Hero-of-Time Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 I see the Vita actually outsold the 3DS in Japan this week, thanks to the release of Project Diva. Although if you count both models of 3DS it's still behind.
Debug Mode Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 To be honest though, despite all the doubts about the Vita, a lot of people here seem to have confidence in the device. I've been to a few second hand stores (Which are every where) and not seen a single pre-owned Vita. Although I'm not in a very big place compared to Tokyo and the like, this is a big city and I think that says enough. The one closest to me has quite a few 3DS's for sale, one of which is 8000 yen (£63) which I'm definitely considering picking up. It also only has 2 copies of Vita games for sale and those are Gravity Daze and Uncharted while the 3DS has a full shelf. Although it's pretty much comparing apples to oranges at this point in time, it seems to me there's a preference for digital goods here and the pricing of at least 600 yen discount for digital copies seems to work wonders. I wonder if Nintendo will realise the same..
Cube Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 I've been to a few second hand stores (Which are every where) and not seen a single pre-owned Vita. People need to buy them new first.
Debug Mode Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 People need to buy them new first. Hahaha, to be fair you're pretty much right with that, I had a completely different figure in my head for how much the Vita sold here and had assumed it had already broken the 1 million mark.
Debug Mode Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 Sony just released a Pre-TGS upcoming Vita games showcase.
Cube Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Slightly confused. That is a joke yeah? It's apparently a trailer for a downloadable Vita game which involves AR and opening boxes. Yet is conveniently a perfect metaphor for the console's upcoming titles. Edited September 17, 2012 by Cube
dazzybee Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 It's apparently a trailer for a downloadable Vita game which involves AR and opening boxes. Yet is conveniently a perfect metaphor for the console's upcoming titles. Fuck me if that is true. That is an absolute joke if that's serious. Shows the complete lack of understanding of their current situation. Aside from that it's just a disastrous advert on every level anyway. Sony back to their advertising ways of not actually showing any game footage.
Debug Mode Posted September 18, 2012 Posted September 18, 2012 I personally love this one more: Granted, the shortened version they showed on TV actually had some game footage in it, but this was the first version I saw and I couldn't stop laughing. I thought they had seriously lost their fucking marbles.
Aneres11 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Posted September 19, 2012 2 new Vita colours - Japan only at the min I believe. Blue and Red: I'm not feeling them... White and black are much nicer. Be nice to see the white one over here at some point.
Cookyman Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 Playstation Plus on Vita from November! PlayStation Plus on PlayStation Vita Gets Timing, Set to Launch with Instant Game Collection + Posted by Brandon Stander // Director of Marketing, PlayStation Network We announced back at Gamescom that PlayStation Plus would be coming to PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), and today we’re pleased to announce that our premium game membership will make its debut on PS Vita in November, providing an Instant Game Collection to PS Vita owners along with the same features that many of you already enjoy for PlayStation 3 (PS3). If you’re already a PlayStation Plus member on PS3, you’re in luck—you will automatically be able to also enjoy all the PlayStation Plus features for your PS Vita at no extra cost. PlayStation Plus features for PS Vita available in November will include: •Instant Game Collection: Unlimited access to a regularly refreshed selection of the full versions of games as long as your membership is active. •Discounts: Take advantage of exclusive discounts on games and DLC for your PS Vita. •Online Game Storage: An additional 1GB of online storage for game saves for PS Vita games and downloaded content. •Automatic Updates: PS Vita will automatically start up at a designated time to download and install select game demos and game updates as well as system software updates and start standby mode upon completion. •Automatic Trophy sync: Trophy information will be synched to PSN servers automatically via the PS Vita. If you don’t yet own a PS Vita, there has never been a better time to invest in the most powerful portable entertainment system. In addition to the Instant Game Collection you will be able to tap into through PlayStation Plus, PS Vita also has an arsenal of great and innovative games, like the recent hit Sound Shapes, not to mention some of the hottest upcoming titles like Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation, Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified and LittleBigPlanet PS Vita. So tell us–What PlayStation Plus feature are you most looking forward to taking advantage of on your PS Vita?
Debug Mode Posted September 19, 2012 Posted September 19, 2012 I like the look of these new colours, but it's not exactly what people have been asking for Sony..
Daft Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 New Little King’s Story Marches Onto PS Vita Today So....this came out of nowhere.
Cube Posted September 27, 2012 Posted September 27, 2012 The artistic direction is nowhere near as bad as the initial screenshots and artwork looked. Still...did the retailers even know about it? Did anyone advertise it?
Aneres11 Posted September 29, 2012 Author Posted September 29, 2012 Anyone looking at picking a Vita up should check GAME's bundle out: http://www.game.co.uk/en/playstation-vita-wifi-only-with-littlebigplanet-vita-uncharted-golden-abyss-and-fifa-13-187092?categoryIdentifier=151637 Pretty great price.
Daft Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Anyone picking up ACIII: Liberation? It interests me much more than ACIII. Probably because I prefer the protagonist.
Magnus Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Probably because it's on the Vita, you mean. :p I'd consider getting it if I had a Vita, but oh well! Some other time, maybe.
Daft Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 It's too a rare occurrence having a female protagonist. Especially one that isn't white and/or overly sexualised. Would be nice if Liberation was the main console version.
dwarf Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 I don't usually approve of mapping console experiences onto handhelds, but a whole AC game that looks as good as that, resting in your hands... Must say that's pretty special. What's more, it looks worthy of the '3' label.
Jamba Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I was having a little ponder earlier about little ways that Sony could change things to push their Vita business a bit and thought that the memory cards are a MAJOR complaint by practically everyone. Why do Sony insist on selling these at a profit? Surely if they stopped being short sighted, they could sell a lot more Vita by selling the cards at cost price and encouraging people to buy the games (once they come out).
Aneres11 Posted October 26, 2012 Author Posted October 26, 2012 The Vita just needs games. I cannot understand the lack of support for it. It really is a great console - but unfortunately it just isn't getting the games consistently to warrant a purchase for most people. It's still a little pricey really and as you point out Jamba - the memory card issue is slightly disappointing. I sold my Vita months back and haven't seen anything yet that's made me want to rebuy one. What's more worrying, is there doesn't seem to be any year end releases that could possibly drive some Christmas sales. Unless I'm missing something?! But Sony have definitely missed a trick there. Give me a good line up of games and a crystal white console European release with a bundled memory card and then take my money bitch.
dazzybee Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 In all honesty I've been unbelievably disappointed with the vita. I really REALLY didn't ike the psp, but it did have some good games, the vita is much better but doesn't have the games. And in a weird way, I don't actually pay the good games it does have, which is weird. I've had n charted for months and months,haven't touched it... I just don't have the urge to pick the vita up... I need to get back into it though as I have some good games for it. The memory card situation is very very irritating, I night sound shapes ages ago, but can't play it yet because I need to finish escape plan fully (but they keep releasing dlc) to delete it and then download sound shapes. It all just makes me feel a bit pissed off with the system which makes me not want to play it... Sony simply do not understand hand held gaming in the slightest. I think everyone is staggered to see the vita performing even worse than the psp. Ad the really does seem like there is no support for it, worse than any major handheld or home console I've witnessed. The whole situation is just so weird considering its the newest machine currently on the market. It sort of feels abandoned, by Sony, by pucbishers, and the public.
Daft Posted October 27, 2012 Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) I'm all for the Vita is dead in the water piece of shit argument (Srsly, don't really care, I hardly play it...or my PS3 come to think of it). Buuuuuut... Uncharted Resistance Little Big Planet Metal Gear Solid Gravity Daze/Rush Need For Speed Jet Set Radio Sony Smash Bros Wipeout Super Stardust Motorstorm RC Lumines ....it's really hardly a dearth of games. Yeah, granted MGS/NFS/JSR are ports but still for a console that's been out for less than a year can anyone say those are actually poor titles? Or that it's poorly supported in a launch period? Seriously? And I'm not even mentioning stuff like Retro City Rampage, Sound Shapes, Mutant Blob, Mortal Kombat etc. Also, the Netflix app still not being available in Europe is hysterical. Edit: Also, Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault and Assassin's Creed: Liberation. ...Seriously, how can anyone say the Vita isn't getting any support? I remember when I had my N64 (GET OFF MY LAWN!!) and I was happy when there were three games in a year that I wanted. Edited October 27, 2012 by Daft
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