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by Published on February 23rd, 2012 02:46- Categories:
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A lack of demand caused by the low price for digital downloads of PSP games meant Sony saw little point in bringing Japan's UMD Passport programme to the west, Sony has admitted.
Speaking to Wired, Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said that there would have been little merit in launching the scheme, which allows Japanese Vita owners to buy digital download licences for their UMD PSP games for a nominal fee, in other territories.
"I'm sorry we're not doing it in the States," Yoshida said. "The system has been introduced in Japan, where there is much larger demand for PSP games. When you look at the release schedule of new titles there are still lots of PSP games being released in Japan and being announced for release.
"So there is a lot more demand… to introduce a programme like that. The other point is, when you look at PSP titles sold digitally in the States or Europe, games are sold for a really reasonable price. You can buy Final Fantasy Tactics for $10. That's a great price.
"PSP games in Japan are sold at a much higher price, so people see the value in spending the $5 to $10 to get a digital copy. But when the games are already sold at a lower price in the US, we see less value in introducing that kind of system."
Vita launches in North America and Europe today, and tomorrow in Australia. 21-year-old Zohaib Ali was the first UK gamer to get his hands on the system at the midnight opening of Game's flagship store in London's Oxford Street.
http://www.edge-online.com/news/pric...md-scheme-west ...by Published on February 22nd, 2012 22:31- Categories:
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'I would be pleased if we reached similar sales to Japan', claims SCEA chief
Sony is upbeat on early sales data for its handheld PS Vita, the console giant’s SCEA boss has said.
Jack Tretton told IGN that he was “very, very positive” about the sales of the portable hardware and its peripherals and software.
“Memory is going out the door very aggressively despite the fact that memory is in a lot of the presale bundles,” said Tretton.
“The software appears to be selling quite well top to bottom."
The Sony boss also claimed that he would be pleased if Vita sold as well in the US as it had done in Japan, which he said had sold 500,000 units in three weeks after its launch in December.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...ita-sales-data
...by Published on February 22nd, 2012 22:30- Categories:
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Creating new media format 'completely necessary', says Sony's Scott Rohde
The PS Vita was built to provide long-term protection from piracy, claims Sony exec.
Speaking to Gamasutra, Rohde said that Vita was specifically designed to prevent pirating of its games through its unique cartridge format.
"That was front and centre in the early specs of this machine," he said.
"We needed to have something that would combat piracy from day one, and that's why the cards that you can purchase for the games are in their own proprietary format."
He added that creating the new media format was completely necessary to make sure the system’s titles were not pirated to the extent of the PSP, which, despite its popularity in Japan, suffered from problems with piracy.
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...erm-protection
...by Published on February 22nd, 2012 09:57- Categories:
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Sony's PlayStation Vita retains the familiar general form of the PlayStation Portable hardware series while dramatically improving on virtually every aspect of its use with powerful and exciting new features including: dual touch pads at the front and rear, dual cameras at the front and rear, dual analog sticks, a 5-inch OLED screen, GPS, six-axis motion sensors and a three-axis electronic compass and exceptional built-in connectivity via both Wi-Fi* and exclusive to this model, an always on 3G connection.** Taken together this makes for a handheld gaming device that truly signals the entry of handhelds into the world of Next-Gen gaming.
Handheld gaming enters the Next-Gen.
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Blur the Lines Between Entertainment and Reality.
PlayStation Vita is designed to blur the lines between interactive entertainment and reality in a variety of ways. Reaching beyond the capabilities of every handheld gaming console that has come before it, in this model of Vita players have access to both Wi-Fi and 3G functionality, allowing for maximum connectivity wherever you go. (An additional Vita model allows for Wi-Fi access only) Its 5-inch OLED front multi-touch display brings brilliant images to life and allows for a new touch driven navigational system, while the additional multi-touch pad on its back surface will allow users to interact with games and characters that they encounter within them with a simple movement of their fingertips. The real world and the game world are seamlessly merged with front and rear camera enabled augmented reality. Additionally, services created specifically for Vita will be available on PlayStation Network. These services are designed help users take their gameplay, as well as interaction with other gamers, to new levels.
Additional features include: dual analog stick controls, a 4 core CPU, system-specific flash card media support for game and media saves, mobile PlayStation trophy support, built-in three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer and GPs functionality.
New controls include dual analog sticks, three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer and 2 cameras.
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Your choice of Wi-Fi or always-on 3G connectivity.
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Superior design features, including touchpads at the front and rear.
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The best in content, from classic PS One games to your favorite franchises and new ones going forward.
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Vita-specific PlayStation Network Functionality
Near
"Near" is a core PlayStation Vita feature composed of location-based services, that utilize PlayStation Network. Near, developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system to let users find out what their friends in the vicinity are playing now or what they were playing recently. Users can meet their friends and new players virtually, regardless of what games they are playing, simply by sharing their game information across different dimensions of time and distance.
LiveArea and Activity Log
Every game title for PlayStation Vita will be provided with a space called "LiveArea" where users can share the fun and excitement with other players. Users will have access to the latest information of games provided from SCE and third party developers and publishers through PlayStation Network. Additionally, Vita users will be able to view "Activity Log" which is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users.
The Best in New and Classic Content
In addition to containing the best in new handheld gaming hardware technology, Sony's PlayStation Vita provides users with the best in quality content. All your favorite game franchises are coming to Vita, including but not limited to Uncharted in Uncharted Golden Abyss, LittleBigPlanet, Hot Shots Golf, ModNation Racers, WipEout and many more -- including all new game launches -- yet to be announced. Joining these new offerings, players will also have full wireless access to the PlayStation Store. Here, via Vita's improved Wi-Fi capabilities, and/or new exciting 3G connectivity powered by AT&T, owners can download new game add-ons, movies, comics and PS One classics ported over for handheld play. PlayStation Vita also features full backwards compatibility (via download) to all PSP games. Together this powerful merging of hardware and software is destined to create entertainment experiences unlike anything else available in the handheld gaming market.
Vita Features
- Multi-touch 5-inch organic light emitting display (OLED) as the front display
- Multi-touch pad on the rear of the device
- Dual analog sticks
- Two digital cameras (front and rear)
- Software titles on small, dedicated flash memory-based cards
- Three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer and electronic compass
- Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity
- Free PlayStation Network access, including trophy support and new Vita features "LiveArea" and "Near"
- Vita can play PSP titles, minis, PS one classics, video and comics from the PlayStation Store
Technical Specifications
- CPU - ARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core)
- GPU - SGX543MP4+
- External Dimensions - Approx. 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth) (tentative, excludes largest
by Published on February 22nd, 2012 09:53- Categories:
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Amazon.com have their own deals for the PSVita Launch Day:
For a limited time, buy two select PlayStation Vita games and get a third select PS Vita game free.
To receive the promotion, add three qualifying games from the list below to your cart. Discount will be reflected on the lowest priced game. Shipping fees and taxes may apply. Offer good while supplies last. Void where prohibited. Valid only on qualifying games sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Amazon.com reserves the right to terminate or modify this promotion at any time. Offer expires 02/25/2012. ...by Published on February 22nd, 2012 09:49- Categories:
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PSVita is released in the UK, heres what Amazon UK have in a deal for you:
Select one PlayStation Vita console below by ticking the box to the left of the console. You may now add either or both of the following to create your Vita bundle:
Offers available with your PlayStation Vita purchase:
- Free 8GB Memory Card: You can add the 8GB Memory Card to your order, for free. The price will be reduced from your order at checkout. Free memory card terms and conditions.
- £15 Game: You can also add one of the selected games below to your order, for £15. The price will be reduced from your order at checkout. £15 game terms and conditions.
- Important: Click the "Add to Basket" button on the right of the page to add all your selected items to your basket.
by Published on February 22nd, 2012 00:42- Categories:
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As reported earlier this month, a program in Japan that lets users download digital versions of their PSP UMD games to the Vita won't be offered in the US or Europe.Why? According to Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida there just isn't sufficient demand to make it worthwhile for the platform holder.Speaking in an interview with Wired, Yoshida explained that UMD transfers are more of an issue for Japanese gamers because the PSP has enjoyed much greater popularity there than it did in the West and titles are still being released."The system has been introduced in Japan, where there is a much larger demand for PSP games," he explained."When you look at the release schedule of new titles there are still lots of PSP games being released in Japan and being announced for release. Lots of people who are interested in trying Vita are also interested in playing PSP games that they might purchase before Vita comes out, and will not necessarily choose the digital version. So there is a lot more demand… to introduce a program like that."Yoshida added that UMD games are much cheaper in the West than they are in Japan, and it won't cost much more to buy new versions than it would to pay the fee to transfer your existing discs."The other point is that when you look at PSP titles sold digitally in the States or Europe, games are sold for a really reasonable price. You can buy Final Fantasy Tactics for $10. That's a great price," he said."There are many, many games that are sold at an affordable price. Because people in Japan are not getting the digital copy for free, because it costs us money to develop and maintain the system so we are asking people to pay somewhere between $5 and $10 to receive the digital copy in addition to what they have on the UMD."When you compare that to the price of games here, PSP games in Japan are sold at a much higher price, so people see the value in spending the $5 to $10 to get the digital copy. But when the games are already sold at a lower price in the U.S. we see less value in introducing that kind of system."The PS Vita launches in the UK tonight....
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...s-to-your-vitaby Published on February 22nd, 2012 00:11- Categories:
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Asda has become the first UK supermarket to promote its PlayStation Vita price – and it’s the lowest price we’ve yet seen for the console.
The supermarket will tonight put the Wi-Fi version of the new handheld on sale for just £197. The same price is available online.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/vita-...tonight/091519 ...by Published on February 22nd, 2012 00:09- Categories:
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The PlayStation Vita has assumed a commanding position in Amazon.co.uk’s video games pre-order charts.
The Wi-Fi console and 8GB memory card currently top the bestseller lists on the strength of their pre-orders alone.
In total the machine and associated games can lay claim to nearly three quarters of the top 20 pre-order charts, too.
“14 of the top 20 positions in our video games pre-order chart are held by the PlayStation Vita console, games and accessories, which clearly illustrates the level of excitement that we are seeing around the product,” Amazon UK’s video games manager Liz Hosmer stated.
“The release of a console is always big news and the buzz created around the new technology and enhanced gameplay has ensured that the PlayStation Vita is a bestseller in our charts before it has even been released.”
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/vita-...-charts/091521 ...by Published on February 22nd, 2012 00:00- Categories:
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Sony has at last released the complete UK digital launch line-up for PlayStation Vita and, interestingly, Sony has chosen not to mirror its overseas strategy and has priced the digital games at the same RRP they will carry on the High Street.
The most expensive game is EA’s FIFA Football, which costs £44.99. Sony’s AR Suite games are available for free.
The downloads will go live at midnight tonight on the Vita Store. As well as games, a number of apps and demos will also be available.
UPDATE: It appears that some games have been discounted compared to the High Street while others have not. And, as plenty of MCV readers have already pointed out, High Street discounting will ensure that in most cases the digital versions are actually more expensive.
Here’s the list in full:
Games
• Everybody’s Golf (£29.99/€34.99)
• Little Deviants Trial & Unlock (£19.99/€24.99)
• Modnation Racers: Road Trip (£29.99/€34.99)
• Reality Fighters (£19.99/€24.99)
• Uncharted: Golden Abyss (£39.99/€44.99)
• Wipeout 2048 + Network pass (£29.99/€34.99)
• Escape Plan (£9.99/€12.99)
• Hustle Kings (PSN Only) (£6.49/€7.99)
• Motorstorm RC (PSN Only) (£4.79/€5.99)
• Super Stardust™ Delta (PSN Only) (£6.49/€7.99)
• Super Stardust Delta & DLC Bundle (£7.99/€9.99)
• Top Darts (PSN Only) (£6.49/€7.99)
• Plants Vs Zombies (Soe) (£8.99/€11.25)
• Cliff Diving (Ar Suite – Digital) (Free)
• Table Football (Ar Suite – Digital) (Free)
• Fireworks (Ar Suite – Digital) (Free)
• Army Corps Of Hell (£34.99/€39.99)
• Virtua Tennis 4 – World Tour Edition (£34.99/€39.99)
• Asphalt: Injection (£19.99/€24.99)
• Lumines Electronic Symphony (£29.99/€34.99)
• Rayman Origins (£29.99/€34.99)
• EA Sports FIFA Football (£44.99/€49.99)
• Shinobido 2 (£34.99/€39.99)
• Touch My Katamari (£24.99/€29.99)
• Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend (£34.99/€39.99)
• Michael Jackson The Experience HD (£24.99/€19.99)
• Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 (£39.99/€44.99)
• Dynasty Warriors Next (£29.99/€34.99)
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus (£29.99/€34.99)
• Ridge Racer Gold Pass (£5.49/€6.99)
• Ridge Racer (£16.99/€19.99)
• Dungeon Hunter: Alliance (£29.99/€34.99)
• A-Men (£11.99/€14.99)
• F1 2011 (£44.99/€49.99)
• Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack(£5.49/€6.99)
Apps
• Facebook (Free)
• Live Tweet (Free)
• Flickr (Free)
• Foursquare (Free)
Downloadable Content
• Everybody’s Golf Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
• Reality Fighters Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
• Wipeout 2048 Network Pass (£7.99/€9.99)
Hustle Kings
• Hustle Kings Snooker Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
• Time Savers Pack (£1.19/€1.49)
• Uncharted: Golden Abyss (£0.79/€0.99)
• Modnation Racers Road Trip – Unlock All (£3.19/€3.99)
• Super Stardust Delta: Advanced Star Fighter Pack (£2.39/€2.99)
Motorstorm RC
• Access All Areas Pass (£0.79/€0.99)
• RC Collection Pass (£0.79/€0.99)
• Full Game Pass (£1.19/€1.49)
• Rare Rally Car: Patriot Enforcer – Only available for 14 days (£0.79/€0.99)
• Rare Rally Car: Italia Buttercream – Only available for 14 days (Free)
Touch My Katamari
• Fancy Damacy x 3 (£1.15/€1.39)
• Fan Damacy x 5 (£1.59/€1.99)
• Fan Damacy Item (£0.40/€0.49)
Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3
• Additional Character: Jill (£3.99/€4.99)
• Animal Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• Brawler Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• Femme Fatale Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• New Age Of Heroes Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• The Evil Twin Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• The Rising Dead Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• Viewtiful Strange Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• Villain Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• Weapon Expert Pack (£3.19/€3.99)
• Additional Character: Shuma-Gorath (£3.99/€4.99)
• Costume Pack (£3.99/€4.99)
Ridge Racer
• Add-On Course 01 ‘Old Central’ (£1.99/€2.49)
• Add-On Car 02 ‘Elenie’ (£1.19/€1.49)
• Music Pack 01 (Free)
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