The Bard Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 It's a fantastic little game. There are only 10 tracks though, which I know back to front by now, really just looking forward to the new DLC. Also absent is the ability to play against a friend online, which is just such a bummer.
drahkon Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I'm on the verge of buying one next week. Amazon has an offer right now...PSVita Wi-Fi for 250€ + free 8GB card and a game (probably Lumines for me) for an extra 15€. Actually, I have no idea why I want to get one. I have loads of games to play (e.g. MGS HD Collection, FFXIII-2, Tales of The Abyss, AC Revelations, Rage...). But there's something about this device...Whenever I read new posts in this thread, I want a PSVita. I do have some questions, though: Are downloadable PSP and PS One games playable on the PSVita? Can I use a PSN account I already use with my PS3 and will my PS One games be available on the handheld? Is there still the limitation of only one account per device?
Sheikah Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 The Amazon offer isn't a free memory card I don't think. The latest offer I thought was 8GB card for £20 and select game for £15 (unless territory difference?) PS1 games will be supported in a firmware update. However ALL PS1 games can be streamed from your PS3 to your Vita via remote play which results in a pretty decent playing experience. You can log in with your PSN account on both your PS3 and Vita, even at the same time. You can't have content (games etc) from multiple PSN accounts at the same time on your Vita unlike the PS3. And most PSP titles you have already bought on the store can be downloaded onto your Vita by accessing your download history.
drahkon Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 The Amazon offer isn't a free memory card I don't think. The latest offer I thought was 8GB card for £20 and select game for £15 (unless territory difference?) In Germany the memory card is free PS1 games will be supported in a firmware update. However ALL PS1 games can be streamed from your PS3 to your Vita via remote play which results in a pretty decent playing experience. That's great. You can't have content (games etc) from multiple PSN accounts at the same time on your Vita unlike the PS3. So let's say I import a game from the UK and want a patch or DLC via the UK store, I can't do it if I have a German account? That's not so great as it kind of limits the whole 'no region lock idea'...is there a workaround or an update incoming? And most PSP titles you have already bought on the store can be downloaded onto your Vita by accessing your download history. Cool. Even though I don't have any PSP titles because I never owned a PSP, this is good news.
Cube Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I was under the impression that, apart from a few very small differences, the PlayStation Store is the same across the main European countries.
Coolness Bears Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 I got my first PSP game today. Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs Darkdeath Evilman. Only just downloaded it so in tutorials but it seems to be right up my street.
The Bard Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 Just youtubed it. That ish is so Japanese it made me squinty. That was uncalled for, I apologise.
drahkon Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 I was under the impression that, apart from a few very small differences, the PlayStation Store is the same across the main European countries. In Germany a lot of the 'more violent' games are cut and I've come across several issues with uncut imports and DLC from the German PSN store. Some PSN games aren't even released in Germany due to regulations bla. That's why I'd like to have a UK account and a German one. But if you only can have one that's kind of, well...bad.
Coolness Bears Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 lol. It amuses me so far. I have a prinny as my wife. :p
The Bard Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 It totally turns into a grind fest later on though.
The Bard Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Never played the sequels, but I remember getting really bummed out with it because I kept having to go back to earlier levels again and again because, like, what I had was insufficient for a boss level that I just couldn't get past. It's been years since I played it so I don't remember specifics, but I was really into it for like 2/3 of the way through.
drahkon Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) I caved. Ordered one. Just because Amazon reduced the price of the PSVita to 219€ and their special offer still was available. So I got the handheld + 8GB memory card + Lumines for a total of 241€. Hope it's worth it. By the way, add me if you haven't. PSN ID: drahcon Edited March 26, 2012 by drahkon
drahkon Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Soooo, if I'm lucky the device will arrive tomorrow What are essential games I should get from the PSN store? Motorstorm RC and Mutant Blob Attack seem great. Edit: Crap, sorry for double posting
Coolness Bears Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Soooo, if I'm lucky the device will arrive tomorrow What are essential games I should get from the PSN store? Motorstorm RC and Mutant Blob Attack seem great. Edit: Crap, sorry for double posting Those are the two best to get at the moment. Not badly priced either!
Daft Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Wipeout 2048 is awesome. Definitely prefer it to HD, which I did not expect after reading the reviews. An brilliant little handheld.
The Bard Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 You also led me to believe that you were pretty junky at Wipeout which turns out not to be the case as I often log on to "Daft has beaten you on Event blah blah," which is good/ bad because I'm really compulsive about perfecting my times. I'm in the top 100 for a whole bunch of events, and almost in there with the A+ class speed laps you unlock after beating the game. The game really should have its own thread.
Daft Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 You also led me to believe that you were pretty junky at Wipeout which turns out not to be the case as I often log on to "Daft has beaten you on Event blah blah," which is good/ bad because I'm really compulsive about perfecting my times. I'm in the top 100 for a whole bunch of events, and almost in there with the A+ class speed laps you unlock after beating the game. The game really should have its own thread. 2048 feels so might tighter than HD. HD feels really floaty to me and I just don't get it. 2048 I get. Almost all the times I set are on my first go. So I am junk at HD. Apparently not so much at 2048. Also, the difference in ships seems much bigger in 2048 over HD. And the track are miles better. I played some of HD's tracks on cross play and they're so bland in comparison.
dazzybee Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 Can't wait for this game to come down in price! Definitely keen!
Daft Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I tried the demo. Resisted for about a day and then just downloaded it. How do other people compare it to HD? Is it just me that prefers 2048?
drahkon Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 It has arrived Been fiddling around with the system. Near is really cool. Downloading HustleKings because I already bought the PS3 Version The system update could be downloaded by connecting the Vita to the PS3. Does this also work with PSN downloads? If so, how? So far the downloads are slow as hell, due to my Wlan being slow as hell. Connecting the device to the console doesn't speed things up. Can't wait to start playing Lumines and several Demos Add me folks :p
Aimless Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 The system update could be downloaded by connecting the Vita to the PS3. Does this also work with PSN downloads? If so, how? You just download whatever Vita content you want via the PS3's Store, then hook up your Vita via USB and use the Content Manager to move items back and forth.
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