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Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.
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Yes. That is indeed the case. My radius is 3 miles.
If you look at Near closely, you'll find that it is a gamer community app, not a pure location-based app. i.e., More like FaceBook than Google Maps.
Besides stats/votes/opinions of people near you, you also see input from your friends list, plus strangers whom you have played against.
The name "Near" applies both to common gaming interests, as well as the geographical distance. It's a friend, game and item discovery tool.
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If you're keen to find people close to you physically, you can look at the "People encountered" stats. It flags out people who "passed by" you in Near.
TheLegendOfMart
Banned
Gran Turismo isnt on that list and i know it works on the Vita, there are games that arent on the list that work fine.
piratepwnsninja
Member
So, anyone try Patapon 3? Its not on the official or unofficial list of stuff that works, nor is it on the Doesn't Work list.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
What's that Brain challenge game that's like the Welcome Park?
I'd like to have a game with a lot of things like the Welcome Park. It's really fun.
I'd like to have a game with a lot of things like the Welcome Park. It's really fun.
darkjedi187
Member
Monster hunter freedom unite is on the list.
pelicansurf
Needs a Holiday on Gallifrey
Do we know if PS1/2 functionality is coming down the line? That'd push this over the top. I might have to get rid of my jailbroken PSP if so.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Sticks are great, and feel great. You may have experienced a busted unit due to typical EB store demo unit abuse. I also think the unit itself feels as good as anything made of plastic can. I really appreciate that it's lightweight, and don't care if that makes it feel cheap for anyone - if it was any heavier it would be nothing but detrimental.
I purchased it and have no more space on the 4GB card to download it, heh. I maxed that card in literally one day with Lumines, Stardust, Rayman, UC:GA demo, Ultimate GnG, some videos and music.
PS1 functionality is coming but as of right now PS2 functionality isn't. I wouldn't bet against PS2 functionality getting added though.
Baconsammy
Banned
Lots of people say the 3000 is too light and cheap feeling, but I loved that device. Vita feels more solid to me.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
The materials and build used on Vita are better than on any PSP so far, including the original 1000. It's just lighter.
scorpscarx
Member
You mean... plastic.... lol. Jokes aside I thought the PSV was built nicely. Loved the metal frame around the perimeter, was it metal?
I wish I could afford a unit right now.
Commanche Raisin Toast
Member
no it's full blown Pixel Junk Monsters and even has a new island. i think it was PSN only when it first released but it's also on UMD. i have it on my PSP right now and just want to make sure i can transfer it to my vita when i get it. so far i haven't heard any 100% confirmation from any FEB owners that have tried.
Yes, its biggest problem is the potentially confusing UI, and poor messaging/explanation. I didn't know what Near was until I toyed with it for days.
To be fair, it clamps a lot of info into a 5 inch screen; but it may be better to spread out the goodies. And then add even more depth to the existing feature set. I like it quite a bit.
Hope Sony and developers push it aggressively.
A Near-integrated WebKit, Google Maps, Music and Video players, Twitter, etc. may make things even more interesting, subjected to clear privacy rules.
The anti-theft mount kinda restricts the way we hold Vita, and also affects the feel.
I put my launch period imported PSP and Vita side-by-side, they are pretty similar in build quality (with Vita edging out). The newer PSPs feel and are much more cheaper.
After I add a grip battery pack to my Vita, I think it will weigh as much as, if not more than, my launch period PSP. ^_^
I think this is the one that will disappoint me most if true.
Captain_Wreckus
Member
Picked up Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Uncharted today. Also got the case, screen protector and a 32gb card. Can't wait for wednesday.
xenoflux2113
Member
I wouldn't be to worried, most people are saying it feels anything but cheap. It feels far more solid and high quality then my phat PSP, and by that comparison it is much better then the psp slims. Like another poster said the demo units are mounted oddly and that can affect how you hold it and how it feels.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
The only cheap thing about the Vita is the smelly cheap case >:/
The unit itself I absolutely love. It has the perfect feel, the perfect weight, all the buttons feel fantastic although the port covers themselves are kinda cheap.
The unit itself I absolutely love. It has the perfect feel, the perfect weight, all the buttons feel fantastic although the port covers themselves are kinda cheap.
Ken Masters
Banned
I have $100 best buy gift card laying around, I'm trying really hard to convince myself to wait for a price drop
Most would comment that it feels unexpectedly light. The dual sticks are also small and sensitive (May be too sensitive for some). But build quality should not be an issue at all.
If it felt cheap, I wouldn't bother with another screen protector for the back touch pad myself. 8^)
Baconsammy
Banned
There's not much of anything that feels cheap about the Vita. There's some bad design decisions:
1 - game/mem doors are lame
2 - if you have big hands, it's incredibly cumbersome to hold in a way that will stop you from accidentally hitting the back-touch.
3 - left analog stick is far too close to the d-pad.
The Elite
BOSS
Just did this without issue.
It should be ok to lay your hands on the back touch for dual stick gaming. Games that take advantage of back touch (e.g., Escape Plan) should handle false positives well. They will essentially design the levels and gestures to avoid confusion and easy mistakes.
Fixed1979
Member
4 - The speakers are blocked slightly by your hands when using the sticks.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
I actually don't know if that is sarcasm, because that wouldn't be shocking at all. Improved screen, processor, and battery. That is exactly the same upgrades as before. And 4g has been done by other tablet makers for over a year.
Your thumbs should be on the sticks or the buttons, and the rest of the hands supporting the unit.
The speakers should have enough clearance to deliver its sound. It won't be muffled at all.
Ardenyal
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Demo units tend to get destroyed in a matter of days. The one I got to test felt really solid, apart from the shoulder buttons feeling a bit mushy.
This was my experience exactly. The only feeling I could get from the Gamestop unit I played was "light". It didn't necessarily feel solid or anything. But man, when I got one, it feels amazing. Better than any device made with plastic I've ever used. It feels premium.
AranhaHunter
Banned
Really? Meanwhile people pay 50 bucks a year and get a measly 150MB of cloud storage for games....
I have both pixeljunk monsters and pixeljunk monsters deluxe in my downloads list. When I download them, neither shows up as transferrable to vita
neither does patapon 3 which is frustrating. And the 3 games i got as compensation for pspgo price cut aren't downloadable from PS3 so i can't test patapon 1. If anyone can confirm it works then I'll buy it again
Shining Sunshine
Banned
1) Great for keeping out dust and dirt, etc. I like them.
2) Holding it wrong if you have your hands sprawled out on the back.
3) Maybe if you're using the stick like a stupid concave design 3DS/360 stick. Doing it properly, you don't hit anything.
They should be. If not you can redeem them on the Account Management part of the qriocity website.
michaelius
Banned
Yeah if you ignore dozen or two of free games to play during that year...
Screen wasn't improved before. With this one, it'll be a dramatic improvement.
Yes but cloud storage is not the only PS+ benefits. You also get "free" games, discounts and beta activities.
Soakedjunk
Member
Yes. I bought two of them earlier this week and they worked great.
This is basically what I'm doing. I can vouch for the seller (received the day after purchase) but won't be able to vouch for the service until I use it obviously. It's basically Three though, so it should be fine.
At least you'll get that feeling of progression that you get on the lower levels, it's painful once you hit the higher levels!
Post some impressions of it! I'm really curious about that game.
test_account
XP-39C²
Yesterday i got the Starter Kit (pouch, game case, screen protector etc.), today i got the 16GB memorycard, and i guess that i will get Uncharted: Golden Abyss and WipeOut 2048 on Monday (i ordered all from the same place in one order, but they sent it as 3 seperate ones for some reason). And on Wedensday i get the Vita itself 
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