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[Purexed]

I've been rolling with my Vita for about 3 months; I imported one from Japan. Recently, I picked up a US version due to the O/X confirm/cancel issue.

When the thing works, I'm loving it. The games and the apps are stellar and simply next-level compared to any of handhelds I've ever had. Scooped up about 8 launch games and I don't regret a single purchase.

My beef comes in the fact that I'm having issues with my system freezing or refusing to turn on after being in sleep mode, every other day. Yes, there is the solution of holding the power button for 20 seconds to restart, I'm getting pissed off about how fragile the OS seems to be. I've had the thing freeze on Unit 13, Wipeout 2048, FIFA, Echochrome, and Escape Plan. And I get the glowing blue light of perpetual pause where the thing won't come on frequently too.

Granted this has been happening on two different Vitas, I'm assuming the software is to blame. But for all the awesome things the Vita is offering, can you remember a handheld that was this buggy and fragile on a system level? I sure can't...

 

[Maedhros]

It's a firmware problem, Sony have said themselves already.

So, why a new thread?

 

[Einbroch]

Anecdotal, a good majority of people don't experience those issues.

My DS had three dead pixels when I first picked it up. Does that mean the DS is shit? No. Defects happen, especially in the advanced technology of today.

 

[spats]

I haven't run into a single noticeable bug or a crash yet and have been using since wednesday morning.

 

[Carl]

My touchscreen keeps becoming unresponsive.

Hope they hurry up and fix it. Annoying.

 

[lastflowers]

This is because operating systems that do a ton of things are hard to debug.

 

[gkryhewy]

You misspelled "most desirable."

 

[sixteen-bit]

It's a firmware problem, Sony have said themselves already.

So, why a new thread?

visibility I guess.

It worked, now I know it's a firmware issue!

 

[Purexed]

Anecdotal, a good majority of people don't experience those issues.

My DS had three dead pixels when I first picked it up. Does that mean the DS is shit? No. Defects happen, especially in the advanced technology of today.

Precisely the reason I wanted to start this thread, to get some anecdotes on others experiences and shine a light on these major issues. After dropping over $600 on launch, I'd at least expect the thing to play games reliably. For me, it is not delivering consistency.

 

[IllumiNate]

This would have made a better post in the official thread, thanks for bringing more negative light to the Vita!
I've had mine for a few weeks now and it has froze once.

 

[Tallshortman]

I haven't encountered that. Can we seriously not start threads for single issue problems that have been addressed in other threads already? I know it asks a topical question but this has a great chance of turning into a hate thread, not sure why you thought this was a good idea.

 

[hayejin]

My beef is with Uncharted's dumb combat system.
I actually hurt my pinkie somehow reaching in middle of playing to do the stupid swipe for hand to hand combat. My pinkie is very sore....

 

[Perfect Blue]

I've had 0 problems so far. I'm loving my Vita.

 

[Purexed]

I haven't encountered that. Can we seriously not start threads for single issue problems that have been addressed in other threads already? I know it asks a topical question but this has a great chance of turning into a hate thread, not sure why you thought this was a good idea.

It only turns into a hate thread if people decide take it there. I think it's a fair question, one that would get lost in the "Vita is awesome, how awesome is Vita" launch thread.

 

[Pie and Beans]

replace Buggiest with Best, and yeah, sure.

 

[Piggus]

Rayman demo made my system freeze once when it was starting up. Other than that I have had no problems at all.

My beef is with Uncharted's dumb combat system.
I actually hurt my pinkie somehow reaching in middle of playing to do the stupid swipe for hand to hand combat. My pinkie is very sore....

My god, you should file a lawsuit!

 

[Uno Venova]

That's an IGN headline you got there.

 

[Skilletor]

No problems at all.

Love this huge little console.

 

[muu]

It's a firmware problem, Sony have said themselves already.

So, why a new thread?

Isn't that what they said 2 months ago when it launched in Japan? I'm surprised they didn't get issues resolved when they basically had a beta launch of the system to fix obvious issues.

 

[benny_a]

I haven't had any freeze yet nor any touch screen issue.
It always comes back from sleep like I want too.

 

[jgmo870]

I've only had the system freeze once. Golden Abyss froze on me twice, though.

 

[darkwing]

for a minute there, I thought I was in another Vita thread

 

[Deadstar]

Never had any issues. If it's an OS problem wait for a firmware update. It will be fixed in all due time.

 

[Donthizz#]

Works fine for me..

 

[Kafel]

I've had my Vita for 2 months and never encountered a single problem.

 

[Revolutionary]

I've had the Vita for a month and change now and hadn't had a single crash until an hour after installing FW 1.61. Been running fine since rebuilding the database after that crash.

 

[ksimm]

I've had 1 freeze in about 15 hours of play, and that was caused by the now pulled Uit 13 demo. The only other issue I had was my WiFi not connecting after coming out of sleep.

I would say this launch has been pretty smooth running.

 

[Got the Shakes]

I haven't run into a single noticeable bug or a crash yet and have been using since wednesday morning.

This. I got the FEB and had zero problems.

 

[Coins]

Ugh. Thought the thread title was biggest instead of buggiest. I was like hell yeah this thing rocks.

 

[pharmboy044]

You misspelled "most desirable."

lol, keep at it. You're doing a good job.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

No problems here

Near needs some work but it's not necessarily buggy

 

[Perkel]

so your console sometimes need restart after you turn tn to sleep mode and you start a new thread with title : "The Buggiest Handheld Launch Ever? "

Hyperbole much ? System is new give it a time dude. So far handheld is amazing for me and many other people. Something like you said will probably be patched in near future..

 

[la flama blanca]

It's happened to me quite a few times. I'm suspecting that it happens when trying to connect to a network.

 

[grendelrt]

Ive only had a couple days with it, but ive yet to encounter a bug. Played prob 12 hours worth already since Wed.

 

[attractivetb]

Had it about a week and honestly I am super impressed with both the hardware and the software. I had instant buyer's remorse with my 3DS and my PS3 as well...so far I am extremely happy with the Vita and its performance.

 

[Deadstar]

Ugh. Thought the thread title was biggest instead of buggiest. I was like hell yeah this thing rocks.

Ha! I thought the same thing. The momentum behind the Vita is crazy! It's really starting to hit its stride!

 

[- J - D -]

Have not encountered a bug yet, though my Vita did freeze during the Unit 13 demo, but I just assume it's the demo's issue.

 

[Purexed]

Thanks for the feedback. It appears I may have the unfortunate luck of having two clunkers based on what everyone here is saying.

Can't wait to deal with Gamestop on getting a replacement for my FEB...

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

It's a firmware problem, Sony have said themselves already.

So, why a new thread?

Too many positive Vita threads. The balance is once again right in this world. For now.....

 

[Maedhros]

Isn't that what they said 2 months ago when it launched in Japan?

No.

 

[lastflowers]

Thanks for the feedback. It appears I may have the unfortunate luck of having two clunkers based on what everyone here is saying.

Can't wait to deal with Gamestop on getting a replacement for my FEB...

It very well might be a software issue. You might be hitting an infinite loop trying to do something that most people aren't doing. Maybe having a 'party' with friends is running in the background but when you resume from sleep the system can't reconnect to wifi and hits an infinite loop doing something or another.

 

[Alchemy]

I haven't had any issues with my US unit yet, watched some Netflix and close to finishing Uncharted. Goes in and out of sleep like a champ.

 

[Kodiak]

I haven't seen any reports of problems in the press with the Vita launch. In fact it's been downright quiet out there. Too quiet.

 

[plainr_]

It's definitely an issue that Sony needs to address. I personally didn't run into any bugs yet but I've seen enough people in the Vita OT with problems mentioned in the OP to warrant a thread. It's most likely a software related issue so I wouldn't freak out just yet.

 

[BruiserBear]

Had mine a week now and haven't experienced a single lockup, either hardware or software. Then again, I've only played Uncharted, Hot Shots, Super Stardust, and Plants Vs Zombies.

I suspect the freezes are all game software related.

 

[semiconscious]

Too many positive Vita threads. The balance is once again right in this world. For now.....

&, were it the 'buggiest launch ever', i assure you that there'd be some serious bitching going on in all of them...

 

[Rich!]

Absolutely no issues whatsoever here. No freezing, quick boot-ups, standby mode works fine, and the menus are fast as hell even when I am multi-tasking a good number of apps.

And no dead pixels either.

 

[d0c_zaius]

one issue = buggiest launch ever? nah its just another topic with a TMZ quality title.

I've got this problem to occur 4 times, and while it does suck its not nearly as bad as the title makes it out to be.

 

[Oreoleo]

the glowing blue light of perpetual pause

doesn't quite have the same ring to it that rrod does, huh?

 

[jimmypython]

Cannot believe they don't ever think of making a option in system setting for the O/X button. It is very annoying to us importers.

Even I know importing is not encouraged and at least the console is not region-locked...