Official PS Vita Thread

[ryne candy]

Yeah but are they really going to let you return an opened game?

If he opens it...yeah that wouldn't work. I'm just going to hold onto Hot Shots as a placeholder....put it in a drawer.

[Garrett67]

I have no intentions on opening it. I never wanted it in the first place, just bought it to get the free game. I mean, I'm either exchanging it , or selling it. I'd prefer to exchange it.

[ryne candy]

Amazon is matching the Target deal (believe it was Target)....pre order Wi Fi Vita and get a free 4gb memory card. I just cancelled my order and reordered with same release date shipping (memory card is 2 days but it arrives Wed. as well). Sure if you called CS and complained, they would add it to your order for free.

edit: People on CAG are saying they can't get the memory card added to the orders but they are refunding $20 to them.

[Garrett67]

Vita System update

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/02/20/ps-vita-system-software-update-v1-61/

In preparation for Wednesday’s wide release of PS Vita, tonight we’re making System Software Update (v1.61) available for download. If you are just turning on your PlayStation Vita for the first time, this
update will add the following features:

A new application, (Maps), has been added to the home screen.
In addition to photos, you can now take videos using the Photo application.
You can now publish stories about the products that you rate in PlayStation Store to Facebook.
In near, players’ information is now displayed on the Discoveries screen. On this screen, a list of the online IDs of up to 100 players that you have encountered, and the number of times that you encountered each player, are displayed. Tap an online ID to display that player’s profile screen.
The Mac OS version of Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation has been released. The Windows version has also been updated.

You can download Content Manager Assistant from here. Refer to the website to find out how to install the application.

If you have already updated your PS Vita to 1.60, 1.61 will improve certain aspects of the system software.

There are a few ways to update the firmware on your PS Vita:

Select “System Update” under the “Settings” menu and download the firmware directly to your PS Vita over Wi-Fi.
Connect your PS Vita to a PS3 or a PC/Mac and update via Content Manager.

[Twigg4075]

Thanks to the heads up from Ryne I got a $20 credit on my order. Sweet.

[Garrett67]

What did you have to do to get the $20?

[Garrett67]

Nevermind, I got it.

[Twigg4075]

What did you have to do to get the $20?

Just called and told them I learned they matched Target's deal and wanted either the memory card added to my order or $20 credit. I actually preferred the credit since I already have a 16GB card.

The funny thing is that it doesn't show up on their product page. When you add the wi-fi Vita and the memory card to your cart you will see a $19.99 credit applied.

[jms493]

[Twigg4075]

Great show?

[Garrett67]

"George is getting upset!"

[jms493]

See this is what I want! When is this shit coming out or is it out now?

Motorstorm RC

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219073p1.html

8.0 Presentation
The pocket rocket style of MotorStorm RC is a refreshing departure for the series, and while touch-screen controls are minimal it doesn't suffer as a result.
7.5 Graphics
Tracks are detailed and the dynamic camera does a great job of bringing you closer to the action, but a little more contrast between tracks would've been welcome.
7.5 Sound
The bass-heavy dubstep soundtrack compliments the track action perfect and adds audio grunt to fragile whine of the RC cars.
9.0 Gameplay
Sharp handling and responsive controls make MotorStorm RC easy to pick up and enjoyable to play.

8.0 Lasting Appeal
With over 40 challenges to tackle there's a decent amount to get stuck into, plus the live leaderboards will keep you playing for longer. Shame there's no real-time online multiplayer though.

8.5 OVERALL Great

[ryne candy]

See this is what I want! When is this shit coming out or is it out now?

Motorstorm RC

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1219073p1.html

8.0 Presentation
The pocket rocket style of MotorStorm RC is a refreshing departure for the series, and while touch-screen controls are minimal it doesn't suffer as a result.
7.5 Graphics
Tracks are detailed and the dynamic camera does a great job of bringing you closer to the action, but a little more contrast between tracks would've been welcome.
7.5 Sound
The bass-heavy dubstep soundtrack compliments the track action perfect and adds audio grunt to fragile whine of the RC cars.
9.0 Gameplay
Sharp handling and responsive controls make MotorStorm RC easy to pick up and enjoyable to play.

8.0 Lasting Appeal
With over 40 challenges to tackle there's a decent amount to get stuck into, plus the live leaderboards will keep you playing for longer. Shame there's no real-time online multiplayer though.

8.5 OVERALL Great

According to their FB...America's date is TBD. In Europe, it comes out Wed. I do like the videos they have released. If it's a reasonable $, I will be picking it up.

[jms493]

According to their FB...America's date is TBD. In Europe, it comes out Wed. I do like the videos they have released. If it's a reasonable $, I will be picking it up.

[Twigg4075]

Just says Quarter 2. So weird that it comes out so much earlier in Europe. Usually we get games a bit earlier than they do.