Totilo says that he doesn't see himself having enough portable gaming time to play a Vita, since his iphone lets him play games while listening to podcasts. It's a legitimate concern, but a pretty personal one. Hardly "full of crap", since I think Stephen knows what he likes. He's not saying everyone should have that opinion.
Also he makes the point that the portable version of Vita games will always look inferior to the PS3 one. Having uncharted 3 and uncharted vita so close together does make comparisons inevitable.
This is true. I initially had that concern as well... I guess we'll have to wait and see. I think it'd be awesome to play a game of that caliber on a handheld. HOWEVER the problem arises in which I rarely play my handheld games away from the TV area... Which means I'd rather be looking at a 55" TV and not a whateverthesizeofthevitasscreen screen. Plus the PS3 controller is so damn comfortable.
But again I am reserving my judgement until I actually play the Vita.
His concern might be a personal one, though it could point to potential trouble for handhelds in general... they might not just be competing for players time game by game, they might be competing with everything else they do too. This is the first portable generation to launch with smartphones as a true force to be reckoned with, even when, as Stephen pointed out, the Vita makes a great case for itself.
But we'll just have to see how things go.
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I find the whole question over whether the Vita or 3DS are relevant in a market with smart phones pretty stupid to be honest. Does the existence of another convergence device, the PC, mean consoles are irrelevant? No, despite the fact that they have the benefits of better graphics, controls and a far, FAR greater range of games. So why would systems with worse graphics (than the Vita anyway) and controls suddenly make dedicated handhelds irrelevant?
This industry is so absurdly focused on doom saying, it's laughable. I think the 3DS and Vita will both be fine.
I thought he took a rant directed at the portable market in general and used it to rag on the Vita. I understand why people don't need, or don't feel the need, to own/use portable gaming consoles anymore. Hell, I just sold a DS that I dug out from under a pile of dust, and I'm probably only "into" my PSP right now because I just bought it (used, cheap, and from a friend) to tide myself over to the Vita (I'll sell it for Vita money). However, the Vita seems to be designed as a response to all of the portables on the market right now: 3DS, PSP and iPhone/iPad/Android.
The Vita will never, ever be able to match the You Must Carry This Everywhere advantage that phones have. However, it is doing everything it possibly can to stay relevant in the current portable market. It's going to be able to run smaller, bite-sized games (minis) and it's probably going to have something that is equivalent to the App Store in Playstation Suite. Surely inexpensive games will be released, even if they are just iPhone ports. It's got 3G. It's got social networking, GPS, all the things smartphones can do outside of make phone calls. If you look at it that way, then in addition to that, you get a game system.
Some people will be just fine without a portable gaming system, but not everyone. This article basically said "Don't give it a chance, because now you have an iPhone." That's a little unfair, when the system hasn't even launched yet. I think it's as good as a handheld is going to get without being a smartphone. And I also have confidence that it will evolve as the market changes.
In other news, put away another 4000 yen towards my system. And I'm starting to lean towards a 3G model.
I thought he took a rant directed at the portable market in general and used it to rag on the Vita. I understand why people don't need, or don't feel the need, to own/use portable gaming consoles anymore. Hell, I just sold a DS that I dug out from under a pile of dust, and I'm probably only "into" my PSP right now because I just bought it (used, cheap, and from a friend) to tide myself over to the Vita (I'll sell it for Vita money). However, the Vita seems to be designed as a response to all of the portables on the market right now: 3DS, PSP and iPhone/iPad/Android.
The Vita will never, ever be able to match the You Must Carry This Everywhere advantage that phones have. However, it is doing everything it possibly can to stay relevant in the current portable market. It's going to be able to run smaller, bite-sized games (minis) and it's probably going to have something that is equivalent to the App Store in Playstation Suite. Surely inexpensive games will be released, even if they are just iPhone ports. It's got 3G. It's got social networking, GPS, all the things smartphones can do outside of make phone calls. If you look at it that way, then in addition to that, you get a game system.
Some people will be just fine without a portable gaming system, but not everyone. This article basically said "Don't give it a chance, because now you have an iPhone." That's a little unfair, when the system hasn't even launched yet. I think it's as good as a handheld is going to get without being a smartphone. And I also have confidence that it will evolve as the market changes.
In other news, put away another 4000 yen towards my system. And I'm starting to lean towards a 3G model.
No, he actually went out of his way to say the Vita looked great. Hell, the title is "the risk of ignored excellence." The problem is that he (and, possibly, other people) have far too many additional distractions now with smartphones.
I know he said it looked great. He even said he wanted it. But then he also went out of his way to point out why he doesn't need a Vita and if he had one, why it would collect dust. He brings up the "Why play handheld Uncharted when I can play PS3 Uncharted?" argument. A lot of iPhone owners are going to read that and agree that a new handheld isn't for them. Come on, the title image says "Too late?" I don't see how it can't be seen as negative article.
I really want to go to TGS now that it looks like the Vita is going to be the main attraction (or one of them). I'd really like to get some early touches on one of them before I buy it on [insert release date here].
Sony portable not ready by Christmas in US, Europe
TOKYO (AP) - Sony's next-generation portable game machine, the PlayStation Vita, won't be going on sale in the U.S. or Europe in time for Christmas — a key sales time for game-console makers.
Expectations had been high the machine would be ready worldwide for the year-end holiday shopping season. Sony earlier promised a "phased global rollout" starting late this year.
Sony Corp. Executive Vice President Kazuo Hirai said Thursday the PlayStation Vita will go on sale by the end of the year in Japan, and early next year in the U.S. and Europe.
Hirai did not characterize the timing as a delay, but said Sony wants to be prepared with solid game software offerings timed with the hardware launches.
He did not give specific dates, meaning that it was still unclear whether the gadget — a touch-interface and motion-sensitive handheld that outdoes Sony's PlayStation Portable — would be ready for Christmas even in Japan.
He was far more clear in flatly denying that any price cut for the PlayStation Vita was in the works, brushing off a decision by rival Nintendo Co. last week to slash the price of its 3DS, less than a half year after it went on sale — stunningly quick in the industry.
"We packed so much into the device and made it very affordable," Hirai told reporters at Sony's Tokyo headquarters. "There is no need to lower the price just because somebody else that happens to be in the video game business decided that they were going to lower their price."
The PlayStation Vita will cost $249 in the U.S., and 24,980 yen in Japan for its Wi-Fi-only version, and $299 in the U.S., and 29,980 yen in Japan for the version that will also have a cell phone service.
Under its latest price cut, the 3DS will cost 15,000 yen in Japan starting Aug. 11, down from 25,000 yen. In the U.S., the price drops to $169.99 from $249.99 on Aug. 12.
Although game fans may be disappointed by the Vita's slow arrival, delays are rather common in the gaming industry.
Sony delayed the introduction of the PlayStation 3 home console a couple of times. Nintendo also delayed the launch of the 3DS, which meant it wasn't ready for Christmas.
Disappointing given how much they've pushed the 2011 release date. I have to wonder if Tretton wasn't making shit up when he said that the earthquake had pushed back Vita production, while SCEI denied it just to make sure they didn't look weak. Assuming the PSP is manufactured in relatively close proximity, that'd also explain why there've been PSP shortages in Japan.
Edit: And as I move to edit the title, I realise how impossible yellow is to see on the forums current colour settings. Wish they'd just adopt the old forums colour scheme already.
Is it really a delay though? As I understand it, they only ever said 2011 in Japan, which they are still hitting. 2011 was I guess hoped for other regions, but not promised.
I'd be willing to bet on a March release. System launches early in a year always seem to fall there.
Well yeah, I imagine their excuse will be that they were talking about the fiscal year.
Honestly, I think it would've been a smarter idea to launch it in the US or Europe first, since the PSP's still doing well in Japan and the Vita's launch would kill it. But then, you'd also expect them to have a hell of a lot more units at launch in those two territories, whereas Japan's market is a bit smaller and easier to accommodate. So I guess it makes sense.
I'm still picking one up in 2011 because I live in Japan. However, I'm very curious what the launch line-up is going to look like now. Surely games like LBP won't be on the shelves yet. Hopefully some killer Japanese games are out by Christmas, and then the Western powerhouses come out in March or April with the US launch, giving the system a boost here and there simultaneously. Yeah, yeah, Japanese people hate Western games, but they are definitely picking up steam here.
In other news, I got in a minor car accident a week ago, and the guy gave me 5000 apology yens. Shoved that right in my "PS VITA! I'M COMING FOR YOU!" fund (after obtaining spousal permission). He also gave me some nice crackers.
Well, question--there's nothing stopping us from importing, right? I mean, if you want one, you should easily be able to get one and just use it for PSN games for the moment. It should have all the english language options, so I can't think of anything that would keep it out of anyone's hands.
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And the western launch will have a stronger lineup with the wait.
Curse this new forums lack of limeability, but I agree with you sir. I'm definitely willing to wait if it means I'll be able to pick up Uncharted, Wipeout, Bioshock and Everybody's Golf at or very near launch
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And the western launch will have a stronger lineup with the wait.
Curse this new forums lack of limeability, but I agree with you sir. I'm definitely willing to wait if it means I'll be able to pick up Uncharted, Wipeout, Bioshock and Everybody's Golf at or very near launch
You put the lime in the coconut, and you mark them both up
I wasn't aware Bioshock Vita was anything more than a twinkle in Ken Levine's eye at this point.
And yeah, if the slight delay means we get a better launch line up, that's probably better for the Vita in the long run. Still going to have a hard time gaining any traction in the US, even with the slick hardware and the semi-affordable price. Lots of great games will certainly help things.
Bioshock Vita's a brand new game, not just a port, so no way that'll be making launch. And I'm pretty sure the other three would've been ready for launch anyway (Everybody's Golf will probably be a Japanese launch title). Not that I don't think it'll help with the launch lineup, I just think most of the ones really affected by this haven't even been announced yet (especially PSN games).
I expect it'll help Uncharted stick out, since I thought it would've been really overshadowed by Uncharted 3 if it had come out this year.
The rumored date in Japan is actually as late in the year as physically possible: 12/31/2011. The date would make sense because most Japanese take a long vacation after the new year and would be a great time to buy a system and play games. Ever since hearing that rumor I thought it didn't make sense that they were still claiming it would be released in the US/Europe this year, this sort of phased release has happened with so many Japanese systems in the past i'm surprised that people are shocked by this news. I think the assumption is that Sony needs to hurry to compete in the West, I think the opposite is true, they need to hurry to sell a lot of them in Japan before mobile (iOS/Android/etc) takes a huge mindshare in Japan like it has in other countries. Right now mobile phone gaming in Japan is so pathetically lame that people will probably be boggled out of their minds when they find out how awesome and cheap smartphone/tablet mobile games are.
I'm going to he really pissed off if the Vita comes out on New Years. Probably going to leave the country for the Christmas holidays, so my wife and I can spend it with my side of the family. If it's going to be released while I'm gone that ruins my 'first ever launch date purchase' plans. I'm very sad about this.
This isn't really too much of a shock, since Sony had been hinting about a 2012 launch date for a while now. And it seemed the E3 reveal was a smidge light on announced games, so this will give them some time to build up a decent launch.
I still think Sony's holding back most third party announcements so that they'll have stuff to announce at GamesCom and TGS. Otherwise, why didn't the Vita version of the MGS and ZoE Collections get announced when the PS3 covers all but confirm it'll happen (they've both got the Transfarring logo on them)? A number of publishers have already hinted that they're developing a number of titles for it and I somehow doubt they'd all co-ordinate this silence individually (especially Square Enix, who love to announce games before they're even in development).
Anyway, this came out a week or so ago but since this thread now has some activity, I figure I'll post it here:
Indie developer Rubicon Development has confirmed with Gamasutra that Sony has loaned multiple PlayStation Vita dev kits and is bringing its iOS title Great Little War Game to the upcoming handheld.
Paul Johnson, managing director at Rubicon, posted on the NeoGAF forums over the weekend, noting that Sony "sent us four kits. Gratis. Just like that."
He has now told Gamasutra, "On the basis that you can't put the cat back in the bag, I can confirm that Sony was generous enough to loan us some kit, and that's one of the many reasons why I big them up every opportunity I get."
"They really do seem to have gotten behind smaller developers, based on my own experience and from talking with other small devs, and I think they should be saluted for it."
He continued, "We're entering a new era in which digital downloads can be translated into mass market sales for smaller operators - once only the preserve of the big boys."
He did, however, note that the dev kits he has received, "are just loaners - we have to give them back when we're done."
Reports circulating on the web claim that the kits are "freely available" to indies, but neither Sony nor Rubicon could immediately confirm the extent or scope of any such initiative. Gamasutra has contacted Sony for comment.
Sony revealed last month a new $20 million, three-year investment plan that will see more PlayStation Network exclusive games released from independent developers, including the likes of Eufloria, Okabu, Payday: The Heist and Papo & Yo.
There were some reports a few weeks back about a Disgaea 3 remake or port being planned for PlayStation Vita. Dengeki PlayStation confirms those reports this wek.
The game in question is titled Disgaea 3 Return. Nippon Ichi is making some improvements over the PS3 original, including the use of close-up character pics (seen in Disgaea 4), four new scenarios, and two new characters. All the DLC from the PS3 will be included.
The original reports said that the game would be released opposite the Vita launch. It's unclear at present if Dengeki confirms this, although we'll hopefully get more details later in the day.
I went to the nearby game store to hound the shopkeep about Vita reservations again. He said they won't take them until the release date is decided (unlike in America) so I'm going back 5 minutes after the TGS keynote. However, he did say "rumors" are pointing to October/November as the earliest possible release dates. Normally, I would take that with a grain of salt, but this is the first time I've heard October, which gives me more hope for November, or at least early December.
Message from the SCEJ President. Important points:
1. Please buy PlayStation Magazine tomorrow and read my interview. (Okay, not that important.)
2. We're going to Gamescom.
3. Then we're going to TGS and giving a lot of Japan-focused Vita info.
4. I'm not going to be able to take a summer vacation this year. (Okay, also not that important.)
I think everyone is pretty confident that the more-or-less absent-from-E3 Japanese games, system movers like MGS or a JRPG will be on display at TGS, but I was surprised how much he glazed over Gamescom. I suppose that's not his department, but hopefully they don't simply show up and do more of the same. Even revealing game/accessory pricing would at least put some nice new information in our pockets.
The Disgaia 3 port will most likely launch with the Vita, on its yet unannounced release date.
As for release date rumors, there really isn't anything popping up at the moment. However, 11/11 keeps showing up as a "cool" day for a release. That's a Friday, but I don't know if that is good, bad or neutral.
Anyway, I did a little bit of my own research. See, in Japan there are days that are more fortuitous than others, called tai-an (大安). The importance of these "fortuitous" days might appear superstitious to an outsider, but in Japan it's a big deal. People typically arrange to pick up new cars on tai-an days. When I moved into my new apartment, the real estate noticed it happened to be one, and told me I was lucky. If you get married on a non-tai-an day, you can usually get a discount because people are less likely to have a wedding then, so the shrines/chapels want to attract customers.
To date, every Sony system has launched on a tai-an day.
Unless Sony goes with 11/11 (which is not tai-an but isn't one of the "bad," unlucky days either) here's a list of October-December days that might be launch material.
I know someone had said there might be a New Years launch, but since New Years is family time, and the big shopping days are January 1, 2 and 3 I'm not so sure the 30th would be a great choice. I think they'd wanna get the system out early enough to sell out, and then replenish in time for the shopping rush - as opposed to make people schedule standing in lines into their holiday plans. Maybe people are also traveling abroad during the New Years holidays because it's one of the only times Japanese people can actually take a lengthy vacation during the year.
Just my two cents. Also, none of the above dates are "anniversaries" or anything.
Other announcements were that Fifa's coming to it (shocker), Resistance Vita is now called Resistance: Burning Skies, there's going to be Facebook/Twitter/Skype apps, specs have been unveiled and Vita devkits are super cheap.
Annoyed that Vita has been dealayed to 2012.
Glad to hear that all physical games will have download versions as well.
Hope that the memory sticks/cards aren't too expensive.
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Totilo says that he doesn't see himself having enough portable gaming time to play a Vita, since his iphone lets him play games while listening to podcasts. It's a legitimate concern, but a pretty personal one. Hardly "full of crap", since I think Stephen knows what he likes. He's not saying everyone should have that opinion.
Also he makes the point that the portable version of Vita games will always look inferior to the PS3 one. Having uncharted 3 and uncharted vita so close together does make comparisons inevitable.
But again I am reserving my judgement until I actually play the Vita.
But we'll just have to see how things go.
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This industry is so absurdly focused on doom saying, it's laughable. I think the 3DS and Vita will both be fine.
The Vita will never, ever be able to match the You Must Carry This Everywhere advantage that phones have. However, it is doing everything it possibly can to stay relevant in the current portable market. It's going to be able to run smaller, bite-sized games (minis) and it's probably going to have something that is equivalent to the App Store in Playstation Suite. Surely inexpensive games will be released, even if they are just iPhone ports. It's got 3G. It's got social networking, GPS, all the things smartphones can do outside of make phone calls. If you look at it that way, then in addition to that, you get a game system.
Some people will be just fine without a portable gaming system, but not everyone. This article basically said "Don't give it a chance, because now you have an iPhone." That's a little unfair, when the system hasn't even launched yet. I think it's as good as a handheld is going to get without being a smartphone. And I also have confidence that it will evolve as the market changes.
In other news, put away another 4000 yen towards my system. And I'm starting to lean towards a 3G model.
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No, he actually went out of his way to say the Vita looked great. Hell, the title is "the risk of ignored excellence." The problem is that he (and, possibly, other people) have far too many additional distractions now with smartphones.
I also think Sony is probably pissed at Kotaku right now, between that article and one that they quietly changed the title of (http://kotaku.com/5825553/nintendo-has-reached-its-playstation-3-moment) to "3DS In Crisis, Nintendo Must Execute a Drastic Plan B."
To change gears, I hope Nintendo's GBA eShop spurs PS2 titles for download.
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Disappointing given how much they've pushed the 2011 release date. I have to wonder if Tretton wasn't making shit up when he said that the earthquake had pushed back Vita production, while SCEI denied it just to make sure they didn't look weak. Assuming the PSP is manufactured in relatively close proximity, that'd also explain why there've been PSP shortages in Japan.
Edit: And as I move to edit the title, I realise how impossible yellow is to see on the forums current colour settings. Wish they'd just adopt the old forums colour scheme already.
I'd be willing to bet on a March release. System launches early in a year always seem to fall there.
Honestly, I think it would've been a smarter idea to launch it in the US or Europe first, since the PSP's still doing well in Japan and the Vita's launch would kill it. But then, you'd also expect them to have a hell of a lot more units at launch in those two territories, whereas Japan's market is a bit smaller and easier to accommodate. So I guess it makes sense.
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In other news, I got in a minor car accident a week ago, and the guy gave me 5000 apology yens. Shoved that right in my "PS VITA! I'M COMING FOR YOU!" fund (after obtaining spousal permission). He also gave me some nice crackers.
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Luckily I don't! So, yay Christmas Vita for me. I think I'll be importing this sucker.
Curse this new forums lack of limeability, but I agree with you sir. I'm definitely willing to wait if it means I'll be able to pick up Uncharted, Wipeout, Bioshock and Everybody's Golf at or very near launch
You put the lime in the coconut, and you mark them both up
I wasn't aware Bioshock Vita was anything more than a twinkle in Ken Levine's eye at this point.
And yeah, if the slight delay means we get a better launch line up, that's probably better for the Vita in the long run. Still going to have a hard time gaining any traction in the US, even with the slick hardware and the semi-affordable price. Lots of great games will certainly help things.
I expect it'll help Uncharted stick out, since I thought it would've been really overshadowed by Uncharted 3 if it had come out this year.
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Anyway, this came out a week or so ago but since this thread now has some activity, I figure I'll post it here: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/36275/Sony_Generous_Enough_To_Loan_Vita_Dev_Kits_To_Indies.php
Outside of the launch delay, it's amazing how competent Sony have come across with the Vita, even as they're making mistakes with the PS3.
"What, you mean this little handheld device doesn't have graphics as good as that beast sitting in my living room?"
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Message from the SCEJ President. Important points:
1. Please buy PlayStation Magazine tomorrow and read my interview. (Okay, not that important.)
2. We're going to Gamescom.
3. Then we're going to TGS and giving a lot of Japan-focused Vita info.
4. I'm not going to be able to take a summer vacation this year. (Okay, also not that important.)
I think everyone is pretty confident that the more-or-less absent-from-E3 Japanese games, system movers like MGS or a JRPG will be on display at TGS, but I was surprised how much he glazed over Gamescom. I suppose that's not his department, but hopefully they don't simply show up and do more of the same. Even revealing game/accessory pricing would at least put some nice new information in our pockets.
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The Disgaia 3 port will most likely launch with the Vita, on its yet unannounced release date.
As for release date rumors, there really isn't anything popping up at the moment. However, 11/11 keeps showing up as a "cool" day for a release. That's a Friday, but I don't know if that is good, bad or neutral.
Anyway, I did a little bit of my own research. See, in Japan there are days that are more fortuitous than others, called tai-an (大安). The importance of these "fortuitous" days might appear superstitious to an outsider, but in Japan it's a big deal. People typically arrange to pick up new cars on tai-an days. When I moved into my new apartment, the real estate noticed it happened to be one, and told me I was lucky. If you get married on a non-tai-an day, you can usually get a discount because people are less likely to have a wedding then, so the shrines/chapels want to attract customers.
To date, every Sony system has launched on a tai-an day.
Unless Sony goes with 11/11 (which is not tai-an but isn't one of the "bad," unlucky days either) here's a list of October-December days that might be launch material.
October: 5, 11, 17, 23, 28
November: 3, 9, 15, 21, 25
December: 1, 7, 13, 19, 30
I know someone had said there might be a New Years launch, but since New Years is family time, and the big shopping days are January 1, 2 and 3 I'm not so sure the 30th would be a great choice. I think they'd wanna get the system out early enough to sell out, and then replenish in time for the shopping rush - as opposed to make people schedule standing in lines into their holiday plans. Maybe people are also traveling abroad during the New Years holidays because it's one of the only times Japanese people can actually take a lengthy vacation during the year.
Just my two cents. Also, none of the above dates are "anniversaries" or anything.
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Lumines! It will be mine. Oh yes. It will be mine.
I'll update properly later but there's also new trailers for a ton of games, including Uncharted: Golden Abyss:
And a new game called Tag:
Plus they announced a cool looking game called Escape Plan:
Other announcements were that Fifa's coming to it (shocker), Resistance Vita is now called Resistance: Burning Skies, there's going to be Facebook/Twitter/Skype apps, specs have been unveiled and Vita devkits are super cheap.
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It has. Lumines Vita. :P
Glad to hear that all physical games will have download versions as well.
Hope that the memory sticks/cards aren't too expensive.
Let me tell you about Demon's Souls....
Awesome!
As someone who only played the first one I'm excited. Been a while since I played it but it was so good.