Alligatorjandro
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Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.
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I started getting that on Wednesday when I bought a bunch of games and my credit card company locked it for fraud protection. I got it settled on the card end, but it looks like Sony locked my account from purchasing anything. I called tech support about it and they said it can take 3-5 business days to unlock and they supposedly had no way to unlock it.
On another note, today I keep getting errors on Near when I try to do an update saying just "an error occurred." Anyone getting that?
TouchMyBox
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This is BULLSHIT! I've played the demo and the sense of speed is amazing!! And look at this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf4E0EVzoGU
Just buy the game and have fun, WipEout 2048 = day one for me.
Yeah, hearing Gerstmann talk about wipeout on the bombcast gave me the impression that me may have spent about thirty minutes max with the game.
Not that I'm bitching about reviews or anything, but it is kind of an odd complaint when I'm playing races where I'm going so fast that I can just barely stay on the track (notably the second race in the third year)
Yes you do.
I already ordered a special "leather spray" with perfume from a local shop, which should be able to get rid of the smell if I get one with it.
That really sucks. I hate fingerprints on a screen.
Aiight... does this help ?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35217228&postcount=14426
raven777 said:
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archnemesis, is the above YouTube link worthy of a place in the OP ?
This follow-up post may be useful too:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35217400&postcount=14431
Square Triangle
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Got one of our many Vita accessory reviews up. This time it is the PDP Pull N Go case.
(My iphone was acting all android on me, the original post wasn't working for me)
(My iphone was acting all android on me, the original post wasn't working for me)
TouchMyBox
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The vita's screen is actually one of the best screens I've used in terms of not showing fingerprints. So long as you've washed your hands recently, you'll hardly notice fingerprints on the device. (though I haven't played outside in sunny weather or anything, so I can't vouch for outdoor use)
creid
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Can't you just tap it with your fingernail instead?
Also, tips and settings for converting videos to play on Vita (thanks to TouchMyBox):
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35175884&postcount=12289
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35176352&postcount=12334
archnemesis, I'm also nominating these to be included in the OP.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35175884&postcount=12289
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35176352&postcount=12334
archnemesis, I'm also nominating these to be included in the OP.
archnemesis
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Well, I try to stuff as much useful information as possible in the OP.
Absolutely! I'll add it right away.
dallow_bg's post here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=35217400&postcount=14431
may simplify the YouTube video's steps (posted by raven777)
Shining Sunshine
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Why does Wipeout 2048 feel harder than HD/Fury?
I thought the wider tracks would be easier, but I'm having trouble hitting the boost pads since they're so spread out.
Also, the side slide seems to be harder to pull off because there's a bit of side inertia, so the sliding drifts a bit and sometimes hit the wall if you don't counter it.
I thought the wider tracks would be easier, but I'm having trouble hitting the boost pads since they're so spread out.
Also, the side slide seems to be harder to pull off because there's a bit of side inertia, so the sliding drifts a bit and sometimes hit the wall if you don't counter it.
Yeah, it's a little loose on the top. I'm not too anal about it and if it does become a problem, I could always get a new one and pass this one down to a sibling.
By the way, is there any way to change the clock font color on the start screen? Poor contrast makes it hard to see on my wallpaper. Same for the pass code screen; any way to change the background color from blue to something else?
archnemesis
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I added a link to his post to the FAQ section and then a direct link to IGN's video from the links section.
Yeah for shopping issues, I have seen a few posts explaining their fixes so far.
* I believe TheExodu5 fixed his PSN shopping problem by a hard reset
* And yes, credit card fraud protection is another possibility
* I remember someone also mentioned that Sony was updating the server with more Vita "shit" when they tried to buy stuff (yes, good shit may have caused some confusion).
EDIT: In addition, Vita has an error log in Settings > System > Error Code History. You can look for more clues there (if the messages are any helpful).
TouchMyBox
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Can't do that with capacitive screens, but actually, you don't even have to tap the screen. You can bring your finger 1 mm away from the screen and the vita will register it at as tap.
That's just for the lulz though... Don't actually do that.
Also, who else in here is offended that Wipeout defaults to some shitty control mode made for babies?
I tried on both my Vita and PS3 - couldn't purchase. There has to be some sort of block on my CC on the PSN side that Sony Support doesn't know how to see or fix. It seems like their solutions are "wait it out." with no clear cut resolution/solution.
MidgarBlowedUp
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It sucks being broke. I was mildly interested in the device until I came in this thread, then I literally came in this thread.
Go to att.com/buyasession (may not work on chrome)
Login and select your vita plan and somewhere you can apply the promo (I believe it is under add a plan).
It's not really an obvious step so,
Anyone who signed up for the 3G plan for SSD make sure you've applied the promo.
Woah, thanks for the helpful tips ! I would have forgotten to do that. Will only do it next Wednesday together with everyone else.
EDIT:
Did you ask to speak to their managers ?
Mine smells like burnt rubber and burnt wood. The smell is so strong that it fills up the entire room if you leave the case out. This would not be so bad if Sony did not refuse to exchange it.
I'm sticking mine in the freezer for 24 hours. We'll see if it does the trick.
creid
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Oops, forgot the screen wasn't like DS's.
I don't really write reviews, sorry. :x
I did find this rather brief review of it with much better photos of the shell.
http://play-beyond.net/2012/02/07/hori-tpu-protector-cover-photos-review/
From the few days of use I've had with it, I agree with the pros listed in that review. I'm also less hesitant putting the Vita flat on a surface since the shell creates a few millimeters of space between the surface and the reportedly easily-scratched back touch screen.
Anyone with a VITA got a MadCatz ArmorShell ?
Saw it at Gamestop today for $12.99 and was wondering about the built quality.
I just bought one of these Hori Silicone Gel covers off Ebay the other day. Love the feel of it. \
Also love that the PS button is covered so I won't be annoyed by that blue light constantly on.
And I'll love it even more when my Vita arrives!
*sadface*
Thanks for pointing this out. I had no idea you even had to do this.
Dog Problems
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It's not so bad. I threw my case in a box with a few of these:
Aired it out the next day, and the smell is practically gone.
Where could I buy some of those? Can't find any around the house.
Not yet was their answer.
Vita is being compared to PS3 for obvious reasons, but as an outsider, it looks far more like a 360. No weirdo CPU, just 4 conventional cores. Tile-based rendering. Supposedly high quality SDK. Party Chat.
dark_prinny
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So there goes the IGN Ninga Gaiden Sigma Plus review:http://uk.vita.ign.com/articles/121/1218933p1.html For those who care.
No and so yes.
You can get the packets on Amazon, but sorry I don't know where you could find them in stores. I had some from shoe boxes and collectibles packaging.
edit: I suppose you could go to any department store and raid their shoe boxes for the silica packets, lol.
No mention of 30/60fps? Worthless. I may have access to an early copy today and I'll let y'all know.
Unit 13 Takes Over Vita Hill Social Clubs; Demo on February 21st
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/17/unit-13-takes-over-vita-hill-social-clubs-demo-incoming/
UberTag
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Ultimately in a situation like this you're just kind of stuck waiting until Sony's ultra-reactionary billing servers work themselves out. Seems to be an automatic trigger that kicks in whenever someone... heaven forbid... tries to buy multiple pieces of content at once off their marketplace.
Once you've made sure all of your billing details match up exactly with your credit card statement's formatting, your only option is to play the waiting game and make use of prepaid PSN tokens in the interim. If you have the option of buying them digitally online, it's not such a big hassle. In fact, you'd think given these challenges, Sony would provide people with an option of buying PSN tokens digitally through themselves instead of forcing them to rely on third-party retailers... but hey, that would make too much sense to succeed.
Baconsammy
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Video review of Hustle Kings.
Not technically a review. He's playing the demo, and the control method quite frankly looks like shit to me. Why make the user set the power and then pull back to swing? Shouldnt the amount we pull back and the speed with which we push forward dictate the power of the swing? Blech.
Not technically a review. He's playing the demo, and the control method quite frankly looks like shit to me. Why make the user set the power and then pull back to swing? Shouldnt the amount we pull back and the speed with which we push forward dictate the power of the swing? Blech.
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