PSVita megathread

EvanKelly6 · 09-02-2015 6:48pm

I was thinking of picking up a vita pretty much for the remote play feature for my PS4 but I'm not sure it would work. My broadband is pretty s***e, only around half a MB up and down. Is it over broadband all the time or can it be played remotely say if I'm say in the same house as the PS4? Any help appreciated

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 6:58pm

EvanKelly6 wrote: »

I was thinking of picking up a vita pretty much for the remote play feature for my PS4 but I'm not sure it would work. My broadband is pretty s***e, only around half a MB up and down. Is it over broadband all the time or can it be played remotely say if I'm say in the same house as the PS4? Any help appreciated

Remote play isn't done through the internet. I'm pretty sure it's done through your local wifi network. I really can't see Sony supporting someone having a game rendered on PS4 in Location X and then having that gameplay streamed to a Vita in Location Y. The US is notorious for it's poor internet, I doubt that there would be a large enough market there of people with good upload speeds to allow for remote play via internet, for Sony to justify developing it.
Since it's most likely done through your wifi network, as long as you have a decent router, you'll be fine.

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 7:26pm

Okay guys, my last question about the Vita. I'm looking to get Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth 1. Yes, I know it's on Steam, but I want to play it on the Vita. I've ordered the console, but at the moment, I'm seeing a copy of R1 for 71 euro on Amazon UK and one copy on Ebay, but the cover is in Japanese (I've messaged the seller asking for a clarification on whether or not their copy is in English). Anyway, there are a couple Ebay copies coming from Canada. Would there be import charges on those?
There's one for 44 euro from Canada and one for 53.76. I remember a while back importing a PS3 game from Hong Kong, and I had to pay...I think it was 30 quid on import duties.

animaX · 09-02-2015 7:53pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

Remote play isn't done through the internet.

Not true. You could bring a vita/psTV to a hotel and be able to play your games streaming from your ps4 at home. But obviously, a local home-network connection would be a lot better in terms of lag/responsiveness.

Xenji · 09-02-2015 7:54pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

Okay guys, my last question about the Vita. I'm looking to get Hyperdimension Neptunia Rebirth 1. Yes, I know it's on Steam, but I want to play it on the Vita. I've ordered the console, but at the moment, I'm seeing a copy of R1 for 71 euro on Amazon UK and one copy on Ebay, but the cover is in Japanese (I've messaged the seller asking for a clarification on whether or not their copy is in English). Anyway, there are a couple Ebay copies coming from Canada. Would there be import charges on those?
There's one for 44 euro from Canada and one for 53.76. I remember a while back importing a PS3 game from Hong Kong, and I had to pay...I think it was 30 quid on import duties.

You are best to use VGP, you can pick it up for €26 new including delivery and I have never once been pulled for import duty in about 4 years of using them regularly, they just mark the package as a cheap toy or dvd, it will take between 8-12 days to arrive or quicker if you pay extra.

https://www.videogamesplus.ca/hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth1-vita-p-21790.html

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 7:54pm

animaX wrote: »

Not true. You could bring a psTV to a hotel and be able to play your games streaming from your ps4 at home. But obviously, a local home-network connection would be a lot better in terms of lag/responsiveness.

Huh. I'm honestly surprised.

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 7:56pm

Xenji wrote: »

You are best to use VGP, you can pick it up for €26 new including delivery and I have never once been pulled for import duty in about 4 years of using them regularly, they just mark the package as a cheap toy or dvd, it will take between 8-12 days to arrive or quicker if you pay extra.

https://www.videogamesplus.ca/hyperdimension-neptunia-rebirth1-vita-p-21790.html

You are my new personal Jesus Christ. Thanks!

UPDATE: For some reason, their FAQ page suggests updating your browser "You need to go update your browser to the newest version available at Microsoft or Netscape homepages depending on which you use."
NETSCAPE?!?

Taltos · 09-02-2015 8:32pm

I miss the Netscape days.
VGP are really good, and you can always resell in eBay or adverts or similar.

Xenji · 09-02-2015 8:35pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

You are my new personal Jesus Christ. Thanks!

UPDATE: For some reason, their FAQ page suggests updating your browser "You need to go update your browser to the newest version available at Microsoft or Netscape homepages depending on which you use."
NETSCAPE?!?

Not seen that before, just use Chrome.

EvanKelly6 · 09-02-2015 9:07pm

animaX wrote: »

Not true. You could bring a vita/psTV to a hotel and be able to play your games streaming from your ps4 at home. But obviously, a local home-network connection would be a lot better in terms of lag/responsiveness.

So with my broadband at home being terrible would it, in turn, be a terrible experience trying remote play?

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 9:16pm

EvanKelly6 wrote: »

So with my broadband at home being terrible would it, in turn, be a terrible experience trying remote play?

Not really. What speed your internet is has nothing at all to do with what speed your home network is. It'd help if you could tell us what model router you have. Look on the router, should be a sticker on the bottom or the back with the brand name and model.

EvanKelly6 · 09-02-2015 9:24pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

Not really. What speed your internet is has nothing at all to do with what speed your home network is. It'd help if you could tell us what model router you have. Look on the router, should be a sticker on the bottom or the back with the brand name and model.

Not at home at the minute but it's just the standard router that comes from my provider which is Vodafone..

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 9:28pm

EvanKelly6 wrote: »

Not at home at the minute but it's just the standard router that comes from my provider which is Vodafone..

If it's produced within the last couple of years, then it'd be 802.11n compliant. This means that it has the wifi speed necessary for your PS4 to transmit the game's video to your Vita, so I wouldn't worry about it. Just to be safe, when you do get home, give us the model anyway.

EvanKelly6 · 09-02-2015 9:30pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

If it's produced within the last couple of years, then it'd be 802.11n compliant. This means that it has the wifi speed necessary for your PS4 to transmit the game's video to your Vita, so I wouldn't worry about it. Just to be safe, when you do get home, give us the model anyway.

Found it there. Model number is: HG658C

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 9:36pm

EvanKelly6 wrote: »

Found it there. Model number is: HG658C

Yeah, checked it out, you definitely have enough bandwidth to stream video, even at 1080p. The manual for that model lists it as being 802.11b/g/n compliant, which is pretty much standard for any router sold these days.

EvanKelly6 · 09-02-2015 9:38pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

Yeah, checked it out, you definitely have enough bandwidth to stream video, even at 1080p. The manual for that model lists it as being 802.11b/g/n compliant, which is pretty much standard for any router sold these days.

Thank you very much! So it should work out fine? Even if I struggle streaming a YouTube video or trying to play a game online?

RikuoAmero · 09-02-2015 9:43pm

EvanKelly6 wrote: »

Thank you very much! So it should work out fine? Even if I struggle streaming a YouTube video or trying to play a game online?

Yup. This is all about stuff working within your home - you could have no internet access at all and this would not affect your remote play in the slightest. Think of it like a factory within a self-contained building that delivers stuff by trucks - if the trucks break down, that doesn't affect anything within the factory. Everything within still works just fine.

EvanKelly6 · 09-02-2015 9:47pm

RikuoAmero wrote: »

Yup. This is all about stuff working within your home - you could have no internet access at all and this would not affect your remote play in the slightest. Think of it like a factory within a self-contained building that delivers stuff by trucks - if the trucks break down, that doesn't affect anything within the factory. Everything within still works just fine.

Great way of explaining it! Think it's time to invest!

Sephiroth_dude · 10-02-2015 12:55am

Just finished one piece unlimited ,enjoyed it a lot,great game ,I would recommend it

Sephiroth_dude · 10-02-2015 4:50pm

Just got grimm fandango

nedd · 11-02-2015 12:18pm

I was playing Uncharted this morning on the train while commuting and I had to hold a piece of parchment up to the light to see the invisible text. It wanted me to hold the vita up while on the train. Fairly embarrassing.

I am really enjoying the Vita and Uncharted but that was a little gimmicky, I know it is using all of the hardware the Vita has to offer but still.

Sephiroth_dude · 11-02-2015 12:33pm

nedd wrote: »

I was playing Uncharted this morning on the train while commuting and I had to hold a piece of parchment up to the light to see the invisible text. It wanted me to hold the vita up while on the train. Fairly embarrassing.

I am really enjoying the Vita and Uncharted but that was a little gimmicky, I know it is using all of the hardware the Vita has to offer but still.

Not enough games use it tbh

Grim is an awesome game

Esterhase · 11-02-2015 12:44pm

I hated a lot of that gimmicky stuff in Uncharted.Fortunately I was in my own sitting room when I came to that particular puzzle so nobody saw me waving the Vita at lights!

What I found awkward with that game on public transport was having to suddenly let go of one side of the device to swipe the screen when you're falling down cliffs etc. I was never able to do it with my thumbs and accepted many a 'game over' to avoid elbowing fellow passengers or dropping the blasted thing.

super_furry · 11-02-2015 12:50pm

Just a reminder that Transistor is on PS+ for PS4 this month. It's coming to Vita and its confirmed there will be cross buy so add it to your account for PS4 to get it free when it arrives on Vita.

nedd · 11-02-2015 12:51pm

Esterhase wrote: »

What I found awkward with that game on public transport was having to suddenly let go of one side of the device to swipe the screen when you're falling down cliffs etc. I was never able to do it with my thumbs and accepted many a 'game over' to avoid elbowing fellow passengers or dropping the blasted thing.

I do feel a little awkward playing on the train, partly because I'm a man in my 30's and think people are judging me for not editing spreadsheets on my ipad, and partly because I am probably muttering under my breath when I do die.

tok9 · 11-02-2015 1:29pm

I did not know Transistor is coming to Vita. I'll definitely replay it.

daUbiq · 11-02-2015 1:45pm

nedd wrote: »

I do feel a little awkward playing on the train, partly because I'm a man in my 30's and think people are judging me for not editing spreadsheets on my ipad, and partly because I am probably muttering under my breath when I do die.

**** 'em, most of them live boring lives... :eek:

macpac26 · 11-02-2015 1:47pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Just got grimm fandango

What Grim like on the Vita?

daUbiq · 11-02-2015 1:52pm

tok9 wrote: »

I did not know Transistor is coming to Vita. I'll definitely replay it.

Is there a release date?

Esterhase · 11-02-2015 2:14pm

nedd wrote: »

I do feel a little awkward playing on the train, partly because I'm a man in my 30's and think people are judging me for not editing spreadsheets on my ipad, and partly because I am probably muttering under my breath when I do die.

Ah they'd just be jealous because spreadsheets and emails are boring, no matter how important one might look when editing them

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