The Elite
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Golden Abyss is the first Uncharted without the dreadful enemy encounter respawns that lasted for ever. I highly recommend it! My second favourite in the series after Among Thieves.
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Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.
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Golden Abyss is the first Uncharted without the dreadful enemy encounter respawns that lasted for ever. I highly recommend it! My second favourite in the series after Among Thieves.
Man-is-Obsolete
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Lol it's all good, luckily for you Gravity Rush should be here by April or May. So the wait won't be long.
EDIT: I wouldn't call it demanding but rather picky
They are all proper games ! It's just that you don't like their look. ^_^
Yes, I'm sure.
You will be able to have FF7 on your PS3 (up to 2 PS3s) and your Vita/PSP (up to 2 portables) at the same time.
By this logic, one time licensing fee, two handhelds then Sony owe it to the consumers to somehow allow us to convert the license from our PSP UMDs to DD content for use on our Vitas.
I suppose there could be an argument for that. A lot of the games aren't released too often though. Games like Lumines, HSG, Wipeout, Stardust, Rayman (despite the fact it is a delayed release), Ninja Gaiden, Shinobido etc aren't typically released on a cycle like the bigger games. Those games tend to be released every 3-6 years so if fans want to play them it's their only option.
I suppose what I'm saying is that if you like any of those franchises enough then you're set. If you like more than one, as I do, then it's a brilliant launch.
I have the wife on the verge of saying yes. Now I need to decide between 3G or WiFi. I won't use the 3G data plan so is near worth the extra 20 dollars? It is funny the biggest reason I want the Vita is for all the PSP games I missed out on. I bought a PSP at launch but it gathered dust because of the horrible analog nub.
I think people are just surprised you put a negative spin on its launch. I kinda agree with you, i had a hard time deciding the 3 games to buy from amazon... i don't like uncharted either. I'm only really a fan of Lumines and i can get a good kick of wipeout here and there. But it's certainly bigger than the release of the 3DS (all i bought then was this mii resort flying game).
But you know, if you own digital games from the psp library you obviously have use for a vita now. Well... that's going if you have games compatible with the vita right now.
Waiting certainly can't hurt you but you will probably miss out on some promotions going on right now with the launch.
Oxigen_Waste
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What I mean is that it's missing a killer app, something that really stands out, you know?
But let's be honest, hardly any launches ever had anything worthwhile... I've never bought a single console at launch, lol, which is saying a bit since I have every single console that's come out in the last 20 years.
Edit: no wait, I did... the Wii! For Twilight Princess, basically.
JohnnyPhatsaqs
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I can't imagine not being pleased with this system as is.
Shining Sunshine
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What I mean is that it's missing a killer app, something that really stands out, you know?
But let's be honest, hardly any launches ever had anything worthwhile... I've never bought a single console at launch, lol, which is saying a bit since I have every single console that's come out in the last 20 years.
They all stand out, and Vita stands out as the best launch ever!
By that logic, Sony already offers this, you can convert your license for certain PSP UMD games by paying a one-time fee (no more than $39.99, most games less!) and then you can download the game to 2 portables after that...and you can keep playing your UMD copy or even trade it in
Well this sucks. I wanted to take OS level screenshots of PSP games running but I get a message saying I can't.
Too bad. I would've posted shots of Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Peace Walker
The *one* thing I don't like is that you can't go to the browser while playing a PSP game. For stuff like Persona 2: Innocent Sin, it's super useful as I could have a contact faq running while I'm playing, but it closes the game when I switch to the browser.
The browser won't work with any game running, Vita or PSP.
Wait, what? If that's true, I might get it sooner than I thought. Coming off of UC3, I felt tired of the endless and incredibly frequent encounters, and that's the main reason why I decided to wait on UC Vita for a while. Hm-
What I mean is that it's missing a killer app, something that really stands out, you know?
But let's be honest, hardly any launches ever had anything worthwhile... I've never bought a single console at launch, lol, which is saying a bit since I have every single console that's come out in the last 20 years.
Although I respect your opinion I think it's very subjective that it doesn't have a killer app. For most people in the US Uncharted is a killer app. For people in Europe FIFA and Uncharted are killer apps. I think it just depends on individual tastes but for the majority of people they have the bases covered there.
Baconsammy
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Thanks for the heads-up on the 4gig Amazon deal. Cancelled my order, created another and still got release day shipping plus a memory card that I'll most likely never use. Also ended up going with HSG, Rayman, and Lumines from Amazon in their B2G1free deal. Having patience really paid off.
Also Amazon finally notified me that my Tiger Direct 32gig mem cart for 40 bucks got cancelled and gave me a 15 dollar credit "apology". I can't say enough good things about Amazon.
Also Amazon finally notified me that my Tiger Direct 32gig mem cart for 40 bucks got cancelled and gave me a 15 dollar credit "apology". I can't say enough good things about Amazon.
that great too see so many high rated games and nice seeing people enjoying it
Marty Chinn
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Jinfash
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There's a video series called "Behind the Seems." Every episode is 8 minutes long, and worth 300PTZ. There are 8 episodes (2400PTZ total) and to get the discount you only need 1250PTZ.
It took me 20-30 minutes to rack up the necessary points. I hope they follow through though, this is my first time to deal with Lockerz.
Prometheus Zero
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Well this sucks. I wanted to take OS level screenshots of PSP games running but I get a message saying I can't.
Too bad. I would've posted shots of Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Peace Walker
How does Valkyria Chronicles 2 hold up? I'd be stoked if it looked something like Gravity Rush.
The Elite
BOSS
Exactly how I felt coming off of UC3. I've only felt that once in this game and it wasn't nearly as bad as what we experienced in UC3. I think Bend found a good balance between exploration and gun play in this game. It's a lot of fun.
DiscoJer
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What I mean is that it's missing a killer app, something that really stands out, you know?
But let's be honest, hardly any launches ever had anything worthwhile... I've never bought a single console at launch, lol, which is saying a bit since I have every single console that's come out in the last 20 years.
I think the PSP had a better launch line up personally.
Lumines, Ridge Racer (a real one), Untold Legends (far better than Dungeon Hunter), Need for Speed, Metal Gear Acid, Twisted Metal.
This launch has a Lumines, but it seems to be just Lumines 2 with a better track list, rather than being designed around original music integrated into the gameplay. Ridge Racer Vita is a sad joke.
But in today's market, the sexiest, most appealing games are FPSes and Western RPGs. (The latter is why Ubisoft is launching with Dungeon Hunter at retail rather than the $5 it should be)
Uncharted is the closest thing they had to a killer app, and it's likely facing Uncharted fatigue (as well as mixed reviews)
This is huge and now i want to buy the game lol, i hated most of U3 because that.
Oxigen_Waste
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Meh. It's a great launch, but it's missing something special. I'd argue that even though they launched with 10 times less games than the Vita, the SNES, N64, XBOX and Wii Launch were all superior to that of the Vita, and in EVERY SINGLE CASE it was because they had one killer app game backing the launch... (Super Mario World/Super Mario 64/Halo/Twilight Princess).
Yes and no - the Vita resolution is higher, so it's upscaling the games (it's obvious because I've seen those games on my PSP, on my Go, and they look upscaled). The bilinear filter looks great with text though, and it helps to remove the aliasing.
I still feel most 3D games look better on my Go, though. Persona 3 on the Go looks absolutely amazing, while on the Vita you can see the rough edges a lot better due to the scaling and the insane screen.
You can also enable the PSP color range, although I haven't seen a distinct difference, but maybe that was because of the games I was playing.
It looks good, but like the other PSP games I've tried, it definitely looks like a "PSP" game. The colors are more vibrant, but you see the aliasing more, etc.
I'm happy I can play Peace Walker, though. It was unplayable on my Go. Same with Dissidia Duodecim - I'll actually rebuy it on PSN. I was planning on buying it on PSN for my Go, but the shit access to the L and R keys, which are necessary for the game, was shit. On the Vita though, it's not as big an issue.
So I have a few issues with the Vita now, but it's all mostly minor.
1- The d-pad is too close to the left analog stick. If I'm playing UMvC3, I hit the stick *all* the time while doing moves. QCF motions, for example, have a tendency to make me hit the stick and move it, which screws my execution
But seeing as I'll mostly be playing RPGs and such, it won't be a huge issue.2- The d-pad and the buttons are too small. The d-pad is a bit bigger than the Go's d-pad, but the buttons are Go-sized, which is bad with my big hands, again. It's not an issue when playing RPGs and turn-based stuff, but for action-based games, it's a bit of a chore (again, I have big hands and big thumbs, so..). I miss my 1001's DS3 sized buttons.
I understand that all of this is a form factor issue, and that making the buttons bigger would've made the device bigger, though, so I can't complain *too* much.3- Like I said earlier, you can't run the browser while playing a game. It's a very, VERY minor thing, though.
4- I'd like to be able to make folders in the interface. I get they were going for a smartphone-like interface that is easy to manipulate. That works, but I'd like to, for example, put all my PSP games in a folder and drop that folder on my main screen. Right now it's just a little bit weird - I have my first page set for the game that's inserted (I assume that's what it is, anyway), some system apps, settings and the store. My second page is my PSP games, and my third page is the shit I don't care about (maps, photos, etc). That's fully fixable in future firmware upgrades, though.
5- Charging via USB only when the console is turned off (not even on standby) is sucky. Probably a problem with power needed to make it run (the iPad 2 is the same way, but it works on standby).
Prometheus Zero
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Quick question for those who might have noticed, do the demo units that are currently at retail have the screen brightness set to max? I ask thinking they look a little dull, but that could very well just be my eyes under not the best lighting conditions.
Callibretto
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eh, I think Uncharted GA have the highest amount of combat from the whole Uncharted series. there's no time wasted on setpieces, it's all about traversal and combat. the thing is, the combat arena is big so it opens up a lot for stealth approach and more variety to approach a combat. I love the combat a lot
enemy reinforcement is still there, although might be a bit less than the usual standard, usually it's just 1 extra waves or none. but there are sections like turret section where enemy reinforcement come like 3 or 4 times and those part is hard in crushing difficulty
Man-is-Obsolete
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Again this is a "I feel....." "In my opinion...." ordeal. You don't find Uncharted to be better than Metal Gear Acid, Twisted Metal, etc., but for others they would thoroughly prefer Uncharted Golden Abyss.
It's all opinion. Peace, love, own and play what you want.
Well we know that for a fact on home consoles, but given handhelds of the past the fps market hasn't proven that popular due to both the power of the handhelds and/or the control method.
I love fps games, every year there are one or two stand out games in this genre but I think I fall into the minority when I say I couldn't care less if there were fps games on the Vita (or and handheld for that matter). I think they deserve the big screen experience with big sound and a lot of that immersion is lost on a small handheld.
Holy shit. I just did some awesome things w/ Amazon.
TLR PM me if you want a 32gb card or 4gb card on the cheap (I'm thinking $80, $15)
- They are giving me a $60 promo credit to make up for the Tiger Direct error, but only if I buy the 32gb card from them.
- I had previously bought the 4gb card from them prior to today's bundled deal. They gave me a $20 credit to make up the difference
- While on the phone w/ them I switched my wi-fi order to include the 4gb card so I'm getting a second one of those for free as well.
TL
R PM me if you want a 32gb card or 4gb card on the cheap (I'm thinking $80, $15)Seriously. Even if you're not a fan, Uncharted is Sony's biggest new franchise this generation. Pulling out the stops to have Uncharted at launch, AND by a talented studio like Bend is a major play. Based on the 1up feature, Golden Abyss was born during Uncharted 2's production.
If you're looking for something high-production and original (and Japanese fwiw), there's Gravity Daze in a couple months.
xenoflux2113
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Disgaea 2 has the most content you'll see and even content you won't see because there is so much. I am a fan of Persona 3 and I hear P2 is great as well but man I just can't pay that much for them. I'd pick up Disgaea 2 and wait for a sale on the persona games.
DCharlie
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It's going to be different for everyone.
For me. Fifa, Gravity Daze, Wipeout are all in that category.
Fifa especially is an "Holy Grail" moment - i've been waiting for a *true* portable soccer experience on the go and Fifa scratches that itch.
Ultimately i think everyone can agree that the lauch line up has a wide range of game types and a surprisingly consistent level of quality. It bodes well.
darkjedi187
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Not that I can find. I ordered the 32gb card, but have yet to see the charge or get any confirmation of shipping. I would suggest emailing them.
kingellesar
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Evening all,
Does anyone have any experience of Lockerz shipping to UK? I just remembered I had an account years ago, signed in and can get Modnation for about £14 + shipping. Just wondered how long it takes.
Are all PS Vita games region free? I'd be tempted to get Uncharted instead because Modnation has multiplayer doesn't it? I read somewhere multiplayer or something can be region locked?
Cheers
Does anyone have any experience of Lockerz shipping to UK? I just remembered I had an account years ago, signed in and can get Modnation for about £14 + shipping. Just wondered how long it takes.
Are all PS Vita games region free? I'd be tempted to get Uncharted instead because Modnation has multiplayer doesn't it? I read somewhere multiplayer or something can be region locked?
Cheers
harriet the spy
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I am assuming super stardust delta bundle is not fixed..?
Outtrigger888
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Ok have had my vita for a day and im loving this device. I found someone on gaf using near. Didnt know I lived by any gaffers! Such an awesome little feature. The only thing that bothers me is the friends list and chat list needs to re connect, but im guessing thats to save battery.
One question does the near stuff work while in standby and also do I need near opened while in standby?
One question does the near stuff work while in standby and also do I need near opened while in standby?
Oxigen_Waste
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Afternoon of Darkness, still the best in the series.
As for Persona... I'd go with 3.
All games are region free but multiplayer wouldn't work properly. Modnation doesn't have multiplayer, at least not yet.
xenoflux2113
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The Vita is the ONLY system I have purchased at launch and its launch lineup is a big part of that. Portable Uncharted is great, yes its not the full blow console experience but for what it does I haven't played a portable game that good for a long time. Some people might not think that it is the killer title but its all oppinion, and in my oppinion it is THE title to show off the Vita. Hot Shots Golf, I can't stop playing it, so much fun and easy to pick up and play on the go or sit down and play a few courses. It really does have something for everyone right now. And it will only get better.
I have the same dilema. I keep flipping back and forth. I won't use the data on the 3G model but the GPS would be nice and the 8Gig card makes the bundle solid. I also need to find a air tight hard case. My dogs drag in a ton of dust into our house and don't want it ruined by dust.
Well, looks like this is the end of me pre-ordering anything from Amazon again.
I got a reply back from the customer service rep, and they won't retro-actively honor the deal.
I now see no reason to pre-order anything in advance, if they are just going to offer better incentives and deals to those that wait. I placed my order 5 days ago. If I had known about the B2G1 deal, I'd have waited on placing my order. My order hasn't even been processed or shipped from Amazon yet, so that makes me even more annoyed. I don't see why it'd be so hard for them to add the deal to my existing order and be done with it.
So, yeah, no more pre-ordering for me. I'll just wait until I'm absolutely certain I won't get screwed out of any deals. I didn't think I'd be as angry at something like this, but I am. Deep breaths...
I got a reply back from the customer service rep, and they won't retro-actively honor the deal.
I now see no reason to pre-order anything in advance, if they are just going to offer better incentives and deals to those that wait. I placed my order 5 days ago. If I had known about the B2G1 deal, I'd have waited on placing my order. My order hasn't even been processed or shipped from Amazon yet, so that makes me even more annoyed. I don't see why it'd be so hard for them to add the deal to my existing order and be done with it.
So, yeah, no more pre-ordering for me. I'll just wait until I'm absolutely certain I won't get screwed out of any deals. I didn't think I'd be as angry at something like this, but I am. Deep breaths...
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