This thread is for people attending PSX. It's a hub of information about what will be there, where it is, etc.
Special thanks to xenorevlis for helping me out with this OP and organizing the community stuff at PSX
What is it?
PlayStation Experience is a PlayStation themed convention(Like a PAX or Comic Con). There will be panels, playable demos of unreleased games, Merchandise etc
When is it?
December 3th and 4th 2016
Time?
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Where is it?
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
How Much are Tickets?
$45 for Saturday
$40 for Sunday
$75 for a 2 Day pass
Buy Tickets Here
Where/when can I pick up tickets?
Badge Pickup Hours
Friday, 12/2/16: 12:00pm – 12:00am
Saturday, 12/3/16: 7:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, 12/4/16: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Anaheim Convention Center Hall B and C
Discount hotels?
Sony has a "Discount" hotel link, however it it just Orbitz/Hotels.com pricing with an additional service charge those sites don't charge(plus you don't get the benefits of Orbitz bucks etc), It's a complete waste so I'm not even going to bother listing it. DON'T BOOK A HOTEL THROUGH IT.
The Closest Airport is John Wayne in Orange County. The Airport code is SNA
LAX and Long Beach are also nearby but not as close.
Looks like your best option is to booked a shared shuttle with Supershuttle or something. Going rate seems to be about $10 each way for shared shuttle.
Here's a list of shuttles on the John Wayne Airport website. Although Shuttle 2000 doesn't seem to have a website anymore and nobody bothered to remove them from the site so LOL Anaheim public transportation?
I tried looking up buses but it looked complicated and too long.
"Full" List(Minus last minute additions/surprises):
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016...ence-2016-attending-publishers-and-developers
Akuma confirmed for SFV. Playable at PSX
Snake Pass at PSX
Uncharted 4: Survival, Playable at PSX
Super Mega Baseball 2: Playable at PSX
PS I Love You XOXO Panel
Please keep in mind that there is limited space at the PlayStation Showcase, so if you’re interested in attending, we recommend picking up your badge on Friday (the day before) and then getting in line as early as possible on Saturday. Attendees will be let in on a first-come, first-served basis. The line for the Showcase will open up at 12:01am on Saturday, December 3, and you must already have your badge to get in line.
PlayStation Showcase kicks off the show on Saturday, December 3rd, starting at 10:00am Pacific Time, and will feature announcements and a sneak peek at the future of PlayStation. The Showcase will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis, so pick up your badges on Friday and get in line early on Saturday if you want the best shot at sitting in.
First off, download the Experience Playstation App off of iTunes or Android. Why should you do it? Well last year your everyone's badge had a NFC chip in it and by scanning your badge at all the kiosks, panels, demo stations, etc, you earned rewards. Rewards included, themes, beta's, free games, psn money, etc.
You could also book appointments for Playstation VR Demos.
This has not been confirmed to repeat but it very likely will. Also maybe they will give us actual trophies this year
One can dream
Call of Duty World League at PSX
Some of the Merch Revealed:
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/11/01/playstation-experience-2016-gear-revealed/
Meet and Greets:
Capcom Cup is back and the finals will be taking place Saturday at 6pm.
Capcom Cup PlayStation Blog post
Capcom Cup Update
Playstation Collectible Cards are back and there's another set of 37 to collect. Also reprints of the first set will be available at the PlayStation Merch Store
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/10/21/ps-experience-2016-collectible-cards-are-back/
The Game Awards
Dec 1, Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles
You can add a ticket onto your PSX order for $10. If you have already purchased your PSX tickets, just log back into your account and you can add it on.
Disneyland
Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are right across the street
Knotts Berry Farm
If you like Roller Coasters
Flight Deck
If you are into flight sims.
-Snacks and Water. You're going to be waiting in line a lot to get into your favorite panels and to try the lateset games. It always helps to have snacks and beverages so you don't have to decide between waiting in line for food or going to another panel/playing another game.
-Handheld game systems. Bring your Vita and play some games with your fellow Playstation fans while in line.
-Something to sit on. The floor can be hard on the old backside. Bring a cushon with you, or for elite level line waiting, bring a slacker stool.
-A easy to carry bag. You're going to need it for all the above, plus the swag you'll get. Don't go overboard though as you will have to carry everything with you all day. You're not backpacking across Europe. Some people bring poster tubes to keep posters they acquire in good condition.
-Your cellphone battery will not last. Conventions are murder on your battery. I strongly recommend investing in a external battery pack of some kind.
-How long should you wait in line for a panel? No idea, this convention is brand new. I'd get in line early for the keynote. Everything else? 30 minutes will probably suffice if PAX is any indication. But again, new event so hard to say.
Use Hand Sanitizer Nothing worse then getting sick when you get home. Use it regularly and it doesn't hurt to bring your own.
-Get your sleep. you probably don't need the full 8 hours, but you don't want to be getting back to your hotel room at 4am and then waking up at 7 so you can be near the front of the line for when the convention center opens at 10am the next day.
-You might not be able to see/do everything. Pick your priorities and wait it out.
-Go to the GAF meetup/other meetups. My favorite part of conventions is meeting people I've been chatting online with for years. If you take the chance and do it, It'll become yours too. Doesn't have to be GAF. Are you part of a subreddit that is having a meetup at the convention? a Playstaiton Fansite etc? Consider attending them.
Pace Yourself You want to enjoy your evenings as well. What fun is it being back in your hotel by 7pm? You're going to do a lot of walking/standing. Take some breaks and sit if you need to. Don't miss out on the GAF meetup or other evening fun because you are too tired from standing in lines all day.
-Have Fun
First off, xenorevlis has volunteered to make NeoGAF lanyards again!
If you are attending PSX and would like a lanyard, you can sign up for one here:
Link to Google Doc in email tags here
Also, we still have a line group going from last PSX. We used it to co-ordinate meeting up with fellow gaffers for breakfast, waiting in line for the keynote together, tips of good booths, where to get a specific cards etc.
Join here(line group link in email tags, you will need to open the link on mobile)
Sign up for a lanyard, join the Line group, and get ready for an awesome weekend![B Sign ups for a lanyard will end Nov 21st [/B]
Date: Saturday Dec 3rd
Time: 9pm
Location: Uva Bar & Cafe
How do I get there?
You have two options.
1) You can walk up Disneyland Dr until the Grand Californian Hotel and walk through that to get to the Downtown Disney District and Downtown Dr that the bar is on.
Alternately If you're worried about getting lost in what looks like a massive hotel, you can make a left at the hotel and take the scenic route on Downtown Dr. There's a pedestrian bridge over Disneyland Drive. Use the map below as a guide:
Now, I know what you are thinking, Convention ends at 10pm. Well 90% of the places I looked up closed at 10pm and this seems like the best spot with reasonable capacity within walking distance and they close at 12am. If we made it 10:30pm like last year and allowed for late stragglers, It would be closing just as we settle in.
If you want to watch the end of the Capcom Cup and come over after, by all means do that but those of us who are not interested in the Capcom Cup can head over there before the convention ends and hopefully secure a spot. I may even head over slightly earlier then that if a few of us are interested.
Then if people are still up for it, after Uva closes we'll wander over to Hearthstone Lounge or Trader Sams Enchanted Tiki Bar since they stay open until 1:30am. They look a little smaller but hopefully we can still squeeze in if some of us are up for a second stop.
They may be backup locations if Uva is all booked up as well.
Trader Sams is along the scenic route path as you can see in the map above.
Hearthstone Lounge is in the Grand Californian hotel.
*Warning, do not trust where Google Maps says Uva is. Look where the Disney Map says it is, that's where you need to go*
Previous meetups:
