PSVita megathread

Sephiroth_dude · 30-01-2014 12:56am

Varik wrote: »

Rather it was the Vita TV

Played the first few missions, only beaten one large boss and a load of small enemies who have a bit too much life ( not dangerous and you probably not take any damage but it takes too long).

Do you like it?

Varik · 30-01-2014 1:10am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Do you like it?

Not sure it's not bad in any case, only played the first few missions and it seems the same as the start of a monster hunter game but with less impressive looking enemies with the exception of single boss. The graphics are good and the gameplay is smooth and while i've not seem much there seems to be a decent about of customization, I think I'll need to play more to see how the combat works out as I progress as I've only been playing with my ghost thing for a few missions and against simply enemies.

Not sure how MP works yet.

Otacon · 30-01-2014 12:05pm

New slim PS Vita coming to UK on Feb. 7

At a London press conference today, Sony announced plans to release a slim version of PlayStation Vita to the U.K. on Feb. 7, for a suggested retail price of £180.

The PS Vita PCH-2000 series features a re-designed system that is 20 percent slimmer and 15 percent lighter than current models. Likewise, the new release will replace existing PS Vita PCH-1000 models with older models set to run their course before being removed from retail.

The slimmer model also includes a high-definition five-inch LCD screen, allows for up to six hours of gameplay and replaces the earlier proprietary charging cable with a micro USB cable.

What the fudge are they thinking? That is way too high.

imitation · 30-01-2014 12:40pm

Ill stick with my chubby old vita for sure, lighter with more battery life is no substitute for the oled which is like heroin for the eyeballs !

jonerkinsella · 30-01-2014 1:59pm

Yepp, OLED greatness any day.

DeSelby83 · 30-01-2014 4:08pm

Does anyone use a grip for the vita to make it more comfortable to use or have any suggestions for one

jenjenten · 30-01-2014 7:47pm

^ meh!....i thought they would announce a new super slim PS3, Vita slim was always a given.

Andrew76 · 30-01-2014 9:03pm

DeSelby83 wrote: »

Does anyone use a grip for the vita to make it more comfortable to use or have any suggestions for one

I got this chap a while back, ebay link, makes the Vita much more comfortable to use. The only downside is you can't charge while using it - but that's not a problem for me.

tok9 · 30-01-2014 9:11pm

jenjenten wrote: »

^ meh!....i thought they would announce a new super slim PS3, Vita slim was always a given.

Jesus... how much slimmer could you want it. As it is I'm happy with the 2nd model which I have. The 3rd (and last I assume) model looks pretty poor imo.

Snake Plisken · 30-01-2014 9:15pm

I wonder will it be hard to get spare oled screens, if ours fail, now that they are phasing them out. Surprised Sony didn't keep an oled skew available even as a premium product.

nocoverart · 30-01-2014 10:07pm

jonerkinsella wrote: »

Yepp, OLED greatness any day.

Apart from that awful mura effect (with my Vita at least)

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 30-01-2014 10:52pm

One week into vita ownership and I'm happy I decided to chance it. Just finished Walking Dead First Season and I loved the game, great piece of storytelling and characters you'd actually care about.

Got a soft grip off Amazon and it eliminates sore hands after long stints on the vita.

400 days add-on is next up I think and I have to give remote play a whirl soon.

Well worth the €169.99 off gamestop

DeSelby83 · 30-01-2014 11:18pm

jimmytwotimes 2013 wrote: »

Got a soft grip off Amazon and it eliminates sore hands after long stints on the vita.

Which grip was it if you dont mind me asking. Also welcome to the vita club, its a great little machine

jimmytwotimes 2013 · 30-01-2014 11:51pm

DeSelby83 wrote: »

Which grip was it if you dont mind me asking. Also welcome to the vita club, its a great little machine

Cheers, got this one, does the job. Ignore the 1-2 month delivery I got it with 7/8 working days on cheapest postage option. Fits the vita perfectly with a little button u slide to lock. All buttons visible with it on, including earphone jack but not the charging point.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B006LM2Y5A/ref=mp_s_a_1_28?qid=1391122111&sr=8-28&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

thorbarry · 31-01-2014 10:43am

Anyone seen this?

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-01-30-vita-indie-game-mega-pack-bundles-10-games-for-24-99

Due next month for €24.99, the collection will be bundled with a 4GB memory card. The Indie Game Mega Pack won't be on a disc, however, but will rather contain vouchers for the following games:

Alien Breed
Thomas Was Alone
Velocity Ultra
Men's Room Mayhem
Coconut Dodge Revitalised
Limbo
Hotline Miami
Total Recoil
Superfrog HD
Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims in HD

After just getting a Vital with PS+, the only games I would be interested in is Thomas Was Alone and Hotline Miami. Limbo is great, ive finished that on the xbox. Still a good deal none the less

wilser · 31-01-2014 12:35pm

Would all those games fit on a 4gig card?

kunst nugget · 31-01-2014 12:37pm

wilser wrote: »

Would all those games fit on a 4gig card?

Probably. They'd all be quite small file size wise.

Otacon · 31-01-2014 1:19pm

thorbarry wrote: »

After just getting a Vital with PS+, the only games I would be interested in is Thomas Was Alone and Hotline Miami. Limbo is great, ive finished that on the xbox. Still a good deal none the less

Alien Breed, Velocity Ultra and Men's Room Mayhem are a lot of fun, especially VU. Spent hours with that game.

animaX · 31-01-2014 2:13pm

Was meaning to ask this but never got around to it.....

I see now that Playstation Mobile games are (finally!) available in europe. Are there any absolute must-haves??

sweetie · 31-01-2014 2:45pm

thorbarry wrote: »

Anyone seen this?

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-01-30-vita-indie-game-mega-pack-bundles-10-games-for-24-99

After just getting a Vital with PS+, the only games I would be interested in is Thomas Was Alone and Hotline Miami. Limbo is great, ive finished that on the xbox. Still a good deal none the less

this might suit you better linky

thomas was alone
proteus
stealth inc
lone survivor

for €12.99

noodler · 31-01-2014 3:03pm

So, with Gamestop selling this for 170e (even better than Amazon), am I better off pulling the trigger now?

I have to be honest and say, there isn't much I can think of that I want to play at the moment but I would like the OLED and if the slimmer LED version is going to be more expensive...then maybe I am better just buying now in case the OLED's all disappear?

thorbarry · 31-01-2014 3:04pm

sweetie wrote: »

this might suit you better linky

thomas was alone
proteus
stealth inc
lone survivor

for €12.99

Yes indeed, all those games look awesome. I have a €20 PSN card so could pick up Hotline Miami with the remaining funds

Otacon · 31-01-2014 3:33pm

animaX wrote: »

Was meaning to ask this but never got around to it.....

I see now that Playstation Mobile games are (finally!) available in europe. Are there any absolute must-haves??

Super Crate Box and rymdkapsel are fantastic little games IMO.

Xenji · 31-01-2014 4:39pm

For JRPG fans it looks like it will be their year for games coming out on the Vita, with 7 games coming out in the next 4 months.

Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc - 14/02 EU
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster - 18/03 US
Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars - 15/04 US
Demon Gaze - 25/04 EU
Sorcery Saga: The Curse of the Great Curry God 21/02 EU
Ys: Memories of Celceta - 21/02 EU ( already out in the US )
Mind Zero - 27/05 US

For any of the US releases just use VGP, you will get the games cheaper as well.

ShaneU · 31-01-2014 5:16pm

A worse (and cheaper) screen and they're still looking for £180, madness.

Otacon · 31-01-2014 5:48pm

ShaneU wrote: »

A worse (and cheaper) screen and they're still looking for £180, madness.

I wouldn't mind if it actually came with like 16 or 32GB of memory, expandable with cards. On its own, it is far too expensive.

Varik · 31-01-2014 6:43pm

Is the Vita not already cheaper than that in a lot of online UK stores, or at least on sale for less frequently.

Maybe this is Sony's version of new coke.

aindriu80 · 31-01-2014 7:15pm

I am going to get a Vita but I still don't know to get the LCD or OLED ? Smart phone resolution is pretty good for me but the price for the new LCD is not cheap as there are no bundles.

murphyebass · 31-01-2014 7:16pm

aindriu80 wrote: »

I am going to get a Vita but I still don't know to get the LCD or OLED ? Smart phone resolution is pretty good for me but the price for the new LCD is not cheap as there are no bundles.

There's nothing to think about. OLED all day long.

Xenji · 31-01-2014 7:21pm

Varik wrote: »

Is the Vita not already cheaper than that in a lot of online UK stores, or at least on sale for less frequently.

Maybe this is Sony's version of new coke.

I saw it as low as €120 on the Spanish Amazon site over Christmas, but they are usually around €140-150.

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