You can access the internet by creating a Wifi hotspot on your phone. Of course they're gonna phrase the question that way because they want you buying 3G.
Someone yesterday returned theirs because of a stuck/dead pixel
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You can access the internet by creating a Wifi hotspot on your phone. Of course they're gonna phrase the question that way because they want you buying 3G.
Someone yesterday returned theirs because of a stuck/dead pixel
In other words, bluetooth tethering isn't supported, but most phones out now you can just turn into a wifi hotspot and tether that way.
That was painful to watch. Jeff ran by the key for the door like 3 times. After the original game and the re-releases, none of them really knew what was going on. Game looks nice in motion, though. Ninja trial additions seem nice. I'm think I'm in as long as I can get the game at Target as part of the B2G1 promo.
Fixed1979
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Depending on exactly what you're seeing I'm pretty sure that's normal for the OLED tech Sony is using, my HMZ-T1 does the same thing.
BT tethering does not work. But wifi does, as most devices do.
Btw, regarding software, it mentions CoD coming to vita, so i expect an e3 announcement to boost sales.
LiquidMetal14
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I just heard the most amazing retort to this, and I just HAVE to share it. It's so wrong, but yet so right.
"Do you expect a coffin to smell nice when there's been a corpse in it?"
I'm still laughing.
LOL that is pretty funny.
Day 2 with it and I'm already messing with it more. I've not come down from the high yet haha
EhrgeizVII
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No, it's the only downside to OLED basically. Should be hard to spot though.
CaptainRizla
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Yeah, only seen 1 comment in this thread (may be more) and very few comments on sites I've never really heard of so thats a good sign
ClovingWestbrook
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So I went back to Gamestop to try the Vita again and I will say one thing, the visual quality and the screen quality are significantly more impressive than the 3DS. It really does make you feel as if the 3DS was built to be $150 or so while the Vita was built to be $250-300.
The Elite
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I couldn't get my Roger's Wifi Hotspot to work with my Vita yesterday.
Kept getting an error message.Ah. Alright. Sometimes I notice it, sometimes I don't.
Baconsammy
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Once the Twitter app is released, you can use it to launch the web browser without closing games. Yes, a crappy work-around, but a work-around nonetheless.
I just heard the most amazing retort to this, and I just HAVE to share it. It's so wrong, but yet so right.
"Do you expect a coffin to smell nice when there's been a corpse in it?"
I'm still laughing.
So wrong yet so right. Cookie to whoever came up with that.
Oh good; I'll keep that in mind.
LiquidMetal14
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A quick update on the FEB case. If you spray it with some perfume or cologne, it smells better but you have to let it sit for a day. Be generous with it but don't over spray. The case smells like a burnt set of pubes after a one night stand. Maybe it's the smell vinegar marinated gym socks a la carte. Who knows!?
Fixed1979
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As long as it's only happening when the screen goes from image to complete black, if if it's happening while something is being displayed on the screen then I would worry.
SuperDowns
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Is it true there in no competitive multiplayer for Unit 13?
Baconsammy
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Not to be a dick, but there's nothing about my 3DS that screams "WORTH 150 DOLLARS!". And I paid 250 for it <sadface>. The Vita feels like its worth every cent of the 249.99 I paid for it from purely a technological standpoint.
Kung Fu Jedi
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Watching the Ninja Gaiden video from GB has me itching to play the game again. One of my favorite action games ever, and this looks like a fast, smooth port, even if those guys don't seem to know what they're doing.
phosphor112
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Well those are confirmed then...
I found this interesting.
They make it sound like the back touch capacitors work because that battery is there... maybe it completes "contact" with something allowing it to register touches?... so people can't finagle with the battery...?
agree. Not only the screen, but the OS also is night and day. Everything on 3DS is slow as hell, and multitasking is so limited. ALso the home/select/start buttons are really low quality. Vita instead, while not iphone level , looks as a quality device.
Vyse The Legend
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Have they fixed Super Stardust Delta's bundle yet?
If I heard correctly, someone said there are instructions in the manual on how to remove the battery?
Yeah, that's when it happened. Hopefully the latter won't happen.
MikeE21286
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Yeah, it would definitely widen the appeal to have something like that.
The route I was thinking was that there are 2-3 things (at leat as a man) that you will always have with you. 1. Wallet 2. Keys (assuming you drive or live in some type of dwelling) and 3. Phone.
Fixed1979
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This topic could get dangerous! I dig my 3DS it's a good handheld with some neat features and a few games that I really enjoy, that said when it's sitting next to my Vita it looks like a child's toy.
Please Nintendo fans don't hurt me
The Elite
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Just picked Virtua Tennis 4 up. About to try it.
Wow. The Vita's internals are a lot less than I imagined. Sony can't be losing too much on this thing.
phosphor112
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No, all OLEDs are like that at the moment. Since OLED works as organic matter being charged, when a screen goes black, the pixels hold a slight charge still, causing blotches. Nothing to be worried about.
Well yeah, you can take it out, but if you leave it out (but having the power plugged in) they make it sound like the back doesn't work.... maybe just bad wording?
According to the tear down posted a page or two ago, removing the battery just requires a screwdriver and some time.
Berek Halfhand
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3DS needs a bigger screen. Simple as that.
LiquidMetal14
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The funny part is that it feels so tight and compact but just the right weight. It doesn't feel or weigh and certainly look cheap. This is the real deal. I keep pitching it or telling my fam and friends on how this is truly the first connected dedicated hand held with amazing tech. IT's more featured and fast than consoles too.
I'd probably attribute it to that. The tear down suggests that you have basically no contact with the touchpad's components.
phosphor112
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Yeah, I know that, but why would the battery being gone cause the touch panel no the back not to work? I'm thinking it's because the battery (or a component on the battery) acts as an electrical contact.
If that makes sense.
hmmm
I would love a 3DSXL. I don't know why anybody would want a smaller model. 3DS is small enough.
Baconsammy
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It has a game I've really enjoyed (Pushmo) and I'm sure there will be many others in the future. I'm speaking solely about how the hardware feels to me. The biggest mistake I made was trading in an XL for a 3DS. I wish I could have a do-over there. I don't regret trading my 3000 for a Vita though, and a large reason for that is how PSP titles look on the Vita.
Pretty much. I never felt all that enthusiastic for the 3DS even though I purchased it at launch. I was drawn in by the 3D gimmick but was ultimately disappointed in the narrow FOV and cross talk.
The launch lineup was simply awful and the system did not provide a single great game to play until Zelda (for me). There are some great titles now (Mario + RE:Revelations) but it still feels like a PSP+ to me rather than a leap forward.
The Vita just feels premium and, unlike the PSP, can handle all of the various function of the 3DS (barring 3D). PSP was limited by this as they couldn't ride the touch screen craze.
Yes! The screen is TINY and the low resolution is awful (though I know that won't change). It's lower resolution than the original PSP. :\
Got the Shakes
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I never played the console version of VT 4, but on the Vita it's pretty amazing.
Darklor01
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So far, the game is reasonably easy. I get the feeling that the AI is about to severely ramp up. Don't know for sure, but, we'll see. Great graphics too!
SpiderJerusalem
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Damn! I was hoping to put Phantasy Star on it when I get mine next week. I'm glad the Personas and Tactics Ogre are on the list though.
Baconsammy
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I will say that one thing on the 3DS that has impressed me that I hope Sony and Microsoft copy is Communities. That way I wouldnt have to deal with adding and removing friends all the time.
Just got notification from Amazon that Ridge Racer has been pushed back to June 30.
Oh well, I have 6 games right now as it is. Not a big deal.
Edited to add link http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FRNAAE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Oh well, I have 6 games right now as it is. Not a big deal.
Edited to add link http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FRNAAE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Audioboxer
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Anyone have this Thrustmaster case yet and can comment on it? http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006ZN5TQ6/
Square Triangle
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Little Deviants is fun in very short bursts. The Raving Rabbits style gameplay gets stale really fast though.
I feel stupid. I still can't find where to get the SDD promotoion! Tried to find it from the ATT contract page(where I signed up 3G for vita) but cannot find it! I tried to go to www.att/buyasession but u can't get there by PC for some reason. I tried to find it from vita, and searched my profile, notification, my device plan but I just can't find the promotion.
can somebody help me!?
can somebody help me!?
LiquidMetal14
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Think about that
And a neat little but non important thing I noticed just now. There's a tiny little light next to the game card slot that blinks when it registers the card. A nice touch.
I still haven't taken Little Deviants out of the shrink wrap too. I am tempted to also buy games in the B2G1 free sale but I would rather pre-order LBP and Gravity Rush over games I may buy down the line.
Square Triangle
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I thought I read, once activated you will receive the game 30 days after activation.
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