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Japanese Exchange Rates and Language are a hurdle for me.
But this is still very cool for the Vita. Nice to know that if I ever get seriously loose with my money, I can score some Japanese title that catches my eye, like that new shit from Keiji.
But this is still very cool for the Vita. Nice to know that if I ever get seriously loose with my money, I can score some Japanese title that catches my eye, like that new shit from Keiji.
There is a God!
Or at the very least, someone who cares!
I love the option to be able to play imported games (coughxbox360nintendowiicough) and though I have bought only some imported games (I don't know the language), the option is greatly appreciated.
Or at the very least, someone who cares!
I love the option to be able to play imported games (coughxbox360nintendowiicough) and though I have bought only some imported games (I don't know the language), the option is greatly appreciated.
Doesn't affect me in the least, but glad that Sony isn't needlessly taking away features from people who would want it.
This would be the first time in my entire life that I've ever wished I could read Japanese. But since I can't, I guess I'm waiting for the NA release. Dammit.
Damn ...... hmmmm suddenly that whole crap battery but you can buy a booster is much less an issue. Still not keen on the proprietary memory sticks at 3X the going market rate. But region free is a huge plus.
Especially over its non-competition .... you know that other handheld that they are totally not competing with.... man that still floors me.
Especially over its non-competition .... you know that other handheld that they are totally not competing with.... man that still floors me.
Wow, I honestly never expected a major release of any hardware to be region-free again, and now Sony of all people have surprised me.
MS and Nintendo, you've just been one-up'd. I truly hope you both learn from the positive reaction this will have and follow suit.
MS and Nintendo, you've just been one-up'd. I truly hope you both learn from the positive reaction this will have and follow suit.
This is definitely a plus for the Vita,even though the only 2 games I've ever imported were Namco X Capcom(English patch FTW)and Jump Superstars (Gamefaqs FTW) I can see how this can be a pretty important bullet points.
Now Im comtemplating getting a JP unit,but I dont know if that would not allow me access to the US PSN store when it opens,and other things...yes,I've never owned an imported console either...
Now Im comtemplating getting a JP unit,but I dont know if that would not allow me access to the US PSN store when it opens,and other things...yes,I've never owned an imported console either...
Going with the trend of things today, I'm sure someone will find some way to make this into a negative against the Vita. Just give it some time.
Absolutely awesome news. I had high hopes, but this just means I will be buying more software which you would think would be a no-brainer for a company these days.
Obligatory suck it other handhelds remark.
Options make consumers happy. Keep this in mind hardware and software developers.
Options make consumers happy. Keep this in mind hardware and software developers.
I honestly have to ask. Why is Sony the only one that isn't locking their systems into regions? Or, at the very least, why is Nintendo still doing it?
Is anyone here noticing a pattern? How many people here are happy that this system is region free and are now sad that they have to learn a foreign language to fully take advantage of it? How many people actually want to?
Thank god! That means I can import CAVE's Vita shmup that they are making if it never gets a PAL release.
@Excel Japan isn't the only foreign language.
In the event a game gets localized to Europe but not the US, we can easily import the UK version.
Also, a number of kinds of games don't really need a whole lot of reading. Fighting games? Puzzle games? No Japanese knowledge required, really.
In the event a game gets localized to Europe but not the US, we can easily import the UK version.
Also, a number of kinds of games don't really need a whole lot of reading. Fighting games? Puzzle games? No Japanese knowledge required, really.
FUCK YEAR, I'm so happy. If I had to miss out the eventual Project Diva the 3RD I would have gone on a rampage. The 3DS being locked was a huge blow for me, especially because I'll never be able to play Project Mirai which will haunt me forever.
Nintendo takes a big step backwards in the region locking category while Sony delivers. Good show, Sony.
@Excel - Then, of course, there are the games (shmups come most immediately to mind) that you really don't need much Japanese knowledge to enjoy, which I'm very glad to have access to without having to re-buy/mod a system. Kudos to Sony for making it a little easier for those of us who like to broaden our horizons a bit.
They'll probably put in english as on a later firmware version for the handheld later when they release the Vita in english speaking countries. Dale always has the new hotness.
To the people saying you have to learn Japanese, you don't have to there's online guides that fans made. For Project Diva I just looked online to see what the menus meant in English and it didn't take me too long to memorize how to navigate my way through the game. Also the GBA, DS, PSP, & PS3 are region free also so if you haven't already taken advantage of that you should. Don't know why Nintendo decided to Region lock the 3DS, I'm happy Sony didn't make the same mistake Nintendo did. The Vita being region free just made it a major selling point for me. One downside though is that the current YEN to USD exchange rate is awful right now, I use to do alot of importing, but I can't as much anymore.
Holy shit SONY! You are my favorite manufacturer once again. Fuck microsoft and Nintendo. Sony is the place to be for true gamers.
It seems like there making alot of right moves with this system. Im glad SONY is on track. But, 250 is fairly high.
I still they it will "fail". Mobile smartphone gaming is where it's at! However, with these kinds of decisions, I can see it being cherished by a segment of niche and hardcore gamers.
@Joo Campos
I don't think it will "fail" because they're targeting pretty much the same gaming audience as the psp. Smartphones just increased the size of the mobile gaming market, so they'll probably have a smaller percent of the whole market, but I don't really see it doing any wore than the psp in terms of units sold. It could actually do better considering all the improvements made to the vita.
I don't think it will "fail" because they're targeting pretty much the same gaming audience as the psp. Smartphones just increased the size of the mobile gaming market, so they'll probably have a smaller percent of the whole market, but I don't really see it doing any wore than the psp in terms of units sold. It could actually do better considering all the improvements made to the vita.
@flintcsci:
That's why I didn't mention Japan specifically.
@BulletMagnet:
Wouldn't it be nice if every console manufacturer could trust its consumers to not go out of their way to do crazy stuff like that just to play games that aren't available for purchase with local currency?
That's why I didn't mention Japan specifically.
@BulletMagnet:
Wouldn't it be nice if every console manufacturer could trust its consumers to not go out of their way to do crazy stuff like that just to play games that aren't available for purchase with local currency?
I'll just wait for the US release and see what kinda games it has, but if it's anything like the PSP (of course) I'll enjoy it a lot.
@Excel
If they would rather us buy play the game legally, all they have to do is make it available in our markets. There's nothing unethical or illegal about importing, so why should the hardware be region-locked? There's no sense in it. In fact I'd imagine it's even more costly and time-consuming to produce different versions of hardware.
If they would rather us buy play the game legally, all they have to do is make it available in our markets. There's nothing unethical or illegal about importing, so why should the hardware be region-locked? There's no sense in it. In fact I'd imagine it's even more costly and time-consuming to produce different versions of hardware.
I really like this decision in theory, though to be honest, I've never once imported a game and I don't speak Japanese. Still, rock on you other importer people!
This is Great News!
because last time on PSP Tons of game never leave japan, like only around 20-25% JRPG ever manage to leave japan.nintendo should follow sony by opening 3ds region lock!
because last time on PSP Tons of game never leave japan, like only around 20-25% JRPG ever manage to leave japan.nintendo should follow sony by opening 3ds region lock!
For people that doesn't understand japanese, there's guides and some programs that help understand some japanese.
I'm studying it because I want to learn the language and I want to play more text heavy games (just imported Tales of Xillia, for example).
For all of you that doesn't understand nothing of japanese I reccomend two things:
-Search for the two basic alphabets: hiragana and katakana, those are fairly easy to learn and give you a good basis to start reading.
-Search for a program named Wakan. It acts as a dictionary for japanese/english and you can type the words in japanese (considering you know how to read it) and get most of the meaning in english
-Search for any kanji digital reader/dictionary. It exists for both DS and smartphones. You write the kanji you don't know how to read and it giver you the meaning in english and how to read it in japanese.
(Example: Kanji Sonomama DS Rakubiki Jiten for the DS)
This will give anyone some grounding to understand japanese. Sure there are grammatical rules and etc, but if you're interested in those take classes or search the internet for a course.
I'm studying it because I want to learn the language and I want to play more text heavy games (just imported Tales of Xillia, for example).
For all of you that doesn't understand nothing of japanese I reccomend two things:
-Search for the two basic alphabets: hiragana and katakana, those are fairly easy to learn and give you a good basis to start reading.
-Search for a program named Wakan. It acts as a dictionary for japanese/english and you can type the words in japanese (considering you know how to read it) and get most of the meaning in english
-Search for any kanji digital reader/dictionary. It exists for both DS and smartphones. You write the kanji you don't know how to read and it giver you the meaning in english and how to read it in japanese.
(Example: Kanji Sonomama DS Rakubiki Jiten for the DS)
This will give anyone some grounding to understand japanese. Sure there are grammatical rules and etc, but if you're interested in those take classes or search the internet for a course.
"...you'll need a Japanese credit card or point cards to pull down PSN titles." No you don't, I bought titles from the US PSN store with an Israeli credit card!
I will probably hold off on buying the Vita until SanDisk starts making their version of the "proprietary" memory stick. Hopefully by then they'll put it on sale :D
I will probably hold off on buying the Vita until SanDisk starts making their version of the "proprietary" memory stick. Hopefully by then they'll put it on sale :D
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