Aimless Posted March 1, 2012 Posted March 1, 2012 Rayman is what you imagined all games would look like in the future when playing 16-bit Disney platformers.
flameboy Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 hmmm got a new credit card....its meant for travel emergencies etc....but I mean they gave me huge limit that I clearly would never spend on travel can I justify a cheeky Vita purchase? Even though when I keep thinking about it, it makes no sense as it works out so much cheaper when I'm in Canada.
Cube Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 My opinion on buying anything on a credit card that you can't pay back the same month: No.
Dcubed Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) I think you guys are being a bit harsh on the Rear Touch pad. Yeah, it (like most of the Vita's novel control inputs) isn't being utilised in any significant way yet, but the potential is there. AFAIC, it's the key differentiator between the 3DS and Vita and the biggest opportunity for unique types of games to be made on the Vita. It just depends on whether or not anyone is creative and brave enough to take the plunge with a unique game designed from the ground up for the Vita (Given Sony's typical throwaway support for handhelds, being either B team games or console ports and the lack of 3rd party support, it might take a while though...) In terms of the Vita's extremities being cutting edge, maybe not (we do have Super AMOLED screens on phones now), but the analog stick design is unique (regardless of whether or not you prefer the 3DS Circle Pad design) and multitouch trackpads aren't commonplace (and certainly not on handheld devices) so it's perfectly fair to cite them as being ahead of the curve. Edit: Oh hey guys, Sony are doing a Nintendo Sony Direct video on March 9th http://andriasang.com/con05a/vita_heaven/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Supposedly the video "will include information about unannounced Vita titles, upcoming releases, and Vita services, as well as new information about in-release titles. The broadcast will feature presentations from game creators themselves." (Yes it's all very familiar. Of course, looking at how good Nintendo's one was, here's hoping for good things!) Edited March 2, 2012 by Dcubed
flameboy Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 My opinion on buying anything on a credit card that you can't pay back the same month: No. 0% on purchases for 16 months lol
Aimless Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Don't spend money you don't have on luxury goods, flameboy. At the very least you should wait to buy the unit in Canada, or perhaps the airport; this is from HMV at Heathrow. Going back to Sony's webcast, there's hints that we might see a new Phantasy Star Portable. Of course there's plenty of opportunity for it to be something more underwhelming, but it would make sense given earlier rumours of Phantasy Star Victory.
Agent Gibbs Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Don't spend money you don't have on luxury goods, flameboy. At the very least you should wait to buy the unit in Canada, or perhaps the airport; this is from HMV at Heathrow. Going back to Sony's webcast, there's hints that we might see a new Phantasy Star Portable. Of course there's plenty of opportunity for it to be something more underwhelming, but it would make sense given earlier rumours of Phantasy Star Victory. £191.66 with two games... thats too good to be true wonder if i can get a £13 flight to Heathrow and back.....
Magnus Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 £191.66 with two games...thats too good to be true It is. You only get to pick one game. :p
Agent Gibbs Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 It is. You only get to pick one game. :p that's what i get for opening images on an iphone and scrolling around while skiing at work... to me the deal is better that way as i don't want fifa lol
Cube Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Played a bit more Uncharted. It's not as good as 2 and 3, but better than the first.
Ike Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Going back to Sony's webcast, there's hints that we might see a new Phantasy Star Portable. Of course there's plenty of opportunity for it to be something more underwhelming, but it would make sense given earlier rumours of Phantasy Star Victory. As long as it isn't another Universe game.
Debug Mode Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Going back to Sony's webcast, there's hints that we might see a new Phantasy Star Portable. Of course there's plenty of opportunity for it to be something more underwhelming, but it would make sense given earlier rumours of Phantasy Star Victory. Hmm, the Infinity team are currently working on Online 2 but Sakai is shown in the conference trailer? I'll be surprised if it's Victory considering how busy the entire team is with Online 2 so I'm guessing it's a port of Infinity which is apparently not compatible with Vita. EDIT: My bad, completely forgot about Alfa System. Still got my money on an Infinity port though, I can't see them making Victory as Portable 3. It would take all my money away from me though. Edited March 2, 2012 by Debug Mode
ReZourceman Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Debug Mode's built in PSO sensor goes crazy. Yeah, so I only just realised....since I got the Vita, I havn't realised how mind blowing Disgaea is going to be....
Debug Mode Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Debug Mode's built in PSO sensor goes crazy. Hell yeah it is. I'm such a hypocritical cunt when it comes to buying a console for one game, I'll call out others for it but as soon as I hear Phantasy Star the vault is open (providing there's actually anything in the vault).
The Bard Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 The last half hour has been me playing chicken with the "purchase" icon on God of War: Chains of Olympus. It would be a total no brainer if it was £5 cheaper.
Debug Mode Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Oh, it seems that hack got released today. If you own a digital copy of Motorstorm Arctic Edge, make sure you download it soon as I imagine it'll be removed from the store pretty soon. EDIT: I seem to be incredibly late, it has already been removed. EDIT2: Seems there was an exploit in the Facebook app too, the freezes were allowing people to view certain things Sony would rather not let the hacking community see. Edited March 2, 2012 by Debug Mode
dazzybee Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Yeah Ive never been a massive trophies/achievements fan. In fact I've never actually attempted to get one. But I have with the vita; I just feel it works so much better with handhelds; it's so instant to turn it on for a quick blast to get a trophy and actually loving trying to get them!! Anyone else thinking of getting mortal Kombat?
david.dakota Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 I am completely torn by Vita; one the one hand I'm keen to get my hands on one, it looks great. On the other hand I can't see how they're going to gain momentum without a price drop and sense without one this will simply bomb. A few questions for you all; How much are games in the PSN store, how do they compare to retail - and what size are the games? Is that Heathrow deal in all HMV stores? What exactly is the benefit of 3G? I seem to recall reading it being rather limited.
Cube Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 3G - Browser/Facebook/Twitter/Near. Plus turn-based games.
david.dakota Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 3G - Browser/Facebook/Twitter/Near. Plus turn-based games. Hmmm. Or, I could simply open up a 3G hotspot and do the works.
Daft Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 My one annoyance with the Vita is the camera. It's fine but it should be so much better. I'd love it as a viable companion to my iPhone camera. Also, unnnnff at the screenshot feature. I use it pretty regularly for Tumblr posts.
dazzybee Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 I am completely torn by Vita; one the one hand I'm keen to get my hands on one, it looks great. On the other hand I can't see how they're going to gain momentum without a price drop and sense without one this will simply bomb. A few questions for you all; How much are games in the PSN store, how do they compare to retail - and what size are the games? Is that Heathrow deal in all HMV stores? What exactly is the benefit of 3G? I seem to recall reading it being rather limited. I resume you mean the full games price on the store? If so, absolute rip off absolutely not worth it, more expensive than buying the physical versions which you actually have some sell on value. As for other prices a big range. The are a couple under a fiver, but most seem to be about the 6, 7 quid range. Escape plan (the worst one) is a tenner. Can't complain with the prices of these games (which are better than the launch games). 3G is the most pointless thing ever on this device, especially if you have a smartphone (who you'd imagine would make up 95% of vita owners now). Near is an awful awful application and the rest is nice I suppose, but not even close to being worth getting 3G for. I agree with @Daft, the camera is extremely disappointing, it's even worse than the 3DS camera and that's awful too! Baffles me, you'd presume they'd be really cheap! It's well worth getting if you have the spare money.
ReZourceman Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Is there an easy way to upload Vita screenshots directly? Can you do it on the FB app?
Daft Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Yeah, you can. I did t'other day. The games on the store aren't a rip off, bar a few exceptions that are abysmally priced, they are sold at 10% under the RRP. And Near isn't pointless, dazzy just doesn't like it. And as for the camera, they're exactly the same as the 3DS ones (in fact I think they are literally the same off the shelf components) , so how you could think it looks worse is beyond me. Edited March 3, 2012 by Daft
The Bard Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 For someone aquainted with the Choze's compulsive need to rationalise any Sony fuck ups, how could blind fanboyism be beyond you?
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