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Definitely an impressive piece of hardware. I can't believe how powerful it is, and the battery issues seem to be coming from people who don't own one. I took my Vita on a road trip this weekend and it lasted me the whole time on one charge with moderate play each day, for about 5-6 hours total. It seems to only take 2.5 hours to charge, too, which is fine.
I'm very fascinated by it, but I won't love it until the advertised Remote Play abilities with ths PS3 become a reality. This should be doing what the Wii-U is trying to capitalize on, and it sucks that hackers are the only ones able to take advantage of this feature!!
I'm very fascinated by it, but I won't love it until the advertised Remote Play abilities with ths PS3 become a reality. This should be doing what the Wii-U is trying to capitalize on, and it sucks that hackers are the only ones able to take advantage of this feature!!
I just tried this weekend and I was very surprised with the hardware. I'm not still sold on that purchase, but think I'll get one anyways this year. I'm not in a hurry, just waiting for Persona 4 and Remote Play to appear.
The Vita is a wonderful piece of technology. This is coming from a guy who never thought he'd be getting one at all. That is, until my mom surprised me with one basically completely payed off.
So, I got lucky and was then able to experience this thing and I haven't put it down since I got it (except to charge it for a couple hours, the majority of the concert I went to and going to the store).
I think it's only fair to say within 3-4 days of having my 3DS at launch, I had a serious case of buyer's remorse. And there wasn't a single game I'd keep the thing for. I only kept it for the eventual Super Mario 3D Land, Ocarina and it being compatible with my old DS games.
But, around 5 days into my Vita, like I said, it's hard to put down. Already, at launch, I own more for this than I do for my 3DS.
Not only because it's had the far better launch line-up, but because I love the tech far more. With all the fancy touch controls they've implemented, they can get even far more creative with this than the DS (no 3D is a minor disadvantage), obvious bump in graphics and having only a single screen helps it feel more natural (also see: less gimmicky) than the DS/3DS's daunting double screen.
Another great achievement is that the Vita store is already packing one hell of a punch with Super Stardust Delta, Mutant Blobs Attack, the free AR games, Plants Vs. Zombies Vita and Hustle Kings Vita (pardon me for forgetting anything). Not to mention all the great PSP games you can download (I'm catching up on a lot of these), all those demos to try out, it's really something else to have something so fully featured at launch.
If you want this thing, have no hesitation and get it. I want this Vita train to keep rolling.
Only gripes so far are with the less essential features like the web browser and camera. The browser makes a hiccup here and there, but the really jarring thing is the camera. I was recording a concert I was at 2 nights ago and when I was done, I tried saving it... but it wouldn't stop saving it. 3 more songs go by and I say fuck it, hope nothing too bad happens and turn it off. The video I recorded was gone, but at least nothing else was harmed.
So, I got lucky and was then able to experience this thing and I haven't put it down since I got it (except to charge it for a couple hours, the majority of the concert I went to and going to the store).
I think it's only fair to say within 3-4 days of having my 3DS at launch, I had a serious case of buyer's remorse. And there wasn't a single game I'd keep the thing for. I only kept it for the eventual Super Mario 3D Land, Ocarina and it being compatible with my old DS games.
But, around 5 days into my Vita, like I said, it's hard to put down. Already, at launch, I own more for this than I do for my 3DS.
Not only because it's had the far better launch line-up, but because I love the tech far more. With all the fancy touch controls they've implemented, they can get even far more creative with this than the DS (no 3D is a minor disadvantage), obvious bump in graphics and having only a single screen helps it feel more natural (also see: less gimmicky) than the DS/3DS's daunting double screen.
Another great achievement is that the Vita store is already packing one hell of a punch with Super Stardust Delta, Mutant Blobs Attack, the free AR games, Plants Vs. Zombies Vita and Hustle Kings Vita (pardon me for forgetting anything). Not to mention all the great PSP games you can download (I'm catching up on a lot of these), all those demos to try out, it's really something else to have something so fully featured at launch.
If you want this thing, have no hesitation and get it. I want this Vita train to keep rolling.
Only gripes so far are with the less essential features like the web browser and camera. The browser makes a hiccup here and there, but the really jarring thing is the camera. I was recording a concert I was at 2 nights ago and when I was done, I tried saving it... but it wouldn't stop saving it. 3 more songs go by and I say fuck it, hope nothing too bad happens and turn it off. The video I recorded was gone, but at least nothing else was harmed.
I currently have 3/4 of my games on the vita (as noted above, it acts like Brave Story doesn't exist) and the memory card is close to full. Enough for a long trip; not nearly enough to be comfortable. The PSN prices are also annoying (surely one of the shin megami tensei games is old enough to be had for $20 or less...?) and the "free service" is just 250mb. Nonetheless, it's a pretty good package, and will be worth it as soon as Sony decides to enable remote play.
If the rumored Xperia Play 2 drops this year, I would absolutely love some convergence on Sony's mobile front.
Ideally, both the Vita and X Play should qsupport PSN minis and classic titles, while the Vita gets a dedicated software lineup and the X Play has Android apps (and emulators) with gamepad support.
Ideally, both the Vita and X Play should qsupport PSN minis and classic titles, while the Vita gets a dedicated software lineup and the X Play has Android apps (and emulators) with gamepad support.
I really, really want one but I think I should wait till after the semester is over to spring for one. Unless my parents are buying me it for my birthday on Thursday (though I may have already Inception'd a GoPro HD Hero2 into their minds)!! :D
Also anyone that has a Vita, how do games such as Patapon and Valkyria Chronicles 2 run on it? My dad bought the VC2 bundle for his PSPgo on the weekend(it's still $23 as opposed to $40 for just the standalone version which surprised me) and I really need to get my hands on that game myself.
Also anyone that has a Vita, how do games such as Patapon and Valkyria Chronicles 2 run on it? My dad bought the VC2 bundle for his PSPgo on the weekend(it's still $23 as opposed to $40 for just the standalone version which surprised me) and I really need to get my hands on that game myself.
So far, I'd have to say I'm really enjoying my purchase. The size is pretty much perfect for my hands, which is a bonus for me since even though I love my 3DS it is just a little on the small side. However the larger size makes it difficult for my fiance to enjoy the Vita to it's full extent. Netflix works great and it is actually reasonable to watch an entire movie on it without eye strain because it is too small. I've been enjoying Uncharted and if a release title can look like that I can't wait to see where this system will go.
My biggest concern is how the UI does force you to use the touch interface. Even on game menus. My thought process is "My fingers are primed and ready at the buttons, why should I have to move my hand all the way over to select a menu item only to just go all the way back to where they were before"
Very satisfied in my purchase
My biggest concern is how the UI does force you to use the touch interface. Even on game menus. My thought process is "My fingers are primed and ready at the buttons, why should I have to move my hand all the way over to select a menu item only to just go all the way back to where they were before"
Very satisfied in my purchase
Sounds like a lot of the stuff I've been hearing around, its a monster but there's probably gonna be some growing pains.
Its all about the niche games, for me. I don't play on the go at all because A)I'm skinny, and while I most often rock a pair of Levi's 559s (relaxed straight leg), anything too big in the pockets tends to swing around a bit, and B)if I'm out, I'm doing something. In the end, I'm gonna be using it at home where I can much more conveniently get my fill of console like experiences... on my consoles.
If the PSV ends up the niche haven that the PSP was, I'm on it like vomit. If not, then I'll wait till it is. That new trailer for Bravely Default has all but cemented a 3DS purchase for me, so I suppose I'll have to weigh that in when the time comes.
Here's to hoping, yo. In the meantime, I plan on greasing myself up and sticking bits of newspaper to myself for no apparent reason.
Its all about the niche games, for me. I don't play on the go at all because A)I'm skinny, and while I most often rock a pair of Levi's 559s (relaxed straight leg), anything too big in the pockets tends to swing around a bit, and B)if I'm out, I'm doing something. In the end, I'm gonna be using it at home where I can much more conveniently get my fill of console like experiences... on my consoles.
If the PSV ends up the niche haven that the PSP was, I'm on it like vomit. If not, then I'll wait till it is. That new trailer for Bravely Default has all but cemented a 3DS purchase for me, so I suppose I'll have to weigh that in when the time comes.
Here's to hoping, yo. In the meantime, I plan on greasing myself up and sticking bits of newspaper to myself for no apparent reason.
On Sunday I went to try to find a Vita to play, kind of hoping that I would be in awe of it and just get one, despite my decision to wait a bit. Sort of set myself up for an impluse buy. But I couldn't find a unit anywhere in Cape Town. Everyone has them in stock, but no one had demo units, not even the Sony store.
I like it so far but there are two things I really wanted out of this thing that still aren't worked out. Remote play is still gimped and trophy integration is missing.
I've been researching the Vita from a technical side, and I can't STAND how data management works. All save data is tied to game data and DLC, so if you want to back your saves up, you have to back EVERYTHING up, which can get huge. Not only that, but unless you go and download a hacked version of the Content Manager, you have to be online on your PC or PS3 just to transfer files back and forth. Who the hell wants to deal with that? And why should backup stuff like that even require another machine in the first place?
I'm interested in a Vita, but there needs to be a SERIOUS firmware update before I spend $250 on it.
I'm interested in a Vita, but there needs to be a SERIOUS firmware update before I spend $250 on it.
I agree with the UI thing. It's not just system functions, but in games too. The Vita is a very wide system and reaching over the traditional inputs with your thumb is just awkward. Same goes for holding it in one hand and poking with the other, to an extent. Of course, the 3DS has similar problems (see KId Icarus).
I am thinking with my tax return, about getting a Vita. Hmm.... I just want Gravity, Disgaea 3, and Persona 4.
The content manager is about the only thing I'm not happy with. It's not horrible, but it's not as easy to move stuff to and from your PS3 and your Vita as it is to move stuff between your PS3 and your PSP. Feels like a little step back. I'm sure an update will tidy that up.
I had my PSV since February 22 (first edition bundle) and I haven't stop playing with it. It is so funny that every week I find more Vita users around me using NEAR. I have been in PARTY talking to gamers that I don't know but are near me and we have been testing it and talking how good the Vita is. At first I though I paid a lot of money but after a few days I realized the Vita is completely worth it. I don't play games on my smartphone anymore, the Vita really set a standard for mobile gaming.
It's awesome. The gripes are forgivable as they are mostly firmware related and I didn't expect it to be half as good as it is currently anyway the ability to jump in and out of games so fast is amazing but no being able to us internet at same time makes it useless. i can't pull up the guide and play at same time? wtf? The Content Manager could surely use a bit of love too. I don't like having my saves tied to game data. The only other major gripe is how friends, trophies, party and messaging are all divided into their own apps. If I pull up my friends list, i want to be able to send a message, check their trophies or chat while in the same app.
Damn, I missed out on this discussion! I wanted to say that I didn't own a PSP and so catching up on the PSP library and discovering games that have been obscure to me for the longest time has been a real treat! (I'm playing through Final Fantasy Tactics, Persona 3 and Prinny. All 3 are amazing imo.) I do hope more PSP games get added later on down the line and that support for PSOne classics is added. Also I wanted to say that I am in love with the AR technology that has been implemented into it. Is it gimmicky? Fuck yeah it is! But in my opinion it's the best gimmick in video games thus far. I only fear that other people aren't as crazy about it as I am and because of that not many developers will support the AR feature in their games. I hope I'm wrong about that though. That has some serious potential. Also If they are given the opportunity I can't wait to see what indie game devs to with the AR feature.
Sucks I missed out on the discussion.
I'm loving the Vita. Hard to put it down. In fact, I NEED to put it down but I can't. It's getting in the way of all the stuff I need to do. =P
So far, I've only gotta few games for it (UMvC3, BlazBlue, Rayman, and PSP Neo Geo Heroes) but I'm already impressed. Already more games than I played consistently on the DS (all I really played there were the Jump Stars games).
I do wish that the UI could be replaced with the XMB, and I wish that the UI could be controlled without the use of touch screen. I was not of a fan of the d-pad being so close to the right analog stick at first, but now I'm used to it.
I'm loving the Vita. Hard to put it down. In fact, I NEED to put it down but I can't. It's getting in the way of all the stuff I need to do. =P
So far, I've only gotta few games for it (UMvC3, BlazBlue, Rayman, and PSP Neo Geo Heroes) but I'm already impressed. Already more games than I played consistently on the DS (all I really played there were the Jump Stars games).
I do wish that the UI could be replaced with the XMB, and I wish that the UI could be controlled without the use of touch screen. I was not of a fan of the d-pad being so close to the right analog stick at first, but now I'm used to it.
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