PS Vita 3G downloads limited to 20 MB initially

[Hop2089]

Similar to other mobile devices, Sony will be placing size limits on PlayStation Vita downloads through a 3G connection. In an interview at ASCII, a Sony Computer Entertainment representative said that 3G downloads will be limited to 20 megabyte file sizes initially. The representative added that this value could change in the future.

The ASCII interview covered a number of other topics related to the system's wireless support.

The Sony rep assured that, download size limits aside, both Wi-Fi and 3G users will be able to access the PlayStation Store to make purchases.

In response to a question about 3G's 128Kbps download and 64kbps upload speeds possibly being too slow for some games, for example fighting games, the rep said that Sony is providing software makers with support to ensure that titles that don't give the feeling of technical limitations are developed.

In Japan, Sony has partnered with NTT DoCoMo for 3G service. DoCoMo will sell pre-paid cards costing ¥980 for 20 hours and ¥4,980 for 100 hours of 128Kbps/64Kbps transfer. The 100 hour card includes a bonus three hours of high speed 14 Mbps download and 5.7 Mbps upload.

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Way to screw early adopters, you can't even download a PS classic with that limit, come on at least have the decency of 500 MB initial max which can cover everything but Vita games and some PSP DDs.

 

[Valwin]

the want to sell their over price memorys

 

[emigre]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

 

[machomuu]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

D*mn rich people, of course. -_-

 

[Ace Overclocked]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

this

 

[Valwin]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

thats no the only way to download in the vita

 

[machomuu]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

thats no the only way to download in the vita

He never said it was, Valwin

 

[Veho]

the want to sell their over price memorys
What does that have to do with this thread?

QUOTE(emigre @ Sep 30 2011, 03:36 PM) Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

thats no the only way to download in the vita

But it's the only way that's limited to 20 MB per game.

 

[Hop2089]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

People without wi-fi or those with bad wi-fi for some reason, some homes are really bad at getting wi-fi signal.

 

[emigre]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

People without wi-fi or those with bad wi-fi for some reason, some homes are really bad at getting wi-fi signal.

I have 3G on my phone and though its 'unlimited,' my limit is only 300mb per month. 3G is also slow and only acts as a last resort for light web browsing. 3G is horribly limited which makes downloading an absolute pain, the PSV 3G download limits isn't anything to get fussed over.

 

[Erdnaxela]

Lol 3G, I want PSvita 4G! (j/k)
So you can only download a few indie game? I really hope they'll raise the limit after launch.

 

[hakujintanuki]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?

People in Japan who have used 3G for EVERYTHING for years. Which is why there is a general lack of wifi hotspots. And generally speaking, most people do everything on their phones, so they don't need wifi in their house for multiple computers.
Public Wifi (in places like Starbucks, for example) generally require you to have a monthly membership with the provider. There very rarely is stuff provided for free by the establishment itself.

 

[chris888222]

Doesn't the iOS app store also impose a 20MB limit on 3G downloads?

I don't care anyway. Downloads can all be done at home.

 

[Hop2089]

Who in their right mind would use 3G to download anything?
People in Japan who have used 3G for EVERYTHING for years. Which is why there is a general lack of wifi hotspots. And generally speaking, most people do everything on their phones, so they don't need wifi in their house for multiple computers.
Public Wifi (in places like Starbucks, for example) generally require you to have a monthly membership with the provider. There very rarely is stuff provided for free by the establishment itself.


That sucks for public wi-fi use, the rest I know is true.

QUOTE(chris888222 @ Sep 30 2011, 03:58 PM)

Doesn't the iOS app store also impose a 20MB limit on 3G downloads?

I don't care anyway. Downloads can all be done at home.

True, if you have bad wifi or no wifi you can use Media Go.

 

[prowler]

The limit is there so 3G is not overused. It would be slow as hell if everyone was downloading a 4GB Vita game since there are no download limits set by service providers (they might of requested it) only certain amount of days until your 3G is up.

True, if you have bad wifi or no wifi you can use Media Go.

And a PS3.

I really hope they get rid or drastically change Media Go though.

 

[heartgold]

...and with this, I have no reason to get the 3G version. My phone is better for using the internet on the go lol

 

[KingVamp]

Imo, the 3g version just seem like to much trouble...

To be clear, is Sony Japan 3g service free?

I see... Yeah, I scanned it the first time.

 

[prowler]

Imo, the 3g version just seem like to much trouble...

To be clear, is Sony Japan 3g service free?

If you read the first post...

 

[raulpica]

Well, I do have a 3G plan on my cellphone, and I have 3GBs per month.

Too bad I can't use them on the Vita.

 

[heartgold]

Well, I do have a 3G plan on my cellphone, and I have 3GBs per month.

Too bad I can't use them on the Vita.

You can probably tether the connection onto your PSV. That's what I'm gonna do if I ever needed some use for it.