@rjejr, I realise that Sonic Boom is based on the upcoming Saturday morning cartoon, but didn't know the game is not being released in Japan. I think Nintendo have been caught out with the move to HD and I think Sega and Nintendo make a great fit even if it's mutual or timed exclusives.

I can see what he is saying, thing is Microsoft got complacent and Sony managed to build a console with hype and buzz not seen since PS2.

@rjejr From what I have seen I have high hopes for Sonic Boom, can't help feeling that Nintendo should have brought Sega quite some time ago and may have now missed the boat.

It may be tailored to Nintendo Systems but you can't get this on the European Eshop for Wii U. Getting on Vita is my only option.

I can't see Nintendo publishing any of its IP on Sony or Microsoft consoles. It would mean the end for Nintendo manufacturing hardware. They're a cash rich company according to reports and can afford th Wii U to tank. What they need to do is invest in more internal studios and come back with a stronger console in around 3 - 4 years time.

Vita is a mobile device, which to me means you download the majority of content to save on carrying around game carts. The main problems with the vita is memory card cost and no internal memory.

If the PS4 headset exists, I would expect Sony to reveal it at E3, with a possible late 2014 launch. Sony at the minute needs to keep PS4 in supply.

A nice extra present from Sony, merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all my fellow playstation gamers

A monster sale that's for sure, just picked up a Vita so I think AC3, Wipeout, Jet Set Radio. Most likely need a 32GB card as well as I don't think the 16GB card I've got will last much longer!!

Steam style fire sales are a good idea, also why not low the prices for games that have been on sale for 3 months+?

Still sailing and plundering the high seas in AC4 15% sync and a hell of a long way to go that game is huge!! Tearaway and Killzone Shadow Fall still under wraps.

I think PS+ & PS4 are both helping the Vita. I brought my Vita after buying a PS4. My PS+ subscription covers both machines which is very good value for money.
I think the Vita has plenty of games to invest in, plus if you had PSP digital games they work on the Vita as well as PS one.
The main issue for the Vita from day one has been the price of the machine and the memory cards. If your serious about buying a Vita now is the time at least here in the UK, as the prices for Vita bundles are bargin basement!!. I brought the Tearaway bundle which includes LBP and a 16GB memory card for £150. The prices of the memory cards is also now coming down a 32GB card is now around £40 which while still not cheap better than the original £60.
If Sony can now start getting their teams to develop more games for it, it will survive. I don't think it will sell 3DS numbers but for the price your paying at the minute your getting a great machine.

The cheaper way to do that type of bundle, would be try and get hold of the PS4 Mega Bundle (Player Edition) and buy the Vita separate on Amazon or Argos for around £140 - £150 total expenditure £600. Still a huge chunk of money though.

I've used voice command on PS4 with the camera to start AC4, works ok.

@Charlesnarles, I have KotOR on my iPad, personally I didn't find the game that enjoyable. I can see where the idea for Mass Effect came from this game though.

There is a market for both dedicated consoles and smartphone games I think. The problem I have with smartphone games is a lot of them nowadays are freemium and constantly trying to get you to part with your cash. Then there is the controls issues with just an touch screen interface, don't get me wrong when they done right there're good. Galaxy on Fire 2 and Sid Maiers Ace Patrol are good examples.
With a console you got a controller and you pay for the game right out the box (apart from DLC) but that's if you want it. Also the games you get on a dedicated games machine tend to be of a better quality to what you get on the app stores.

Resogun so far with Killzone & AC4 still in wrapping!! Hoping to rectify that later on today.

Well I dropped an extra £150 and now awaiting Amazon Uk to deliver the tearaway bundle. Been an expensive end to month!!!

If you have the money, surely it would be better to pick up the tearaway & little big planet bundle from Amazon for £150??. I agree it's to late for people like me who pre-ordered. I ordered the Killzone mega bundle and if I brought the Vita Tearaway bundle as well for a total cost of £600 I would get a PS4, Vita, two DS4 controllers, PS Eye, Killzone Shadow Fall, Tearaway, Little big planet and 16GB memory card to boot now that's value for money. All I need to check now is that I have a spare £150.........

@Reverend_Skeeve
I've got the weekend off as usual, when I originally pre-ordered my PS4 I wasn't working full time as a plumbing lecturer, only part time. But people of sick and OFSTED coming means I'm a busy boy at the moment. Most likely set it up Saturday afternoon, with loading up Killzone and Assassins Creed 4 Sat night as I have young kids

I'm working the 29th, most likely have to pick mine up from the post office Saturday morning

I was hoping to go digital only this gen, but not at those prices!, Let's hope Amazon bring their PS store to the Uk & Europe, hopefully this will help to bring digital prices down. On a side note my PS4 copy of Assassins Creed 4 turned up to day!

Looks more exciting than US Grand Prix!!

@Shogunrok, I think the majority of gamers are still interested and are excited to game on consoles, but as usual it's a combination of hardware that excites and gets people imagination going and also the very important aspect of games people want to play.
Sony have had a good year PR wise for the PS4, what they will not want to do is fall into some kind of software drought.

@ZeD, the last place I would post anything is the IGN forums, to me to many closed minded individuals looking to start a flame war of the slightest thing.

A truly outstanding number of sales posted by Sony. My inner Nintendo fan is also sobbing over an opportunity missed. Only 12 more days till the delivery of my shiny new PS4. But realistically will be 13 now I'm also working on the 29th when originally I wasn't.
If Europe sells a similar number 5 million units by the end of March I would say looks realistic.

It's just an overblown storm in a tea cup, Sony publicly stated at E3 you could swap and sell your disc based games. They won't back track now.

If this comes to the UK and Europe then it can only be good thing. The only competition in the Uk at the minute is Game selling digital codes.

@Gamer83, Mega bundle includes the playstation camera, an extra controller and KZ Shadow Fall. Represents around a £70 pound saving in the Uk if you brought all the extras separate

@get2sammyb Game may get some bad press in some quarters for games being over priced compared to say Amazon, but you can't deny their customer service. I initially preordered a PS4 online and recieved an email asking if I wished to upgrade to a bundle or keep my existing preorder. I upgraded to the mega bundle as it offered the most value for money.

Brought my PSone on launch day, traded in my Megadrive and all it's games, which brought it's price down quite a bit!! Had some cracking games for it wish I kept it and put it into storage!

@JaxonH,yeah with Sony sticking to their own proprietary sd card at an inflated price has I think hurt the Vita, which is a shame. Cutting the cost of memory cards in half would be a good move if Sony are unwilling to cut the price of the Vita.

@Sanquine, that it would make it in the UK £129 a price reduction of £40 if you go by Amazon Uk pricing. It would be a very aggressive stance from Sony and would give Nintendo a run for there money with the 3DS. An 8gb card would be better than none, but me being cheeky would like a 16gb card as I must have at least 8gb in PSP downloads on my PSN account!

@Sanquine, I think both would be great and reaffirm Sony's commitment to the Vita.

The hype and buzz around the PS4 reminds me of the PS2 launch, which I decided to ignore and buy a GameCube instead!!. Not this time though as I have my PS4 preorder safely in place.

@get2sammyb, great article which highlights what I think is the Vita's biggest problem. Maybe as a solution they could release an SKU with 8GB on board ala PSP GO or one with standard micro SDHC cards?
Anyway back on topic, could Gamescom be where the PS4/Vita bundle gets officially announced or a new Vita model as described above?

The biggest problem I have with the Vita is the price of the memory cards currently £55 in the UK for a 32gb card. For that kind of money I could buy a external 1tb hard drive for my Wii U or buy an internal 1tb hard drive ready for my PS4 I have on preorder. If Sony could lower the price on memory cards or even let third parties make them the Vita might sell better.