Jon Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I caved. One Playstation Vita (with free memory stick) and one copy of Uncharted: Golden Abyss on it's way. I also got the start kit, which has a couple of different cases, a cloth, screen protector and some other jazz.
Aimless Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 If they cap the price of the unit at ?200 and package in at least an 8GB card plus a downloadable game before E3 then I'll buy one instantly, as it stands though I resent the steep prices of the 'larger' capacity memory cards which aren't even that big... ?40 for a 16GB card does seem kind of harsh. :/ I don't think there's any arguing that the memory cards are too expensive. Not that it's unusual for accessories to be where game companies make their money; people tend to fixate on the price of the main unit, so if that hooks them in the additional costs are easier to justify/ignore. I imagine memory cards will drop in price before the machine itself, especially if third-parties start getting involved. Unfortunately it isn't out of step with other products to charge over the odds for extra storage space; look at 360 HDDs or the price difference between a 16GB and 32GB iPad.
Jon Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 That's a decent incentive to order with Amazon, you're getting the Memory card for nothing. It's not exactly cheap and it's an essential purchase.
dazzybee Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I started with "personally" for a reason. I don't like 2D Marios, and from what I played of 3D Land - it feels exactly like a 2D Mario. I didn't like the Resident Evil demo...I need to try it with the Circle Pad Pro (but I need a good reason to get the Circle Pad Pro before I get one). I get that, just surprised. Mario 3D Land is nothing like the 2D games, there are moments it is played on a 2D plane, but that's it. And again, Resident Evil is a lot better than the demo would have you believe, especially with CPP. Each to their own I guess I know Dazzy! I just think this launch is actually pretty strong. How it pans out after the launch window is another story... but I'm happy exploring more than one of the games that are gonna be available day one. After I'm done jizzing over the games I'm gettin straight away of course. Yeah it's a good launch, but by the sounds of it it could've been better - uncharted, wipeout and mod nation racers all sound disappointing; and the rest are versions of console games. It's still great, and like cooky said, some awesome variety; but I'm with those who think the download games are more exciting. Saying that I'm sure virtua tennis will get some serious game time!
dazzybee Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 To be honest I'm sure it won't be. But the reviews haven't been great for it, and saying its not as good as the pS3 version. It'll probably be the first game I pick up after launch to be honest, as I love it. I guess I was just expecting it to get rave reviews. Plus I need any excuse to not spend loads of money on launch games!
Oxigen_Waste Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Hmmm... I'm gonna wait for games to get this. So far I'm only interested in Stardust, if I'm honest. Golden Abyss is getting too many comparisons to the first game for my liking, since I though Unch1 was pretty decent, but nothing too good...
LegoMan1031 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Well I did it, I cancelled my order. I'm shocked, I didn't think you had the courage!
Happenstance Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I'm shocked, I didn't think you had the courage! Worst part is that I may still end up getting one this week. Ive been thinking about trading in my 360 for a while and I think GAME are offering more when its towards a Vita so it might be worth it.
Debug Mode Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I'm incredibly surprised. Game seem to only have one midnight launch for the Vita that's at Oxford Street and Gamestation doesn't seem to be having any. I'm guessing this is due to the financial troubles and possibly a lack of pre-orders. Is any one here actually getting it from a physical store? I actually don't know any one who's picking this up from a physical store and I think the price difference difference is probably the biggest culprit. EDIT: Gamestation is having one at Birmingham New Street.
Aneres11 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 Fuck midnight launches! Just had a text from my mum (I'm at work) IT'S ARRIVED!!! And Uncharted from Shopto arrived this morning too! Ahh good times! :p Is it home time yet?!!
Cube Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Scumbag Amazon. Other people get theirs and mine hasn't been dispatched yet.
Happenstance Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Not exactly scumbag, we havent even hit the release date yet!
Cube Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I was under the impression that Aneres11 also ordered from Amazon.
Aneres11 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 I was under the impression that Aneres11 also ordered from Amazon. Yeah my preorder was with amazon. I didn't preorder until about 2 or 3 weeks ago though so dunno why others haven't been dispatched too? Anyone else received theirs from amazon yet?
Cube Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Well, I'm complaining for no good reason. I believe the stock for Virtua Tennis only arrived this morning (so anyone who ordered that will have theirs sent out today).
Happenstance Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I guess Virtua Tennis must have been the game I mentioned earlier in the thread then that they'd not received.
Daft Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 No dispatch email. I'd be surprised if it arrived tomorrow, tbh. I've been suspicious of Amazon ever since the estimated delivery date changed to the 23rd, no matter how much they tried to assure me otherwise. Pre-ordered on the 2nd of Feb, too.
LegoMan1031 Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 Just had a text from my mum (I'm at work) IT'S ARRIVED!!! Is your mum going out at all today? If so I'm just going to go round and steal it (saves me buying it :p), hope u don't mind!
Aneres11 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 I guess Virtua Tennis must have been the game I mentioned earlier in the thread then that they'd not received. Hmm interesting. Just to throw it out there my preordered game with amazon was virtua tennis... So not sure if thats the reason? My estimate delivery date was always 22nd but then yesterday it changed to the 21st. Got my dispatch email last night and it's arrived this morning. Wonder why no one else has had the same?
Aneres11 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 First class - cost ?2.37 according to the order screen.
Happenstance Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I guess it just took them over a day to dispatch everything.
Aneres11 Posted February 21, 2012 Author Posted February 21, 2012 I don't know whether it's a case of virtua tennis being available early? Coz shopto had virtua tennis in stock on sunday I noticed. All the other vita games were listed as preorder. I also didn't order any additional stuff with my bundle like cases or another game etc so maybe that helped? Dunno.
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