paid them far in advance, but thanks to the Japanese post not taking LI-on batteries it ended up costing me 554 dollars
30,000 yen 3g system
2,200 yen 4 gig memory card
11,000 yen by fedex
43200 Japanese yen = 554.5584 US dollars
This is money that I could afford at the time, but now can not. I:ve never sold anything on e-bay, any ideas on places besides Ebay that I could sell my new, in America, vita and manage to not lose too much money?
30,000 yen 3g system
2,200 yen 4 gig memory card
11,000 yen by fedex
43200 Japanese yen = 554.5584 US dollars
This is money that I could afford at the time, but now can not. I:ve never sold anything on e-bay, any ideas on places besides Ebay that I could sell my new, in America, vita and manage to not lose too much money?
Yeah having games released on more platforms than ever before is going to be all the rage over the next 5 years is my prediction.
I am home with my 8GB memory card, Minna no Golf 6 and PS Vita in hand, now if I can just catch some time to play it tonight...
I wish Lumines was out already!! Would be easier to play Lumines on the train than anything else. I hate that the game prices are all over the place, it reminds me of PSP (er, which makes sense) but I don't see why 2D fighting game or 2D RPG has to be more expensive than Uncharted. Here's hoping PSN prices and PS Vita prices come to a pressured collision once Japanese gamers wise up about the amount of awesome cheap games on smartphones.
I use the D-Pad, no issues at all with quarter and half circles, other fighting game inputs, etc.
Voice chat is tied to Party so I didn't use it (fought a random guy), when I used it with my friend a couple of days ago, Vita-to-Vita, it sounded just like it does when I use it on my PS3.
As for super combos by simply tapping the screen, you can of course set it so you don't allow this
What sort of information is logged in "Activities" under the live area for UMvC3? Does it show who won the match or does it go further like "picking up a shield" and show who won each bout?
Wow...I can only say you should try to find a rich kid in your town and have their daddy buy them a special toy for Christmas, you probably won't get $550 on eBay
Chiaroscuro
Member
Dumb question, but other forums are spreading that Sony had disable trophies in used VITA games (retail disc versions) so you can get them only if you are the first owner of the card. Is that true????
I think you can reset the cart.
EhrgeizVII
Member
ganbareneopokekun
Member
recieved my preorder bonus thing
just my 2 cents about the bonus package if anyone cares:
the headphones are gorgeous.. the line in jack and the seperator have the same blue metalish look and the sound quality is .. let's say ok if you're mainly a grado user
the wires create a noise when you move... so you always try to sit still. kinda dumb
the rest of the bonus package contained a 5 voucher for some DL games.. which is neat, a option to get "frobisher says" and some avatar goodies which I dont care about
ololo glad that I bought the wi-fi version, the 3G preorder pack contained a psvita wallet.
just my 2 cents about the bonus package if anyone cares:
the headphones are gorgeous.. the line in jack and the seperator have the same blue metalish look and the sound quality is .. let's say ok if you're mainly a grado user
the wires create a noise when you move... so you always try to sit still. kinda dumb
the rest of the bonus package contained a 5 voucher for some DL games.. which is neat, a option to get "frobisher says" and some avatar goodies which I dont care about
ololo glad that I bought the wi-fi version, the 3G preorder pack contained a psvita wallet.
I wonder if LBP will find it s voice on Vita moreso than PS3. Sounds like the game is a perfect match for the handheld.
FINALFANTASYDOG
Member
Ones that come with a game and are in America seem to be going for up to 650-750$ on Ebay. I:ve never used ebay for selling though, so not quite the best option for me.
Due to Japan post restrictions anyone selling from Japan is going to have have that 11,000 yen extra shipping fee added on.
Risk Breaker
Member
Nope, you can reset the card/delete its saves and then it will be fully yours, trophies and all.
twentytwo22
Member
Looks like UMvC3 only logged when I played for the first time, and when I unlock trophies. Lame, updates about winning or losing streaks would be awesome. (Technically I haven't had one yet, but you would think it would start by telling people I am playing online)
Also, to FINALFANTASYDOG, how about Amazon Marketplace?
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Do you have to wait for the game to auto-log an activity or can you post something yourself, for others to comment on, as well?
twentytwo22
Member
You can't post any comments; games log what they are designed to log and push that info to your friend's (and your own) live area for that game.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Lame. I initally thought I can publish comments myself for my friends to see, instead of commenting on and liking auto-logged entries.
Sigh, just watch every pub and dev ignore it then.
Are there any Vita cases that have been announced that look as good and as sturdy as the PlayGear Pocket for the original PSP? Once I got that I never had to worry about my PSP getting damaged.
Due to the backtouch, could such a thing be even possible?
could give it like a sliding window in the back
The Elite
BOSS
No need for a sliding window. Just leaving an opening were the touchpad is.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Is such a thing even possible? Like an ass chaps style case :O
Excellent question. I hope that will be a feature in a future update. I can see that being very useful.
The Elite
BOSS
Why wouldn't it be.
I love the neoprene sleeve I bought for my PSP 3000. The Vita bundle I pre-ordered is supposed to come with a case but I don't know much about what sort of case it comes with. I may end up picking up a Vita neoprene case down the road.
Still not sure about a screen protector. I haven't used one with my PSP and I've managed to keep it pristine. But I don't know if I could take that risk with the Vita.
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