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| The Playstation Vita Thread; Sony's little handheld that could... (and let's hope... WILL!) | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 20 2011, 12:25 AM (2,418 Views) | |
| niniendowarrior | Apr 20 2011, 12:25 AM Post #1 |
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Sony NGP's Games Line-Up trailer http://www.5min.com/Video/PlayStation-NGP-Gaming-Line-Ups-Trailer-516956607 Not sure I'm blown away by the titles shown but I'm remotely intrigued by how Uncharted will play. Don't really care for the other games, but like the 3DS, it'll take time for the big games to really appear. Edited by niniendowarrior, Jun 12 2011, 04:42 PM.
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| Matt | Apr 20 2011, 06:27 AM Post #2 |
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Do you know if they are going back to the UMD (Or anything similar?) Digital Game Downloads are fail IMO. |
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| niniendowarrior | Apr 20 2011, 06:18 PM Post #3 |
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NGP is going to use both downloadable and a new flash-based cart format for their games. There is no more UMD support and all PSP backward compatibility stuff are going to be downloadables. In addition, Sony promises that NGP games will be available on shelf and download at the same time if not within close time proximity of each other. I personally think the reason PSPgo tanked was because it basically shunned the existing PSP library that was already in UMD. If PSP launched as a downloadable platform, it may have been a more reasonable product. While I can see an argument that NGP not supporting UMDs to be a misstep, I also understand Sony's needs to move away from the format into something potentially more robust in the portable space. The best they can do is support PSP downloadable games, which is the only way possible. Personally, if I were Sony, I'd make it that if you can prove you own the game, they'll give you a free download of the title. That's reasonable. |
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| Matt | Apr 21 2011, 04:45 AM Post #4 |
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At least I can buy them in retail. I personally don' mind downloading games when I get something out of it (EG Steam on PC, I get a list of all my games which I can just choose to download anywhere in the world. Plus PSN's PSP game downloads tend to be alot more expensive then new retail versions. |
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| niniendowarrior | May 26 2011, 05:37 PM Post #5 |
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NGP specs of low-end model are getting slashed to compete with the 3DS. http://www.1up.com/news/ram-cut-internal-memory-removed I think if they are downgrading the ram specs, they should do it on all models instead of putting a two tier system. It only means that the higher spec models will never get utilized properly since developers will be aiming for the low-end ones. |
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| Matt | May 26 2011, 06:45 PM Post #6 |
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That seems confusing, I think that if it is this two tiered system this will cause problems VERY quickly inregards to development. |
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| niniendowarrior | May 26 2011, 06:47 PM Post #7 |
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Agreed. This seems downright confusing. 256 mb is a very hard slash too when compared to the original specs. This does not seem to be a smart move at all. |
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| Matt | May 26 2011, 06:57 PM Post #8 |
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If Sony has done this they have created alot of issues for themselves. I imagine aswell that people will go and just get the cheaper system that has the cuts and won't be able to run some games which will cause a backlash for Sony for sure. I imagine to the average gamer or parent they will just see an NGP game and assume it will run on that system. |
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| niniendowarrior | May 26 2011, 07:48 PM Post #9 |
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I personally feel that developers will make the game that supports the low-end system as opposed of making the most of what the high-end systems can do. I'm sure there are special cases like one or two titles, but I think people will likely be getting the cheaper system. I know I'm interested in a cheaper alternative. |
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| Mk II | May 27 2011, 03:18 AM Post #10 |
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if Sony goes ahead with this idea it will hurt them very badly because it effectively splits the installed base and creates two sub-platforms. Developers will hate it, it's a marketing nightmare and retail wont like the confusion this may cause with consumers (ie Granny buying the wrong game for little Tommy and returning it). I will repeat the prediction i made when Nintendo unveiled the Wii: at the end of the day, Sony will count its blessings (and losses!) and entirely pull out of the gaming industry. and the handheld devision will be the first to go. |
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| Matt | May 27 2011, 04:12 AM Post #11 |
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This is what I'm thinking, Also some companies may only bring out "one spec" versions, Lets not forget the issue that sony just faced with the Network aswell. |
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| niniendowarrior | May 27 2011, 04:25 PM Post #12 |
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I kind of agree with the assessment, but I also think Sony will probably stay for a good deal. They've got a pretty good run with the Playstation brand and I just don't see them letting it go at this point in time. The fact of the matter is, decisions in that company aren't as clear cut as just having one guy say OK, or NO GO. I'm sure that the 3G versions of the NGP has more to do with Sony Consumer Electronics (possibly Sony Ericsson) than Sony Computer Entertainment. Different branches want different things and Howard Stringer has to make sense of it all. The two tier system is a bad idea and for a platform at launch to have this is going to be confusing for everyone. Edited by niniendowarrior, May 27 2011, 04:26 PM.
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| niniendowarrior | Jun 2 2011, 05:12 PM Post #13 |
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NGP uses software emulation for backwards compatibility of PSP titles. It only supports the downloadable PSP titles. http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/sony-ngp-confirmed-to-be-backwards-compatible-with-downloaded-ps/ |
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| niniendowarrior | Jun 8 2011, 11:23 PM Post #14 |
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Sony Playstation Vita Specs:
http://www.gizmag.com/sony-playstation-vita/18825/ There's the PS Vita card slot, and the Memory card slot. No details yet as to what they are though. Edited by niniendowarrior, Jun 8 2011, 11:24 PM.
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| niniendowarrior | Jun 13 2011, 01:06 AM Post #15 |
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Sony PS Vita FAQ covers a lot of ground of what the PS Vita can do. http://us.playstation.com/support/answer/index.htm?a_id=2254 |
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| Meptrep | Jun 13 2011, 07:47 PM Post #16 |
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Wait... How many people on this forum are getting the PSVita? I actually haven't heard too much about it, as the only games that I would play on it are the MGS games. |
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| niniendowarrior | Jun 13 2011, 08:04 PM Post #17 |
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I'm certainly contemplating on the Vita over the 3DS. I think the games need some time to mature and develop, and I'll certainly wait for it. Just not that impressed with the 3DS over all, hardware-wise and software-wise. Uncharted looks good on the Vita. Then there's F1 2011, Street Fighter X Tekken, and Mortal Kombat. Those are the ones I'm looking at right now, but I'm certainly not going to be an early adopter. |
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| Shangyou | Jun 14 2011, 08:31 AM Post #18 |
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I think the problem with the 3DS is that not everybody views 3D images the same way. For some(like me), the 3D effect looks amazing and I can really see the depth when the 3D slider is placed all the way up. However, the same can't be said for my friends and classmates. About half of them can see the image the way I do but the other half see the 3D effect with less depth and one of my classmates can't even see the 3D effect at all(the whole screen is a blur to her). I guess the PS Vita might overtake the 3DS in sales once it's released due to this fact alone as the PS Vita does not utilize 3D technology. I think it's a real shame though because I'm in love with my 3DS and it's 3D screen. T_T |
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| niniendowarrior | Jun 14 2011, 04:57 PM Post #19 |
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I personally view 3D in a bad light in general. I've gone through many 3D demonstrations and watched 3D movies like Tron and came away completely unimpressed. I just don't see depth in the 3D screen at all. I see flat diorama like visuals which completely ruins the immersion for me. The best stereoscopic display for me was that desert racing game on the PS3 where the 3D is really subtle. Apart from the leaves that pop out at the very corner of the screen, the entire image was just plain 2D. 3D for me works best as a complement to the 2D imagery, not with the entire screen in 3D. How I really wish Nintendo ditched the lenticular display for an XL-sized 2D screen with just a tad bit more horsepower. As it stands, I'm ready for a change and the Vita seems to be all that right now. 3DS has some good games that I am interested. Super Street Fighter IV, Splinter Cell, Tekken, Assassin's Creed (which was a no-show on E3), F1 2011 and I'm sure the list will grow. But I'm of the belief that the Vita games will eventually beef up after its release. Plus I skipped the PSP cycle, so there's a whole bunch of new games for me. Whether 3DS wins again is an entirely different matter than what platform I'm interested in. Personally, the 3DS does nothing for me and that's all that counts when my money is involved. Edited by niniendowarrior, Jun 14 2011, 05:02 PM.
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| Matt | Jun 14 2011, 07:58 PM Post #20 |
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I won't be getting the Vita until the European pricing goes down unfortunately |
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| niniendowarrior | Oct 18 2011, 06:41 PM Post #21 |
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Playstation Vita launches on Feb 22, 2012 everywhere else outside of Japan. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/10/18/get-ready-ps-vita-is-coming-february-22nd/#utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=vita_101811 Not sure I feel good about that as they would've missed the holiday season. Personally, I'm going to wait it out and see how it looks like in the coming years, with the Vita being my preference over the 3DS. Edited by niniendowarrior, Oct 18 2011, 06:43 PM.
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| TNT737373 | Oct 18 2011, 09:15 PM Post #22 |
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Ouch, some executives are definitely pissed off about that leap, that's gotta hurt launch sales dramatically. In my opinion the target audience for the Vita is middle class 8-16 y.o., and unless they have birthdays in March-May, they're not gonna receive the PSP 2. Idk about you guys when you were younger, but expensive new toys like this I could only my parents to buy me at either Christmas or on my Birthday. Begging, being good for weeks at a time, or flat out temper tantrums never worked for items over a $100 bucks! Or maybe you had rich relatives, for me, I've had to give them money... lol Anyway thank god it plays all prior PSP titles, that's a major plus along with graphics upscaling. Also the Vita has two sticks, finally! I think that's an essential addition too. Well I'm gonna pick up an original PSP around february, missed out on the first wave so I think I can get one cheap then. And I'm with you matt and nintendowarrior, except I probably won't get the Vita until the PSP 3 comes out, ha. Edited by TNT737373, Oct 18 2011, 09:21 PM.
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| Shangyou | Oct 19 2011, 12:47 AM Post #23 |
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Tell me about it. It's even worse when your birthday is 9 days before Christmas (like me) and your parents only give you one present to celebrate both occasions. 
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| TNT737373 | Oct 19 2011, 11:23 AM Post #24 |
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...Damn, sorry. Yeah as a kid I remember being appreciative that my birthday wasn't near Christmas, my friend had his right on the 25th, and I remember him being pissed by the time May rollled around and he saw I had a GameCube in the middle of the year. That was an awesome moment, but not for long,...his grandparent's were rich so he would just ask them and they would gift immediately, like a genie granting wishes. lol. He got an Xbox soon after, and I immediately felt ashamed of my little GC.. ha. Halo just hit me in the face like a brick, in such a good way, ha. Hadn't felt the same since N64, so I was over at his house a lot..  Luigi's mansion just didn't do it for me.. lol.My apologies that you have yours near Christmas, that's one of those terrible childhood circumstances you have to live with for a while, like if your last name rhymes with a body part, or also if people never pronounce it right.. lol. One of my curses.. ha Edited by TNT737373, Oct 19 2011, 11:26 AM.
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| niniendowarrior | Oct 20 2011, 07:31 PM Post #25 |
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According to this site, the price in British pounds are: £230 for the Wi-Fi only model, and £280 for the 3G model http://www.redbull.co.uk/cs/Satellite/en_UK/Article/PlayStation-Vita-is-almost-here-%E2%80%93-but-is-the-021243107889920 I don't know British economy prices, but those DO sound quite steep and that's a shame. |
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| niniendowarrior | Nov 22 2011, 08:08 PM Post #26 |
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Playstation Vita European Launch Line Up Revealed. http://psp.ign.com/articles/121/1213182p1.html Confirmed for launch in European territories: Uncharted: Golden Abyss Wipeout 2048 Reality Fighters Little Deviants ModNation Racers: Road Trip Everybody's Golf Escape Plan Gravity Rush Hustle Kings MotorStorm RC Top Darts Super Stardust Delta Additionally, a list of some of the future titles in the works for PlayStation Vita was released, including major titles as well as indies and downloadable games. Army Corps of Hell :: Square Enix Asphalt: Injection :: Ubisoft Disgaea 3 Returns :: NIS America Dungeon Hunter: Alliance :: Ubisoft Dynasty Warriors Next :: Tecmo Koei EA Sports FIFA Football :: EA F1 2011 :: Codemasters LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 :: WB Games Lumines Electronic Symphony :: Ubisoft Michael Jackson: The Experience HD :: Ubisoft Ninja Gaiden Sigma:: Tecmo Koei Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath :: OddWorld Inhabitants Puddle :: Neko Entertainment Pure Chess :: RebelPlay Putty Squad Vita :: System 3 Rayman Origins :: Ubisoft Ridge Racer :: Bandai Namco Shinobido 2 :: Bandai Namco Silent Hill: Book of Memories :: Konami StarDrone Extended :: BeatShapers Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz :: SEGA Supremacy MMA :: 505 Games Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack :: Drinkbox Studios The Treasures of Montezuma Blitz :: Alawar Entertainment Touch My Katamari :: Bandai Namco Troopies :: Bloober Team Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 :: Capcom Urban Trials :: Tate Multimedia Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition :: SEGA Orc Attack :: Casual Brothers Ben 10 Galactic Racing :: Bandai Entertainment Dragon's Racing :: Ignition Entertainment Robot Rescue Revolution :: Teyon Mortal Kombat :: WB Games Assassin's Creed :: Ubisoft Bioshock Vita :: Take Two Street Fighter x Tekken :: Capcom Call of Duty Vita :: Activision Blizzard Man... I'm just going to wait this out and see who has the better line up (and pricing). No need to rush and buy one with this line up. |
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| niniendowarrior | Dec 9 2011, 06:16 PM Post #27 |
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Multiple Playstation Vita Memory Cards are needed for multiple PSN accounts according to Sony, which I guess might be OK but I don't know PSN so, I'm not entirely sure of the ramifications of this. The pricing though is pretty awful. http://www.pcworld.com/article/245022/ps_vita_memory_card_prices_revealed_far_from_a_deal.html The cards are allegedly priced at: $30 for 4GB, $45 for 8GB, $70 for 16GB, and $120 for 32GB. Sony claims these prices aren't final. http://www.slashgear.com/gamestops-ps-vita-memory-card-pricing-not-official-09201365/
Those prices don't excite me either. They seem to be trying really hard to make sure people don't buy the machine. Ugh. |
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| niniendowarrior | Dec 18 2011, 02:10 AM Post #28 |
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Comparison of screen quality using Monster Hunter between PS Vita, PSP and 3DS. http://tinycartridge.com/post/14366097830/comparing-the-oled-lcd-screens-of-ps-vita-psp I LOVE that Vita screen. Colours are crisp and vibrant. Too bad it's plagued with a lot of crazy pricing strategies. |
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| Cabanon | Dec 18 2011, 09:44 AM Post #29 |
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just red that its already been hacked. lol. how surprizing. |
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| niniendowarrior | Dec 18 2011, 07:11 PM Post #30 |
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If that is true... that's hilarious considering that Sony introduced this proprietary memory card. 
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