Sony Posts Massive PS Vita FAQ

[KingVamp]

It's not that disappointing. With the extra features of the Vita, it could get really awkward trying to use the touchscreen on the Vita, while the action is actually happening on the TV. That is just one of the new features that could be hard to translate well in a video out setting.
Because all games will use the touch screen or you can't get use to playing that way?
QUOTE(nintendoom @ Jun 9 2011, 11:34 PM) I'm thinking they're thinking that they've got the PS3 for that.

I'm thinking that should rethink that.

PSP had it, it wasn't a "they have the ps3 for that"...

 

[smile72]

Not shocked by anything, though the "Partnering with AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network" thing was annoying.

 

[chris888222]

The Vita IMO is more like a mini PS3.

I never expected video output

 

[felixsrg]

Q: Can you take out the battery from the system?
A: No. We have adopted embedded battery since PS Vita is equipped with a rear touch pad

The rear touch pad doesn't even cover all the back of PS Vita... why so scared Sony?

 

[trumpet-205]

The reason behind Sony choosing AT&T is probably because they are one of the two only carriers in the United States to use GSM instead of CDMA. GSM is more widely used on a global scale, so it'd be much more convenient for Sony to produce only one type of model, instead of having to specifically produce a specially CDMA version for the USA market alone (only other major user of CDMA is China). Their other option would've been T-Mobile I believe, but obviously AT&T has the bigger impact on the market.

The major reason why Sony partnered up with AT&T is that CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint do not use CSIM (or known as R-UIM). Ever wonder why GSM have something called SIM but nothing similar for CDMA? Or wonder why when you got a new phone old phone must be thrown away? CSIM is the CDMA version of SIM card. CSIM can be seen China, Japan, Thailand, or other places where CDMA is more prominent. But here in US CDMA carriers choose to tie MEID to phone accounts because they want specific phones on their networks. Each CDMA phone account can only be used in a specific phone at a time. Only until recently did Verizon start to roll out CSIM for their 4G, but no where near as mainstream yet.

Since T-Mobile is being bought by AT&T (pending on regulatory approval), that left AT&T as the big player in GSM.

 

[Rydian]

Q: What game format will the PS Vita use?
A: PS Vita will utilize the new game medium.THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING!

Q: Does PS Vita have internal memory?
A: PS Vita is equipped with the storage media slot so that users can choose what memory capacity they want to utilize depending on their use.Sony, the word you're looking for is "no".

QUOTE

Q: What type of storage media will PS Vita support?
A: This will be announced at a later date.

Considering the storage would have been picked out ages ago, this leads me to believe it's ANOTHER NEW FORMAT.

 

[chris888222]

I believe Sony did the irreplaceable battery cuz of $ and not the touch pad.

Look at apple... How much is a battery replacement.

And a new storage format? I had enough of the Sony M2 sticks. Can't you stick with SD or MicroSD?

 

[machomuu]

Well they didn't say anything I particularly care about, but I'll buy one, regardless.

 

[Magmorph]

Good job Sony. Your next step is to become a politician.

 

[dgwillia]

The whole AT&T thing is making me want to pass on the Vita all together

 

[antwill]

The whole AT&T thing is making me want to pass on the Vita all together

 

[chris888222]

There won't be much need for 3G... Unless you're DYING for online anywhere you go.

 

[dgwillia]

Well, its a pretty useful feature. And its the only thing thats truly more awe inspiring than the 3DS to me.

Couldnt really care less about the graphics, and i have a PS3 (Seeing as almost ALL of the titles shown so far are either PS3 ports or re-imaginings).

And knowing Sony (And AT&T), its gonna fail hard, and end up getting re-released. (And i would be pissed)

 

[chris888222]

I like both 3DS and PSV. I'm getting the PSV cuz I'm constantly out and have no time for a PS3.

There's no need for 3G for me as I can already use my iPhone as a hotspot.

Of course, you may have your needs for it... but 99% likely I won't be needing the 3G feature. Plus, what is the bluetooth for? Local Play?

 

[dgwillia]

I like both 3DS and PSV. I'm getting the PSV cuz I'm constantly out and have no time for a PS3.

There's no need for 3G for me as I can already use my iPhone as a hotspot.

Of course, you may have your needs for it... but 99% likely I won't be needing the 3G feature. Plus, what is the bluetooth for? Local Play?

Never really thought of the Hotspot idea (Seeing as im upgrading to something else soon), though still.....im just the type of person who'd rather pay the little bit extra for the premium stuff. (Especially when it comes to something your probally gonna be using for quite a while)

 

[chris888222]

I like both 3DS and PSV. I'm getting the PSV cuz I'm constantly out and have no time for a PS3.

There's no need for 3G for me as I can already use my iPhone as a hotspot.

Of course, you may have your needs for it... but 99% likely I won't be needing the 3G feature. Plus, what is the bluetooth for? Local Play?

Never really thought of the Hotspot idea (Seeing as im upgrading to something else soon), though still.....im just the type of person who'd rather pay the little bit extra for the premium stuff. (Especially when it comes to something your probally gonna be using for quite a while)

I'll follow you if I can trade in my Vita like a phone (for a better price)

But unfortunately, it isn't possible

 

[Linkiboy]

Ugh, I don't like either of the portables this generation. Way too radical for me. I guess I will stick with emulators on PSP.

 

[Nathan Drake]

Ugh, I don't like either of the portables this generation. Way too radical for me. I guess I will stick with emulators on PSP.

I dig the Vita, not so much the 3DS. Usually, I'm in love with the handhelds, but even the Vita just has me really interested. Nintendo has flat out failed to impress me.

 

[naved.islam14]

It doesn't say anything new for me

 

[chris888222]

I just find the Vita a mini PS3...

But seriously, IMO, this will just be like DS VS PSP
Everyone at first was like WOW THE PSP AWESOME LINEUP WTF
DS SUCKS!!!

In the end... I have no idea what happened. The DS outsold the PSP still.

This time due to price the margin will definitely be smaller, but I bet history will repeat itself