official Playstation Vita Thread

[REM2000]

Finally, what do people thing about the protection plan? I am heavily considering picking it up myself. Would go for the more expensive accidental one as well. Not sure about it, but seems like a pretty solid investment.

I think im gonna go for the square one of amazon for ?50, it covers the device for 3 years against accidential damage, spills etc.. I think you only get one replacement per the term of the warranty but im hoping that will be enough as sony kit is generally very well made (my launch PSP still doesn't skip a beat)

Went out and got the Sony Starter Pack from Asda for ?15, feel better than I now have a case and screen protecto (Y) Comes with a car charger and games case as well which is nice (The actual Vita case itself can also hold games).

Review of it - http://www.thesixtha...r-kit-reviewed/

Highly recommend for ?15.

Thats great cheers, i didn't know they were doing the case/kit separately, lucky save as i would have probably ended up with a bulky 3rd party thing.

Gave the Vita a stretch on the commute to work, plays and handles like a dream, the lightness of the device makes it a lot easier to hold for an extended period (think i managed about an hour of gameplay). Notification system is very polished and works in a non-distracting way. I had a bit of a problem trying to get my location last night (wifi only) so im hoping that this is just a bad day for my router/ISP and that the wifi unit will be able to pickup a location for the nearby functionaility/google maps etc..

There isn't a big difference between the prices on the store and what you can get them from amazon/play etc.. so i think im gonna go for the physical copies of games to save money on memory cards, pretty much blown away the small 4GB on a few small downloads from the store.

[TheLegendOfMart]

According to a Sony moderator on EU Blog they had uploaded a bugged Mutant Blobs which is why it wont install.

Hi guys,

Unfortunately there was an issue with the upload of Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack to the PS Store. To correct the issue we have removed the item and then re-uploaded it to the store and it is now working.

In order for you to redownload the game we are refunding all users who downloaded the faulty version, you will then be able to return to the store and purchase the working game.

Once the refunds have been issued I will let you know here.

Any questions please ask,

Source

[Matthew S.]

If anyone has Fifa or Wipeout on the vita add me and we'll set up a match to somethin'

PSN: FusionOpz

[jonmoseley8]

Just found a feature in the Vitas OS. If you press and hold the PS button it brings up a menu where you can change the brightness and music settings.

The only problem that I am having is that the Preorder codes from the preoder pack haven't arrived yet.

Went out and got the Sony Starter Pack from Asda for ?15, feel better than I now have a case and screen protecto (Y) Comes with a car charger and games case as well which is nice (The actual Vita case itself can also hold games).

Review of it - http://www.thesixtha...r-kit-reviewed/

Highly recommend for ?15.

You must of got the Travel Kit then. The starter kit has a Cleaning Cloth, Wrist Strap, Neoprene Pouch, Case, Vita Card case and a Screen Protector whereas the Travel Kit has got a Zip up Pouch, Card Holder, Wrist Strap, Screen Protector, Cleaning Cloth and Car Charger. :)

[ReAnimation]

My Vita finally arrived this morning. Very, very impressed with it so far.

I've mainly been playing Wipeout 2048 and having a look around to see what the Vita can do. I've also got a copy of Lumines, but Wipeout is too good to put down!

I know there are a lot of mixed opinions out there about the Vita, but as soon as I spent a few minutes with it (and fired up wipeout) the doubts soon went away. The Vita really deserves success.

Does anyone know what the situation is with Gravity Rush? I know it's not yet available, but apparently when it does eventually come out it may be a download only title? I hope it gets a retail release too if this is the case.

[compl3x]

Vita froze. Black screen with that loading icon, the little orbs and the PS button is flashing blue. Then the screen shut off but the PS button is still flashing.

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

since i preordered from Amazon, i should have received a free 4GB card, but didnt. Amazon emailed me last night and gave me a $20 coupon code. sweet!

[compl3x]

since i preordered from Amazon, i should have received a free 4GB card, but didnt. Amazon emailed me last night and gave me a $20 coupon code. sweet!

If the card is worth more than 20 you lost out.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Vita froze. Black screen with that loading icon, the little orbs and the PS button is flashing blue. Then the screen shut off but the PS button is still flashing.

Did you just hold the power down and restart? I remember the PSP freezing quite a few times when I first got it, and usually a hard restart (may also have to take the memory card out) fixes it. It is going to happen on new hardware like this.

since i preordered from Amazon, i should have received a free 4GB card, but didnt. Amazon emailed me last night and gave me a $20 coupon code. sweet!

Yep that was awesome of them to do, I posted yesterday how the same thing happened with me. I already used it towards that crystal case. (Y)

So yeah, potentially really, really **** news.

I have shared on the site multiple times I have a condition that is called De Quervains Tendonitis.

It is a wrist condition that one can wind up getting basically from repetitive motions. I was diagnosed with it about 9 years ago now.

Well long story short, this morning my wrist is not feeling that good at all.

I really hope it is just a matter of it needs to get used to the size, layout of the buttons, etc.of the Vita.

As this does happen from time to time with me and something new. My wrist needs a few days to adjust to things.

I also did a lot of yard work this past weekend, so it was already inflamed, so perhaps that has a lot to do with it as well.

But it honestly never crossed my mind this could potentially happen, and seriously my wrist hurts pretty damn serious right now. Keep in mind it pretty much always hurts as I work on a computer, etc., but I just live with the pain. But right now, hurts pretty severely.

As I said, I hope it is just an adjustment period, or else I will have a Vita with games for sale, which would really, really suck. :/

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

If the card is worth more than 20 you lost out.

i have zero use for a 4GB card as i have at 32GB card. i'll take the $20.

[neo158]

Anyone wanna play hustle kings or anything add me on mohagan

I didn't realise you live in Bucks as well, I'm the guy with the Motorstorm logo in the Near app.

Vita froze. Black screen with that loading icon, the little orbs and the PS button is flashing blue. Then the screen shut off but the PS button is still flashing.

My Vita did that, just hold the power button down and it displays a menu, just reboot it and it should be perfectly fine.

[compl3x]

i have zero use for a 4GB card as i have at 32GB card. i'll take the $20.

that is cool, then

[neo158]

i have zero use for a 4GB card as i have at 32GB card. i'll take the $20.

Lucky you, the highest capacity we get here in the UK is 16GB.

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

i have zero use for a 4GB card as i have at 32GB card. i'll take the $20.

The 4GB card is also only $20 to purchase, actually $19.97 to be technical, so they gave us enough credit to purchase it if we wanted to. So it is an incredibly fair deal and we do not lose out of anything whatsoever.

[LingeringSoul]

So yeah, potentially really, really **** news.

I have shared on the site multiple times I have a condition that is called De Quervains Tendonitis.

It is a wrist condition that one can wind up getting basically from repetitive motions. I was diagnosed with it about 9 years ago now.

Well long story short, this morning my wrist is not feeling that good at all.

I really hope it is just a matter of it needs to get used to the size, layout of the buttons, etc.of the Vita.

As this does happen from time to time with me and something new. My wrist needs a few days to adjust to things.

I also did a lot of yard work this past weekend, so it was already inflamed, so perhaps that has a lot to do with it as well.

But it honestly never crossed my mind this could potentially happen, and seriously my wrist hurts pretty damn serious right now. Keep in mind it pretty much always hurts as I work on a computer, etc., but I just live with the pain. But right now, hurts pretty severely.

As I said, I hope it is just an adjustment period, or else I will have a Vita with games for sale, which would really, really suck. :/

Damn man, I actually didn't know about that. Hopefully it's just an adjustment period or due to the yard work. Let us know how it eventually works out.

And yeah, I have to echo what you said about the cradle. I was talking to compl3x a couple days ago on Twitter about this, but it is definitely a waste of $20. No cables whatsoever - it's just a cradle that you could probably make by yourself if you were determined enough. I'm going to hold on to mine just for the convenience aspect, but it's definitely a ripoff of the highest order.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

Did you just hold the power down and restart? I remember the PSP freezing quite a few times when I first got it, and usually a hard restart (may also have to take the memory card out) fixes it. It is going to happen on new hardware like this.

Yep that was awesome of them to do, I posted yesterday how the same thing happened with me. I already used it towards that crystal case. (Y)

So yeah, potentially really, really **** news.

I have shared on the site multiple times I have a condition that is called De Quervains Tendonitis.

It is a wrist condition that one can wind up getting basically from repetitive motions. I was diagnosed with it about 9 years ago now.

Well long story short, this morning my wrist is not feeling that good at all.

I really hope it is just a matter of it needs to get used to the size, layout of the buttons, etc.of the Vita.

As this does happen from time to time with me and something new. My wrist needs a few days to adjust to things.

I also did a lot of yard work this past weekend, so it was already inflamed, so perhaps that has a lot to do with it as well.

But it honestly never crossed my mind this could potentially happen, and seriously my wrist hurts pretty damn serious right now. Keep in mind it pretty much always hurts as I work on a computer, etc., but I just live with the pain. But right now, hurts pretty severely.

As I said, I hope it is just an adjustment period, or else I will have a Vita with games for sale, which would really, really suck. :/

:(

Uncharted is amazing. Looks soo good on the Vita screen, really does bring games to life outside of screenshots and videos watched through a PC.

[Nightz]

If you have a retail copy of a game and then decide to go digital later on, will the transition be pretty seamless (as in saves and stuff)?

Also sucks about your wrist, Larry. :\

[Jason S. Global Moderator]

If you have a retail copy of a game and then decide to go digital later on, will the transition be pretty seamless (as in saves and stuff)?

not sure if possible... dont believe Sony is going to have this type of program

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

If you have a retail copy of a game and then decide to go digital later on, will the transition be pretty seamless (as in saves and stuff)?

Also sucks about your wrist, Larry. :\

You won't notice any difference. Retail games still have a Live Area bubble installed on the Vita. So the only real difference is when you load "Game A's" live area, if it's on the memory card it will obviously just play, if it's on a Card it will ask you to insert the game.

edit: From above reply am I misunderstanding what you're asking? That being if you own a game on Card, play 50% of it, sell it, then rebuy it from the store will it work like before? If that's what you're asking my answer applies.

I felt like a bad ass playing this on my bus to Uni today. Old and young people alike were having a look at me playing Uncharted.

[Nightz]

Yeah, like for example I have a physical copy of Hot Shots that I've played. Then I decide that this is something that I'll want to have in my Vita at all times, so I end up getting the digital version later on.

Your answer makes sense, AB. Thanks.

[TheLegendOfMart]

So yeah, potentially really, really **** news.

Damn that sucks, but to be fair Ive got a bit of wrist pain when using the Vita but at least its not as harsh as the PSP Claw trying to use that analog nub killed my wrist.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

(Y)

Downloading some minis to try just now, forgot they all worked. Where is my Heart? was a pretty good one I played some of on the PS3 recently.

[neo158]

(Y)

Downloading some minis to try just now, forgot they all worked. Where is my Heart? was a pretty good one I played some of on the PS3 recently.

The minis do work it's just PSOne games and some of the PSP titles that don't at the moment. All the PC Engine and Neo Geo games work though.

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

The minis do work it's just PSOne games and some of the PSP titles that don't at the moment. All the PC Engine and Neo Geo games work though.

Actually some minis don't, this is one of them :/

[neo158]

Actually some minis don't, this is one of them :/

I thought that was the case, I stand corrected. If you go into the PS Store and go to the downloads list it shows everything, minus movies, that you downloaded before and that tells you what can be downloaded or not.

Sorry if you knew this already.