I am buying a PS Vita

[Knuckles 1]

So I preordered my unit of the PS Vita. The specific model I preordered is the First Edition Bundle which includes:

• PS Vita 3G/WiFi System
  
• Power Charger
  
• Six AR Cards
  
• Voucher to download AR Play Mini Games
  
• 4GB PS Vita Proprietary Memory Card (mistake fixed)
  
• Little Deviants
  
• Limited Edition PS Vita Case
  

Because this is the first edition bundle I'll be able to get my hands on it the 15th of this month (next Wednesday) as opposed to the launch date of the 22nd. Can't wait to experience this beast of a handheld with a decent lineup of games. I also own a launch 3DS and although the 3DS is awesome I only purchased 4 3DS games, but with the Vita I can already count 8 games to buy alongside the included Little Deviants.

 

LittleBIGPlanet

ModNation Racers

Gravity Rush

Dynasty Warriors

Wipeout

Ninja Gaiden

Lumines Electronic Symphony

Disgaea 3

 

There never once was a system with 8 games within the launch lineup I am interested in buying. Sony hit the nail on the head with a system launch, and hope they'll do the same with the PS4.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Knuckles

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Sounds awesome! Wish I could get one, just now had enough money for a PS3. Tell us when you get it and how much fun it is! :D

[Bigace360 38]

I wanted to buy one too, but need to get a job first.

[Wyzrd 12]

I'm getting the same thing to. But I hate to burst your bubble Knuckles. We still only get the 4GB memory card. The 8GB is for people buying on release date. Just even watched a video Playstation Blog posted of them unwrapping the First Edition Bundle and they even said it's a 4GB memory card.

[Polraudio 122]

I might get one after i see how people like them. I heard bad things about them so far in japan. Hopefully those things get ironed out.

[Knuckles 1]

I'm getting the same thing to. But I hate to burst your bubble Knuckles. We still only get the 4GB memory card. The 8GB is for people buying on release date. Just even watched a video Playstation Blog posted of them unwrapping the First Edition Bundle and they even said it's a 4GB memory card.

Really, oh well. A 4GB is better than no memory card I suppose, plus owning a 320GB PS3 Slim I can just trade files between my memory card and PS3. Not too disappointed it's still worth it. Better than the $250 I spent on a 3DS which ended up with a price drop in the middle of the first year.

 

@Polraudio

I heard Sony fixed some of those issues with a FW update. Systems were freezing and touch screens weren't responsive. Plus I'll get warranty coverage with this thing as it's something I do when buying CE's exceeding $100. I've had things break after the typical 1-year warranty expires due to poor design before and that is no fun.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Knuckles

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Isn't there an Uncharted game for the Vita coming out? I believe I saw it in action on E3, looked amazing. Oh, that reminds me. Is it true you don't "buy" games phsycially, but web wise?

[Knuckles 1]

Isn't there an Uncharted game for the Vita coming out? I believe I saw it in action on E3, looked amazing. Oh, that reminds me. Is it true you don't "buy" games phsycially, but web wise?

Yes, Uncharted: Golden Abyss. You can buy games in the form of a physical copy like every other system. You can also purchase and download the games from the PS Store if you want. The physical copies come in blue cases and use a card-based media unlike the PSP.

[Wyzrd 12]

I'm really excited for Uncharted: Golden Abyss. I am a huge fan of the series. I can't wait to get my hands on that game.

 

And yes 4GB is better then no memory card.

[CrimsonInferno 35]

Ah, good to know. I was about to go "its a doomed system if it only allows you to buy games online". xD

[Knuckles 1]

Ah, good to know. I was about to go "its a doomed system if it only allows you to buy games online". xD

It wouldn't take off without physical media. Our Internet infrastructure in the US, one of the most important markets in video games, is one of the worst in the Western world and ISPs are pushing data caps on what we used to have unlimited data. I used to have unlimited data now it's limited. Having the ability to download GBs of data within minutes is also in the minority of US households.

 

As a video game collector having physical media is good news. I have a passion for having bookshelves full of those colorful boxes vs. just strolling through the menus to find a game. Less convenient, yes, but games mean more than just computer data to me.

[Wyzrd 12]

So far after a day with my Vita I must say I am in love. It's so sexy. Only thing that dissappoints me so far is I gotta wait til next week for the AR games and the apps.

 

The "Welcome Park" game is actually pretty fun and teaches you the basic of the system. Uncharted is awesome!

[rgangsta 43]

I wish I could get the VITA but it costs way more than my PS3. Screw it. I'll wait til prices drop.

[Knuckles 1]

Got mine too. The only game I own thus far is the included Little Deviants. It is an okay game, some challenges are fun, some are repetitive. I wish there's more variety like actual platform levels. Oh well, it's pretty much a tech demo. Loving the near app and already met a few people around my area that happen to own a Vita. Not home right now but I'll post some photos of the system eventually.

 

And apparently you can get a FREE* 8GB Memory Card and a downloadable game with your First Edition system.

 

*Requires a paid subscription to the AT&T Data Pass Service. Additional fees may apply.

[Wyzrd 12]

I honestly haven't even put little Deviants into the system yet. Once Uncharted hit it, that was it. Love this game.

 

And yea I seen that about the 8GB Mem and Game thing. Good luck signin' up to the AT&T thing though. Keeps giving me errors and one person on Vita forums said they contacted AT&T and they said they we're having problems with their activation servers. >_

[Knuckles 1]

Believe me you likely won't enjoy it, but it is worth a try since part of the system's price goes toward the game.

 

How does Uncharted: Golden Abyss compare to the PS3 games? Is it more like the first game with a lot of jungle setting? I really enjoy the first game.

[Jon Bon 43]

Just got a gig to demo the new Vita at two different store locations. Not sure what exactly they are going to let me fiddle around with, but I should have access to a good majority of what is out for the system in a few days. I'll post here if they send me anything cool.

[Wyzrd 12]

@Knuckles. I actually don't mind Little Deviants, finally played it last night. Kinda of fun to play. Little hard at first but not to bad once you get used to what's going on. And Uncharted is a Jungle setting game yes. I beat it last night, it was an awesome game.

[Jon Bon 43]

So I got my Package on Thursday finally, and was supposed to get it a week before that. Pictures below.

 

 

A picture of me with my official Sony Rep t-shirt.

Obviously ignore the date time, since my camera must be from 2007 lol.

They sent me two games(mod nation, little deviants), a Vita, and a 4gig memory card.

 

Here is the stall in Future Shop I manned, it had I believe 8 or so game demos on it, of them that I can remember(since I couldnt stand and play it the whole time), were Hot Shots Golf, Mod Nation, Little Deviants, Uncharted, and more.

 

 

 

I still have the system they sent me and have been playing around with it. I am thoroughly impressed, and that's coming from a gamer who hates touch screen interface.

20 games so far out for the system, with 70 already in development, and 5 current PS3 titles that share cross platform gaming(pause and continue on PSV)

 

They gave me a whole slew of information, so I decided to do a write up, keep an eye out for it on this sites blogs early next week.

I am definitely going to buy one, once they make me mail the one I have back to them.

[Wyzrd 12]

I love my Vita. So far everything about it has been great. Be sure to post in this thread soon as you make the blog post. I'd be interested in reading it.

[Knuckles 1]

Today I purchased 3 new Vita games at Best Buy: Uncharted, Hot Shots Golf, and Touch my Katamari.

 

I am playing my first playthrough on Uncharted in hard mode right now. The game is the underdog of the franchise, which I really appreciate. It doesn't feel overly cinematic but just fun, and the jungle setting is abundant. The brutal combat in the game is really cool with the finger gestures. Definitely one of my favorite games.

 

The other games are still in their shrinkwrap until I platinum this game.

[Wyzrd 12]

Completing the mysteries and treasures is gonna be the tricky part of platinum on that game haha. I know I got over half of that stuff done. And done beat it on Hard and Crushing and just going back to treasure hunt. What's your name Knuckles on PSN? I'll add you.

[Knuckles 1]

Just finished my first and hard playthrough. It's a really fun game, if a bit repetitive at the last chapters (the cavern is so ugly, long and boring). The ending is cool though. The jungle setting is what made this game so great.

 

But one thing, although I completed it on Hard I don't see a Crushing mode when selecting New Game. I got the difficulty trophies as they stack, but I see no Crushing as an option.

 

Also I'll PM you my PSN/SEN.

[Wyzrd 12]

In order to choose crushing you need to go into Chapter Select and change the difficulty on first one and just play through it then.

[Knuckles 1]

Figures. I am at chapter 21 so far on Crushing. Chapter 11, the level where you had to run with Case out of the gunfire is pretty tough. Took me an unnumbered amount of tries but I eventually got it. However I was not sure if I was doing it right. Definitely a fun game though, and the game doesn't make you re-do all the puzzles you have previously completed, thus they won't slow you down.

[Wyzrd 12]

You have no idea how many times I did Chapter 11 myself. One time I almsot had it, I was at that log at the end and Chase knocked me off. I wanted to throw it at a wall. But a little bit later I got it haha. And yea I thought it was awesome that you don't have to re-do all the puzzles on it.

[Knuckles 1]

Ok I am at the first QTE battle with Dante, and it is surprisingly frustrating. Much of the strokes won't register correctly. What am I doing right? What am I doing wrong? When I get to the curved strokes I almost always fail them, and I fail many, many times before it. Because this is on Crushing I only get one shot.

 

If it is just poor game design then I am not buying another Bend game again. Plus on my Crushing play through much of this game's flaws have been sticking out. Another part is I failed at an unnumbered amount of tries attempting to defend Sully when he is crippled up (back in the ruins) but because of his poor AI programming I died many times...er...I mean Sully died many times. I eventually got it though. He sure was the weakest link of the team and wouldn't even take cover. I like hard games, but this is no hard game, it is a broken game. There is a difference.

 

I am starting to not like this game. It's a shame too, it had a lot of potential and the story is well written. But this is just criminal. Between Chapter 11, defending NPCs with poor AI, and the QTE fights that are broken, touchscreen-related problems like these better only be on this game and not on other major game releases or else I will seriously regret my Vita purchase and return to my Nintendo 3DS. Not going to sell my Vita as a collector but it would be only used for games of the iOS caliber and jRPGs.

Edited February 28, 2012 by Knuckles

[Leon 55]

i haven't had any touchscreen issues, knuckles...

 

Oh, and in case u or wyz dont know, your stroke doesn't have to be over the arrow on the screen, so long as your stroke is in that direction.

[Knuckles 1]

i haven't had any touchscreen issues, knuckles...

 

Oh, and in case u or wyz dont know, your stroke doesn't have to be over the arrow on the screen, so long as your stroke is in that direction.

 

Thanks for the tip, I'll try it. Anyway, was playing Katamari and the game is fun, to me anyway. The touch controls are just perfect. No major problems. Like any Katamari game it is a stupid game but a very fun game.

 

Edit: No dice. I even downloaded the latest patch recently and still no dice. Apparently many others are having the same problem. The strokes don't always register properly regardless if I went the correct direction or not, or how firm, or how long the strokes are, the game drops the ball at every attempt at this fight. Most of the strokes register but there is always a stroke that won't, hell even the first stroke wouldn't register at times and I did it perfectly...

 

The conclusion is, I have had it.

 

EDIT 2:

 

I have searched the internet for comments regarding this fight, here's what the comments say on a YouTube video

 

This fight is freaking me out, i do the movement perfectly and it only accepts when it wants, thats the truth

 

I think I'm gonna fucking break my vita. Im doing this perfect and it says some are wrong. bend studio are fuking shit.

 

Doing this b/s boss battle on Crushing (one mistake = death and you get swirly ones). Wouldn't be so bad if it would register all the fucking swipes properly. D:< Love this game, but it's flawed. Like Naughty Dog's first Uncharted. So it's understandable.

 

ah im stuck on this as i type this in, every time i do the swipe it wont register im doing it

 

So apparently I am one of these people.

 

Then we have this comment

 

Ok, i just needed to clean my screen and it became easy to fight

 

I did clean my screen, no dice. But I'll clean it again... However I seriously hope the one guy won't break his Vita one day. I would never feel tempted to break a whole system over a lousy game. Whatever dude...

 

EDIT 3: Ok I found something useful, I wrapped my finger with a lint-free cloth (crazy I know, but it really helps, and it prevents screen from getting smudgy doing this fight) and did all the gestures. I did still fail many times but found something, you have to have perfect timing. When an arrow appears on the screen BE AS QUICK AS POSSIBLE TO COMPLETE THE STROKE, like before the entire arrow shows up. The second CURVE gesture (the one that starts from top right then it turns toward bottom left) you actually start this gesture further from the top right of the screen than where the arrow begins, this part here is very, very tricky but that is just how it is unfortunately. After this gesture the fight gets less predictable and need to pay close attention so it gets pretty challenging.

 

I eventually passed this QTE fight, thankfully, after many, many attempts. What a relief. I hope I can do the final boss fight better. I like challenges but still am having a hard time deciding if it's a broken game or not but wish me luck getting the platinum.

Edited February 28, 2012 by Knuckles

[Leon 55]

odd... I've NEVER had an issue with my touchscreen, but i've always had a screen protector... wonder if that helps...