Sony: Vita News and Discussion Thread
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Sony screws up, Vita won't make US or Europe for Christmas.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...us-europe.html
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...us-europe.html
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Sony screws up, Vita won't make US or Europe for Christmas.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...us-europe.html
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/tech...us-europe.html
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it launched in Japan over the weekend. 321k units sold in 2 days. not too shabby.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/12/20/sony-s...irst-two-days/
http://www.bgr.com/2011/12/20/sony-s...irst-two-days/
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it launched in Japan over the weekend. 321k units sold in 2 days. not too shabby.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/12/20/sony-s...irst-two-days/
http://www.bgr.com/2011/12/20/sony-s...irst-two-days/
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so Vita sold 324k in the first week. but 3DS sold 367k during that same period. Sony just can't win.
http://kotaku.com/5870384/in-japan-n...s-3ds-showdown
http://kotaku.com/5870384/in-japan-n...s-3ds-showdown
In Japan, Nintendo Beats Sony in Week One of the Vita vs. 3DS Showdown
The PlayStation Vita's barely a week old in its native Japan, where its release was met with the usual lines and enthusiasm. Hordes of PlayStation faithful are hoping that Sony's latest handheld makes good on the promise of hi-def handheld gaming that approaches the quality of a home console.
But the sales numbers from the last week show continued dominance by Nintendo in the world of portable gaming. Gamasutra cites numbers from Japanese tracking firm MediaCreate which say that the 3DS moved 367,691 units in the Vita's debut week. The new dual-stick handheld sold 324,859 units, nearly double that of its predecessor. The 3DS' strong showing was helped by a great slate of software, with Monster Hunter Tri-G, Mario Kart 7, and Super Mario 3D Land all having come out recently.
It's only the first week for the Vita and many of the new system's hotly-anticipated titles have yet to roll out. Still, one has to wonder how well the Vita will do against a cheaper Nintendo 3DS, even when its own hot exclusives hit shelves. Round two of the battle for palm supremacy will happen in February when the Vita releases in North America.
The PlayStation Vita's barely a week old in its native Japan, where its release was met with the usual lines and enthusiasm. Hordes of PlayStation faithful are hoping that Sony's latest handheld makes good on the promise of hi-def handheld gaming that approaches the quality of a home console.
But the sales numbers from the last week show continued dominance by Nintendo in the world of portable gaming. Gamasutra cites numbers from Japanese tracking firm MediaCreate which say that the 3DS moved 367,691 units in the Vita's debut week. The new dual-stick handheld sold 324,859 units, nearly double that of its predecessor. The 3DS' strong showing was helped by a great slate of software, with Monster Hunter Tri-G, Mario Kart 7, and Super Mario 3D Land all having come out recently.
It's only the first week for the Vita and many of the new system's hotly-anticipated titles have yet to roll out. Still, one has to wonder how well the Vita will do against a cheaper Nintendo 3DS, even when its own hot exclusives hit shelves. Round two of the battle for palm supremacy will happen in February when the Vita releases in North America.
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http://www.monstersandcritics.com/ga...-launch-titles
Sony announces 25 PlayStation Vita launch titles
By Hector Cortez Dec 24, 2011, 6:56 GMT
Sony today announced the launch titles for its upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld, available February 22, 2012.
The PS Vita has the full development support of all publishers, who are combining to
deliver 25 titles on day one. First-party launch titles will include Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, and wipEout 2048. Key launch titles from third-party partners will include FIFA Soccer, Lumines, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition.
Pricing for all software will range between $9.99- $49.99 (MSRP). Software titles
will be available via PS Vita game cards at retail stores or digitally via
PlayStation®Network. In addition, a select number of titles will be available
exclusively on PlayStation Network
The PS Vita features such as its 5-inch OLED multi-touch screen and rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, dual cameras, and six-axis motion sensing system. PS Vita will also interact with the PlayStation 3 with compatible titles, offering multi-player gaming across both platforms and cloud-saving so consumers can play a game on one platform and pick up where they left off on the other.
Also, a variety of social networking and communications services such as Facebook, flickr, foursquare, Skype, and Twitter will be available on PS Vita.
The Wi-Fi model will be available for $249.99, and the 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available in the United States for $299.99. Consumers who pre-order the PS Vita First Edition Bundle will be able to pick up their devices as early as February 15, 2012. All first-party launch software titles and a selection of peripherals and third-party games will be available that day to support the release of the pre-sale Bundle.
Consumers who purchase PS Vita will also be able to experience Augmented Reality
(AR) right out of the box. Included with every PS Vita system are six AR Play cards
and one voucher to download a handful of augmented reality mini games via PlayStation Network.
1st party launch day titles:
Escape Plan (PSN Only)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Hustle Kings (PSN Only)
Little Deviants
ModNation Racers: Road Trip
Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
wipEout 2048
3rd party launch day titles:
Army Corps of Hell;
Asphalt Injection
BEN10 GALACTIC RACING
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
Dungeon Hunter Alliance
Dynasty Warriors Next
F1 2011
FIFA Soccer
Lumines
Michael Jackson The Experience
Plants vs. Zombies (PSN Only)
Rayman Origins
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
Tales of Space: Mutant Blobs (PSN Only)
Touch My Katamari
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition
1st party launch window titles:
Gravity Rush
MLB 12 The Show
Reality Fighters
Unit 13
3rd party launch window titles:
LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
NINJA GAIDEN Sigma PLUS
Ridge Racer
Silent Hill Book of Memories
Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted
By Hector Cortez Dec 24, 2011, 6:56 GMT
Sony today announced the launch titles for its upcoming PlayStation Vita handheld, available February 22, 2012.
The PS Vita has the full development support of all publishers, who are combining to
deliver 25 titles on day one. First-party launch titles will include Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss, and wipEout 2048. Key launch titles from third-party partners will include FIFA Soccer, Lumines, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition.
Pricing for all software will range between $9.99- $49.99 (MSRP). Software titles
will be available via PS Vita game cards at retail stores or digitally via
PlayStation®Network. In addition, a select number of titles will be available
exclusively on PlayStation Network
The PS Vita features such as its 5-inch OLED multi-touch screen and rear touch pad, dual analog sticks, dual cameras, and six-axis motion sensing system. PS Vita will also interact with the PlayStation 3 with compatible titles, offering multi-player gaming across both platforms and cloud-saving so consumers can play a game on one platform and pick up where they left off on the other.
Also, a variety of social networking and communications services such as Facebook, flickr, foursquare, Skype, and Twitter will be available on PS Vita.
The Wi-Fi model will be available for $249.99, and the 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available in the United States for $299.99. Consumers who pre-order the PS Vita First Edition Bundle will be able to pick up their devices as early as February 15, 2012. All first-party launch software titles and a selection of peripherals and third-party games will be available that day to support the release of the pre-sale Bundle.
Consumers who purchase PS Vita will also be able to experience Augmented Reality
(AR) right out of the box. Included with every PS Vita system are six AR Play cards
and one voucher to download a handful of augmented reality mini games via PlayStation Network.
1st party launch day titles:
Escape Plan (PSN Only)
Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational
Hustle Kings (PSN Only)
Little Deviants
ModNation Racers: Road Trip
Super StarDust Delta (PSN only)
UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss
wipEout 2048
3rd party launch day titles:
Army Corps of Hell;
Asphalt Injection
BEN10 GALACTIC RACING
Blazblue: Continuum Shift EXTEND
Dungeon Hunter Alliance
Dynasty Warriors Next
F1 2011
FIFA Soccer
Lumines
Michael Jackson The Experience
Plants vs. Zombies (PSN Only)
Rayman Origins
Shinobido 2: Revenge of Zen
Tales of Space: Mutant Blobs (PSN Only)
Touch My Katamari
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
Virtua Tennis 4: World Tour Edition
1st party launch window titles:
Gravity Rush
MLB 12 The Show
Reality Fighters
Unit 13
3rd party launch window titles:
LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7
Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
NINJA GAIDEN Sigma PLUS
Ridge Racer
Silent Hill Book of Memories
Supremacy MMA: Unrestricted
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Well, played around with one for several minutes the other day. I gotta say, it's a solid product...games look extremely crisp on it (I was playing Marvel vs. Capcom). Can definitely see myself picking one up when it releases in North America.
OOPS, I MEAN...I can definitely see myself buying 20000 of these while I'm here.
OOPS, I MEAN...I can definitely see myself buying 20000 of these while I'm here.
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Yup...spent some time there today (but, goodness, the highlight was the sound room at the Pioneer shop, and then Blancpain and Breguet boutiques). But, didn't play with the Vita since I tried it out at the Yodabashi near my hotel a couple days ago.
I did scope out the foldable tablet P...it's pretty neat. I'd definitely get that over the S if I were going to get one from Sony.
I did scope out the foldable tablet P...it's pretty neat. I'd definitely get that over the S if I were going to get one from Sony.
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Import shop by where i work has 2 in stock for $999 each. He's selling games for $99 each. He had a 3rd demo unit that he was showing off. Graphics are incredible. With the screen size and resolution, the games look amazing. To me, the graphics so far look just as good as PS3. But, for $999, I'll wait until the system gets a NA release.
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Import shop by where i work has 2 in stock for $999 each. He's selling games for $99 each. He had a 3rd demo unit that he was showing off. Graphics are incredible. With the screen size and resolution, the games look amazing. To me, the graphics so far look just as good as PS3. But, for $999, I'll wait until the system gets a NA release.
