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PS Vita US Launch Details (Launch Games, Accessory Pricing)
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Thanks, I thought so, I just never heard it stated anywhere. Plus there was that thing about PS1 games not being available at launch, I got confused
Chiaroscuro
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Which is the size of a PSN only release? Is there a max cap? I do not plan to buy download games if they are available at retail, but PSN-only info is determinant to my memory card decision.
yeah, you are probably right. i was going to pick up both of them but i love racing games. most people would pick one over the other. smart of them to not cannibalize first-party title sales.
edit: i wonder it they are holding back sound shapes also for a similar reason. lumines seems to appeal to the same crowd.
second edit: lumines is third party, nevermind.
Vanillalite
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So it's a 50/50 win lose with this.
The Good:
Memory Cards ARE slightly cheaper than the exchange, and even more than I expected. The exchange rate had them at roughly $30 for the 4 gig and I figured Sony might drop to $25. $20 is $5 less than I expected, and the 8 gig card seems like a good extra cash value especially since I though the 4 gig card would be this.
The Bad:
I'm not a PS3 owner or an Uncharted guy so despite liking the hardware Uncharted isn't the system seller it is to others. That being said Gravity Rush looks extremely promising so I figured that would be my go to game. It not being a day 1 release though sort of kills my hype. I mean I'd play Lumines and/or BlazBlue, but I'm not spending $250 + a memory card to play either of those titles again in their Vita Forms
The Other:
I wish we knew if all of the games would also 110% sure be on PSN, and I wish we knew the pricing for everything both in terms of MSRP retail and PSN. I mean I'd like to get a digital copy of Lumines just to have to play whenever I feel like it, but I'm not spending $40 on it.
I also would like to know download sizes of the games so I could better determine just how much space I'd really end up using,
The Good:
Memory Cards ARE slightly cheaper than the exchange, and even more than I expected. The exchange rate had them at roughly $30 for the 4 gig and I figured Sony might drop to $25. $20 is $5 less than I expected, and the 8 gig card seems like a good extra cash value especially since I though the 4 gig card would be this.
The Bad:
I'm not a PS3 owner or an Uncharted guy so despite liking the hardware Uncharted isn't the system seller it is to others. That being said Gravity Rush looks extremely promising so I figured that would be my go to game. It not being a day 1 release though sort of kills my hype. I mean I'd play Lumines and/or BlazBlue, but I'm not spending $250 + a memory card to play either of those titles again in their Vita Forms
The Other:
I wish we knew if all of the games would also 110% sure be on PSN, and I wish we knew the pricing for everything both in terms of MSRP retail and PSN. I mean I'd like to get a digital copy of Lumines just to have to play whenever I feel like it, but I'm not spending $40 on it.
I also would like to know download sizes of the games so I could better determine just how much space I'd really end up using,
me too. i need this info so i can make up my mind on 16 vs 32 gig.
Every Japanese launch title is on PSN, and they've said multiple times that every Vita game will be on PSN, but not every game will be available at retail.
Sony's the reason why SS won't make launch.
Just saw one of the replies on the blog says the launch window means 'about a month' after launch. I figured it could be up to three months, so that's not too bad.
We know they will be. But we don't know price yet unfortunately.
Kotaku has a list from the JPN store, for games available there so far:
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/12/ho...s-vita-these-game-download-sizes-should-help/
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I know. Just call me cautious that this really pans out and stays that way.
Also USB Cable is $15? Really? REAAALLLY? I mean we aren't getting a cable in the box?
EDIT: Gosh dang @ dat 2d art taking up so much space for BlazBlue!
Phoenician_Viking
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It was confirmed that GR will only be a downloadable title, at least in Europe.
I know. Just call me cautious that this really pans out and stays that way.
Also USB Cable is $15? Really? REAAALLLY? I mean we aren't getting a cable in the box?
There is one in the box, but in case you lose it they sell them separately too.
Alex Anderson
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I want to play Hot Shots Golf 6 so badly (I still play 5 online daily) I'll probably go for the stupid early edition bundle... don't really care about or foresee myself using the 3G capability so about $50 of that cost is just me wanting the system a week early.
Then I'll get MLB 12 The Show whenever it comes out and hope my franchise and stuff fits on the puny 4 GB card
Then I'll get MLB 12 The Show whenever it comes out and hope my franchise and stuff fits on the puny 4 GB card
DangerousDave
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Yes, you get it.
Yea, size of the games would really help me decide of whether to go bigger than 8 gigs. I mean, most iOS games are so damn small that 16 gigs goes a long way for me. I'm sure I wouldn't use the Vita in the same way as I do my phone as an all in one music/video/gaming device but the size of downloads on PS3 really has me thinking 32 gigs is what most hardcore gamers are going to want.
EDIT: okay thanks for the game sizes. It looks like the games aren't too huge. I'll probably just stick with the 8 gig until prices come down.
EDIT: okay thanks for the game sizes. It looks like the games aren't too huge. I'll probably just stick with the 8 gig until prices come down.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Okay crisis averted. I read up on the Japanese launch, but never actually read or watched an unboxing to see what came in the box!
You might want to sit down...
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/12/22/playstation-vita-ar-cards-bundled-free-at-launch/
Think I may import. Or see what digital pricing is like. Maybe retail will undercut MSRP too.
I know. Just call me cautious that this really pans out and stays that way.
Also USB Cable is $15? Really? REAAALLLY? I mean we aren't getting a cable in the box?
EDIT: Gosh dang @ dat 2d art taking up so much space for BlazBlue!
I think you do get a USB cable in the box.
It is. They made a deal with AT&T not with any other carrier.
I would get the 3G version for that special day when someone finds a way for us to unlock it.
Dead Prince
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oh lol. i'm still wonder if i can order the Starter edition. i know it comes with 4GB card and a game and other stuff. but has anyone broken it down by price yet?
So apparently our versions of Wipeout and HSG are worth almost twice as much!You might want to sit down...
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/12/22/playstation-vita-ar-cards-bundled-free-at-launch/
Think I may import. Or see what digital pricing is like. Maybe retail will undercut MSRP too.
I'm seriously considering going US account only for Vita.
DangerousDave
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Me too. Or maybe 2 accounts, a main US one, and a EU one to use all the PSN+ offers or free PS1 games.
StealthGoblin
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Gravity Rush is PSN only? Hmm.
Game pricing is bullshit too. Looks like i'll be importing a lot of games.
Game pricing is bullshit too. Looks like i'll be importing a lot of games.
Don't we already know that Vita is getting the same data plan as the ipad? What are you guys waiting to here. Of course it will be sim-locked.
Edit: Actually, It looks like I'm wrong. In Europe, at least, it is not sim locked, according to the PS EU Blog.
Edit: Actually, It looks like I'm wrong. In Europe, at least, it is not sim locked, according to the PS EU Blog.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Where does it say that in the OP? It just says Gravity Rush is a "Launch Window" game, but not that it is a PSN only release.
StealthGoblin
Banned
EU Blog.
at least in UK there will be heavy discounts... rest of the europe? i dont think so... we play it MSRP style.
test_account
XP-39C²
Is this the first time the new memorycard prices are known? When the Gamestop prices leaked, it was a huge thread about it, now that the prices are lower, i hardly see any comments on it, so i'm just wondering if it is old news.
EDIT: Nevermind, i see now that there is a own thread about it
EDIT: Nevermind, i see now that there is a own thread about it
cool, judging by those game sizes 16 will be plenty big enough for me. i will probably end up buying physical copies of most games anyway. plus if room is needed you can always delete and download again later from your download history. also might keep me from getting a gigantic backlog of downloadable titles like i have on my ps3 and xbox. plus i can get another game with the 40 i'm saving. so here it is now that i have made up my mind:
wipeout
lumines
16 gb card
(and possibly hot shots golf, dammit i have a problem)
wipeout
lumines
16 gb card
(and possibly hot shots golf, dammit i have a problem)
8/16gb should be fine until the prices come down. The games can be backed up on pc/external drives. So space really shouldn't be an issue unless you plan to carry your entire library with you.
3-5 games at a time, plus music is all I really need.
Alligatorjandro
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I might buy one of these.I have to stop myself.
MeBecomingI
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They mention that pricing for software will range from $9.99 to... $49.99. I'm sorry, Sony, but that is fucking pathetic. $50 for a game cart is absolutely ridiculous. This should've have been a strong stance that Sony took and said that nothing goes above $39.99 because now you are going to see a lot of third party software all charging the $49.99 price instead of the cheaper, more friendly price. It'll put that barrier right back in the face of people looking at buying a Vita... expensive games.
Basically, the pricing for the software should've said $4.99 to $39.99.
Otherwise, that launch line-up is absolutely ridiculously good. I'll probably have 7 or 8 of those game within one month of launch and probably 3 or 4 on the first day... unless they are $49.99 and that includes Uncharted...
Basically, the pricing for the software should've said $4.99 to $39.99.
Otherwise, that launch line-up is absolutely ridiculously good. I'll probably have 7 or 8 of those game within one month of launch and probably 3 or 4 on the first day... unless they are $49.99 and that includes Uncharted...
No. And that's the case with many mobile devices. I think that GPS shares antennas or some tech with 3G.
dakkumauji
Member
So from the launch games, I would want:
Disgaea 3 Return
Dynasty Warrior Next
Touch My Katamari
Haven't decided if I want to get it during launch or some time down the road.
Disgaea 3 Return
Dynasty Warrior Next
Touch My Katamari
Haven't decided if I want to get it during launch or some time down the road.
Perhaps the $49.99 comes from games that have both a Vita AND PS3 version of the game?....Yeah I know it's wishful thinking, but it's something to think about.
Anyone know how much Ruin is supposed to cost?
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