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Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.

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frequency

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Oh goddamned it! How do I update the Vita during setup!? I won't let me.

If you're trying to use an existing PSN account, then don't.
Say you don't want to and it'll create a "guest account". When the set up is done, go do the firmware update, and then just log in with your PSN account.

This question is going to be asked so much in the next 2 weeks.
Too bad Sony didn't ship the western Vitas with the new firmware already installed.
 
All this negative news is starting to piss me off. Not even 14k sales this week in Japan. Come on Sony, do something! It's the best handheld ever released for crying out loud!
 

Lambtron

Unconfirmed Member
Not sure. The FEB might be available off the shelf in a few stores but I think it is mostly a preorder item. I'm curious to see the availability myself.
When I called my Best Buy last night they said it was preorder only, and if I didn't preorder I couldn't get one until "the 26th." Target's website says the FEB isn't sold in stores. I might run over to Wal Mart on my lunch break since I don't have anything else to do and see what's crackin'. Maybe I'll get lucky.
 

frequency

Member
Yep! All retail games on PSN are discounted too, around 10%

This is false.

On the Vita store right now, only Sony, Ubisoft, and Aksys games are discounted.
EA, Capcom, and Codemasters are full price.

So this means that the discount is optional and up to the publisher.

Sony and Ubisoft games are 10%.
BlazBlue (from Aksys) is $5.

Maybe it will be fixed like Uncharted was, but I doubt it.
 

dark10x

Digital Foundry pixel pusher
Good thing I canceled my order of the physical games.
Physical games load slightly faster, however. Uncharted gains a good 4-5 seconds when played from the retail card as opposed to the download version.

I suppose it's pretty minor, but it's something to consider.
 

Magnalon

Neo Member
Yes, all retail games are available on PSN

For launch games, as people said, yea.

But Sony also promised this with the PSP-Go, and failed to deliver PSN negotiations on a number of titles. Hopefully they will actively try to avoid Birth by Sleep situations.
 

Yjynx

Member
I don't want to get all Figboy where people think I'm a viral marketer, but Escape Plan is a slick package. Each level spans anywhere from 10 seconds up to 45 seconds so far. You can earn up to 3 stars depending on how many "gestures" you use and how quickly you complete a stage. All gameplay is touchscreen, with the exception of zooming in and out using the analog sticks. When you 2-star a level, you will want to replay it to get that third star.

Regarding length, it's hard to tell how much depth there is. There are a total of 234 stars to earn and I have 35 already. Levels are broken up into sections. The first section had 10 levels, the second had 9. Six other sections are locked behind Polaroid pictures with lock symbols on them.

The DLC potential here is endless. If the puzzles remain interesting and hilarious like they have been, I could easily throw down an extra 10 bucks for new content.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Thanx as long as it's fun and enjoyable, I'm fine with it.
 

Weenerz

Banned
Didn't realize that the PSN store didn't discount every game, that sucks and makes me feel better sticking with retail, as I like trading in old games that aren't played.
 

LaneDS

Member
Is there anyway to check the prices on PSN (U.S.) from something other than a PS3 or Vita? I'd like to see what Tactics Ogre would cost me (own the UMD but that obviously isn't doing me any good if I pick up a Vita).
 
THIS IS FALSE.

On the Vita store right now, only Sony, Ubisoft, and Aksys games are discounted.
EA, Capcom, and Codemasters are full price.

So this means that the discount is optional and up to the publisher.

Sony and Ubisoft games are 10%.
BlazBlue (from Aksys) is $5.

I hope EA, Capcom and Codemasters burn in hell for that. Terrible, terrible decision for the future. Digital discount bye bye we go.
 
Is there anyway to check the prices on PSN (U.S.) from something other than a PS3 or Vita? I'd like to see what Tactics Ogre would cost me (own the UMD but that obviously isn't doing me any good if I pick up a Vita).

I can save you the trouble and tell you it's $19.99 on the US store. The only other way to check PSP prices is through Media Go on the PC.
 
If you're trying to use an existing PSN account, then don't.
Say you don't want to and it'll create a "guest account". When the set up is done, go do the firmware update, and then just log in with your PSN account.

This question is going to be asked so much in the next 2 weeks.
Too bad Sony didn't ship the western Vitas with the new firmware already installed.

Thanks Frequency!
 

mrklaw

MrArseFace
This is false.

On the Vita store right now, only Sony, Ubisoft, and Aksys games are discounted.
EA, Capcom, and Codemasters are full price.

So this means that the discount is optional and up to the publisher.

Sony and Ubisoft games are 10%.
BlazBlue (from Aksys) is $5.

Maybe it will be fixed like Uncharted was, but I doubt it.

Sony should just pay publishers the same as they'd get selling at retail. The rest gets donated to gamestop. Then perhaps EA etc would charge more reasonable prices. At the moment its free money, why would they choose not to take it?
 
Sony should just pay publishers the same as they'd get selling at retail. The rest gets donated to gamestop. Then perhaps EA etc would charge more reasonable prices. At the moment its free money, why would they choose not to take it?

Because almighty publishers are pussies when it comes to one chain of brick & mortar stores.
 

thiscoldblack

Unconfirmed Member
I think someone asked a few pages ago if the following was possible:

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That's too bad, I hope they do a firmware update for this. After all, they're connecting to the same service and the friends are the same.
 

Dineren

Banned
Is it possible, using a PS3, to transfer all data on a memory card to a new one or will something be lost? I was hoping to get a 32GB memory card at Best Buy with some gift cards I had, but they said nothing Vita related will be available there until the 22nd.

I ordered one overnight from Amazon, but it won't be here until tomorrow. Not a huge deal if I lose anything since it's just one day, but I'm curious.
 

mattiewheels

And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'

Lord Error

Insane For Sony
So can you like, go buy a Vita in a store today?
I called Future Shop (Canada) and the guy told me to just come in and buy it. I asked him, if he's sure, he said Yes. Best Buy guy gave me a detailed explanation of why I cannot do that - "It's just for preorders, even if you order it online (I told him they have 1 available for online order) with the in-store pickup, it just won't work, it won't ring until 22.Feb" he said. So who knows, I have a feeling the guy at FS is mistaken but I'll give it a try
 

Averon

Member
Digital releases costing the same as their physical counterparts is straight up BS. I would like to know how publishers justify that.
 

tzare

Member
I think someone asked a few pages ago if the following was possible:

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That's too bad, I hope they do a firmware update for this. After all, they're connecting to the same service and the friends are the same.

but from vita you can see ps3 people connected?

How can do crossplay in WO without being able to see if your friends are online or they are not. weird.
 
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