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Playstation Vita western launch thread | It only does everything, everywhere.
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How much for gta ?
my first post and its probally gonna sound dumb
but i've recently heard that the battery is built into the vita
i travel a long distance a lot and i used to have 2 batteries for my psp 3000, it's actually put me off buying a vita altogether, is that just me being petty or does anyone else feel the same about that?
but i've recently heard that the battery is built into the vita
i travel a long distance a lot and i used to have 2 batteries for my psp 3000, it's actually put me off buying a vita altogether, is that just me being petty or does anyone else feel the same about that?
£6.49 each
I think the manual teaches you how to open up Vita to replace the battery yourself.
I don't know if I'd call it petty. I mean, if you travel a lot and it can't sustain the battery long enough, I can see how that affects your decision in buying it. I certainly wouldn't base my decision off that alone. There are battery attachments that could increase the battery life if that would help sway you into getting one.
I don't think anyone would have a screwdriver with them just to open up a Vita on an airplane or train..
Shining Sunshine
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I don't think anyone would have a screwdriver with them just to open up a Vita on an airplane or train..
Except maybe a terrorist.
Marty Chinn
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I find it extremely funny that you're trying to educate us on 3G and you don't even know what you're talking about. The GPS is a chip. You're confusing car navigation GPS systems with just a simple GPS. GPS just talks to satellites to figure out your position. That does not need a 3G data plan. That does not mean maps. If a game wanted to use your exact position, you would not be able to do that without a 3G Vita. You can't use your phone's GPS to get the position and tell that to a game.
brettchalupa
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I don't think it's a big enough problem for most people, so there hasn't been a horrible out cry.
I think Sony's current solution is better than switching batteries. There is an accessory that's a battery extender. You plug it into the Vita and it supposedly adds 6~7 more hours to the battery life. That way you don't have to turn off the system or anything like that.
Edit: Beaten, and also not a dumb question. Definitely a valid concern and good way to ask.
The Elite
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I'm going on a business trip to Israel with my Vita. I'm kind of concerned they are going to confiscate it. I remember there being issues with the iPad when it first came out.
MikeE21286
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So, and I may have understood wrong, GPS will be able to be used on a 3G Vita without having a data plan?
Yes.
brettchalupa
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Yes, even if you aren't connected to wi-fi with the 3G Vita.
Marty Chinn
Member
Correct.
You don't even need WiFi. It really depends what the app or game is using the GPS chip for.
I don't think anyone would have a screwdriver with them just to open up a Vita on an airplane or train..
Ah I was just saying the Vita battery can be replaced by the user even though it's "built in".
His other question can be easily answered by buying a battery pack, or plug the thing into the airplane seat. Newer planes have power output now.
MikeE21286
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Even without being connected to a wifi signal?
edit: nvm, seems like that is the case.
That's great news.
Yes you can, as long as ALL the items are release day shipping qualified. Some items like Raymen Origins say that they are release shipping qualified, but once you put them in your cart that option wont be available.
Ah I see what I was doing wrong, none of the accessories I had in the cart were release day shipping, Thanks.
Hope UK retailers start shipping Vitas too!
Nope, they won't be leaving distribution centres until mid next week.
Just got Uncharted early from one of the local Gamestop stores.
Apparently, Sony gave the word to break the street date for any of the Vita games that they get, and can hand them out.
The Uncharted case is so.. empty!
It's just the game! No manual or anything!
Was it supposed to be like that? >_>
Apparently, Sony gave the word to break the street date for any of the Vita games that they get, and can hand them out.
The Uncharted case is so.. empty!
It's just the game! No manual or anything!
Was it supposed to be like that? >_>
The Elite
BOSS
It is.
The Elite
BOSS
Huh. Weird.
Wonder why they didn't make a book?
Even one of those cheap 4-5 page books would've been better than nothing..
the case just looks so..naked on the inside.
Eh. Whatever. I got my first Vita game. I'm happy
There are full manuals that can be accessed from the LiveScreen of the game.
How do you know ?
The Elite
BOSS
Retail manager.
That or break the street dates for all international Amazon orders. This is just pure trolling
TheExecutive
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where is my pac-man ce dx for this beast anyway?
Oh ok. Thank got I order my vita with amazon FR maybe they gonna break it also :3
If Amazon did this on purpose, I think they need to refund a portion of the cost of the First Edition Bundle for those of us that ordered it and are not actually getting it, you know, FIRST.
The whole point of that bundle was to have it a week early, not a week after a bunch of other people got theirs.
It's not a big deal, but it is annoying knowing that you paid a little extra and it's more like an After Some Edition Bundle.
The whole point of that bundle was to have it a week early, not a week after a bunch of other people got theirs.
It's not a big deal, but it is annoying knowing that you paid a little extra and it's more like an After Some Edition Bundle.
The Elite
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You're in Canada. EB has been selling games since last Thursday. Accessories should be in today or tomorrow.
I agree.
Or maybe they'll just send an e-mail asking people not to open their packages before Feb 22.
UberTag
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In case you missed it earlier, EB Games is selling games, memory cards and accessories at certain locations. I picked up a 32GB card and case earlier today. Plus, first-party games are already up on PSN.
Curious to see whether North American Vitas can access the Store directly and/or download PSP titles before the Valentine's Day update.
Hmm. They weren't when I went to pick up SC5. I'll check again.
I really only plan on picking up BlazBlue.
I was going to get Hot Shots Golf too, but I don't want to pay $40 knowing about the $25 Best Buy thing a few months back. I thought MSRP was $30, but they raised it and now I'm sad.
The Elite
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Some locations are not putting them on the shelf while others are.
Also, if you grab a memory card you can just buy one of the Sony games on PSN.
At one point I thought I was paying $30 for Wipeout and HSG and $40 for Uncharted. Now I kind of don't want to buy any of these games for $10 more.
Stupid Sony.
The Elite
BOSS
1.6 came out last night.
I'd rather have a version of Pac-Man CE that plays properly (unlike the Minis version). DX is fun, sure, but it's no CE.
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