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Vita PSN Game And Service Thread
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Does anyone know whether I can use Australian PSN Cards to purchase a US PSN+ Subscription?
They are currently on sale ($40 for $50 PSN Card) so it works out a bit cheaper for us Aussies
I don't believe so. I know US PSN cards don't work on a Canadian PSN account (and vice versa) so I imagine those are region restricted.
Wuthering_Heights
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Sounds awesome.
I love me some card games!
I love me some card games!
I want Uncharted with multiplayer
Wuthering_Heights
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I hope there's trap cards.
So my enemies can activate them.
So my enemies can activate them.
Especially the 1 year balancing part is very surprising and VERY comforting to hear.
The Grim Heaper
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Surprise! Not sure I'll be able to stay awake with you guys to see the wonders of Vita 2.0
Thanks for the information
Really want to get a US PSN+ subscription as I assume Australia will get the same games as Europe.
Would you know if I could buy the cards from say Amazon and get it to work that way?
Thanks for the information
Really want to get a US PSN+ subscription as I assume Australia will get the same games as Europe.
Would you know if I could buy the cards from say Amazon and get it to work that way?
If you buy a US PSN card (no matter whether its money or PS+), it will work on a US account of your device, no matter where you live. If you are able to buy a code from Amazon US (or gamestop.com), you can use it.
Personally, I have a friend in the US who buys the cards for me and I paypal him the money.
Awesome
. Thanks for the help guys Any suggestions on where the cheapest place to buy a subscription?
TwoDurans
"Never said I wasn't a hypocrite."
What time with the firmware update for PS Vita be live?
It will be live at approximately 9:00pm PST on 11/19. The Instant Game Collection for PS Vita will be available after the PlayStation Store updates on 11/20.
Only 4.25 hours to go... I guess I'll stop hitting "System Update" in Settings.
It will be live at approximately 9:00pm PST on 11/19. The Instant Game Collection for PS Vita will be available after the PlayStation Store updates on 11/20.
Only 4.25 hours to go... I guess I'll stop hitting "System Update" in Settings.
Callibretto
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Ugh, that is late... wont stay up until 6 am for this. Tomorrow it is then.
But PSM allows for easy updates, among other things. With the SDK constantly evolving it would have been better to "future proof" the title. Not stick it on a dead platform like minis.
But yea Beatshapers have said they would rather stick to making native apps and not having to deal with using psm and its limitations.
Just started my free trial of Music Unlimited and despite the messy UI I think it's pretty decent. I've only been listening to the New Age channel so far.
Hahahaha.
Hahahaha.
Callibretto
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it work with Vita. I think I'll get this now, I used to get the 'not available in your country' message too on ps3, I wonder if the new PS3 store change it since now I can see their movie service on ps store, unlike old store where there's no movie service at all.
But does it? Have any PSM games gotten updates yet? I remember an interview your site did with the Samurai Showdown devs saying how they were going to update the game like crazy. I don't see any updates and it's been well over a month. Not to mention, how do you even update games with PSM? Would they show up on the live area?
With the new update and slight price drop (188,- at my local electronics store right now) I am mighty tempted to pick up a Vita and jump into experience. Problem is, I'm afraid that after a short while, I'll put the thing in a corner and hardly ever touch it again. The PSP has probably been the only console (I consider handhelds consoles) I happily sold because of it's lack of games that interested me. While I am interested in seeing how they managed to put Uncharted on the small screen, and curious about Gravity Daze, the only other game I really look forward to playing is Persona 4 (and maybe Virtue's Last reward, if that one's better on Vita than on 3DS). Don't play a lot on handhelds though, and I've been itching to upgrade my PC as well, or buy a 360 for Halo 4...
Long story short, didn't like PSP, willing to buy Vita but not sure 'cause don't want the same thing happening again. GAF, what to do?!
Long story short, didn't like PSP, willing to buy Vita but not sure 'cause don't want the same thing happening again. GAF, what to do?!
Loot the Land supposedly had a update. Dunno what it added, or how it was distributed though.
First off, yes Vita is the best version of VLR.
Second, really tricky. From impressions and my own experiences, this is the handheld that I wanted to "put in a corner" after playing it for a while the least.
It all really depends on the games you end up playing. Thought it would be a perfect time to jump in since you get Uncharted and Gravity Rush for free if you subscribe to PS+ as well, giving you those 2 games for 50€ AND more in the next coming months.
And then.. its just a matter of how many games you can enjoy. There are a TON of great games on Vita (PSP + PS1 too). If you wouldnt outrule playing great PSP or PS1 games you havent tried, would try a sports game sometimes like Hot Shots or Virtua Tennis, a racing game like Wipeout. Jet Set Radio, Metal Gear 2/3, Lumines, Sound Shapes, Motorstorm RC, Mutant Blobs Attack, Assassins Creed:Liberation, Persona 4 Golden, Rayman Origins (if you havent played it yet) ... all good games. If you have a broad taste in games, then I can almost guarantee you its worth it.
If you are already very well informed though, and KNOW that only Uncharted and Gravity Rush will appeal to you.. its getting a bit trickier.
Schobeleth
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Dunno if it was mentioned, but I remember seeing people mentioning earlier how the huge amount of hate towards the WiiU has made people actually stop posting hate threads/doom threads about the Vita, well.....
Should Sony just use the Vita as the PS4 pad?
Should Sony just use the Vita as the PS4 pad?
Dunno if it was mentioned, but I remember seeing people mentioning earlier how the huge amount of hate towards the WiiU has made people actually stop posting hate threads/doom threads about the Vita, well.....
Should Sony just use the Vita as the PS4 pad?
That's not a hate thread. That's a dumb thread period, Vita or not.
UberTag
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Why the long face? The Vita being positioned as a PS3/PS4 controller would actually be a reason for long-term optimism on its prospects, IMO.Dunno if it was mentioned, but I remember seeing people mentioning earlier how the huge amount of hate towards the WiiU has made people actually stop posting hate threads/doom threads about the Vita, well.....
Should Sony just use the Vita as the PS4 pad?
Dunno if it was mentioned, but I remember seeing people mentioning earlier how the huge amount of hate towards the WiiU has made people actually stop posting hate threads/doom threads about the Vita, well.....
Should Sony just use the Vita as the PS4 pad?
They arent necessarily bashing the Vita in that thread, more Sony and the idea of crosscontroller play, which still is quite.. annoying, though.
Wuthering_Heights
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Hey guys, should Xbox Smart Glass be the pad for the Xbox 720?
Why aren't you working for MS already.
Speaking for myself personally, i barely touched my PSP. Had it for a few years and i think i only used it a few times.
On the other hand, i haven't been able to put my PSVita down. Take that how you like.
Wuthering_Heights
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UberTag
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No. Now THAT would be silly.
The Vita should be a controller for Sony so they can keep pace with Japanese developer support and get multi-screen Wii U ports for the Japanese market.
The next Xbox has no need for these things and has no chance to compete in Japan no matter what they do so they should focus on what they do best.
harriet the spy
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What are the odds that the firmware update does not break CFW?
one can dream..
You're going into negative percentages with that question, lol.
Callibretto
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uncharted ga is more like uncharted 1 with very little set pieces you may expect from Uncharted 2 and 3. the visual looks good with obvious compromise in image quality, if you see compare it to psp games, then obviously it will look a very good upgrade, but if you compare it to high end 3d mobile game, then you might be a little disappointed at the image quality. for example, a friend of mine compare Golden Abyss with Dead Space android and said DS look better to him because it's clean and sharp even though GA have more complex environment, lighting, and higher poly character model. of course GA didn't look at it's best until later in the game where it really show off it's dynamic lighting and stuff, then it'd be really hard not to be impressed with GA.
Gravity Daze have fantastic and interesting world and characters, beautiful art direction and music, but the core gameplay take some time to get used to, and sadly, for an open world game, there's not much stuff to do other than the main mission and some side mission. after you beat the game, pretty much all you have left is to replay missions to get better medal and very few collectibles. it serve as a solid foundation for hopefully a much more superior sequel.
Schobeleth
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Well he did say this in the thread:
Hinting at the fact that it's not selling well :S
Hinting at the fact that it's not selling well :S
Just going through the new PSN store on PS3 for the first time and...
damn.
I want that on Vita too. Those categories are so... neat. There is a category with Weekly deals where it shows some PSP games I didnt even know had a discount at the moment.
If anyonge wants to knows, The Red Star is only $4,99 atm for PSP. Enjoyed that on PS2. Shmup mixed with sidescrolling shooter if I recall correctly.
damn.
I want that on Vita too. Those categories are so... neat. There is a category with Weekly deals where it shows some PSP games I didnt even know had a discount at the moment.
If anyonge wants to knows, The Red Star is only $4,99 atm for PSP. Enjoyed that on PS2. Shmup mixed with sidescrolling shooter if I recall correctly.
R&D means research and development. Using an already existing device would indeed save money on R&D compared to designing a new one...
Schobeleth
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Ehhh idk, I still think it's not saying good things about the Vita, even if it's directed at "cock blocking" the Wii U. I just think it's a terrible idea /shrug
no it doesnt
It's a good idea if Sony wants to Move Vita units, assuming they can get to a point where the PS4 can be powerful, and include a Vita for an affordable price.
Loot The Land got an update today or rather recently. They don't show on livearea, you have to open the games because they are not native Vita apps.
There is no long cert process, like a minis title would need.
UberTag
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I can see Sony approaching this on two different fronts. And given the market disparities between them it would make sense.
1. Position the PS4 directly against the Xbox in North America. Do NOT bundle in the Vita with the system as a controller option.
2. Position the PS3 directly against the WiiU in Japan where they DO bundle in the Vita with the system as a controller option.
The challenge lies in Sony being able to allocate the resources to wage war on both fronts. I don't believe they do. They should probably focus on Option #2 in the short-term and only focus on Option #1 when they have the resources to do so.
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