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PS Vita western launch thread, p. 2 | Simply the most desirable handheld yet released
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IonicSnake
Banned
Is it just me or does the apps run at a higher res than the bubble menu?
They are. I just did. You can't download on a Vita but on PS3 you can.
This makes me really angry that I did not download those welcome back games when I had the chance.
Wait... do I still have the chance?
Phat Michael
Banned
AH ok that sucks.
BTW - in regards to memory cards. i currently have a 4GB. if i buy a 32GB can i transfer all the information across to the 32GB from the 4GB? if so how does this work? i just dont want to keep switching cards every time i play a game which has save files on the smaller mem card.
The Elite
BOSS
Nah, bubble menu is native res. The issue is that they did not apply anti-aliasing to those bubbles. Hopefully they improve that in the future as it would be a pretty trivial addition, I'd think.
Probably the last photography I'll do before launch:
I got a little bit romantic with it.
Well, my girlfriend is worried for one...
Which reminds me that I think I got a spare few PSP games on my PS3.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I know! The lack of anti aliasing is killing me! :lol
yankeehater
Member
Me to. I meant to but then I got distracted and totally forgot to do it. Oh well I got a bunch of Vita games to play now anyways.
Wow. Now if i could date a guy who was enthusiastic about games like that.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Seems like such a weird omission, doesn't it? Come on Sony. Smooth those bubbles.
IonicSnake
Banned
The Elite
BOSS
Are you completely turning off your Vita or just putting it into sleep mode?
LBP yes. Modnation No.
It's quite sad that the only thing I'm bothered about right now is making sure my Vita doesn't have any faults or issues when it's delivered tomorrow, and that I can put its screen protector on properly without having air bubbles all over my screen. Then I can actually enjoy playing games on the thing!
AranhaHunter
Banned
This is OT but I'll post it here because I looked into this because of this and the other thread.
So, I did some research on 3G gaming. It's definitely not as smooth as having a great wi fi connection, but I feel that gaming over 3G is certainly doable, and while no matter what you'll still be at a disadvantage due to latency, if you can change the nat port types, you should be able to be competitive on most games. It'll also depend on where you are in relation to the towers and the coverage in your area. Fighting games will probably not happen anytime soon, but unless you're playing UT or very twitchy shooting games, they should be ok IMO.
http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/3593/64/
BLOPS on 4G
COD BLOPS on 3G
Bandwidth usage = MW3 uses 30MB/hr
Problem is you can't change the port types on AT&T 3G. I'm not sure about the other carriers.
I do have to wonder why Sony has chosen to not allow gaming over 3G, I would have to guess that carriers (AT&T) have something to do with it.
So, I did some research on 3G gaming. It's definitely not as smooth as having a great wi fi connection, but I feel that gaming over 3G is certainly doable, and while no matter what you'll still be at a disadvantage due to latency, if you can change the nat port types, you should be able to be competitive on most games. It'll also depend on where you are in relation to the towers and the coverage in your area. Fighting games will probably not happen anytime soon, but unless you're playing UT or very twitchy shooting games, they should be ok IMO.
http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/3593/64/
BLOPS on 4G
COD BLOPS on 3G
Bandwidth usage = MW3 uses 30MB/hr
Problem is you can't change the port types on AT&T 3G. I'm not sure about the other carriers.
I do have to wonder why Sony has chosen to not allow gaming over 3G, I would have to guess that carriers (AT&T) have something to do with it.
Remember folks: You all have two free PSP games if you purchased them when PSN got hacked! Use it wisely!
Shit, i'm going to have to dive into that hideous download list (now containing more than 1,000 items)
Any idea when PSN came back up, so i know roughly where in my download list to look?
thiscoldblack
Unconfirmed Member
It seems something in the world doesn't want me to have the Vita this week. Some unknown charges appeared on my debit card, leaving me with insufficient funds to process my WiFi/3G Vita. Can you believe that I'm short due to $2? 2 miserable dollars.
I notified the bank about the unknown charges and they will be completely removed in 2 to 4 business days.
There goes my launch day. 4 games, no Vita.
Some unknown charges appeared on my debit card, leaving me with insufficient funds to process my WiFi/3G Vita. Can you believe that I'm short due to $2? 2 miserable dollars.I notified the bank about the unknown charges and they will be completely removed in 2 to 4 business days.
There goes my launch day. 4 games, no Vita.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Baconsammy
Banned
What do you guys do to your devices that you you're so determined to muck them up with a screen protector for? Go naked, wussies.
Majima Everywhere System
Member
Remember folks: You all have two free PSP games if you purchased them when PSN got hacked! Use it wisely!
I never logged on during the welcome back period, but I had made PS3 and PSP purchases before that went down. I've seen people say they are waiting for me, but is that true?
June-ish last year, I think?
The Elite
BOSS
Hold down on the screen if you want to do dual analog.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I must be the only one who got Asphalt Injection. If the iPhone games are any indication, this is going to be Ridge Racer with real cars and no DLC gouging.
I'm completely turning it off...
If they're like the 3 free games I got with my Go, they're locked out from any other device.
I'm trying to decide how big a memory card to get. Can Vita/PSP game downloads and save files be stored on the PS3 and transferred back and forth between a Vita? Is there a limit on how many times you can do this? I'd like to download games to my PS3 and transfer them to my Vita whenever I feel like playing them. Is this possible?
Thanks for your answer and I apologize if this has been answered a zillion times before.
Thanks for your answer and I apologize if this has been answered a zillion times before.
Phat Michael
Banned
I think i just worked out how to back up my memory card onto the PS3 - im assuming then when the time comes i can copy all the existing saved files over from PS3 to new bigger Memory card?
The Elite
BOSS
Really? Wow.
Hmm. You could try completely deactivating/reactivating your Vita. You would have to adjust your settings again. Just don't format your memory card.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Ouch, that is terrible news, man. I hope you get that sorted out soon.It seems something in the world doesn't want me to have the Vita this week.
I notified the bank about the unknown charges and they will be completely removed in 2 to 4 business days.
There goes my launch day. 4 games, no Vita.
Nice one, cheers guys. Apparently i picked up Pursuit Force and ModNation.
I'm thinking of using wallbase site for some HQ wallpapers and reduce the size of it to use in my PSV. they have some fantastic stuff there
Just looked back threw mine, it was in June last year.
I think there was a time period where you had to claim your free games and content, you didn't necessarily had to download them. But that period is now gone, if you didn't do it then i'm afraid you can't anymore.
Another requirement that also applied was that you were only eligible to even claim those during that time period if you had at logged on to PSN at least once before or on a certain date.
"In June 2011, Sony launched a "Welcome Back" program following the outage, allowing all PSN subscribers who joined prior to April 20 to download two free PlayStation 3 titles and two free PlayStation portable games. Users also got 30 free days of PlayStation Plus, while users who were already subscribed before the outage got 60 free days."
Aren't these averages though in areas with solid coverage? The biggest issue with 3G/4G gaming is that if you're moving (like on the bus), anytime you hit a weak area your lag is going to spike like made or you'll even drop from the game. Its an uneven experience that is difficult to explain to most consumers.
Music streaming services are a little better here because they can cache songs so you don't immediately lose service when your connection drops in and out, but for gaming that won't work. You're going to feel every single connection drop and it will be incredibly frustrating.
I don't think its really viable to market mobile multiplayer gaming with the caveat that you stand still in the middle of good coverage.
BFIB
Member
Probably the last photography I'll do before launch:
I got a little bit romantic with it.
Hope you had a screen protector on.
Hawk269
Member
That was so fucking painful to watch. I suggest anyone watching this to hit the mute button, makes it more enjoyable.
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MeisaMcCaffrey
Once you transfer games from your PS3 to Vita, the copy on the PS3 HDD will be deleted. I haven't checked the save file thing yet. Also for memory cards, always go the maximum size if you can afford it. I'm already regretting going for 16GB
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