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[Takao]

Just Push Start:

Starting on November 26th you can preorder a Vita value pack. You can find them for sale on Sony’s official website or HMV (has international shipping). The packs will include a game with some bonus items. You can get Uncharted Golden Abyss, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (3G only) and for another 100 HK you can get Dynasty Warriors Next. In addition you will get a 4 gb memory card, but that’s not all. You will also get an accessory pack.

The wifi bundle will cost 2,880 HK ($379 USD*) or 2,980 HK for Dynasty Warriors. If you’re interested in the 3G model you can get either bundle for 3,380 HK ( $434 USD*).

Uncharted Golden Abyss (Asia) Supports English

When gamers found out Japan/Asia were getting the Vita early, many were wondering if they should just import it. Considering the system was region free with Uncharted Golden Abyss coming out at release, it just made sense. Many were unsure if they would get the Japanese version of Uncharted or would it support both languages. According to the press release by Sony Asia yesterday over the bundles, they had something interesting to say about Uncharted. According to the release the game is listed as “Chi / Eng Version”, meaning the game should be extremely import friendly.

And thus the imports began.

 

[- J - D -]

I care, Takao.

So, for that extra HK 100 (what is that, $15-20) you get a bundle that includes a game of your choice AND Dynasty Warriors? Not a bad deal.

 

[kayos90]

It's not region free though right?

 

[Takao]

It's not region free though right?

I should bold everything in quotes.

Spoiler

Yes, Vita is region-free. ;p

 

[Mandoric]

I care, Takao.

So, for that extra HK 100 (what is that, $15-20) you get a bundle that includes a game of your choice AND Dynasty Warriors? Not a bad deal.

No, looks like a $100 surcharge for DW.

 

[klee123]

I think I might get this.

 

[Totobeni]

I should bold everything in quotes.

Spoiler

Yes, Vita is region-free. ;p

Many people even in Gaf still don't know if PS3 is region free..so..yeah poor Takao be ready for years and years of reposting that fact over and over again.

 

[chickdigger802]

Has MP been confirmed for Uncharted yet? Or is it just gonna be like the GoW psp games. Pretty, polished, super short (for portable)?

 

[Kyoufu]

I'll probably buy the Asian version of Uncharted then.

 

[x3sphere]

So, any import shops taking pre orders for this bundle yet?

 

[Takao]

Has MP been confirmed for Uncharted yet? Or is it just gonna be like the GoW psp games. Pretty, polished, super short (for portable)?

At this point it's safe to assume there won't be MP on Uncharted for the Asian launch.

So, any import shops taking pre orders for this bundle yet?

Pre-orders open on the 26.

 

[MikeE21286]

So;

Wifi Vita
UC: Golden Abyss
UMVC3
4GB mem stick

for $379? -- Is this a premium price (i.e. above what it will cost when it comes out in America in February)? It seems like it's actually a deal

Also, what about the cradle? Is that in the "accessory pack"?

 

[Shig]

Isn't customs being super-douchey about letting anything with a lithium ion battery through lately?

 

[klee123]

Isn't customs being super-douchey about letting anything with a lithium ion battery through lately?

That's just Japan. Shouldn't be an issue from Hong Kong.

So;

Wifi Vita
UC: Golden Abyss
UMVC3
4GB mem stick

for $379? -- Is this a premium price (i.e. above what it will cost when it comes out in America in February)? It seems like it's actually a deal

Also, what about the cradle? Is that in the "accessory pack"?

Don't think you get both games. You choose either one with the Vita and the 4GB memory stick.

edit: Reading comprehension fail. Looks like you get both games if you buy the 3G model.

 

[dallow_bg]

Sheeeeit.... may just preorder this...

EDIT: Possible the 3G version would work fine in the States if I needed to? I'm assuming GPS would work regardless.

 

[$h@d0w]

I might preorder, but HMV is usually pretty overpriced in Hong Kong.

I am wondering if I should hold off and get one on launch with a better deal...

 

[JABEE]

I can't find the preorder link.

 

[$h@d0w]

Starts 26th Nov.

 

[Mandoric]

It's pretty terribly written, but it looks like:

$2880: UC/WiFi bundle
$2980: DW/Wifi bundle
$3380: UC/3G bundle
$3380: MvC/3G bundle
(maybe) $3380: DW/3G bundle

 

[May16]

I can't find the preorder link.

Neither can I. Where the heck is this sweet action?

 

[Takao]

Neither can I. Where the heck is this sweet action?

November 26.

 

[gofreak]

November 26.

But where could one outside hong kong preorder this for import purposes? I mean, when the 26th rolls around...

That Uncharted Bundle is fantastic value, if you could actually get it at face value (lol) I mean, Vita + Uncharted + 4GB card + accessory pack = €280 ...

 

[Defuser]

Yeah Asia! Finally something we're not screwed over on!

 

[Domstercool]

Sweet! Keeping my eye on this!

 

[Takao]

But where could one outside hong kong preorder this for import purposes? I mean, when the 26th rolls around...

The OP does give HMV as an example of a retailer with international shipping that'll be carrying this release. I've never used HMV HK before, so I can't comment on if you'll get your Vita this year, lol.

Play-Asia is also based in Hong Kong, but given their huge markups on Japanese Vita units, I doubt they'll be carrying these.

 

[May16]

November 26.

As a native English speaker, I object to "November 26" being an answer to the question "Where?"
There are no links to the stores

 

[darkwing]

so good! no need to wait for the US version if you are in Asia

 

[Fafalada]

for $379? -- Is this a premium price (i.e. above what it will cost when it comes out in America in February)?

HK prices in USD are right now squarely in between what was announced in Japan and US so far. I wouldn't expect bundle pricing to translate so neatly between territories though.

 

[gofreak]

The OP does give HMV as an example of a retailer with international shipping that'll be carrying this release. I've never used HMV HK before, so I can't comment on if you'll get your Vita this year, lol.

If they'll definitely ship outside of HK, this could be a sweet deal.

And yeah, I expect Play Asia will just ignore this. Which may mean I'll ignore them

 

[Takao]

As a native English speaker, I object to "November 26" being an answer to the question "Where?"
There are no links to the stores

Haha, the links are in the original Just Push Start post.

 

[Soi-Fong]

Anybody knowif the Asian version of Vita also uses "O" as the main button?

 

[NateDrake]

The price alone fine, but if with shipping it runs over $400 then screw it. I can wait 6+ weeks for Vita to release in USA.

 

[Jarmel]

EDIT: Possible the 3G version would work fine in the States if I needed to? I'm assuming GPS would work regardless.

I've been trying to get a solid answer for the past couple of months and the best I've been able to find out is "Likely". You would probably just have to switch SIM cards.

 

[$h@d0w]

Anybody knowif the Asian version of Vita also uses "O" as the main button?

Yes, it uses the correct button layout

 

[$h@d0w]

Here's the press release with info on what is in the accessory pack and all prices. Looks like most titles will be Chinese/English versions - just Hot Shots/Minna no/Everybody's Golf in Japanese.

Accessory pack is normally HKD$250 and includes:

Case x1
Protective Film x1
Cleaning Cloth x1
Card Case x1
Wrist Strap x1


http://asia.playstation.com/hk/en/news/pressDetail/249570

 

[dallow_bg]

I've been trying to get a solid answer for the past couple of months and the best I've been able to find out is "Likely". You would probably just have to switch SIM cards.

I'm still worried, it depends what band the 3G radio is.

For example, with an iPhone, 3G will work fine with AT&T but not with T-Mobile when you switch SIMs.

 

[gembel]

will it also be sold in SIngapore?? or is it HK only in December??

i guess ill have to preorder from HMV.. Uncharted pack and DW pack

 

[dallow_bg]

From www.hmv.co.hk

So 7 hours from now.

 

[MightyKAC]

The sick irony of this is that I live in Japan and will be importing the "Asian" version of Uncharted as well.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Waiting on the revision.

 

[gofreak]

From www.hmv.co.hk

So 7 hours from now.

Urgh. 3am for me.

I wonder if they'd be still available for a few hours after, or longer?

If they'll ship it internationally I'd pick one up over a Play-Asia order.

 

[MRORANGE]

just realized the site does not sell consoles/handhelds just games, does that mean the vita will be locked from purchase for non HK buyers?

also looking at the currency reate the HK price is amazingly cheap.

 

[THE-Pink-Dagger]

Been trying to access the website for 20 minutes, it must be getting hammered, impossible to get on the main page!

 

[darkwing]

yup, it's not opening for me too

 

[vercity82]

It's hammered can't get a look in 3.10am in UK just let me in dammit lol.Looking like all hong kong server are down cannot seem to log onto anything I have a gap wifi wanted a 3G model ut looks like may just wake up in 7hours and hope there still taking orders.

 

[x3sphere]

I got the main page to load and it's still the same as before... seems like they haven't even added it yet, though I haven't been able to do a search.

 

[vercity82]

http://www.hmv.com.hk/specials/campaign_ps_vita_preorder.asp

Not sure if it's over as got one link have promotion_over I'm still trying

http://www.hmv.com.hk/specials/promotion_over.asp

Says updating check back soon not looking good.

 

[jkh13]

Both sites are pretty unresponsive, I proxied through a HK server to connect and its the same over there so it seems like its bad for everyone...

btw it looks like the HMV preorders are over. I got a page saying promotion over after 20mins of refreshing.

Btw I don't think they ship international. It's likely to be online preorder, instore pickup.

 

[THE-Pink-Dagger]

Promotion over dont mean anything I think, they say to check back soon, maybe they'll have it by then.

I mean, how can the pre orders be over when NO ONE can access the god damn site?!

 

[x3sphere]

Promotion over dont mean anything I think, they say to check back soon, maybe they'll have it by then.

I mean, how can the pre orders be over when NO ONE can access the god damn site?!

I agree I started trying to access the site at 11:01 am HK time and it was completely unresponsive, I can't see how anyone got their order to go through

EDIT: site seems completely dead now, times out.