Not saying it looks better than the prettiest Vita titles, just that it looks fine and much better than the PSP versions.
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PS Vita western launch thread, p. 2 | Simply the most desirable handheld yet released
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Not saying it looks better than the prettiest Vita titles, just that it looks fine and much better than the PSP versions.
LiquidMetal14
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London midnight release at GAME seems to be gathering a few people.
And then the line stops from the last person on the left
DOES TOP DARTS HAVE ONLINE? lol come on folks!
Judging by the widespread promos for the Vita, I'd imagine it hasn't been terribly successful thus far. But hey, it's early, and I'm still hoping it turns into a success.
TheExecutive
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Yeah I hear ya but visuals will be awesome !
Ah I think I misunderstood then. It does look fine. But the original post that started this was about how it looked so bad after playing Wipeout and Uncharted and stuff. So I thought this was all about how it stacked up to the other titles.
I can't answer for sure but I know the PS3 version doesn't. Considering its a "buy once, get both" game, it probably has the same feature set, so would have no online.And then the line stops from the last person on the left
DOES TOP DARTS HAVE ONLINE? lol come on folks!
TheExecutive
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There can be no doubt about this.
LiquidMetal14
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I can't describe the feeling of knowing that I was walking out of the store with a new Vita. It was a little more euphoric when knowing that I was in the exclusive FEB club.
Does anyone else think the build in mic works really good? I was surprised at how much it picks up and the quality of it. Not too shabby.
I think I'm going to make more room for Vita friends. THe cross game chat is awesome.
Why hasnt mine ssssshhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipppppppppppppppeeeeeeeeedddddddddddd
Don't worry too much.
Back in the day of GT5's launch, I had release date delivery from Amazon. The website must have been so busy that my game stayed as "shipping soon" until almost 4AM the DAY OF launch (which I didn't find out about until later on). I looked at the tracking history to see the game was actually shipped the day before launch in the evening.
I got so worried that I actually ordered GT5 again from Buy.com instead with one day shipping (I live 4 hrs from the warehouse they ship from) and then later of course saw the Amazon update and felt like a fool.
I then received 2 copies of GT5 on launch day. XD I no longer worry about Amazon ship statuses.
Dr. Zoidberg
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People are so starved for new hardware. Something to get excited about, and Vita hits the spot. I think the first couple months of sales will be pretty good.
TheExecutive
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Don't worry too much.
Back in the day of GT5's launch, I had release date delivery from Amazon. The website must have been so busy that my game stayed as "shipping soon" until almost 4AM the DAY OF launch (which I didn't find out about until later on). I looked at the tracking history to see the game was actually shipped the day before launch in the evening.
I got so worried that I actually ordered GT5 again from Buy.com instead with one day shipping (I live 4 hrs from the warehouse they ship from) and then later of course saw the Amazon update and felt like a fool.
I then received 2 copies of GT5 on launch day. XD I no longer worry about Amazon ship statuses.
I have faith in amazon
I have faith in amazon
i have faith in amazon
A distribution center must be near your area. The one mine's at right now is only 2-3 hours away.Why hasnt mine ssssshhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipppppppppppppppeeeeeeeeedddddddddddd
darkside31337
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Nope.
Will definitely play through it again though whenever the Vita version becomes a freebie on PS+ though just for the Plat.
Hawk269
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Close...In my opinion, I still think the Dreamcast had the best launch so far.
But I ordered one two days ago and they say they will ship it in 1-2 business days. There's really no excuses.
TheExecutive
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lol exactly. Been like 6-7 years for the hd consoles.
LiquidMetal14
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Is that only retroactive or do I get the PS3 version when buying the Vita one?
I think the next few months of games will not give up too much. I mean we have Gravity Rush, RR, and LBP coming but have other big hitters like Unit 13 and MLB The Show on top of PSN stuff. I see no reason why this should let up. Once people get into the ins and outs, they will flip though as it's got a very feature rich OS for a launch.
Ken Masters
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had Gravity Rush been a launch title it would be the undisputed best launch lineup ever
TheExecutive
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Yes, I choose to believe this.
PuppetMaster
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He is NOT the lord of the rings.
LiquidMetal14
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I think the HW should put the Vita easily over the top. The games are certainly debatable though but I would still give the edge to Vita if only by a small margin.
I see what you did thar Flunkie
Got the Shakes
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My girlfriend's WiFi hasn't shipped yet, but anything that I've ever ordered from Amazon with release day delivery doesn't change to shipped until at least 9 pm est.
From what I understand you would get the PS3 version when buying the Vita one, or if you bought the PS3 version you would get the Vita one for free.
Dr. Zoidberg
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I think game sales will continue to do okay, but I can also see the majority of the "early adopter" crowd all buying the system within the first two or three months. Then things are going to fall off for a while until the fall. The cost of buying in is high enough that it will have to be a Christmas or birthday present for a lot of younger players. This holiday season will be the most telling one.
LiquidMetal14
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It always is
I do think they got tons of good things coming even if not even on the gaming front. Games, PS Suite, apps, and other cool things brought by FW updates are pretty exciting to me.
Outtrigger888
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Can you use the built in Mic for party chat or do you need a headset?
Fun as hell! The online lobbies are a game in themselves.
I hope they've not gone hoping to pick up Rayman
Yeah i've heard great things. Liquid's pics in the old thread looked great
LiquidMetal14
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Both and it certainly does work well Bob. Quite happy with it. I just need more Vita friends to use it with as most are still PS3 friends but I've been clearing a few spots at a time.
Ken Masters
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I expect $50 off sales in a month, TOPS, early adopters will rush but the vast majority of people aren't paying $250 for a handheld. They saw what happened with the 3DS and they don't want to get screwed by a price drop. If Best Buy didn't have the $75 PSP trade in special no way would I buy this system
The Elite
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I doubt you will have any issue finding one.
CrankyKong
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London midnight release at GAME seems to be gathering a few people.
Thats huge.
Are the good UK ads working?
Baconsammy
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I expected that since it's from Sony that it would at least run at the native res of the handheld. It's ugly. But it's Hot Shots, so it plays great. Makes me wish the makers of Pangya put out a game though since I preferred their PSP game to all the HSG titles.
Actually, I could see a firesale on the FEB if they hang around too long, they existed mainly as an early adopter incentive, and with THAT angle dead they may get the diea to discount them all to $300 and be rid of them. More likely there'd just be bundle deals like get a free game if you buy a version, hopefully both but I could see that sort of thing being exclusive to 3G.
Hawk269
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I think the HW should put the Vita easily over the top. The games are certainly debatable though but I would still give the edge to Vita if only by a small margin.
I see what you did thar Flunkie
True, but the Dreamcast did usher in a big jump in graphics and sound that could not be matched by anything that was currently out at the time. The WOW factor from going from existing game consoles, even PC's at the time was a big jump. The Vita does have the WOW factor, but not as big as the DC had because we have seen other devices with amazing looking screens like the one in the Vita and there has been some impressive software on portable devices that look really good.
For arguement sakes, lets say Vita has the 2nd best launch...that is fucking saying alot considering all the systems before it...that is a testement to how good Sony has done. The only thing that they could of done better...the fucking outrageous price of the memory cards. Seriously...a $100.00 for only 32gb? I can see a $100 for 64gb...not 32gb. If there is one dissapointing thing about the whole launch it is the price of the memory..which if we are counting check marks, they win the "most expensive" accessory item in launch history. And people thought MS charging what they charge for HDD's on the 360 were high, these take the cake.
Oh nvm then I tough u would order one now
But I have a feeling they won't send one anyway. =/
Can you guys give me detailed impressions of Unit 13 when the demo is out with the PS Store update today? I heard good impressions from someone with the full game but I'd love to hear more and whether or not you like the SOCOM franchise and if Unit 13 plays like a SOCOM game.
It seems like another one of those games where you'll either love it or hate it and the reviews seem to reflect that so far.
It seems like another one of those games where you'll either love it or hate it and the reviews seem to reflect that so far.
LiquidMetal14
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Good points and I agree to a certain extent. I was one of those who bought a 1GB for 150 back at PSP launch and felt great about it.
And regarding the expensive stuff, when did that 360 wifi adapter hit? That is outrageously overpriced but not sure if it was a launch item. That and the HDDVD add on.
shinra-bansho
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London midnight release at GAME seems to be gathering a few people.
That seems a reasonable turnout - probably still smaller than the 3DS launch events.
But maybe there's hope for doomed Vita yet.
Hawk269
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LMAO...yeah the Wi-Fi adapter is and will always be one of those fucking horrid priced items. So, yeah a 32gb Memory card and the 360 Wi-Fi adapter hold the crown for "outrageous/gauging" pricing.
There aren't even 50 people in that picture dude...
Baconsammy
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If you buy HSG from SEN/PSN, you wont need an online pass.
At 15 bucks, they can go **** themselves. I'll just stick with the iPad/iPhone games that cost me 10 dollars less and apparently run better than the Vita version. Seriously 15? The price gouging on launch titles could realistically endanger the life of the Vita.
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