I'm guessing Wii U won't be getting this...or any AC game anymore for that matter since Watch_Dogs will be their last game for Wii U until sales start picking up...if they ever pick up that is.
@3rdEyeMind Just a bit of correction: Vita does not have backwards compatability. The PSP games you download off the store are running off an emulator.
Very fun game, especially with the mech transformation mechanic. Have yet to play any other space sim with a transformation as a central mechanic (other than Star Fox 2...). That final mission was a pain though...
I've yet to play Soul Sacrifice, since I've yet to buy a Vita. However, I do have a copy of the game, so I think I'll skip out on Delta and wait for the sequel.
@Damo
That was actually one of my points; that Vita has better games than Android at the moment. However, I'm looking toward the future a bit. By the time the third Shield (the one I'd like to buy) comes out next year or the year after, hopefully developers will develop more complex games to match the amount of power in future high end devices. Hopefully. Maybe if mobile controllers start selling better...
Though personally, there are some Android games out now that I'd like to play on Shield like Asphalt 8, Modern Combat 5 (whenever that comes out), Dead Trigger 2, Record of Agarest War, and others. Of course, my Nexus 5 can run all those games very well, but I don't want to fill the internal 32 GB (formatted 26 GB) memory of my phone with games since I also use it for other things. Which is probably one of the reasons why I want a Shield; have it be a physical place where all my paid Android games can live (especially if Shield 3 supports 128 GB micro SD cards) and not waste space.
@BornOfEvil That really is true, as it is an extremely niche product. Personally I think it's a brilliant device line that'll be even better in future iterations.
Just going to say something that will attract some ire (probably): the nvidia Shield is now $250, and comes with all-around superior specs, better screen quality and resolution, more battery life, better gamepad, and comes with a built-in 16 GB internal that's expandable using the increasingly cheaper micro SD cards. That said, Vita (currently) has more games from western and Japanese major developers and indies that could be considered great...which is (sorta) the only thing 3DS has over the Vita as well. Anyway, I'll be importing that nice looking blue/white Vita Slim from Japan once I can afford it. Also can't wait for next year's Shield iteration.
Sold what took the Wii U a year to sell in a matter of months. Seems like Sony does understand the market and their customers. Nintendo, on the other hand, needs to stop playing in their cardboard box fortress and go meet the people outside.
Considering how this is being built on CE3 (I think?) and the concept of 5-player assymetrical multiplayer, I don't exactly get why there is no Wii U version. Other than the fact that a Wii U version will probably flop at retail..... Oh right....
Just played Full Boost on my friend's PS3 a week ago. EXTREMELY fun. Though I wonder what he'll think when he finds out that a third version is coming out.
I'll still get one, but I'll be importing from Japan. I want my color options and I'm not concerned about the screen. The original OLED looks downright blurry compared to my far superior mobile screens anyway, so it's no loss to me when switching to LCD.
@The-Sega-KiD Any adult male who thinks the way you do is crazy. Not about your opinion that Vita is better than 3DS, I can respect that, but your thoughts about how it is REQUIRED to love one thing over another in order to be considered masculine.
@Cyrso
Seems like you never pay attention to the eShop sales. Like the one that's currently running for Atlus games. Nintendo's first party games may not get price reductions very often, but third party and indies do.
EDIT: Also in terms of Vita, many people are more likely to buy retail games digitally along with digital only games rather than just digital only games. There's also the issue of PSO2 if that ever comes out in the west. And the issue of the cards being REQUIRED to save most games' data on the original model. One could just buy the overpriced 4 GB to save data, but why do that when it's possible that later on you might need even more overpriced memory?
@JaxonH For me it's a necessity, but not one I want to spend too much money on. My gamepad charging cable is actually damaged now, due to kids not being careful. And so sorry to hear about your confiscated batteries.
@JaxonH Well, the DualShock 4 also has to power more rumble than the Pro controller and also a multi-touch touchpad as well. Then there's the accelerometer and gyroscope. The battery inside the DualShock 4 is also apparently smaller than the Pro as well. But anyway, I'm personally going to wait for a price drop on the Gamepad battery. Just 3-4 hours of additional gameplay isn't worth $32 to me.
@Grockumus There's the Playstation Mobile app for Playstation-certified devices, which uses your SEN/PSN account and will link your device to said account.
Will this affect Playstation Mobile games as well? Of course I only intend to keep those games on my Xperia Play and Vita, but would be nice to link one more device in the future, like the Vita TV. For the regular store though, this will be great for my 3000, go, and Vita.
Considering the fact that it's an MMORPG, why is there a need to transfer data from PS3 to PS4? Does the PS3 version not share servers with the PC version?
I don't understand how to play Passing Time yet, but I'll give it another shot. Rymdkapsel, on the other hand, is very fun and relaxation; I'm really loving that game. Playstation Mobile actually has some pretty fun games. For example, Adventure Bar Story Labyrinth is a nice rogue-like RPG that plays well on my Xperia Play. I just wish that the onscreen buttons were optional. I wonder if that new Blood Wyvern game will be offered for free. It's pretty cheap though, so I'll probably just purchase it anyway.
If they update it to support the DS4 for Vita games as well, I'll consider this. I'm getting a DS4 for PC use, so if it works with a $100 console like this, that'll be great, too.
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Re: Store Update: 1st April 2014 (North America)
Still waiting on that 64 GB memory card. I wanna use my Sony Rewards points to help pay it off.
Re: Would You Like to Change Your PSN Username?
It's already way too late; I already made a new account. Now if they were to allow account mergers, that'd be great.
Re: Review: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f (PlayStation Vita)
Already bought it...But now I need a memory card in order to play it
Re: Weirdness: Developer Marvelous AQL's New Logo Certainly Makes an Impact
I liked the old one. The new one looks like it was done by an amateur graphic designer...or a 10 year old using MS Word.
Re: What Does Facebook's Oculus Rift Acquisition Mean for PS4's Virtual Reality Headset?
Facebook? NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Pachter: PS4's Virtual Reality Headset Is a 'Really Bad Idea'
He actually makes a bit of sense this time, however.... BURN PACHTER BURN
Re: Assassin's Creed: Unity Drops a Heavy Blade on PS4 This Holiday
I'm guessing Wii U won't be getting this...or any AC game anymore for that matter since Watch_Dogs will be their last game for Wii U until sales start picking up...if they ever pick up that is.
Re: Sony: PlayStation Vita Is Proving to Be a Big Niche Device
@3rdEyeMind
Just a bit of correction: Vita does not have backwards compatability. The PSP games you download off the store are running off an emulator.
Re: North American PlayStation Store Update Delay May Give You Withdrawal Symptoms
All I want is for God Eater Burst to go on sale again.
Re: Sources Suggest PS4's Virtual Reality Headset Stomps All Over Oculus Rift
Considering their previous 3D headsets, I'm doubting this. Considering what I know about it, I'll stick with OR.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Director Stunned by PS4's Visual Prowess
Guess he's never gamed on PC. That aside, Sony did a great job with their new machine, so it's good to see a non-Sony developer praising it.
Re: Sony's Irritatingly Opposed to Organised Gaming Shelves
PS3 still has several years left in it, with Sony probably thinking that it can last just as long as the PS2. So, why not modernize the box?
Re: Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut Boosts onto PS4 Later this Month
Very fun game, especially with the mech transformation mechanic. Have yet to play any other space sim with a transformation as a central mechanic (other than Star Fox 2...). That final mission was a pain though...
Re: Soul Sacrifice Delta Turns the Pages with Launch Trailer
I've yet to play Soul Sacrifice, since I've yet to buy a Vita. However, I do have a copy of the game, so I think I'll skip out on Delta and wait for the sequel.
Re: Review: Tales of Symphonia Chronicles (PlayStation 3)
I'm guessing I belong to the tiny group of people who actually liked the sequel.
Re: Weirdness: This Is the Closest Thing to Pokémon Snap You're Getting on PS3
A sequel? Seems to have better graphics than the original PC game. Wonder if this is a PC release as well.
Re: Hardware Review: PS Vita Slim - Screen if You Wanna Go Faster
@Damo
That was actually one of my points; that Vita has better games than Android at the moment. However, I'm looking toward the future a bit. By the time the third Shield (the one I'd like to buy) comes out next year or the year after, hopefully developers will develop more complex games to match the amount of power in future high end devices. Hopefully. Maybe if mobile controllers start selling better...
Though personally, there are some Android games out now that I'd like to play on Shield like Asphalt 8, Modern Combat 5 (whenever that comes out), Dead Trigger 2, Record of Agarest War, and others. Of course, my Nexus 5 can run all those games very well, but I don't want to fill the internal 32 GB (formatted 26 GB) memory of my phone with games since I also use it for other things. Which is probably one of the reasons why I want a Shield; have it be a physical place where all my paid Android games can live (especially if Shield 3 supports 128 GB micro SD cards) and not waste space.
Re: Hardware Review: PS Vita Slim - Screen if You Wanna Go Faster
@BornOfEvil
That really is true, as it is an extremely niche product. Personally I think it's a brilliant device line that'll be even better in future iterations.
Re: Hardware Review: PS Vita Slim - Screen if You Wanna Go Faster
Just going to say something that will attract some ire (probably): the nvidia Shield is now $250, and comes with all-around superior specs, better screen quality and resolution, more battery life, better gamepad, and comes with a built-in 16 GB internal that's expandable using the increasingly cheaper micro SD cards.
That said, Vita (currently) has more games from western and Japanese major developers and indies that could be considered great...which is (sorta) the only thing 3DS has over the Vita as well.
Anyway, I'll be importing that nice looking blue/white Vita Slim from Japan once I can afford it. Also can't wait for next year's Shield iteration.
Re: At Least Sony Didn't Forget the PlayStation Vita's Birthday
Only for subscribers huh?
Re: Slay Some Free Soul Sacrifice-Style DLC with the Latest Toukiden Update
Are they going to release the Toukiden DLC for Soul Sacrifice? I would've thought they'd release both at the same time.
Re: Wow, the PlayStation 4 Has Sold Over 5 Million Units
Sold what took the Wii U a year to sell in a matter of months. Seems like Sony does understand the market and their customers.
Nintendo, on the other hand, needs to stop playing in their cardboard box fortress and go meet the people outside.
Re: Level Up with Tantalizing Footage of PS4 Shooter Evolve
Considering how this is being built on CE3 (I think?) and the concept of 5-player assymetrical multiplayer, I don't exactly get why there is no Wii U version. Other than the fact that a Wii U version will probably flop at retail..... Oh right....
Re: Gaming's Flashiest Trailer Belongs to Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
Just played Full Boost on my friend's PS3 a week ago. EXTREMELY fun. Though I wonder what he'll think when he finds out that a third version is coming out.
Re: Final Fantasy XV May Not Take an Age to Attack Your PS4 After All
I remember when Crystal Bearers for Wii was also taking forever to come out...I don't remember much after the waiting.
Re: Feature: Three Reasons Why You Should Skip the PS Vita Slim and Snag the Original
I'll still get one, but I'll be importing from Japan. I want my color options and I'm not concerned about the screen. The original OLED looks downright blurry compared to my far superior mobile screens anyway, so it's no loss to me when switching to LCD.
Re: Weirdness: Sony Plans to Buy a Factory That Produces Parts for the Wii U
Didn't Nintendo already abandon this factory?
Re: So, the PlayStation Vita Outsold the Wii U in the UK Last Year
@The-Sega-KiD
Any adult male who thinks the way you do is crazy. Not about your opinion that Vita is better than 3DS, I can respect that, but your thoughts about how it is REQUIRED to love one thing over another in order to be considered masculine.
Re: So, the PlayStation Vita Outsold the Wii U in the UK Last Year
@Volmun
Speaking of crashing, anyone else here with a Wii U still having their damned thing freeze and crash on them?
Re: Soapbox: Sony Is Depriving Players of the Optimal PS Vita Experience
@Cyrso
Seems like you never pay attention to the eShop sales. Like the one that's currently running for Atlus games. Nintendo's first party games may not get price reductions very often, but third party and indies do.
EDIT: Also in terms of Vita, many people are more likely to buy retail games digitally along with digital only games rather than just digital only games. There's also the issue of PSO2 if that ever comes out in the west. And the issue of the cards being REQUIRED to save most games' data on the original model. One could just buy the overpriced 4 GB to save data, but why do that when it's possible that later on you might need even more overpriced memory?
Re: Sick of Your PS4 Controller Running Out of Battery? Nyko Has the Solution
@JaxonH
For me it's a necessity, but not one I want to spend too much money on. My gamepad charging cable is actually damaged now, due to kids not being careful.
And so sorry to hear about your confiscated batteries.
Re: Sick of Your PS4 Controller Running Out of Battery? Nyko Has the Solution
@JaxonH
Well, the DualShock 4 also has to power more rumble than the Pro controller and also a multi-touch touchpad as well. Then there's the accelerometer and gyroscope. The battery inside the DualShock 4 is also apparently smaller than the Pro as well.
But anyway, I'm personally going to wait for a price drop on the Gamepad battery. Just 3-4 hours of additional gameplay isn't worth $32 to me.
Re: How Do You Apply for the PlayStation Now Beta in North America?
Stupid website, requiring first names to be at least 3 characters long. Ended up having to type in my middle initial.
Re: Sick of Your PS4 Controller Running Out of Battery? Nyko Has the Solution
At least it's not as bad as the Wii U Gamepad :/
Re: There's Only One Way You're Going to Get Hatsune Miku in Your Bedroom
Expected, since the first Diva f game for Vita also had an AR mode.
Re: You'll Soon Be Able to Link Three Portable Devices to Your PSN Account
@Grockumus
There's the Playstation Mobile app for Playstation-certified devices, which uses your SEN/PSN account and will link your device to said account.
Re: You'll Soon Be Able to Link Three Portable Devices to Your PSN Account
Will this affect Playstation Mobile games as well? Of course I only intend to keep those games on my Xperia Play and Vita, but would be nice to link one more device in the future, like the Vita TV.
For the regular store though, this will be great for my 3000, go, and Vita.
Re: Rumour: Sony Working on Touch Powered PS Move for PS4?
I think I need more sleep. Thought the headline said "torch-powered".
Re: Final Fantasy XIV Will Be Reborn on PS4 in April 2014
Considering the fact that it's an MMORPG, why is there a need to transfer data from PS3 to PS4? Does the PS3 version not share servers with the PC version?
Re: Score Free PlayStation Mobile Games This Winter
I don't understand how to play Passing Time yet, but I'll give it another shot. Rymdkapsel, on the other hand, is very fun and relaxation; I'm really loving that game.
Playstation Mobile actually has some pretty fun games. For example, Adventure Bar Story Labyrinth is a nice rogue-like RPG that plays well on my Xperia Play. I just wish that the onscreen buttons were optional.
I wonder if that new Blood Wyvern game will be offered for free. It's pretty cheap though, so I'll probably just purchase it anyway.
Re: Get Your First Glimpse of Freedom Wars' Gameplay Here
Soul Sacrifice apparently came out in NA a mere 1 month after the JP release, so I have really high hopes for this coming stateside.
Re: Can't Wait to Play a PS4? There Could Be a Demo Kiosk Near You
Huh...the store locator has revealed to me that there is a Sony Store very close to my home...never knew that.
Re: TGS 2013: Monster Hunter Frontier G Explores Vita in 2014
Now that Vita is getting some kind of MH game, even if it's a port of an old one, Sega should make some kind of Phantasy Star for 3DS >.>
Re: TGS 2013: Monster Hunter Frontier G Explores Vita in 2014
@RudyDog
Pay to Play.
Re: Designer Of The New PS Vita Wants It To Be "Accessible By Anyone"
Just let me switch the cancel and confirm buttons.
Re: Ouch, Japan Isn't Getting PS4 Until February 2014
Well, Japan also got the Wii U after America and Europe, but February? That's a really big release gap.
Re: Sony Enters the Micro-console Arena With PS Vita TV, The Smallest PlayStation Yet
If they update it to support the DS4 for Vita games as well, I'll consider this. I'm getting a DS4 for PC use, so if it works with a $100 console like this, that'll be great, too.
Re: Slimmer, Lighter PS Vita Announced With 1GB Of Storage And LCD Screen
Price this lower than $200 and I'll bite.
Re: Sony's Latest HMZ-T3 Headset Will Cost You a Measly £1,300
Eh...I'll just get an Oculus Rift.
Re: You'll Only Need Four DualShock 4 Controllers for Your PS4
@Jaz007
Bomberman Blast on Wii supported 8-player local play using 4 Wiimotes and 4 Gamecube controllers.