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PS Vita western launch thread, p. 2 | Simply the most desirable handheld yet released

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Or... maybe search around. It's made by HORI and it should cost around 10 bucks. It has the big fat VITA logo but at least it isn't ugly. The only thing I don't like about it is that it has some extra space inside so the Vita might move around a bit up and down. Not to the sides though, as it fits greatly there.

Okay, great. I'll check Play Asia or eBay. How snug does it in there? One thing I don't like about the FEB case is that I have to push a bit from the bottom to get it out at times because of how tight it is.
 
It SOUNDS like a pretty good port... but it's 30 FPS rather than 60 like the console entries. That alone may make it more worthwhile to stick with the console versions over the Vita one.

It actually sounds very bad, the bitrate seems very low for the voices and effects. Frame drops are there but not game breaking so far. Controls are also smooth, didn't expect that. Overall it's great to have Ninja Gaiden portable
 
You know what? I have found that the Vita fits my life so perfectly. Not being tied to the TV for proper console games, the social side of it encourages me to play more and more, being able to play online with my friends and voice chat but then being able to leave the room my wife is in and carry on is just perfect.
 
Do you get access to that region's store by doing this?

Yep. Just downloaded the HK Gravity Rush demo and retained all my US apps (Netflix, Unit 13, etc). You lose your settings, but that's it.

To make the switch, go to Settings -> Format -> Restore the Vita -> Make sure to deactivate -> Yes I want to restore -> No I don't want to wipe my memory card -> Reboot -> Go through entire setup process again -> Login to different PSN account -> Profit.
 
I'm ashamed to say that I never gave Flying Hamster a chance before today, but I have to admit that it looks and plays amazingly well.
 
To anyone who got the pre-order starter pack (the one with the headphones and vouchers) from the UK; how long did it take for the £5 discount voucher to come through? I'm waiting on a discount code for Escape Plan, but it's been three or four days and whilst I have the Home/avatar codes, the discount code hasn't come through yet. I nearly cracked and bought it for £9.99, but as soon as I do that, you can guarantee I'll get the discount the same day, probably within the hour. Damn it Sony, why won't you let me play Escape Plan!
 
Capcom Classics Reloaded and Remixed didn't transfer over. Guess they aren't compatible yet?
... Maybe I don't need to regret skipping that sale TOO much. They're the ones I wanted to play most on a Vita over a PSP, given they were designed for CRTs and OLED is going to do it more justice than LCD, even the 3000 with it's significantly decreased ghosting.
 
Anyone getting a bug were people are disappearing from their ps3 friends list?

My friend told me i had disappeared if his ps3 friends list but came back one i signed onto the ps3 again.

Now I'm noticing the 7 "vita" friends i have are not showing up on my ps3 friends list, but are on my vita.
 
Yep. Just downloaded the HK Gravity Rush demo and retained all my US apps (Netflix, Unit 13, etc). You lose your settings, but that's it.

To make the switch, go to Settings -> Format -> Restore the Vita -> Make sure to deactivate -> Yes I want to restore -> No I don't want to wipe my memory card -> Reboot -> Go through entire setup process again -> Login to different PSN account -> Profit.

So, would this enable me to say, change store, get the Netflix app for the UK (Try it and cry when it doesnt work) and not lose my saved details on the memory card?
 
Euro gaf : What are your plans to get a 32 gb memory card ?

I bought one from PlanetAxel and it arrived yesterday. Was posted on the 15th from the US. Total cost was £65.27.

Didn't have time to transfer from my 8GB last night wo will do that tonight before I post the 8GB to someone on Monday.
 
So, would this enable me to say, change store, get the Netflix app for the UK (Try it and cry when it doesnt work) and not lose my saved details on the memory card?

Haven't tested it with Netflix, but in theory, yes. I heard you should make sure to sync your trophies by going to the trophies app before doing that.

There's a video showing off the process. The narrator is annoying, but if you want to make sure you know what to hit to do it then you can follow that tutorial.
 
I'm waiting for an unofficial mod to the analog sticks. I'm sure someone can whip up an attachment that makes the analog sticks concave instead of convex.
 
I actually bought a Vita today, but I returned it instantly. For some reason my employer lists Vita under computers instead of entertainment electronics so the staff discount is 3% instead of 8%. The price ended up being 260€ and after some thought I decided that's too much. I want a Vita so much, but I'll just rather order it from AmazonUK or somewhere else for 30€ cheaper. Money is relatively tight for a couple of months.
 
Haven't tested it with Netflix, but in theory, yes. I heard you should make sure to sync your trophies by going to the trophies app before doing that.

There's a video showing off the process. The narrator is annoying, but if you want to make sure you know what to hit to do it then you can follow that tutorial.

Awsome cheers :) and yea, the second I heard "Yo" from the commentary, I cringed.
 
Could someone explain to me how the gifts / Game Goodies for Near work?

I've been getting a lot of gifts from friends for Super Stardust and several other games... but now SSD tells me I have a gift which I can send to friends available... but I can't find it anywhere. Not in Near, not in SSD...

Apparantly, the friend who has been sending me these gifts, has been wondering the same thing, too. He didn't even know he sent me the gifts.
Isn't that weird? Shouldn't I be able to select who gets my gifts? I don't want Near to send out gifts to my friends randomly!

Near is confusing as hell. =(
 
To set up remote play, do I just connect the thing to my PS3 & install something?

Also, does Near work if I have my Vita in my backpack and am just walking around? I carried my Vita yesterday, and specifically pulled it out and told Near to 'always be on,' but it only seems to register anything when I'm at home and connected to Wifi.
 
Anyone getting a bug were people are disappearing from their ps3 friends list?

My friend told me i had disappeared if his ps3 friends list but came back one i signed onto the ps3 again.

Now I'm noticing the 7 "vita" friends i have are not showing up on my ps3 friends list, but are on my vita.

Bumping for new page. When people sign into their vita they disappear of my ps3 friends list & do not come back until they sign into their ps3 again. Is this a known issue?
 
So, would this enable me to say, change store, get the Netflix app for the UK (Try it and cry when it doesnt work) and not lose my saved details on the memory card?

This will work. I just did it this morning and when I logged back in with my Irish account I was able to watch Netflix. It's damn fine that screen btw
 
The integration issues between "PS3 PSN" and "Vita PSN" are something Sony really needs to work on.

Agreed. I can't believe they couldn't get the PS3 updated by the Vita launch to properly display people logged in on Vita's playing Vita games. Same goes for trophies.

It's even more ridiculous when you consider the Vita has been out in Japan for two months already. The Sony OS team is a real piece of work.
 
Guys i want to buy valkyria chronicles 2 from the us store, i was curious if thats possible since im am logged in with my eu account and already have a few games installed through that store.

if i buy and download vc2 will i still be able to play stardust and my other games i bought from the eu store?
and can i log in with my eu account again and still play vc2?
 
Euro gaf : What are your plans to get a 32 gb memory card ?

My uncle is going to the US in a week or so and could get me one, but I'm not paying 75€ for a memory card. I'll hold onto my free 8 gigs and buy retail until a price drop. He's going several times a year, so it's not a now or never situation.


Can someone explain how PSP savegames work? Can I buy Breath of Fire from PSN and use the save I have from my UMD/memory stick with CFW copy? I just got CFW working on it and didn't save BoF3 while using CFW, if that makes a difference. I don't want to buy the game a third time AND start over from scratch.
 
Guys i want to buy valkyria chronicles 2 from the us store, i was curious if thats possible since im am logged in with my eu account and already have a few games installed through that store.

if i buy and download vc2 will i still be able to play stardust and my other games i bought from the eu store?
and can i log in with my eu account again and still play vc2?

No, you'll need to format the Vita and log into your US account to play US VC2.
 
Saw I got several friend requests tonight! Looks to be all gaffers too, which is great! Accepted all the add requests I got and just wanted to post a thank you to those that did add me. Hope to see you all online! My friend list doesn't look so empty or lonely anymore :D
 
Could anyone is Us buy me in gamestop that dpd/pdp grip which cost around 12-18dollar and send me ln Eu? I would paypal all the cost beforehand of course. Thanks a lot
 
So guys,

Motorstorm RC

or

Stardust Delta DLC?

Motorstorm! I like it more than Stardust, that should be saying something. It's my new Angry Birds, I'm well on my way to getting all medals.

@Schennmu: wouldn't be able to tell you if it is worth it, but I was at a playground with my son the other day and it was neat to be able to play as if I was at home with people coming online and times to compare with in Motorstorm. It's pretty cool. Whether it is worth it is a personal thing though.
 
@Schennmu: wouldn't be able to tell you if it is worth it, but I was at a playground with my son the other day and it was neat to be able to play as if I was at home with people coming online and times to compare with in Motorstorm. It's pretty cool. Whether it is worth it is a personal thing though.

Thanks. Is the browser typical Sony "quality"?
 
Im' confused. I setup Remote Play, but it won't let me play anything. Any game I select I get: "This content cannot be used during remote play"
 
Agreed. I can't believe they couldn't get the PS3 updated by the Vita launch to properly display people logged in on Vita's playing Vita games. Same goes for trophies.

It's even more ridiculous when you consider the Vita has been out in Japan for two months already. The Sony OS team is a real piece of work.

And how is none of this a bigger deal? No one is reporting (or has the past two months) on it. Hell Wipeout has been down for at least 3 days and I hear nothing about it...
 
Only certain games are supported at this time. Not sure why.

Oh Sony. Just looked at the list of currently supported game. Come on.
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Any chance Sony will sell the pouch that is included with the Statter Kit separately some day? Looks like the perfect Vita protection for me, just like the pouch included with the original PSP.
 
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