I hope they announce a TV out cable for the mystery port on the Vita Legacy System.
I refuse to buy a Vita TV for Video out to a TV when I have a strange feeling that they mystery port on the Vita does this and would support all of the games & not just a subset of them.
That & allow the Vita to be a multiuser system like the PS3 & PS4 (why get a Vita TV for just one profile?)
Sony, also needs to change their removal message as it is FALSE and you can't redownload it again.
People also need to remember that this is not the first time on the Playstation network that in the digital era that something is being removed forever without a way to back it up.
REMEMBER: Playstation Mobile will fully go dark on September 10th and the ability to re-download purchased content is also getting removed. (Apparently these take up too much server space or cost too much to maintain a server).
At least we got a blog post about their removal and have the PC Content Manager app that should let us backup (I don't know what happens if you replace your Vita/Vita TV however).
Does Kojima get a portion of the sales or is his team paid upfront for making the game?
If he gets a portion I say Day 1 sales show support.
If he got paid upfront everyone should wait for a sale so we can voice our opinion to Konami.
I think eLarkos is saying that if consumers wake up and stop buying this type of system that publishers will be forced to either change or go out of business.
Who saves proof of purchase before June 2012 for all these years? Couldn't they see who has a serial registered (I guess however that would be for when it was manufactured not purchased).
Best of luck to everyone who saved their proof of purchase all of these years.
I was trying to go all Digital for reason's like Sammy said. However, after reading about what Sony is already doing with PlayStation Mobile it just became scary. I know that a Blu-Ray can get scratched, lost, or broken (one of the reasons I like going Digital) but it can't get erased like the storage on the Vita (Flash Memory) or PS4 & PS3 (Hard Drive).
With Mobile not being able to be re-downloaded made me think. What if my Vita breaks or my Expensive Memory Card?
Sure, there is the PC Content Manager to backup to but what if my Vita breaks and I get a replacement?
It won't be verified to play my games (Unless Sony starts being like Nintendo and you have to send in your old and new hardware to transfer your games). But, what would a person do if Sony went out of business?
I understand the need for Digital Media Rights to protect your content Sony, what about a Digital Consumers Rights to backup your purchased goods?
I guess with the new firmware we could save a backup to an external hard drive on the PS4 (Can a PS3 do the same). Same thing with the Vita and PS3 or PC Content Manager.
However, like I said the console replacement may not be verified to play the backup like with the Vita and mobile games argument.
Also looking at these activation instructions for be able to play the content in perpetuity it looks like if your Vita dies after September 10th 2015 you will loose this content as you can't activate a device after that date.
I don't know if these Games work on a Vita TV but same thing applies. The Content Manager Assistant will only work then for your originally activated devices unless there is some way support can manually activate a replacement device.
I hope they have something better for the PS4 & PS3 if Sony ever decides to close the PSN (After all we can't just back up our hard drive can we?)
You'll then be able to play the content in perpetuity – well, as long as your memory card remains intact.
I know that memory card will not work forever especially with constantly deleting and removing apps for PS+ updates and sales.
Can we back up the mobile games from the Vita to the PC using the Content Manager Assistant and then after September 10, 2015 transfer them back and will they still be authenticated?
Quick Google Search shows areas that have the "In Cart Discount"
However, I don't know where people are finding the codes as the links just contain deadlines and start dates. EDIT: Looks like the source of the codes are official Twitter posts
In Cart Discount - uk - In Cart Discount
09 March 2015 at 09:00 (GMT) - 09 March 2015 at 23:59 (GMT)
In Cart Discount es - Descuento en el carrito
09/03/2015 a las 10:00 (hora española) - 13.03.2015 at 23:59 (Spanish time)
USA so far does not have anything and I doubt it will as all the other terms say: The " Promoter "is: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited. https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/
I bought the PS4 because I already had a Vita and PS3 and Playstation Plus.
Another deciding factor was for remote play with the Vita.
That and I thought the Vita would work like the Wii U Gamepad.
After all on the PS3 Guacamelee had a Second Screen feature where you could see the map.
I also thought that with remote play that you could get rid of split screen multi-player. I was thinking 1st player on the TV and the 2nd player on the Vita.
Instead the Vita ended up as a extra controller until I bought more and remote play that I rarely ever use.
However, I still don't understand why they have not released the Android Remote Play App for all phones and Market it to sell more PS4's.
After being saturated with Skylanders (some of them in more than four variants) & Disney Infinity I am through with these cash grabs and they take up too much space.
Same reason I prefer digital vs disc (takes up less space and ease of use)
I was wishing that it would have been a multi-user environment like the PS3 & PS4 instead of a single user environment like the Vita.
Everyone shares the same user so shares games saves and trophies.
As others have also said another drawback is they stuck with the expensive proprietary Vita Memory Cards.
They should have just released a video out cable for Vita's 1.0 mystery port or a screen mirror option for the PS3 or PS4 so we can play on the big screen.
Without the touchscreen and rear touchpad you lose a lot of innovative gameplay.
How can Evolution Studios be aiming to launch the free PlayStation Plus version as quickly as possible if it is working on DLC?
I agree with rastamadeus that they are using most of their time on the DLC.
This would also seem to be a incentive for more purchases for those who have been on the fence. (Hurry up and order if you want November’s planned premium add-on packs for free) is what I got from this.
If I could gift the copies I already purchased I would be happy. (even to a subaccount)
Also it would be nice if you already own the game if you could get some DLC instead or gift your existing copy. Example: Escape Plan & Steam World this Month
What I am learning is to just not buy anything Digitally as you can't regift like a retail copy (Example: Injustice) and wait for a Flash Sale.
Also pre-order Digital bonuses are a slap in the face.
Look at retail LittleBigPlanet 3 it comes with more if you get a retailer copy vs digital.
The new Naruto PS3 game had day one DLC & bonuses for a Retail copy and nothing for a Digital copy (not even a option to pre-order it Digitally)
If Playstation is having a hard time responding on their own blog, why would they respond to questions at this event?
It will just be the developers showcasing these new/upcoming games with vague answer's to questions. (I am not sure it's just a beta type of answers)
What you are paying for is a opertunity to play a beta if there is not a huge line.
However, the chance of actually paying and playing these beta games is higher than say a DriveClub +Edition comming out soon.
Anyone find it odd that they delayed releasing Europe's October Plus Games from the 1st Wednesday of the month to the 2nd Wednesday of the month for DriveClub?
Here in the US we had to wait either way as the 7th was the first Tuesday of the Month.
Will see if in April 2015 if Europe again has to wait for the 2nd Wednesday of the Month maybe the rule is day after US releases.
I know there have been a few times in the past the plus update was delayed and didn't happen on Tuesday.
Is the secret that in North America we never got an upgrade option option for Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition despite owning the original like Europe did.
I am still waiting for it to show up or a good sale to get this game.
I wonder if you can have a friend lend you the disc and then buy the digital copy to save some bandwidth if you plan on going with the download option?
Maybe retailers like Gamestop/Best Buy who ever could start selling digital copies but it comes with an install/bandwidth saver disc?
The game is jump-in jump-out 1-4 player (offline and online – meaning you can seamlessly have people joining an ongoing game by grabbing an extra controller, or joining online). When you’re less than 4 players, you can swap into the unused characters. To insure that the game is optimally fun no matter the number of players, we implemented a cool and innovative feature that allow us to change the levels layout in real time according to the number of players currently in the game, so that is is always well suited (especially the puzzles) to how many people are playing.
Google TV has been doing a HDMI passthrough for years. Also a picture in picture function where you can watch TV and use google chrome at the same time. The best thing was the Netflix app when it first shipped as you could browse the entire library and then they made the UI the same with 75 results in certain categories. This is not something new done by Microsoft.
On the poster at the bottom I see games like Second Son that will not be a launch game. Does this mean when the PS4 releases that may be a possibility of a demo for PS4 owners or these demo stations are our only chance at trying that game until release.
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Re: Talking Point: What Role Will the PS Vita Play at E3 2015?
I hope they announce a TV out cable for the mystery port on the Vita Legacy System.
I refuse to buy a Vita TV for Video out to a TV when I have a strange feeling that they mystery port on the Vita does this and would support all of the games & not just a subset of them.
That & allow the Vita to be a multiuser system like the PS3 & PS4 (why get a Vita TV for just one profile?)
Re: Nathan Drake Overlooks the LA Convention Centre Ahead of E3 2015
To bad it wasn't a picture of the collection with that tagine "Greatness awaits" after finding out all they removed from the PS3 counterpart.
Re: Sony: PlayStation Vita Is a Legacy Platform
Can we at least get the cable for the Mystery port?
Re: Potential Outrage Brewing as Ultra Street Fighter 4 Launches in Crap Condition on PS4
@get2sammyb, This site's GAME OVERVIEW says the Developer is Capcom and the Publisher is Sony Computer Entertainment
Re: PS4's Petrifying P.T. Has Been Removed from the PlayStation Store Entirely
Sony, also needs to change their removal message as it is FALSE and you can't redownload it again.
People also need to remember that this is not the first time on the Playstation network that in the digital era that something is being removed forever without a way to back it up.
REMEMBER: Playstation Mobile will fully go dark on September 10th and the ability to re-download purchased content is also getting removed. (Apparently these take up too much server space or cost too much to maintain a server).
At least we got a blog post about their removal and have the PC Content Manager app that should let us backup (I don't know what happens if you replace your Vita/Vita TV however).
Re: Metal Gear Solid Voice Actress Backs Away from Kojima Comments
Does Kojima get a portion of the sales or is his team paid upfront for making the game?
If he gets a portion I say Day 1 sales show support.
If he got paid upfront everyone should wait for a sale so we can voice our opinion to Konami.
Re: Players Aren't Happy with 2K Games After Publisher Deletes NBA 2K14 Save Files
I think eLarkos is saying that if consumers wake up and stop buying this type of system that publishers will be forced to either change or go out of business.
Re: Sony's Going to Give You Free Stuff for Duping You into Buying a Vita
Who saves proof of purchase before June 2012 for all these years? Couldn't they see who has a serial registered (I guess however that would be for when it was manufactured not purchased).
Best of luck to everyone who saved their proof of purchase all of these years.
Re: Weirdness: This Copy of Bloodborne Is Getting Panned
Doesn't the receipt say who sold the game and what store it came from?
At least people could avoid the store in question or the employee.
It would also have been something if we found out the copy of Battlefield Hardline had Disc 1 of Christmas Pan Pipes as this one had Disc 2.
I wonder if the same employee sold both people the games in question.
Re: April's PS4 PlayStation Plus Offering Will Include Woah Dave!
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty should also be like Woah Dave for Plus Members.
It says its a crossbuy title.
Re: Yes, There's Scheduled PlayStation Network Maintenance Today
Hopefully they put Zuma back on Sale for the National Flash Sale.
Don't know why it changed price in the middle of the sale.
Re: PS4 May Be Getting In-Game Video Chat in a Future Firmware Update
@get2sammyb You can watch the first episode on YouTube for FREE.
However, the game image above is from the 2nd Episode.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt2znyyXt3g
Re: Talking Point: Are You Spending More Money Than Ever on Digital Games?
I was trying to go all Digital for reason's like Sammy said.
However, after reading about what Sony is already doing with PlayStation Mobile it just became scary. I know that a Blu-Ray can get scratched, lost, or broken (one of the reasons I like going Digital) but it can't get erased like the storage on the Vita (Flash Memory) or PS4 & PS3 (Hard Drive).
With Mobile not being able to be re-downloaded made me think.
What if my Vita breaks or my Expensive Memory Card?
Sure, there is the PC Content Manager to backup to but what if my Vita breaks and I get a replacement?
It won't be verified to play my games (Unless Sony starts being like Nintendo and you have to send in your old and new hardware to transfer your games). But, what would a person do if Sony went out of business?
I understand the need for Digital Media Rights to protect your content Sony, what about a Digital Consumers Rights to backup your purchased goods?
I guess with the new firmware we could save a backup to an external hard drive on the PS4 (Can a PS3 do the same). Same thing with the Vita and PS3 or PC Content Manager.
However, like I said the console replacement may not be verified to play the backup like with the Vita and mobile games argument.
Re: Sony Hangs Up on Failed PlayStation Mobile Push
Also looking at these activation instructions for be able to play the content in perpetuity it looks like if your Vita dies after September 10th 2015 you will loose this content as you can't activate a device after that date.
I don't know if these Games work on a Vita TV but same thing applies.
The Content Manager Assistant will only work then for your originally activated devices unless there is some way support can manually activate a replacement device.
I hope they have something better for the PS4 & PS3 if Sony ever decides to close the PSN (After all we can't just back up our hard drive can we?)
Re: Sony Hangs Up on Failed PlayStation Mobile Push
You'll then be able to play the content in perpetuity – well, as long as your memory card remains intact.
I know that memory card will not work forever especially with constantly deleting and removing apps for PS+ updates and sales.
Can we back up the mobile games from the Vita to the PC using the Content Manager Assistant and then after September 10, 2015 transfer them back and will they still be authenticated?
http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/psvita/cm/app_pc.html
Re: Today Only, You Can Get 10 Per Cent Off Games and DLC on the UK PlayStation Store
Quick Google Search shows areas that have the "In Cart Discount"
However, I don't know where people are finding the codes as the links just contain deadlines and start dates.
EDIT: Looks like the source of the codes are official Twitter posts
In Cart Discount - uk - In Cart Discount

09 March 2015 at 09:00 (GMT) - 09 March 2015 at 23:59 (GMT)
In Cart Discount es - Descuento en el carrito

09/03/2015 a las 10:00 (hora española) - 13.03.2015 at 23:59 (Spanish time)
In Cart Discount nl - Winkelwagenkorting

9-03-2015 10:00 (Nederlandse tijd) - 13-03-2015 23:59 (Dutch time)
In Cart Discount fr_be - Réduction sur le panier d'achat
09/03/2015 à 10 h (heure belge) - 09/03/2015 23: 59 pm (Belgian time)
https://www.playstation.com/fr-be/legal/in-cart-discount-fr-be/
https://twitter.com/PlayStationBE
USA so far does not have anything and I doubt it will as all the other terms say: The " Promoter "is: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited.
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/
Re: March's Free PlayStation Plus Games include Oddworld PS4, OlliOlli 2, and Valiant Hearts
Japan got Killzone™ Shadow Fall in December last year, I keep wondering when it will show up for the rest of us.
Re: Site News: Fill in Our Reader Survey and We'll Give You a Gold Star
Why was one of the questions about new boxed games?
Could not answer as I have been Going all Digital (like convenience and no discs to lose or scratch)
Also, pre-order question made me sad 😭 that going digital PSN becomes you're only option and you miss out on exclusives.
Physical still has better incentives than digital.
Re: Apparently, People Buy PS4s Over Xbox Ones and Wii Us for the Resolution
I bought the PS4 because I already had a Vita and PS3 and Playstation Plus.
Another deciding factor was for remote play with the Vita.
That and I thought the Vita would work like the Wii U Gamepad.
After all on the PS3 Guacamelee had a Second Screen feature where you could see the map.
I also thought that with remote play that you could get rid of split screen multi-player. I was thinking 1st player on the TV and the 2nd player on the Vita.
Instead the Vita ended up as a extra controller until I bought more and remote play that I rarely ever use.
However, I still don't understand why they have not released the Android Remote Play App for all phones and Market it to sell more PS4's.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Buy PlayStation-Themed Amiibo?
After being saturated with Skylanders (some of them in more than four variants) & Disney Infinity I am through with these cash grabs and they take up too much space.
Same reason I prefer digital vs disc (takes up less space and ease of use)
Re: Review: Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director's Cut (PlayStation 4)
Anything that different from the PS3 version of the game?
Re: Retailers Reduce PlayStation TV as US Consumers Tune Out
I was wishing that it would have been a multi-user environment like the PS3 & PS4 instead of a single user environment like the Vita.
Everyone shares the same user so shares games saves and trophies.
As others have also said another drawback is they stuck with the expensive proprietary Vita Memory Cards.
They should have just released a video out cable for Vita's 1.0 mystery port or a screen mirror option for the PS3 or PS4 so we can play on the big screen.
Without the touchscreen and rear touchpad you lose a lot of innovative gameplay.
Re: Evolution Studios Prepares Free Apologetic DriveClub DLC
How can Evolution Studios be aiming to launch the free PlayStation Plus version as quickly as possible if it is working on DLC?
I agree with rastamadeus that they are using most of their time on the DLC.
This would also seem to be a incentive for more purchases for those who have been on the fence. (Hurry up and order if you want November’s planned premium add-on packs for free) is what I got from this.
Re: Injustice, inFAMOUS: First Light, and More Coming Soon to EU PlayStation Plus on PS4
I already have both games.
If I could gift the copies I already purchased I would be happy. (even to a subaccount)
Also it would be nice if you already own the game if you could get some DLC instead or gift your existing copy. Example: Escape Plan & Steam World this Month
What I am learning is to just not buy anything Digitally as you can't regift like a retail copy (Example: Injustice) and wait for a Flash Sale.
Also pre-order Digital bonuses are a slap in the face.
Look at retail LittleBigPlanet 3 it comes with more if you get a retailer copy vs digital.
The new Naruto PS3 game had day one DLC & bonuses for a Retail copy and nothing for a Digital copy (not even a option to pre-order it Digitally)
Re: PlayStation Experience Pledges a Peek into the Future of PS4
If Playstation is having a hard time responding on their own blog, why would they respond to questions at this event?
It will just be the developers showcasing these new/upcoming games with vague answer's to questions. (I am not sure it's just a beta type of answers)
What you are paying for is a opertunity to play a beta if there is not a huge line.
However, the chance of actually paying and playing these beta games is higher than say a DriveClub +Edition comming out soon.
Anyone find it odd that they delayed releasing Europe's October Plus Games from the 1st Wednesday of the month to the 2nd Wednesday of the month for DriveClub?
Here in the US we had to wait either way as the 7th was the first Tuesday of the Month.
Will see if in April 2015 if Europe again has to wait for the 2nd Wednesday of the Month maybe the rule is day after US releases.
I know there have been a few times in the past the plus update was delayed and didn't happen on Tuesday.
Re: Chances Are That You Haven't Found Guacamelee!'s Biggest Secret Yet
Is the secret that in North America we never got an upgrade option option for Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition despite owning the original like Europe did.
I am still waiting for it to show up or a good sale to get this game.
Re: Review: Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (PlayStation 4)
I wish the USA had the PS4 upgrade option like Europe did.
We only got the full price edition.
So I am sure that a lot of us didn't upgrade like Europe did.
Re: North American PlayStation Store Update Delay May Give You Withdrawal Symptoms
IGN has a list of what is suppose to be on this PS Store Update
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/13/this-week-on-the-psn-march-12-2014?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Re: North American PlayStation Store Update Delay May Give You Withdrawal Symptoms
http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/us-store-credit/
They have also not announced the spend $60 get $10 back
Re: PS4 Camera Plays Hide and Seek with UK Stores
@way2easy At least Europe got the Magma Red & Wave Blue DS4.
I don't know if Australia got it yet but we have yet to get a release in the USA.
That and Europe got an official Sony brand charging station & vertical stand while in the USA only 3rd party are sold.
Re: Talking Point: Share Your North American PS4 Launch Stories
Anyone know/try if you can use the PS4 link app on the vita and let a friend in Europe play a co-op game with someone in the US?
We would just have to tell them the pair code or does it have to be registered on the same wifi first?
Can you then remove the list of paired devices when done testing?
Re: Talking Point: How Have the First Reviews Affected Your Anticipation for PS4?
Only thing that let me down so far are reports of some DOA PS4's being reported. http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/14/broken-playstation-4-systems?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Re: Tretton: We're Very Confident We're in Great Shape with PS4
Anyone know if the Vita TV will let you remote play with more than just the one controller using the PS4 Link app?
I heard that is all you can do with a real Vita just one of them.
Second Screen on the other hand I heard let's four devices connect.
Re: How Does the PS4 Deal with Those Massive Mandatory Installs?
Because Digital & Disc are installed to the HDD.
I wonder if you can have a friend lend you the disc and then buy the digital copy to save some bandwidth if you plan on going with the download option?
Maybe retailers like Gamestop/Best Buy who ever could start selling digital copies but it comes with an install/bandwidth saver disc?
Re: How Tiny Brains Is Tapping into the Power of the PS4 Controller
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Re: Weirdness: Microsoft Confirms That You'll Be Able to Play Killzone on Xbox One
Google TV has been doing a HDMI passthrough for years.
Also a picture in picture function where you can watch TV and use google chrome at the same time.
The best thing was the Netflix app when it first shipped as you could browse the entire library and then they made the UI the same with 75 results in certain categories.
This is not something new done by Microsoft.
Re: Battlefield 4 Commands Next-Gen Advantage on PS4
IGN also has a comparison video http://www.ign.com/videos/2013/10/28/battlefield-4-xbox-oneps4-graphics-comparison
Re: PlayStation App Squeezes onto Your Smartphone Next Month
I hope it also come out on the Amazon App Store so we can use it with a Kinde
Re: Video: There Are Already PS4 Controllers Out in the Wild
@DoublezZ01 You mean this thing? http://www.gamestop.com/ps4/accessories/ps4-player-charge-grip-kit/111308
Re: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's PS4 Exclusive DLC Will Sail to Other Shores
Kind of off topic but has Ubisoft released the rest of the Vita levels for Rayman Legends game yet?
Re: Injustice: Gods Among Us Punches Sony's PS3 to PS4 Upgrade Programme
Not without a cross-buy option.
Re: Video: There Are Already PS4 Controllers Out in the Wild
Still waiting for news of when the Blue and Red controllers are coming to the USA.
Re: Naughty Dog Rules Out PS4 Port of The Last of Us
Wouldn't the PS4 and Vita eventually see a release using the Gakui service even if there is no port?
That is depending on how rights are needed distribute games on Gakui of course.
Re: Rumour: Could DriveClub Be Racing Past Its Launch Release Date?
Hopefully, Knack does not become the first PS4 IGC game as it was also the first for pre-orders.
This will be like when they had Rayman on sale for $5 then just right after added it to the IGC.
Re: Store Update: 15th October 2013 (North America)
Now is actually a good time to pre-order Knack because of the promotion where if you spend $50 you will be getting $10 back.
That is unless you think it will be going on sale or a free game in the future.
Re: You Can Already Pre-Order PS4 Games on Your PS3
Don't forget in the US we still have that promotion where if you spend $50 you will be getting $10 back.
So that helps to offset Knack's price.
Re: Expect Some Lengthy Lines Behind These PS4 Demo Pods
On the poster at the bottom I see games like Second Son that will not be a launch game. Does this mean when the PS4 releases that may be a possibility of a demo for PS4 owners or these demo stations are our only chance at trying that game until release.
Re: Did You Pre-Order Your PS4 from Amazon UK? Check Your Emails
@get2sammyb Sony has also not mentioned a release date for the blue and red dualshock controllers in the US.
Re: Pre-Ordered a PS4? Here Are Your Bundle Options in the UK
Anyone know if the US will get this type of a bundle?
I also wish that they would give the US more info on when we will get what seems like Europe's exclusive Blue and Red Dualshock controllers.
Re: You'll Be Able to Fulfil Your Destiny with a Pre-Order
There is no PSN pre order beta offer either.
Why does it seem like physical retail copies of a game get all the incentives?