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[teiresias]

Does anyone know if the Vita has a "screen wipe" function similar to plasma televisions? I know AMOLED screens on phones can be prone to image retention and burn-in similar to plasma tvs (something I face with my Kuro plasma - though it's really not much of an issue on those sets), and I was wondering if there's a built-in wiping utility on the unit.

My main concern is playing "retro" stuff like the PSP Sega Genesis Collection which, unless you want to stretch the image, has a 4:3 image in the center with black bars on the side - with no option to fill the bars with art or change them from black. I'd hate to play a bunch of stuff like that and end up with image retention on the Vita with no way to combat it.

 

[Dog Problems]

Really? Why?

I got it on crooked, lol. I've tried fixing it but I can't get it right.

 

[Carl]

Oh my

Ami Nakajima. She's hot. https://twitter.com/#!/aminakajima

 

[The Elite]

He isn't even thinking about the girl.

 

[Shining Sunshine]

Really? Why?

Edit: Jesus christ man your image is blowing up Gaf.

It's necessary for focusing in on...

 

[gutterboy44]

I've got Rayman ans HSG downloaded from the PSN, 32GB, screen protector and copy of FIFA waiting. Amazon shipment confirmed..... dear god is tomorrow going to be the longest day of work ever.

 

[Snapshot King]

I got it on crooked, lol. I've tried fixing it but I can't get it right.

I've put so many of them on over the years, got fantastic at that part, always failed at the dust part. Now that I've conquered it, nothing can stop my screens from being protected.

God, I remember how I returned 8 DSlites to the same futureshop over a 2 week period because I fucked up with screen protectors and couldn't get them off.

 

[robotrock]

tips on getting rid of smudges?

 

[Coins]

Yeah on the Giantbomb live stream they talked about it. Seems useless though considering you can't respond back. Plus it's a very specific number assigned to your Vita and 3G gets turned off when your system is off so you would only ever get them while the system is on.

Theoretically, though, couldn't a game send you a text message on it? If they could expand on that feature it could be a cool aspect of the system. What was that PC game that sent you emails and instant messages? Majestic?

Well, I guess they wouldnt utilize this feature due to most people buying the wifi version.

 

[TheExecutive]

Oh my

There goes everyones data plan that is browsing on 3G lol

 

[Dog Problems]

I've put so many of them on over the years, got fantastic at that part, always failed at the dust part. Now that I've conquered it, nothing can stop my screens from being protected.

God, I remember how I returned 8 DSlites to the same futureshop over a 2 week period because I fucked up with screen protectors and couldn't get them off.

The only one I've used before this was on a DS Lite so I don't have much experience in putting them on. Even with the guide on the Sony protectors I still managed to screw it up, haha.

 

[rockx4]

Is Shinobido 2 really as bad as IGN says?

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219161p1.html

Looks like I'm only getting Lumines for launch.

 

[MarkusRJR]

My local game shop sold me a vita early cause I'm a regular there. I bought with it a 32gb card, a case, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048, and Rayman Origins (never played it before). Time for an awesome night of gaming.

 

[Carl]

tips on getting rid of smudges?

Put it in a bucket of water

 

[Dog Problems]

tips on getting rid of smudges?

Use a micro fiber cloth.

 

[Callibretto]

Oh my

wat? the wipeout pilot I've been playing all these time are woman? o_o

 

[Takao]

Where is this? If it's in Midtown Manhattan, i'll totally walk there right now.

London, dude's been waiting for days:

 

[xenoflux2113]

wat? the wipeout pilot I've been playing all these time are woman? o_o

I am fine with that.

 

[robotrock]

Put it in a bucket of water

uhhh u trollin' me son?

 

[- J - D -]

tips on getting rid of smudges?

Wear white satin gloves.

 

[famousmortimer]

Is Shinobido 2 really as bad as IGN's review makes it seem?

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219161p1.html

It is not an amazing piece of software, but if you are a fan of the genre and willing to overlook some flaws it's definitely fun.

4.5 is harsh. I would give it a 6. A 7 if you absolutely love stealthy ninja games.

 

[Captain N]

Is Shinobido 2 really as bad as IGN says?

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219161p1.html

Looks like I'm only getting Lumines for launch.

yes

 

[Ricky_R]

I don't think Uncharted being $50 will set the precedent for Sony first party prices. It will at first, but I'm sure people won't go nuts paying $50 for Resistance or Killzone for example.

I just think Uncharted is in a good place right now when it comes to market awareness, so it will do good at that high price. I don't see other Sony first party games having that strength to get away with that price on a handheld IMO, barring GOW maybe.

 

[GTP_Daverytimes]

Well, thats that.

 

[Dommel]

My local game shop sold me a vita early cause I'm a regular there. I bought with it a 32gb card, a case, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048, and Rayman Origins (never played it before). Time for an awesome night of gaming.

I bought Rayman this afternoon on a whim and my god it's an awesome game. Beautiful, funny and a great platformer.

 

[SRTtoZ]

if the idiots at Sony would drop the price of Uncharted to $39.99 they would see substantially more sales

if a customer isnt willing to pay $50 but $40 for UC, they probably didnt want it that bad in the first place.

 

[Comet]

Wait, wait, wait. So we can't use MediaGo to buy Vita games and manage my PSP games for my Vita?? So will I have to use my PS3 for all of this?

 

[graywolf323]

Oh my

lucky SOB

 

[JrBaconCheeseburger]

I am excited about the vita but would rather much play with her. That's just me.

Vita can wait



You should have cropped the guy out of the pic. JK

Ha Ha

The last time i was that excited was on the PS2 launch in US.(yes PS2)

That beautiful blue box was Amazing and i am sure i had a bigger smile.

 

[Massa]

I'm such an idiot, bought the 3G Launch Bundle. Not a single import-friendly US retailer has the WiFi version in stock (for $250 at least).

 

[Hawk269]

So Uncharted is the best selling game so far.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/121/1219162p1.html

And is anyone suprised that Sony would say anything different? I mean, even when they have shitty NPD numbers, they still say it was great...so dont put too much weight into what they are saying. In a month, let's see where things are at. Remember this is a "launch" and early adopters and avid gamers are going to buy them up...in a month when it comes to regular consumer sales will be more telling on how the Vita is doing....and I hope it does well cause 3rd parties will be more willing to make games for it.

 

[Paznos]

Damn, damn, damn!

Consumers not voting with their wallets.

Got HSG for $29, Rayman for full price since I didn't get it for the ps3 and Uncharted for free from Amazon

Finally my Vita shipped!!!!!!!!!

 

[Alligatorjandro]

I'm so excited.

 

[Donthizz#]

London, dude's been waiting for days:

that's Hardcore..

 

[Carl]

uhhh u trollin' me son?

Never Yeah of course.

Use a microfibre cloth

 

[Ken Masters]

Props to the guys for sitting out in that shit London weather

 

[Hawk269]

I don't think Uncharted being $50 will set the precedent for Sony first party prices. It will at first, but I'm sure people won't go nuts paying $50 for Resistance or Killzone for example.

I just think Uncharted is in a good place right now when it comes to market awareness, so it will do good at that high price. I don't see other Sony first party games having that strength to get away with that price on a handheld IMO, barring GOW maybe.

You also have to take into consideration that places like Toys R Us has Uncharted advertised for $39.99, Target online also has it for $39.99. I personally, don't think portable games should be more that $39.99 and fanboy or not, you and everyone else has to admit that the pricing on some games are outrageous being that you can get the same game on other devices for half the price.

 

[kingellesar]

Well my Vita that was shipped from Amazon is still saying 24th for delivery, it tracked as been sent at 00.01am on the 21st It's being sent by Yodel so I have lost all faith I will get it today. /sadface

 

[daoster]

It shippped!!!!

Thank goodness I work in a company that basically has a UPS shipping center in it...it's going straight to work!

 

[xenoflux2113]

You also have to take into consideration that places like Toys R Us has Uncharted advertised for $39.99, Target online also has it for $39.99. I personally, don't think portable games should be more that $39.99 and fanboy or not, you and everyone else has to admit that the pricing on some games are outrageous being that you can get the same game on other devices for half the price.

It's so true, But I was part of the problem. I picked it up at 49.99 on the 5th before any deals were listed.

 

[TheExecutive]

You also have to take into consideration that places like Toys R Us has Uncharted advertised for $39.99, Target online also has it for $39.99. I personally, don't think portable games should be more that $39.99 and fanboy or not, you and everyone else has to admit that the pricing on some games are outrageous being that you can get the same game on other devices for half the price.

What's up with the fanboy comments all the time? Am I missing something?

 

[Discordian_taco]

US Store seems to be under maintenance. Hopefully we'll get updates soon.

 

[TheExecutive]

US Store seems to be under maintenance. Hopefully we'll get updates soon.

Probably adding the Vita tab.

 

[famousmortimer]

It's not under maintenance for me.

 

[- J - D -]

Is Shinobido 2 really as bad as IGN says?

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219161p1.html

Looks like I'm only getting Lumines for launch.

Heartbreaking, but not surprising. Guess I will not have a Ninja game at launch. So sad.

So, I guess for my third game in the b2g1 will be a fighting game...sigh.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

It's not under maintenance for me.

Same for me. I was just on with PS3 and Vita.

 

[Respawn]

lucky SOB

You call that lucky? She's just doing her job. Lucky would be her giving you the digits for that Friday night date.

 

[Hawk269]

What's up with the fanboy comments all the time? Am I missing something?

The fact that some people are justifying the price of the games that you can get on other devices for half the price or less, yet Sony is charging as much as they are for some of the games. Usually, people that say stuff like that are "fanboys" and see Sony doing no wrong whatsoever, but reality is that some of these games are way overpriced, hence my comment...fanboy or not, you have to admit that some of them are overpriced.

 

[BattleMonkey]

Props to the guys for sitting out in that shit London weather

Props to the girl for standing their holding onto the dude sitting outside for days waiting..... ew

 

[LiquidMetal14]

The fact that some people are justifying the price of the games that you can get on other devices for half the price or less, yet Sony is charging as much as they are for some of the games. Usually, people that say stuff like that are "fanboys" and see Sony doing no wrong whatsoever, but reality is that some of these games are way overpriced, hence my comment...fanboy or not, you have to admit that some of them are overpriced.

Outside of Dungeon Hunter, the prices seem fine and not too bad. Many of these are simply far beyond of what is on iOS as it stands.