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

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Duke Togo

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I did it. I managed to convince the wife to let me get the Vita.

For those who don't know (I mentioned it a few pages back), we bought a new couch and dining room table today and she told me I had to push when I could get the Vita back (which would roughly translate to who knows when).

I messed around with the system at Gamestop today (what time I could before I could before my 14 month old thought it was interesting) and it was awesome. Hot Shots looked great, so did Uncharted.

LINK MAH BOI!!
 
After Gameloft recoups its costs. =P

So day one confirmed.

Planning poorly isn't a hard thing to do when you're a novice.
In the OT, even some experienced players said they had some frustrating moments.

That's golf though remove those frustrating moments and it would be too easy and wouldn't enjoy it as much. Failing in games is a good thing. Keeps you coming back......well for some lol
 

Araxen

Banned
I caved and I'm getting the WiFi version and I'm going to pick up a 32GB card. For games I'm going to pick up Wipeout, Hotshots Golf(might change this to Lumines), and Touch My Katamari(Seems like every retailer is doing B2G1 on games this week). I would get FIFA but the AI on the console is cheezy as hell so I'm sure the Vita version will be too. I hope they put the NHL series on it.
 

KillGore

Member
I picked up this case. There wasn't a lot of options. Hori makes good stuff so I'm hopeful I'm satisfied. I looks softer cases though so I hope this is on the softer side.

No pictures of the inside? would love to know. It would make my purchase much easier.
 

Ken

Member
That's golf though remove those frustrating moments and it would be too easy and wouldn't enjoy it as much. Failing in games is a good thing. Keeps you coming back......well for some lol

Failing in real golf feels bad though. At least in HSG, I don't have to pay for all the balls I shank into the grass and become forever lost. u.u
 

linkboy

Member
What did you do to convince her?

I talked to her about it (scary huh). I've got to clean up our guest bedroom (but I have to do that anyways since my parents are coming to visit in a few weeks) and attempt to get a stain out of the carpet (which I doubt is going to come out).

Man, I can't wait to get the system, Uncharted and Lumines (at least one of those games).
 

Ken

Member
Yeah the one shown it can fit games, memory cards, chargers, whatnot. Does it feel cheap?

Nope, feels like a good case. Carries 4-5 carts (can't remember at the moment) and it feels like it has enough cushion to protect the Vita if you throw it in into a bag with other objects.
 
Havnt been able to put my vita down since I purchased yesterday. I actually really like the case that came with the FEB, it holds the vita nice and snug and doesnt feel like its being smashed. Also has room for my headphones and games. I thought the 3g was stupid but I really like the idea of always being connected, and being able to do things like the hot shots daily tourney on the go. Cant wait until the rest of you get your hands on this device :) and this is coming from a nintendo fan boy
 

Trojita

Rapid Response Threadmaker
No pictures of the inside? would love to know. It would make my purchase much easier.

I actually found them

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psv_tough_03.jpg
 

Bullza2o

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Nope, feels like a good case. Carries 4-5 carts (can't remember at the moment) and it feels like it has enough cushion to protect the Vita if you throw it in into a bag with other objects.

You just described where I was planning to put my vita in lol, thanks for the info!
 
awwww dang it you guys are gonna have to start the Vita party without me for a few days....


cancelled my previous Vita Amazon Preorder at amazon with the release day shipping so I can get in on the free 4gb memory card deal....only thing is that this new preorder is no longer available for release day shipping.....gonna have to wait til 2/29 :((((


oh well....small price to pay for a free 4gb memory card i guess..
im gonna have to read about you guys playing vita games and playing with the features while i wait :damn:

The one at Target, right?

Read that Amazon is doing it too according to a thread there. Is this true?
 

Skilletor

Member
So hoping to get NG Sigma+, Uncharted, and Blazblue with the Target deal.

I've spent waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much money on this launch. And I love every second of it!

Sigh. lol
 
The one at Target, right?

Read that Amazon is doing it too according to a thread there. Is this true?

its not a listed promotion, but ifyou add a Vita and a 4gb memory card, at amazon checkout it will deduct the $19 price of the memory card, making it free

and im gonna get it at amazon over target cuz the former is tax free here in Cali
 

VanWinkle

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Mobile Tech Review just put up their PS VITA Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MBr8PqxX8o&feature=uploademail

Love Lisa's reviews.

Mobile Tech Review is great, but it seems pretty clear that she's not much a gamer, lol.

kerrby said:
I didn't like that review.

"If you're on the fence about the Vita, here's some negative things to make sure you don't buy it".

Seriously. He said it had potential, and that it had a nice d-pad, and nothing else positive was said about it.
 

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.'
If I'm gonna nitpick, I really hate that settings has its own very useless live page, meaning there's too many steps to get into it. There's no easy way to see how much space your memory card has without going into it either.

And no hot swapping memory cards? That seems like such a huge step backwards from the psp.

I also noticed that it turns on Bluetooth everytime I restart, does that drain battery in the least?
 
its not a listed promotion, but ifyou add a Vita and a 4gb memory card, at amazon checkout it will deduct the $19 price of the memory card, making it free

and im gonna get it at amazon over target cuz the former is tax free here in Cali

Nice! Means I don't have to time it for Target on Wednesday! May not be ideal as also getting the $20 gift card had I preordered @ Target by last Wed., but good enough!

If they really are making a profit, even if only a marginal one, there's no excuse to overcharge for mem. cards.
 

Figboy79

Aftershock LA
GAF, I have $25 left in my PSN wallet and I'm looking for a PSP horror game. Would Corpse Party or Silent Hills: Origins be a better choice?

I haven't played Corpse Party yet (but I did buy it last week in anticipation for my Vita), but I have played and beat Silent Hill: Origins. I liked it a lot. I'll end up picking it up to play on the Vita, eventually.

I guess it ultimately matters on what you are in the mood for. I'm a huge Silent Hill fan, but when the choice came between rebuying and downloading Origins, and buying Corpse Party, I went with the latter. But then again, I already played SH:O.
 
Can anyone tell me if FIFA requires a memory card on VITA?

I plan on buying a Vita with FIFA on Wednesday and I just need to know if I can wait to buy a memory card next week.
 

VanWinkle

Member
If I'm gonna nitpick, I really hate that settings has its own very useless live page, meaning there's too many steps to get into it. There's no easy way to see how much space your memory card has without going into it either.

Yeah, some things just really don't need LiveArea, unless they make good reasons for it to have one. As it stands, it should just go right into settings, friends, group messaging, and party. I could see them adding things to the LiveArea to make it worthwhile on each of those, but right now it's just useless.
 

frequency

Member
Does anyone have the official vita travel case? I bought one for $15 at lockerz. It looks decent and fits everything it seems.

I have that travel pouch. It's a bit too big for me and I don't like that it doesn't open all the way so I have to be careful sliding my Vita in because the zipper might scratch it.

That's golf though remove those frustrating moments and it would be too easy and wouldn't enjoy it as much. Failing in games is a good thing. Keeps you coming back......well for some lol

Yeah I guess. I'm enjoying it. But I still think people should know what they're getting into. When I look at the cute graphics, I don't expect a difficult game. I'm just lucky that I can enjoy HSG, though it wasn't what I expected.
 

Respawn

Banned
Havnt been able to put my vita down since I purchased yesterday. I actually really like the case that came with the FEB, it holds the vita nice and snug and doesnt feel like its being smashed. Also has room for my headphones and games. I thought the 3g was stupid but I really like the idea of always being connected, and being able to do things like the hot shots daily tourney on the go. Cant wait until the rest of you get your hands on this device :) and this is coming from a nintendo fan boy

We are all brothers in the handheld club at the end of the day.

Mobile Tech Review is great, but it seems pretty clear that she's not much a gamer, lol.



Seriously. He said it had potential, and that it had a nice d-pad, and nothing else positive was said about it.

She is a gamer but not in the same league as us. She goes on to talk about the controls in Uncharted 3 in reference to the VITA's UC control so she's not a poser like some reviewers. :)
 
Anyone that doesn't feel investing a lot in memory card and is in Toronto, I can sell you my unopened 4GB card for $10. Though anyone that preordered it shouldn't have a problem since you get the card for free from major stores if you preorder it.
 

Ken

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Yeah I guess. I'm enjoying it. But I still think people should know what they're getting into. When I look at the cute graphics, I don't expect a difficult game. I'm just lucky that I can enjoy HSG, though it wasn't what I expected.

I think you have some hidden talent of being amazing at HSG, going by that last GAF tournament I was in.
 
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