It's still launch window, I mean, first week of March is only two weeks after launch here (22nd Feb). I don't want to spend too much on release week what with console + mem card + screen protector + carry case + games, it mounts up. I see a few people here are buying quite a few on launch day, or plan to. I'd rather just pick a couple and enjoy them then slowly look at the others as they get cheaper.
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PS Vita US Launch Details (Launch Games, Accessory Pricing)
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It's still launch window, I mean, first week of March is only two weeks after launch here (22nd Feb). I don't want to spend too much on release week what with console + mem card + screen protector + carry case + games, it mounts up. I see a few people here are buying quite a few on launch day, or plan to. I'd rather just pick a couple and enjoy them then slowly look at the others as they get cheaper.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
So any consensus on the best case for the Vita? My 3DS has a nice case that holds the charger and 6 games, would be nice to find one for the Vita that is similar.
Yeah it's out 2 weeks after launch
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Finally got off the horn with a non incompetent Gamestop manager. Confirmed to me that I should still be able to pre-order next Thursday/Friday and that the info trickled down on the extra 250mb plan+PSN game voucher. Now it's just a matter of next week getting here so I can get my return back ><
No kidding. The guy at Best Buy yesterday was trying to sway me into it. No way. I can wait a week. I'll end up getting a 3G Vita, an 8 GB card, a case I like a lot, a screen protector, and Hot Shots Golf for $350. I can wait a week.
PhantomOfTheKnight
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PSP PSN games yes; no support for PS1 Classics at launch though they are working on it.
Forearm Star
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In searching for games that take advantage of the hardware and new features Unit 13 also seemed to peak my interest.
Still trying to figure out which 2 launch titles to get.
You guys lucked out on Wipeout in your bundles! I wasn't too keen on the Little Deviants demo, but I still want to give it another go around
I wonder if PS1 games will fully support the dual analog this time around. That's one of the big reasons I want a Vita for PS1 purposes, because then I get analog in FFVIII/IX and some games like Medal of Honor can be played properly. Pressing in sticks could be a problem, but I guess you could just press the corners of the screen to simulate that, or some part of the back touch pad.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Let's not mistake over paying when the value of the items included is basically just paying face value for the sum of the parts on that 1st edition anyways. And now you get the data plan and PSN game Voucher. I had no intentions of even getting another card on top of my 32GB one so the 4GB card is just a good music or small PSN game card to me. I am also getting release day delivery on Wipeout and HSG with hopefully the Hori Screen protector shipping before hand so I'm just ready to pop that on the second I open the Vita.
One thing GS didn't confirm to me was that they would even have any screen protectors, let alone the Hori one. I want to get it but have it day 1 when I get the unit but don't want to get my Vita in store at 10am and have to wait a while to do anything with it.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
In a random bout of complete self honesty, I came up with the following reasons that I'll be getting the First Edition bundle:
1) This is the main reason .... I have no patience to wait for anything that I could be playing, even at a week early, and it's going to cost me. I just stopped caring ever since I justified it with myself. If I can over pay for my breakfast each morning on the way to work vs. making food myself, I can over pay for anything I want, and justify it in general, even if the logic is complete poo.
2) In about bout of self honesty, I realized just how many games, and game related items I have on a shelf that I won't be touching again. I haven't played them for months to a year, I won't be playing them again. This resulted in a bulk trade in for very low value adding up to about four full payed games, and a full paid memory card. I can now overpay in real cash for the FE bundle on Amazon. Fortunately, the blow is softened by the fact that in my state, Amazon.com does not charge tax, and I've already paid for shipping as a Prime member.
3) Shiny object, want, ...drool.
Yeah.. that about sums it all up.
I suppose we did. There are no memory card bundles here, not even in our starter kits (Starter kit is missing the 4mb card and headphones but headphones come free with pre order) but since we have to buy a mem card anyway it kind of balances out the free game. Only downside is our cards are expensive and there is no 32gb available here. Our 16gb card are equivilent to $75USD.
FrenchMovieTheme
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wasn't really interested in vita but i'm liking what i see now. i have $120 or so of amazon credit so i'm thinking about getting it but i can't get a straight answer on the following:
1. is there going to be some type of transfer program for UMD's to PSVita?
2. will psone classics be available to play on psvita? what about ps2 classics?
1. is there going to be some type of transfer program for UMD's to PSVita?
2. will psone classics be available to play on psvita? what about ps2 classics?
Marty Chinn
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No, you aren't paying face value in my opinion. You're paying more than you should. I really don't think that the case is worth $30. Do you? It's a $20 case at best.
1. Doesn't look like it, but there could always be really good sales that render it a moot point since in Japan you had to pay anyway.
2. Not right away for PS1 games, though it is set to come unlike PS2 games where there's no plans.
Case wise I'm going to either stick with the big PDP one or the Hori hard case. Hori one's probably one of the more protective ones, while the PDP one is great for hauling around a ton of games (probably something to get when the system's been out awhile).
The Elite
BOSS
1. There are no plans for this anywhere outside Japan
2. Apparently PS ONE classics will be available at some point. No word on PS2 but I'd love to see it.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Agh, I have the Wifi version pre-ordered at GameStop, but that 3G Amazon deal is pretty good. Someone break it down for me, is it worth the extra $50 if I was planning to get a bigger memory card eventually? $300 + $50 for one game is a lot though...
The Elite
BOSS
It looks like a really good deal. I'd consider waiting the week if it was available in Canada.
It's not an Amazon deal. It's everywhere. Basically look at this way: If you plan on getting the Wifi version + 8GB card at the minimum, you're paying $280. Whether or not you think the $20 in between is worth it to upgrade is your choice. Just know the only thing you're getting right out the box is the 3G/WIFI Vita and the 8GB Memory Stick. This comes to down to:
1. If you see any use of 3G.
• If so, and you activate it, you also get a free PSN game worth $15 and a data pass of 250MB
2. If you plan on getting a card bigger than 8GB.
I would not upgrade if you plan on getting a card bigger than 8GB, especially if you don't plan on using the 3G.
Matchew
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Thanks, that really sucks wonder why that is.
That's the way I see it.
IMHO. It's only worth it if you planned on Wifi and an 8GB card. It's an extra $20, and pretty much a no-brainer.
It comes with a free PSN game worth $10. But it sounds like you have to jump through hoops to claim it.
I'm still on the fence. I have the Wifi/32GB pre-ordered. I'm finding it very difficult to switch my over. Because I see no practical use for 3G. The only reason I'm still considering it is because of what it may be used for in the future.
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
yankeehater
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That sucks about PS2 games, I was really hoping that would happen at some point.
This was what led me to pick the wi-fi. Nice that the 3G isn't much more expensive though for people who want it.
The Elite
BOSS
I'd be more interested in buying PS2 games to play on my Vita than my PS3. Too bad.
I wouldn't be surprised to see upscaled ports like we've seen on PS3. Straight-up emulation is very unlikely for the vast majority of games. If they're clever Bluepoint (the company that does many HD ports) will work on a cross-platform version of the technology they've used for previous games. Taking PS2 games on the go with shared saves would be sweet as hell.
My guess is just the first shipment. I'm sure they'll be on shelves for a while. I preordered anyway, but yeah.
At least we have Konami's PS2 catalogue, such as ZOE and some of the Metal Gear games.
Since we're sharing. I've decided on:
WiFi model - $250
16 gig card - $60
Wipe Out - $35
Super Stardust - $10
Hustle Kings - $10
And I don't know about FIFA yet. I haven't tried it, so maybe the demo will sell me. I hope a few of the demos actually do that for me because the launch lineup has nothing that is really screaming at me. I can wait for price drops on Lumines, Rayman and Uncharted. I'm actually more looking forward to playing PSP, and eventually, PSX games on the go again.
WiFi model - $250
16 gig card - $60
Wipe Out - $35
Super Stardust - $10
Hustle Kings - $10
And I don't know about FIFA yet. I haven't tried it, so maybe the demo will sell me. I hope a few of the demos actually do that for me because the launch lineup has nothing that is really screaming at me. I can wait for price drops on Lumines, Rayman and Uncharted. I'm actually more looking forward to playing PSP, and eventually, PSX games on the go again.
The Elite
BOSS
I see some mom & pop stores selling everything early. Big box stores and EB will stick to Sony's plan.
If you like platformers I think it's a must. With the OLED thay game will shine
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Just played a Vita at Gamestop and it was awesome.Its bigger than I thought it would but it feels great.
I've put my hands on one Vita trial-display today, in a nearby MediaMarkt. I don't know whether any of you is interested, as it seems this thread is not being fueled by opinions and more by price lists and so. But anyway, my personal impressions:
- The screen is something to behold. Gorgeous and huge. A thing of beauty. Superb contrast, superb sharpness, super deep blacks.
- The sticks felt a bit loose, compared to those on the DualShock 3. Also way looser than the circle pad of the 3DS. I don't say this as a problem, just a sensation. Some people will like it, others might not. They worked fine though.
- I only think I didn't really like is that the buttons (triangle, circle and the lot) have an strange and loose feel, not the precise touch of those from the DS3. They felt also like they were farther from each other than those on the DS3 (they're probably at a similar distance between them, but they're also smaller). The right stick is too close to the X button.
- The hardware seems robust and really well made. Not much bigger than the PSP at a glance, but I didn't have a PSP nearby to compare.
- All in all, the console reminds me of an ultramodern GBA. I really liked it, it's hard not to like it being a gamer.
Now, that's about the hardware itself. I tried 2 demos, Superstardust and Ridge Racer. Superstardust works exactly like the PS3 game itself, and looks almost the same if not the same. Fluid, sharp and beautiful to see in that screen. On the other hand RR was definitely smoother than the 3DS version (which I have), the graphics seemed closer to those on the PS3 (but not quite there, I'm talking about RR7 which I had), but in the end it's the same game and I'm fed up with that. The game didn't looked as sharp as Superstardust, I wonder why.
The exhibition console was full of content, BTW. I'll have to try it more times as I didn't get to see everything that was offered (there was a Gravity Rush demo and some others). The games I tried weren't bad but neither very exciting, to be honest. I didn't lose many time with the OS: as a curiosity, it has to be operated directly on the touch screen, there's no button input at all, and I tried.
And that's all. Hope anyone find this interesting. I was surprised to see the exhibitor of the console so soon, TBH.
- The screen is something to behold. Gorgeous and huge. A thing of beauty. Superb contrast, superb sharpness, super deep blacks.
- The sticks felt a bit loose, compared to those on the DualShock 3. Also way looser than the circle pad of the 3DS. I don't say this as a problem, just a sensation. Some people will like it, others might not. They worked fine though.
- I only think I didn't really like is that the buttons (triangle, circle and the lot) have an strange and loose feel, not the precise touch of those from the DS3. They felt also like they were farther from each other than those on the DS3 (they're probably at a similar distance between them, but they're also smaller). The right stick is too close to the X button.
- The hardware seems robust and really well made. Not much bigger than the PSP at a glance, but I didn't have a PSP nearby to compare.
- All in all, the console reminds me of an ultramodern GBA. I really liked it, it's hard not to like it being a gamer.
Now, that's about the hardware itself. I tried 2 demos, Superstardust and Ridge Racer. Superstardust works exactly like the PS3 game itself, and looks almost the same if not the same. Fluid, sharp and beautiful to see in that screen. On the other hand RR was definitely smoother than the 3DS version (which I have), the graphics seemed closer to those on the PS3 (but not quite there, I'm talking about RR7 which I had), but in the end it's the same game and I'm fed up with that. The game didn't looked as sharp as Superstardust, I wonder why.
The exhibition console was full of content, BTW. I'll have to try it more times as I didn't get to see everything that was offered (there was a Gravity Rush demo and some others). The games I tried weren't bad but neither very exciting, to be honest. I didn't lose many time with the OS: as a curiosity, it has to be operated directly on the touch screen, there's no button input at all, and I tried.
And that's all. Hope anyone find this interesting. I was surprised to see the exhibitor of the console so soon, TBH.
FairXchange
Member
So I'm getting the First Edition bundle (Canada), it's paid off and I can't wait.
But at first I was thinking "I'll just stick with Little Deviants, and d/l Escape Plan and Gravity Rush later, nothing else grabs me".
Now I'm looking at the launch tittles and I pretty much see 3-4 titles I absolutely want, and for a launch that's pretty incredible.
Uncharted, Wipeout 2048, Raymond Origins (!), Escape Plan, Army Corps of Hell.
I've been following Vita since it's been announced and it's just hit me that there are actually games I'm excited to try.
But at first I was thinking "I'll just stick with Little Deviants, and d/l Escape Plan and Gravity Rush later, nothing else grabs me".
Now I'm looking at the launch tittles and I pretty much see 3-4 titles I absolutely want, and for a launch that's pretty incredible.
Uncharted, Wipeout 2048, Raymond Origins (!), Escape Plan, Army Corps of Hell.
I've been following Vita since it's been announced and it's just hit me that there are actually games I'm excited to try.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Can anyone tell me where I can order a Hori Screen protector so I can get it before the 15th? Amazon says between the 21st of this month and the 14th of next. No way in hell I will not have a screen protector day 1.
The Elite
BOSS
I think this is one of the best launch lineups I've ever seen.
I have:
Uncharted
Wipeout
HSG
Mahvel
BlazBlue
All preordered with my First Edition paid in full.
I'll probably pick up Stardust on day one as well.
Two weeks later I grab MLB: The Show 12 and the downloadable Doctor Who game soon after that.
I mentioned earlier that I bought a 3DS at launch. In the first 6 months I found five games I wanted to buy.
FairXchange
Member
In response to this.. as well as for anyone in the know. I've trusted Hori screen protectors in the past, but is there any reason to opt for these over the Sony branded ones that should be available in store?
chaosblade
Unconfirmed Member
Hori protector covers the whole face of the Vita and not just the screen, and it's a bit cheaper.
That may be a double edged sword admittedly since it'd also be that much harder to apply. Though if the application is like the 3DS it must not be THAT much harder.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
I know Mike or whatever his name is said that his would ship on the 7th to 14th. Mine doesn't say that so I want to buy it somewhere so I can get it before the 15th or on that day.
FairXchange
Member
Oh wow.. that sounds much better for the constant microfiber scrubbing I'm sure I'll be doing to the Vita after every 15 minutes or so.
Absolutely, this is an impressive launch by all accounts as far as I'm concerned, odd it only just sunk in with me though.
And for your comments about the 3DS, I was in the exact same boat at launch. I had Pilotwings and SF4, and both were sufficient, but only now with eshop titles like Mutant Mudds and Ambassador titles do I feel that my 3DS is oozing with compelling software.
If Sony can keep up this sort of momentum on the software front, as well as all these pre-launch value bonuses like memory cards and data plans, they should hopefully have Vita in a great position in the future.
I'm reaching the point where I'm overwhelmed with the Vita line up, this the first time there are too many launch games I want heh. I'm leaning towards Uncharted, Wipeout, Lumines, Katamari, Escape Plan and Super Star Dust, but then that's a lot games :/ Not to mention I'm getting Gravity Rush as soon as that comes out. Tell me I'm not the only one crazy enough to buy all these games
test_account
XP-39C²
Yeah, it looks good
I've had my PSP for about a year now and there isnt any scratches on my screen. If threaten normally, i dont think that a screen protector is needed for Vita. I'm getting a screen protector anyway though, it doesnt hurt.
I guess that it will be max $10, so i'll probably buy it =)
Sorta OT but it's kind of fun to look back and read people's reactions to when the Vita specs were announced
Nikkei: PSP2 to sport 3g connectivity, OLED touchscreen
Yeah I'm bored
Nikkei: PSP2 to sport 3g connectivity, OLED touchscreen
Yeah I'm bored
Back in the early days there were a lot of stupid comments. Fears of absolutely no PSP compatibility (even though I strongly felt there would be via PSN), and some insane levels of ignorance towards the price.
It was a happier time.
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