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PSVita megathread

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  • #202
    richymcdermott
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,447 ✭✭✭richymcdermott


    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-23-ridge-racer-vita-only-offers-3-tracks-5-cars


  • #203
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    richymcdermott wrote: »
    http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-23-ridge-racer-vita-only-offers-3-tracks-5-cars
    richymcdermott wrote: »
    Ridge racer is reported full price , thats just bollox low life company greed
    On the bright side, it will carry a reduced ¥3980 (around £33) price tag, knocked down further to ¥2980 (around £25) for all digital purchases before 31st March. The majority of boxed Vita titles will sell for ¥4980 (around £41) in Japan.

    Where do you see full price?


  • #204
    richymcdermott
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,447 ✭✭✭richymcdermott


    Huh ? I was pretty sure ...read it wrong twice..sorry ..still pretty much close to full price though..


  • #205
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Hands-on review

    http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/handhelds/hands-on-playstation-vita-review-1043464


  • #206
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/psone-classics-and-other-game-archives-wont-work-on-vita-at-lau/
    There's no more confusion about whether or not the PS Vita will run PSOne Classics and other "Game Archives" games (that's the umbrella term used in Japan for Sony's retro games -- PSOne and PC Engine/Turbografx-16, along with, presumably, PS2) at launch. Unfortunately, the answer to that lingering question is a firm, and bewildering, no.

    The Japanese Vita FAQ, which initially noted that the Vita will play all downloadable PSP games except for Archives releases, cemented that in an answer to the direct question of whether or not the device will support old downloaded games. According to the FAQ, Game Archives games will not be compatible with the device at launch. "Plans for future measures will be announced shortly," the (Google-translated) FAQ notes.

    There's no reason to suspect that there's a technical issue with running old PlayStation, PC Engine, and PS2 games on the powerful Vita. It's more likely that Sony's figuring out how to square the existing PlayStation Store for consoles with the PlayStation Suite version of the store, which offers a different and smaller selection of PSOne games. That hasn't been a problem so far ... because there hasn't been a device that could theoretically use both stores yet.

    I mean, honestly... /shakes head


  • #207
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Won't take long for that to be fixed.


  • #208
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Varik wrote: »
    Won't take long for that to be fixed.

    By who, hackers or Sony? They really do never learn - I just see these things as incentive for those that would, to exploit the system.

    Cracking looking console, I just hope Sony utilize it to its potential unlike the psp.


  • #209
    animaX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭animaX


    Hackers then sony! (if the psp is anything to go by)

    I'll never get over how they disabled video output over composite connection even though it was proven to be fully possible


  • #210
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    So, vats going up by 2%(probably).

    Yea i get to spend more on my Vita as well as everything else or i'm taking a short trip and giving some other country my money.


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  • #211
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    Varik wrote: »
    So, vats going up by 2%(probably).

    Yea i get to spend more on my Vita as well as everything else or i'm taking a short trip and giving some other country my money.

    so you're going to save the €5.00 extra your vita is going to cost you by travelling to another country to buy it? logic fail


  • #212
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Helix wrote: »
    Varik wrote: »
    So, vats going up by 2%(probably).

    Yea i get to spend more on my Vita as well as everything else or i'm taking a short trip and giving some other country my money.

    so you're going to save the €5.00 extra your vita is going to cost you by travelling to another country to buy it? logic fail

    Would have been going anyway at some point might as well time it for vita.

    or that saved 5 could note cover buying it online some uk.


  • #213
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    Varik wrote: »

    or that saved 5 could note cover buying it online some uk.

    except with the exchange rate itll cost you €12 more to buy it online in the uk without the postage


  • #214
    shuffles03
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭shuffles03


    Does anyone know if the Vita will be released in Singapore the same time as Tokyo? I'll be passing through at the start of Jan and would defo pick one up.


  • #215
    Nerdkiller1991
    Registered Users Posts: 3,999 ✭✭✭Nerdkiller1991


    aeLsi.jpg


  • #216
    habanaboy
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭habanaboy


    Anyone have any news on the Vita Launch in Ireland? Any official dates, bundle options, multiplayer features? I heard that it's in Mid-February.


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  • #217
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    Apparently Feb 22nd.

    This thread is updated regularly enough with Vita info:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056322742


  • #218
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,927 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    Feb 22nd, if you pre order you get a fiver off a select game (Escape plan being the best) a pair of blue earphones and some avatar items tshirts etc for PS home.


  • #219
    WarZoneBrother
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭WarZoneBrother


    Grumpypants wrote: »
    Feb 22nd, if you pre order you get a fiver off a select game (Escape plan being the best) a pair of blue earphones and some avatar items tshirts etc for PS home.

    Is this for all stores or just certain stores?


  • #220
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    WarZoneBrother wrote: »
    Is this for all stores or just certain stores?

    According to an e-mail I got today, GAME, HMV, Amazon, GameStation, Argos and Blockbuster are doing it - both the Wifi and 3G versions.


  • #221
    WarZoneBrother
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭WarZoneBrother


    Better get it pre-ordered so... Now just to save up the funds...


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  • #222
    Helix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,661 ✭✭✭✭Helix


    official preorders get it a week early too


  • #223
    WolfForager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,532 ✭✭✭WolfForager


    Still no word on EU/US memory card prices? Not a chance i'd consider pre-ordering until details are known.


  • #224
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Was reading that if you buy the largest card the the high discounts for psn versions of games will mean that after 8 games it's paid for itself, but it's a big initial cost along with the vita.


  • #225
    WarZoneBrother
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭WarZoneBrother


    Varik wrote: »
    Was reading that if you buy the largest card the the high discounts for psn versions of games will mean that after 8 games it's paid for itself, but it's a big initial cost along with the vita.

    What you mean by the high discounts for psn versions of games?... Is the full games going to be cheaper to buy in the PS Store than in game shops?


  • #226
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    WarZoneBrother wrote: »
    What you mean by the high discounts for psn versions of games?... Is the full games going to be cheaper to buy in the PS Store than in game shops?

    Yes, according to Sony. I was reading that the games could be discounted almost 40%, meaning about eight games will cover the cost of a 32GB memory card with their savings.


  • #227
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Otacon wrote: »
    Yes, according to Sony. I was reading that the games could be discounted almost 40%, meaning about eight games will cover the cost of a 32GB memory card with their savings.

    That's in addition to the discount on PSN stuff for the vita that will be out for the first few months of release.

    Looking by Japanese prices there are some good discounts over the albeit inflated Japanese price for games.

    It's a lot of money on day 1 and i'm not sure how long it take for me to buy enough games to start making a saving but i probably do it to go along with any PLUS stuff that may be included.


  • #228
    WarZoneBrother
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭WarZoneBrother


    Great move by Sony, but I will admit I do prefer the ole cases etc... Might only buy games I am definately going to keep in the store..


  • #229
    WolfForager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,532 ✭✭✭WolfForager


    Been reconfirmed that the Vita will only allow you to register one account.

    Via Joystiq.


  • #230
    gammon_steak
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭gammon_steak


    How is the 3G version going to work? Is it free or will you have to sign a contract/pay as you go?

    I'd be happy enough with the normal wi-fi to just play online at home but if the 3G is free (like the kindle) then it'd be worth the extra dosh.


  • #231
    WolfForager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,532 ✭✭✭WolfForager


    gammon_steak wrote: »
    How is the 3G version going to work? Is it free or will you have to sign a contract/pay as you go?

    I'd be happy enough with the normal wi-fi to just play online at home but if the 3G is free (like the kindle) then it'd be worth the extra dosh.

    Vodafone are the Irish partner. You'll have to pay per month for it, not sure how much though.


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  • #232
    gammon_steak
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭gammon_steak


    Thanks. Wi-fi only it is so.


  • #233
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    gammon_steak wrote: »
    Thanks. Wi-fi only it is so.

    If you have a decent enough smartphone, you can turn it into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to use with your Vita. That's my plan anyway.


  • #234
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    WolfForager wrote: »
    Been reconfirmed that the Vita will only allow you to register one account.

    Via Joystiq.

    You need to reset it to change, it was said that accounts were tired to cards but now it's both.

    What I want to know is if I take out the EU account card, reset the vita which would only lose the account and wifi setting can I then insert a card with my US stuff and set up vita for that account or will each card be set for once instance of the account on the vita.

    And visas versa.


  • #235
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDnExAhiLq4


  • #236
    Otacon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,721 ✭✭✭Otacon


    Possible stupid question: Where is the memory card slot? Or is the game slot also where the card goes?


  • #237
    GTR63
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,469 ✭✭✭✭GTR63


    User Manual for Vita.
    http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/index.html


  • #238
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Some prices from play.com, they aren't that good with £=> € conversion.

    http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&searchstring=playstation+vita

    PlayStation Vita 16GB Memory Card
    £39.99

    PlayStation Vita 8GB Memory Card
    £27.99

    PlayStation Vita 4GB Memory Card
    £14.99 Free delivery

    Uncharted: Golden Abyss
    £39.99

    WipEout 2048 (PlayStation Vita)
    £29.99

    Modnation Racers: Roadtrip
    £29.99 Free delivery


  • #239
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Kotaku.com wrote:
    The official pricing, included with all the other accessories in today's launch lineup announcement, comes in $10 less for the 4GB card ($19.99) and $20 less for the super-size 32GB card ($99.99). The 8GB and 16GB cards will cost $29.99 and $59.99, respectively, according to Sony.

    Also no 32GB for Europe.


  • #240
    DarkDusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 914 ✭✭✭DarkDusk


    I think you'd have to be nuts to buy a Vita in EU/UK. When my aunt is going to the US in Spring I'll get the Vita (wifi only), 16GB memory card, Uncharted and Little Deviants all for only €283 (dollars converted). Much more better value than getting the Vita on its own for €250 here! Anyone else going to buy in the US?






    Actually, I might go for the 32GB for an extra €30 :D


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  • #241
    WolfForager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,532 ✭✭✭WolfForager


    DarkDusk wrote: »
    I think you'd have to be nuts to buy a Vita in EU/UK. When my aunt is going to the US in Spring I'll get the Vita (wifi only), 16GB memory card, Uncharted and Little Deviants all for only €283 (dollars converted). Much more better value than getting the Vita on its own for €250 here! Anyone else going to buy in the US?






    Actually, I might go for the 32GB for an extra €30 :D

    I take it your not factoring in tax?


  • #242
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    WolfForager wrote: »
    I take it your not factoring in tax?

    It's stupid how they don't include tax.

    Most of the time Irish shops take the hit for higher vat when prices get announced like this (no rrp anymore, and excluding the €630 for the PS3).

    I may get it over there but it depends on the price at the time and the fact i'll have little comeback on it if anything goes wrong.

    Also any US games may cause DLC problems with you account.


  • #243
    Myrddin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33,733 ✭✭✭✭Myrddin


    Varik wrote: »
    Also no 32GB for Europe.

    Any reason for that? I presume the 32GB will work on an EU Vita, it's just their not going to market them here right?


  • #244
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    EnterNow wrote: »
    Any reason for that? I presume the 32GB will work on an EU Vita, it's just their not going to market them here right?

    No reason given, they'll work if imported.


    Production issues as with many other parts from the bad year that some of these countries have had.

    Or perhaps they could not make a good price point for it to sell.

    i think i'll import the card anyway, probably not the console or games>


  • #245
    Nerdkiller1991
    Registered Users Posts: 3,999 ✭✭✭Nerdkiller1991


    Might as well just buy a 4GB card until SCEE actually get their act together and release the 32GB card in Europe. They're just a total joke at this point.


  • #246
    DarkDusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 914 ✭✭✭DarkDusk


    WolfForager wrote: »
    I take it your not factoring in tax?
    Yes, I am. I won't have to pay any import duties either since its going by plane not by post.
    Varik wrote: »
    I may get it over there but it depends on the price at the time and the fact i'll have little comeback on it if anything goes wrong.

    Also any US games may cause DLC problems with you account.

    What problem would there be if something goes wrong? The worst thing that could happen is that you would have to return the system to the US to be replaced/repaired instead of Dublin/UK (wherever it is). I think that's the case with warranty anyway if you import. I'd probably get Console Repairs to reapir it anyway if out of warranty because Sony are simply too scabby.

    I have no intention in buying DLC for Little Deviants or Uncharted - I'll be broke after all!:p I doubt there will be any DLC for them anyway... (It's only a small amount of games that are DLC region-locked).

    Huge savings though, 2 games and memory card for €33!


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  • #247
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,553 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    DarkDusk wrote: »
    What problem would there be if something goes wrong? The worst thing that could happen is that you would have to return the system to the US to be replaced/repaired instead of Dublin/UK (wherever it is). I think that's the case with warranty anyway if you import. I'd probably get Console Repairs to reapir it anyway if out of warranty because Sony are simply too scabby.
    !

    You'll only get a year out of the warranty and then have to probably pay a decent percentage of the consoles price again for repairs after that.

    Buy it in Ireland and you have a good chance of getting a replacement from the shop, and that will be longer than a year.


  • #248
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    DarkDusk wrote: »
    I think you'd have to be nuts to buy a Vita in EU/UK. When my aunt is going to the US in Spring I'll get the Vita (wifi only), 16GB memory card, Uncharted and Little Deviants all for only €283 (dollars converted). Much more better value than getting the Vita on its own for €250 here! Anyone else going to buy in the US?






    Actually, I might go for the 32GB for an extra €30 :D

    Some of us don't know anyone in the U.S. and importing would probably cost €50 in customs


  • #249
    DarkDusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 914 ✭✭✭DarkDusk


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Some of us don't know anyone in the U.S. and importing would probably cost €50 in customs

    I do.:) There is no importing costs if you transport the good by yourself (or in my case, my Aunt). The same goes for cigs and alcohol when people go to Spain etc. And since all the immigration that happened in the past, people must have some relations out in the US right? (not all people but quite a lot I'd say) You could also get someone to re-package the item so it's like a gift which would avoid customs when posting (although you would have to pay for P+P then).


  • #250
    DarkDusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 914 ✭✭✭DarkDusk


    Varik wrote: »
    You'll only get a year out of the warranty and then have to probably pay a decent percentage of the consoles price again for repairs after that.

    Buy it in Ireland and you have a good chance of getting a replacement from the shop, and that will be longer than a year.

    (Sorry, should have multi-quoted)

    I get your point there but since I'm making big savings on the item I'll take the risk on not having it replaced for free. The Vita alone is €190 when converted from dollars. I've also had past problems in relation to Repair and Replacement laws and I might end up in a situation where I have to go to the Small Claims, which I am not going to do. (Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act)


  • #251
    LauraW7746
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭LauraW7746


    I preordered a ps vita console with starter pack uncharted and 4 gig card from renchi in hong kong yesterday, has anyone here ever had a dealings with them? I know people are gonna think I'm mad but I couldn't wait anymore :)


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