ss_lemonade
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Current screen size is already perfect. Don't really see any point in making it bigger and lowering PPI
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Japanese newspaper rumor: redesigned Vita unveiling just before TGS
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Aquamarine
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Sounds like a combination of both, honestly.
It's a way to explore the PS4 controller avenue while still retaining profit margins.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
HDMI out? Please?
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I barely used mine. Redesign might make me trade.
unholyrevenger72
Banned
but does it have a video out port?
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
calling bullshit sadly. Nothing about that makes sense.
larger screen makes current games look worse and unlike a 3DS XL will not improve ergonomics drastically.
If the Vita had titles on the horizon for sept , they would be announced before this. Its way too late to just start marketing games coming out in less than a month.
Everyone in the know has hinted that Sony considers the Vita profitable enough for what it is, but not worth the investment of teams and resources to improve its situation. One or two big games a quarter, with a ton of indie and downloadable titles are the best we can hope for.
larger screen makes current games look worse and unlike a 3DS XL will not improve ergonomics drastically.
If the Vita had titles on the horizon for sept , they would be announced before this. Its way too late to just start marketing games coming out in less than a month.
Everyone in the know has hinted that Sony considers the Vita profitable enough for what it is, but not worth the investment of teams and resources to improve its situation. One or two big games a quarter, with a ton of indie and downloadable titles are the best we can hope for.
Stoffinator
Member
If this is true, I'd be pretty un happy.
You know, perhaps that October 21st rumour of the unnamed console is actually a redesigned Vita. A month before the PS4.
nhlducks35
Member
The fact that they got the resolution wrong kinda makes me doubt this rumor as being legit.
At last
If this is indeed the new model, I have to say that the shoulder buttons look a tad uncomfortable to reach.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
I'm pretty sure Gaf insiders said the price is dropping at gamescom
airmangataosenai
Member
Launching before TGS sounds like a terrible idea to me. Immediately after with a bunch of game announcements to build hype is the way to go.
I imagine they also see it as a way to squeeze in another round of shipments to keep the Vita retail section alive in America, at least until they can see if the PS4 companion angle can bare some fruit.
I imagine they also see it as a way to squeeze in another round of shipments to keep the Vita retail section alive in America, at least until they can see if the PS4 companion angle can bare some fruit.
No, I think that's definitely the console. Because of what Verendus said, but also because for Sony, it needs to be. The games division has to be all about the PS4 this fall to ensure a strong start. They've said all the right things since February . It's time to put up or shut up.
Seems like it's just a typo. Well, I'm hyped! I hope it's true.
Aquamarine
Member
Yeah...drop the price on the original model, then introduce a new, fancy model shortly after with the old price.
Sometimes typos happen.
Yeah sure why not.
... And man, I'd an even nicer one, but I have to admit that's probably TOO big. The current screen size is pretty good, and it's not like the 3DS where it felt suffocatingly small, the opposite if anything. Though I guess when it comes to upgrades it's kind of like going from DS to DSi for PSP games, whereas this would be the nice jumbo edition for everything.
Vyse The Legend
Member
I agree 100%. The screen size and RAM are not areas that need improvement. Why bother?
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
Oh, and I thought you were saying that they would have no sub 200$ model.
This would be huge, Xperia Z 5" vs Xperia Z Ultra 6.3":
That's quite the difference. If the rumor is correct, it's likely a "tablet" version of the Vita and not a replacement of the current one.
It's not like a new Vita is groundshattering stuff (sorry Vita owners/enthusiasts) that would grab much attention from the PS4 launch.
Zombie James
Banned
I like the sound of a redesign but I think 5" is plenty.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Yep: VitaXL
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
:lol
Nah, that's how they're planning to keep the price down. It'll launch at $200, but they've added a permanent 10-pixel-tall bar on the top of the screen to stream in ad marquees.
That's ridiculous.
That's my point though. Why bother? Why take people/manpower away from the PS4 launch? They in all likelihood won't do that.
famousmortimer
Banned
I don't get the extra ram part. Right now you can run Music Unlimited, Skype, Twitter or the web browser without closing out a game. What other apps do they even want to run at the same time that they can't currently?
And wouldn't the idea be to make it cheaper?
And wouldn't the idea be to make it cheaper?
Duxxy3
Member
Yeah, if anything this is Sony trying to make a new tablet more than replacing the Vita. That is way too large for a portable device.
I guess readying the Vita for PS4 off-screen features with the added RAM for use in the background.
Better hardware does not mean it will be more expensive, hardware becomes cheaper over time. And if they drop the price for the original model there would still be a price reduction in play, while keeping the new Vita at the current original model price.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Or it will be the same price as the Vita is now and the original Vita will get a significant price drop.
Sounds like PS4 is getting a proper GamePad. Hopefully regular Vita's price will go down a bit and Sony will market both models. Beside games, I also really wouldn't mind some renovated focus on PS Mobile. It may well be the future of the handheld PlayStation platform if Sony does it right.
Vita XL will likely be on current Vita's price, if not cheaper. Larger pixels are less expensive, and they will essentially have to pay just for the additional RAM.
Vita XL will likely be on current Vita's price, if not cheaper. Larger pixels are less expensive, and they will essentially have to pay just for the additional RAM.
2009:
PSPgo
PS3 Slim
2011:
PSP Street (Europe)
PSVita (Japan)
2012:
PSVita (North America and Europe)
PS3 Super Slim
This coud be a Japan-only model that they hope expands the potential Vita owner base, rather than replaces or competes with the existing model. It doesn't seem like the 3DS XL is taking away 3DS vanilla sales in that region so I can kind of see the logic. But if it's a Japan-only unit where's the UMD drive? Haha.
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