soviet prince
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I got mine at launch so I am set
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The New PS Vita - Available for Pre-Order tomorrow
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SneakyStephan
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It's lcd so it's crap... this isn't about my version is better wars, lcd panels are crap on their own it doesn't need to be compared to anything
Every Oled vita I bought has this problem with lines on the screen, it's the only reason I'm considering slim. It's almost impossible to find a good oled vita. It becomes very visible when playing low res games like soul sacrifice and uncharted.
I had to exchange my Vita twice before I found one that didn't have the weird vertical streaks.
Muffin Awesome
Member
I will give any/all details if you can answer the brightness question.
None. Any new device will be announced for the Japanese market.
Freaky Fred
Banned
I don't know the answer unfortunately, but I hope someone here does, because now I'm curious about the original question and this shared wife situation.
I read somewhere that the Vita-2000 was actually brighter than the OG Vita, but I can't remember where I saw that or confirm if it's true.
EDIT: Well, clearly I was wrong based on the post below me.
Vyse The Legend
Member
The LCD version isn't nearly as bright. In fact, it takes a higher brightness setting to match the OLED screen.
However, keep in mind that even at low settings it is still damn bright, and the blacks are still lit.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
Member
Just want that 64 gb memory!
I want cheaper memory cards
Just imported one for $110. Was waiting for a price drop / us release but decided to just pick it up.
Damn, really tempting me to get it, but... Dat OLED! *cries*
Just gonna hope they include the OLED screen for this version
unlikely
Seemed more straight up impossible to me. But yeah, it's the most annoying thing with OLED, enough that a good LCD can be arguably preferable (and certainly would be for certain games at the least.)
Arrogant Bastard
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Cannot get over how utterly horrible the bezel or w/e you want to call is on the new Vita.
SolidChamp
Banned
This is a completely ignorant and misinformed post.
I own the 2000. The LCD screen is the polar opposite of "crap".
Haters need to get with it. The 2000 is superior.
famousmortimer
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I believe the plan is two skus. Vita 2000 = wifi and cheaper. Oled vita = 3g and same price as now.
It's been a while though. Maybe they scratched that.
It's been a while though. Maybe they scratched that.
Arrogant Bastard
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Obviously, not everyone agrees. Crazy huh.
SolidChamp
Banned
Have you actually held one in your hands and played the damn thing and seen the screen in motion for yourself?
People are being really, really stupid here. None of that "ugly ass blurry crap with horrible blacks" apply.
It's one of the best LCD screens I've ever seen. There's no ghosting, blur, or "horrible blacks" that you're speaking of.
For fuck sakes, people...do a SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON on these two before you pass judgement. Nothing you've seen on the internet does it justice.
SolidChamp
Banned
Obviously, people haven't made an INFORMED opinion on this, because clearly they haven't had the 2000 model in their hands. They look at very lousy pics or vids on the net that do absolutely nothing for the quality of the LCD screen, and haven't actually seen the two compared side by side.
Just saying.
Jawmuncher
Member
I'll be sticking with my phat vita till the end of time.
Aside from "Dat OLED" I just prefer the heavier feel. It was the same case with the PSP iterations. Still prefer the original PSP style. Though those updates did carry with them better screens...well for the most part. (I remember the strawberry comparison pic but forgot what psps that referred to)
Aside from "Dat OLED" I just prefer the heavier feel. It was the same case with the PSP iterations. Still prefer the original PSP style. Though those updates did carry with them better screens...well for the most part. (I remember the strawberry comparison pic but forgot what psps that referred to)
Arrogant Bastard
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I do not need to hold it in my hand. I prefer the fatter Vita, crazy huh? I also really do not like the look of the 'bezel' that is on the new Vita, crazy huh? That is an informed opinion. The decision is not merely about the quality of the screen.
michaelius
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Just saying
I've seen dozens of high quality displays which weren't supermarket quality $150 trash and OLED is superior to any of them.
Hope the cheaper version thing is true. Ideally they should announce some new games to get the hype rolling tho :S
Noisepurge
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I have a launch day oled but i sort of want the olive colour one 
SolidChamp
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"Crazy, huh" is adding nothing to this discussion. It's quite silly to me.
Your preference of the fatter Vita due to the weight and feel is totally reasonable. But to dismiss something outright just because of "dat OLED" is really played out at this point.
Holding the two in each hand, and comparing them directly, I think most people would be stunned at how much of an upgrade the new Vita is, in terms of form factor, battery life, and the lack of a "shitty LCD screen" (because, you know, it's a quality LCD screen that is absolutely fantastic...which isn't just an opinion, it's a fact...they happened to put a very high quality LCD screen in it. Crazy, huh?)
OLED will win out vs LCD every single time...but if the new Vita is a replacement for the original, and people will dismiss it because of "dat OLED"...then I fear for the Vita's chances.
But, you know, opinions being what they are...this is just mine. But, you know, mine is actually informed by the fact that I had hands-on time with both of them for comparison.
That does tend to make a difference, considering I was going to buy the OLED until I had a chance to compare the two. Crazy, huh?
dat OLED
I have played on the the OLED Vita and on the LCD Vita for an extended time in an electronics store here in Tokyo and eventually opted for the OG Vita after thinking about it for weeks (yes, I am a very indicisive person) because I liked the overall feel and the screen better. Nevertheless people shouldn't worry too much about the LCD screen of the new Vita. Yes, it is inferior to the OLED Screen imo but also far from being a bad LCD Screen. Potential buyers who prefer a lighter model with longer battery life can do nothing wrong with a Vita-2000.
Miles Quaritch
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Cheaper than the current price of the wi-fi unit in the UK? Because you buy one new for less than £130...
Arrogant Bastard
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The crazy, huh was in direct relation with your opinion that you tried to pass off as fact. You know, the part where you said haters need to get with it the new Vita is just better.
You are acting like everyone is preferring the old Vita merely because of the screen, that simply isn't the truth. For me the new system looks like a cheap knock-off. I cannot get over how bad the non-flush screen looks. I mean, look at that crap; I'm supposed to stare at that screen in all of its non-flush hideousness?
I'm glad you like the new version, not everyone agrees.
dead monkey uk
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Looks like there is already some great deals in the UK. Vita, 10games, 16GB Card and starter Kit for £140
http://www.play.com/stores/ShopTo/listing/927711844
http://www.play.com/stores/ShopTo/listing/927711844
When following the Vita prices (mostly on amazon uk and in Sweden) during christmas until now, the 3G version has often been cheaper than the Wifi. So I got the impression that they were going to ditch the 3G. The 3G version is ~20-30 cheaper than the Wifi right now in Sweden.
famousmortimer
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No idea about UK pricing. I don't understand how or why any game/system is priced the way it is in your country. Some shit is cheaper, some stuff is absurdly expensive... who knows!
Uk vita sales are crazy at £140 that should be a must buy for almost anyone.
What you *can* buy it for doesn't matter. It is being discounted because it doesn't sell well. Perhaps with some Sony support to shift stocks, don't know.
A new model will reset retail prices at least for a while, as retailers attempt to get some margin on a new item. If it doesn't sell well, it'll drop in price but not straight away.
We've seen this countless times before. Basically don't assume it'll be significantly cheaper - even if Sony drops the price they charge to retailers, that can be offset by the discounts retailers are giving on the OLED model so the end result that we see can even be a price increase
Linearskillz
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I think so. Should be 15 or so minutes now if I understood correctly. Is there anywhere I can go to follow the announcement live or will I just have to wait for the news stories? Can't seem to find anything, hype levels are low
I wouldn't be surprised if that was more a clearance plan, that is they have 3G OLED Vitas to sell off still, while since 3G never took off seriously they don't bother with a 3G Vita 2000 SKU. And really, unless I can make that piggy back for free off of another 3G plan I'd rather not bother anyway.
That'd be neat , but not so hopeful. Apparently PSBlog said not to expect software announcements... (Their secret plan to make any a surprise!) they were wrong about no game announcements at the US PS4 launch event anyway.
I'm wondering whether this will be a new new vita (doubt it), hope there'll be something new anyway... Seems a bit too much to for all this to just announce something we know about...
Should find out very soon anyway (8:56am where I am in the UK), I believe the event is from 9am-11am? though, so could be between those times?
Playstation Blog already said no new software announcements.
SolidChamp
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Every Oled vita I bought has this problem with lines on the screen, it's the only reason I'm considering slim. It's almost impossible to find a good oled vita. It becomes very visible when playing low res games like soul sacrifice and uncharted.
So people prefer this?
Okay then. To each his own.
Infinite Xero
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I recall Sony saying no new software will be announced or not to expect any .
Who said they did?