It doesn't mean it's unbreakable, because it's extra hardened against scratches etc.. it means it's less flexible so it can break on impact.
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PS Vita US Launch Details (Launch Games, Accessory Pricing)
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It doesn't mean it's unbreakable, because it's extra hardened against scratches etc.. it means it's less flexible so it can break on impact.
Yeah, to me screen protectors are not for protection against shattering. It's for protection against fingerprints. The true enemy of glass.
Nothing will protect against shattering so it's a bit of a design choice, glass and less scratches or plastic but if the dunce drops it it won't ruin the device. I never plan to drop anything and its happens rarely but I prefer plastic for that reason.
Why is there no Euro/UK launch thread?
I cant find any decent bundles anywhere, they are either have crappy games or crappy prices
What are you looking for? I'm kind of all over every bundle/deal going for the Vita lol.
And yes an EU thread would be nice.
Amazon.co.uk
Any Vita + free 8gb card + any Ubi game or VT4 for £15.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/feature....rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=279914507&pf_rd_i=B0054Q82WI
So 3G is £285+ shipping and WiFi is £235 + shipping. No pre order pack here.
Play.com
Several bundles. Some with 3G some with Wifi. All with 8gb Card.
WiFi + Uncharted/Fifa + 8GB = £275
WiFi + Rayman/Lumines/Dungeon Hunter: Alliance/Army Corps of Hell/F1 + 8GB = £265
3G + Uncharted/Fifa + 8GB = £325
All include the pre order pack
http://www.play.com/Games/PSP/-/4660/3927/3-/Refine.html
Game & Gamestation
Only WiFi deals, all inc a 4GB card.
WiFi + Uncharted/Fifa + 4GB = £270
WiFi + Wipeout/Everybodys Golf/Modnation/Katamari + 4gb = £260
All include the Pre order Pack
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Gamestation Link
Toys R Us
No bundles.
WiFi = £215
3G = £260
Some have also managed to pre order in store at the same price. Mine had almost no idea what a Vita was and there was no price on the system apparently so I gave up.
Also included pre order pack.
Tesco Entertainment
No deals but 8% cashback if you use Quidco.
Means the Wifi works out to £202.40
3G is £248.40
Also includes pre order pack.
Yeah play is probably the one im going for atm. But i was hoping for some multi-game bundles.
Interesting take.
For me it comes down to cost. Outside of Wipeout and HSG. I'll be saving an average of $8 a game. I live in NYC so tax is a killer.. After doing the math, HSG retail= $33.33 (Amazon) after tax. Whereas the digital version is a flat $35.. True it's $2 more, but it's the type of game I'd rather have digital. Games like Uncharted UMvsC are bit more attractive because they go from $55 down to $45, and $44 down to $35 respectively. I know everyone has different tax situations. But for me this just makes sense. At least until Atlus etc... start offering pre-order incentives.
32GB won't last the entire gen, you're right. But knowing Sony, it'll be a good while before we see a price drop. If the PSVita doesn't perform, a drop could come by the summer. But, who knows?
The one that comes with the Starter Kit. It's reminiscent to the one that shipped with the original PSP.
pre ordered my wifi+3g vita today....
i get the blue in-ear headphones and wipeout as packin's .. so thats cool.
but just waiting to see re memory cards, i'll prob go for the 16GB .
i'll be getting fifa at launch despite it's near ps3 game price tag...but ...i mean it virtually is the ps3 game so i can't really moan THAT much about it .... i'll get the digital version cause i want this avail at the touch of a finger.
why does sony stick with those ulgy pull out rubber flaps to cover the ports?? ..just leave them open i say. they do the same thing on their current xperia line of phones. gross.
but yeh ....that case you yanks get in the launch package looks awesome .... i really want something like that....
or something firm and slim line .... yes i have a man bag but i don't actually like carrying bulky stuff in it :/
i get the blue in-ear headphones and wipeout as packin's .. so thats cool.
but just waiting to see re memory cards, i'll prob go for the 16GB .
i'll be getting fifa at launch despite it's near ps3 game price tag...but ...i mean it virtually is the ps3 game so i can't really moan THAT much about it .... i'll get the digital version cause i want this avail at the touch of a finger.
why does sony stick with those ulgy pull out rubber flaps to cover the ports?? ..just leave them open i say. they do the same thing on their current xperia line of phones. gross.
but yeh ....that case you yanks get in the launch package looks awesome .... i really want something like that....
or something firm and slim line .... yes i have a man bag but i don't actually like carrying bulky stuff in it :/
I'm with you, i want to know exact date and price.
In the official site it's only written "launch title"...
http://www.system3.com/index.jsp?i=1070&s=1111
Are you not taxed on PSN purchases? I am not currently taxed by amazon.com but I'm always taxed by PSN; for me its 9.75%
Some claim Sony stopped charging tax on PSN purchases after the hack. I personally didn't notice the until last fall. But, no I don't pay tax. If the game is $34.99, I pay that price.
I preordered the £17.99 starter pack thing that comes with a case and some other crap
The Elite
BOSS
Compare the launch lineup of both systems. Vita is in a whole different ballpark. There is a great selection of titles at launch and the first few months have several games I want.
I picked up the 3DS at launch and bought maybe 5 games in the first six months. With the Vita, I'm getting 5 games on launch day. That isn't including DD only titles like Stardust. Beyond launch day I have at least three titles I want to pick up in March.
Baconsammy
Banned
You need to buy everything with PSN cards and "move" somewhere else. I was getting taxed hard by Sony too until I "moved" to California. And the people that claim Sony stopped charging tax after the PSN debacle are wrong. I was being charged.
the androgyne
Member
Anyone got pics or impressions on the official case that seems to be JP exclusive? The one that comes in blue/white/black... I see the UK travel pack has the thicker (6cm wide) case.. which would be cheaper for me to get than just the smaller case alone from Japan.. but 6cm sounds pretty dang fat when i will probably not be taking chargers with me all over the place.
On another note, i've been playing Wipeout Pure in anticipation - I have 130 odd gold medals but what looks like 200 more to go (thanks to all the DLC). This game surely has a lot of content but man did they have to make a 'trophy' for every possible permutation of mode track and speed?! Well i guess it *has* lasted me a while!
On another note, i've been playing Wipeout Pure in anticipation - I have 130 odd gold medals but what looks like 200 more to go (thanks to all the DLC). This game surely has a lot of content but man did they have to make a 'trophy' for every possible permutation of mode track and speed?! Well i guess it *has* lasted me a while!
MikeE21286
Member
Those PSN prices have made me waiver slightly on my 32GB choice, however I'm pretty sure it will be the best choice for me since I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford the 32GB over the 8/16GB options right now, and ast the gen lasts, the 32GB will be able to (relatively) hold its value in comparison to the smaller variants.
The Elite
BOSS
Just buy the games you intend to keep playing for a long time. Even if the PSN discount is only slight, at least you'll have them on a single card.
I'm still kind of tempted to buy a 32GB card.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
It's not on there to buy anymore, but if you bought it back when it was available, you can still DL it via download history. I'm guessing you didn't buy it back when, right? I really wonder what the deal is with Sega on this one. I really hope they put it back up so others can buy it and I can find people to play with. :|
I'm going to try and go to Best Buy or Gamestop today and get my first hands on with the Vita. That's going to be my tipping point on this thing.
Baconsammy
Banned
I did the same. No more 32 for me. I swapped it out for an 8, and will gladly buy a 32 at some point in the future when it's dropped significantly in price. At this point in time it's just not wise for me to spend more on PSN versions than it is to buy them retail from Amazon, which negated my need for all that space.
MikeE21286
Member
Yeah, like Lumines would be a perfect game to get for that. I want to see the discounts PS+ members get before I start going digital with an PSV games, but I'm definitely going to utilize it for PSP titles and PS1 titles (once they become active :| )
The PS1 and PSP games are actually what's keeping me tied to the 32GB card right now in all honesty.
MikeE21286
Member
If you can, post impressions on it (or a video) if you find one.
I'm thinking of maybe getting the starter kit, but the only reason would be to have the second 4GB mem card around so I can easily switch regions. But IIRC it's tied to the system or something....? I'm not really sure on how it works. If I could just take out one mem card and put in another and isntantly have access to another region/account I would.
The Elite
BOSS
People keep saying that switching memory cards requires a reset. I'm not sure what is involved in a reset. Are all my systems settings reset to default? Do I have to set everything up again when I switch back? I'm not clear on this.
This man has posted a tutorial on his YT channel I believe, although I can't remember the name of the channel off of the top f my head.
I believe you need to restore to factory settings (but not format the card) so I guess you'll need to set it up again.
The Elite
BOSS
Uh. Restoring to factory settings sounds like a pain. I'll take a look at the video.
Edit: I think this is the channel. I don't see the video. Might be in one of his PSN vids.
Baconsammy
Banned
Is this true even if both memory cards are for the same user ID?
Pre-ordered my Vita yesterday at a local Best Buy, going for the Launch Day Bundle.
Now, someone clarify something for me: the Vita they were initially launching before on launch day (4gb mem card), its now been upgraded to a package that has an 8 GB card, that AT&T card, and a code for a free PSN game? Or is that an entirely different SKU? If it is a different SKU entirely, I'm gonna need to head back there and change my pre-order.
Now, someone clarify something for me: the Vita they were initially launching before on launch day (4gb mem card), its now been upgraded to a package that has an 8 GB card, that AT&T card, and a code for a free PSN game? Or is that an entirely different SKU? If it is a different SKU entirely, I'm gonna need to head back there and change my pre-order.
Pre-ordered my Vita yesterday at a local Best Buy, going for the Launch Day Bundle.
Now, someone clarify something for me: the Vita they were initially launching before on launch day (4gb mem card), its now been upgraded to a package that has an 8 GB card, that AT&T card, and a code for a free PSN game? Or is that an entirely different SKU? If it is a different SKU entirely, I'm gonna need to head back there and change my pre-order.
Feb 15 First Edition Bundle:
3G Vita
4 GB card
Case
Little Deviants
PSN game
250 MB with ATT
Feb 22 3G Bundle
3G Vita
8 GB card
PSN game
250 MB with ATT
Yeah, got the Feb 22 one, but what I'm just asking to make sure (I'm aware whats in it). Its because the salesperson at Best Buy never got word from higher up that they increased the bundles in the first place, its not even listed in their system that their bundles have those upgraded things.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
AMAZING
Are the Hori screen protectors shipping now? Amazon says they ship in 1-2 months. Someone tell me if I order it that it will be here like this week.
I believe the bundles are the same everywhere. The bundles updated a few days ago, so stores probably don't have it their systems yet. My GS had no idea about them either.
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
IGN actually did a pretty in depth video about that. And yes, it definitely sounds like a pain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DWsKE6tStQ
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I got this one, it "slimfits" around the Vita and has a small gap for the headphone-plug. I wanted bare-minimum so I went for it.
Seeing how my friend's Kindle was massacred in his bag while being in a soft pouch, I've decided never to use that kind of "protection" for things with screens...
Same one as in the starter kit.
The Elite
BOSS
I'll have to give that a proper view when I get home. The process seems to only take 5 minutes which doesn't seem to bad but I noticed that he had to reactivate the system and sit through the intro video again.
I've been using the soft pouch that came with my psp for a couple of years now (its with me pretty much every day to and from work) and there's no probs with the psp.
MikeE21286
Member
Just FYI:
Mine hasn't shipped yet. I placed my order on January 19th. My delivery estimate is (and has always been) February 7 - February 14.
mysocksarepink
Banned
Definitely getting this on release (with money from tax returns!) ... Just need to figure out what games I'm gonna pick up with it. I was REALLY hoping Ruin would be out. dungeon crawler... hidden in my pocket?!!
I just want some RPGs / possibly (one) multiplayer game / and some puzzle games
I just want some RPGs / possibly (one) multiplayer game / and some puzzle games
I admit, I AM sort of going back and forth on this. The key difference between this and the PSP is that the PSP didn't allow you to play a back catalog of games on a really nice OLED screen and (when relevant) with dual stick support effectively added to it. Still, it's SMARTER to get this when Disgaea 3 and/or Gravity Rush are out, Disgaea 3 gives me a Vita-native piece of software that'll last more than long enough for the new system novelty to wear off and not let buyer's remorse set in from lack of use alone, and Gravity Rush looks like an amazing idea and sounds like it SUCCEEDS very well at it. That, and most of the games I'd want twin stick support for most (3rd Birthday, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite) are UMD games I have, and unless we see a UMD Passport program afterall or at least some really nice deals I'm not looking to repurchase anything just for that.
Vyse The Legend
Member
Why today? Embargoes going up?
mysocksarepink
Banned
What is everyone's thoughts on Dungeon Hunter Alliance? What I notice IMMEDIATELY, that completely turns me off is "Ubisoft"
Should I expect the game to have some ridiculous DRM system which embeds itself into the system to prevent resale?
but in all seriousness, the game does look promising.. and looks like I'll get my dungeon crawler fix from it. Opinions ?
Edit: Oh dear god... I just noticed.. Published by Ubisoft... developed by Gameloft... o_o
I think I'll just wait for Ruin (Warrior's Lair)
Will there be any other RPGs on release?
I don't do JRPGs
Should I expect the game to have some ridiculous DRM system which embeds itself into the system to prevent resale?
but in all seriousness, the game does look promising.. and looks like I'll get my dungeon crawler fix from it. Opinions ?
Edit: Oh dear god... I just noticed.. Published by Ubisoft... developed by Gameloft... o_o
I think I'll just wait for Ruin (Warrior's Lair)
Will there be any other RPGs on release?
I don't do JRPGs
Baconsammy
Banned
Ubisoft turns you off? Gameloft is what turned me off. And 40 bucks.
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