PlayStation Vita (PSP2) - Page 7

soulblade64 · 8th June 2011, 8:30 AM

Any word on battery life? I'm considering it, it looks very slick (Dual sticks, finally!)... plus a new Uncharted game!

So Vita games are now on cartridges/glorified SD cards?.. sweet, no more "shk shk shk shk" of a disc spinning that was very annoying on the PSP.

Ravennoir · 8th June 2011, 8:33 AM

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Originally Posted by soulblade64

Any word on battery life? I'm considering it, it looks very slick (Dual sticks, finally!)... plus a new Uncharted game!

So Vita games are now on cartridges/glorified SD cards?.. sweet, no more "shk shk shk shk" of a disc spinning that was very annoying on the PSP.

From what I have read there willl be a "Vita" card system, but no word on how it works yet

AussieSausage · 8th June 2011, 10:21 AM

Man I want one of these now, and being that much I want one even more.

Any word on then there coming out yet? I'm guessing towards the end of the year more?

pepsimax · 8th June 2011, 11:06 AM

Sony say the PS Vita will cost US299 for the wifi version but just checking the EBgames website they have the price at AUD349

wth our currency is on par with the USD and they want 50 more bucks wth

can someone please tell me why the PS Vita is more over here??

it cant come from shipping costs as Japan are just above us in those terms and the boat doesnt have so far to travel, is it due to our low population??

http://www.ebgames.com.au/vita-15302...--WiFi-PS-Vita

Dragonfly · 8th June 2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by pepsimax

can someone please tell me why the PS Vita is more over here??

Because they think since we are Pal, then we are = Europe, so we pay same price Europe pays.

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A spokeswoman for Sony Computer Entertainment Australia said the pocket-sized games machine’s local price would be "closely tied to European pricing" of 299 euros ($406.35).

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/technology/ga...#ixzz1Oe14v6P5

SaMbO · 8th June 2011, 11:41 AM

australians like being shafted, ask Sol Trojuno

still, we're doing better than those after a nice imported car
911 Carrera $79,000 US vs $239,374 AU
that's right 3 times the price...

left hand drive to blame?
$67,900 GPB = @$100,000 AU
twice the price?

work that one out....

pepsimax · 11th June 2011, 11:23 AM

heard just know that the PSP Vita will not be region locked, so how can they still rip us off?

AthlonMan · 11th June 2011, 11:24 AM

There's always a way...

The Beast · 11th June 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pepsimax

heard just know that the PSP Vita will not be region locked, so how can they still rip us off?

Easy.

If it works like PSP then you'll still need to buy Aussie games and here is why:

The games you buy won't be region locked, but the DLC will be. If you buy an American region game, you will need to log into the American PSN store in order to buy any DLC for it. That DLC will be locked to your American PSNID, which means if you want to use it online with your Australian PSNID you're SOL. With the Vita being so 'connected' this will be a big deal, so most people will opt to just buy the Australian version of the game, so they can get the DLC from the Australian store and use their Australian PSNID with it. The way the DLC will only work with the account that is currently logged in is a subtle difference between how the PSP and PS3 work. It remains to be seen which model the Vita will use.

On a positive note however, game bought from the UK will work with DLC from the Australian PS Store, so the best (cheapest) option would almost certainly be to buy the Vita from the USA, but all your games from the UK.

I want to know if the arrangement for the 3G model with AT&T means they will only be sold on a two year contract (like iPhones). If so, that is going to severely hamper importing one from the US.

Cursed · 11th June 2011, 5:12 PM

I will definately be buying all my Vita games and content from the US store.

Wish i had someone to tell me to do the same when i bought my PS3 and PSP years ago.

The amount of content and the price is so much better on the US site (PS3 and PSP that is), So i assume Vita will be no different.

Pari- · 18th June 2011, 1:28 AM

How will the 3g system work? Do we have any word on pricing for data plans?

MONSTER HUNTER ONLINE ANYWHERE

GIVE IT TO ME NOW NOW NOW

r3zn0r · 18th June 2011, 8:42 AM

amazon will ship the wifi only version to australia. currently calculates to $265 including postage.

The Beast · 18th June 2011, 9:46 AM

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Originally Posted by r3zn0r

amazon will ship the wifi only version to australia. currently calculates to $265 including postage.

Hmm, that's not good. Might mean the Vita 3G is only sold with an associated AT&T plan in the US. Ah well, here comes the AUD shaft!

AzNBoi · 18th June 2011, 4:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pari-

How will the 3g system work? Do we have any word on pricing for data plans?

MONSTER HUNTER ONLINE ANYWHERE

GIVE IT TO ME NOW NOW NOW

Sad to have your bubble burst but the online gaming aspect will not be supported by 3G - just not enough bandwidth. The 3G is purely for social connection, internet and trophies etc. It was stated in one of the interviews

SaMbO · 19th June 2011, 3:08 AM

3G is a crock of shit anyway.... wifi ftw, hopefully it willl support the latest hardawre

did i mention i have been brinking agains.?

8th June 2011, 11:06 AM	#94
pepsimax Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,172	Sony say the PS Vita will cost US299 for the wifi version but just checking the EBgames website they have the price at AUD349 wth our currency is on par with the USD and they want 50 more bucks wth can someone please tell me why the PS Vita is more over here?? it cant come from shipping costs as Japan are just above us in those terms and the boat doesnt have so far to travel, is it due to our low population?? http://www.ebgames.com.au/vita-15302...--WiFi-PS-Vita __________________ i7 950, EVGA Classified, 12GB 2000Mhz, 800D, GTX580SLi, HX1000, M4 256GBx2, 12TB HDD, G15+G5, AD700, Dell 3011 What do the ladies say after their 4th orgasm? Thanks PepsiMax! VW Golf GTI MkVI

11th June 2011, 11:23 AM	#97
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11th June 2011, 11:24 AM	#98
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8th June 2011, 10:21 AM	#93
AussieSausage (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6,380	Man I want one of these now, and being that much I want one even more. Any word on then there coming out yet? I'm guessing towards the end of the year more?

11th June 2011, 5:12 PM	#100
Cursed Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 421	I will definately be buying all my Vita games and content from the US store. Wish i had someone to tell me to do the same when i bought my PS3 and PSP years ago. The amount of content and the price is so much better on the US site (PS3 and PSP that is), So i assume Vita will be no different.

18th June 2011, 1:28 AM	#101
Pari- (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 377	How will the 3g system work? Do we have any word on pricing for data plans? MONSTER HUNTER ONLINE ANYWHERE GIVE IT TO ME NOW NOW NOW

18th June 2011, 8:42 AM	#102
r3zn0r Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 254	amazon will ship the wifi only version to australia. currently calculates to $265 including postage.