FAQ about PSVITA!

[Mad-Ice]

All questions you have about the PSVITA and all the things you know about this cool device, just post it here!

1) What I want to know is the release date and which region is first?

2) If you buy the 3G model, what would it cost to play online for let's say a 3 hours sessions. How many MB or GB would that be?

3) Do you think that we are able to put our mobile phone simcard in the PSVITA?

Thanks for answering, greetz Mad-Ice

[blackwiggle]

The Vista isn't a phone, so no sim card.

See Sony answers VITA FAQ's.
http://www.qj.net/ps-vita/news/sony-...vita-faqs.html

Maybe you are getting it confused with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phone.
Here's answers to FAQ's about that.
http://www.spacetimestudios.com/show...on-Xperia-Play

[Mad-Ice]

Thanks BW for the links!

I know VITA is not a mobile phone, but if you are going to play online outside in the park or in public transport you need 3G connectivity, so I thought you need a simcard to connect to your mobile network (3G)!?

I already read that AT&T is going to provide the USA of 3G network connectivity for the PSVITA. But I am in the Netherlands and just wondering what other possibilities are there to connect online with PSVITA, outside WiFi?

Greetz Mad-Ice

[Temet]

Q) How many PSN accounts can be created on a PSVita?
A) Only one of course! Why would you like your kids to share 1 PSVita when they all could have theirs?
(but I'm sure a lot of people will say it's undoubtedly a very good idea!)

PS : 1 is enough for me ... just I'm not selfish

[mdhay]

... But I am in the Netherlands and just wondering what other possibilities are there to connect online with PSVITA, outside WiFi?...

Vodaphone is handling the 3G in Europe. [source]

[Darkdrium777]

I don't think they will allow multiplayer gameplay over 3G. I don't have a link to verify that though.
As an example, the above only speaks of "social gaming" and "gaming applications."

[kaori]

We could play multiplayer over 3G with some games like Everybody Golf. Maybe some titles will have this option. But of course it's a bad idea for the racing, fighting, FPS, action, platform...

[Mad-Ice]

I bought my pre-order PSVITA kit for €30,- It's a down payment to ensure I get the PSVITA on day 1. Furthermore it had very nice Sony earphones in perfect blue to suit my blue PSP

Also a code to enter to compete for a Japanese PSVITA, hands on before new years eve!!!

I hope the PSVITA 3G bundle will go hands in hands with a special headset so we can chat through 3G connectivity!?

Anyway thanks mdhay, Vodafone is indeed the partner for 3G with Sony and Wipeout 2048 will be free if you buy the 3G version.

Greetz Mad-Ice

[amplificated]

I've managed to have a bit of a play with the Vita in a few shops in Akihabara today, and IMO the placement of the X button is a real problem if you plan on using it a lot. As others have said, it's practically impossible to prevent your thumb colliding with the right joystick, which is rather uncomfortable.

I think a lot of people will be changing the thrust button to O and using X for absorb for '2048...

Also, 3G cannot be used for gaming, just as DD777 pointed out. It's for internet and "social" services - for example, crossing someone in the street that has 2048 as well will automatically let you see their times and gives you a challenge to beat them (I think that's how it works). And yes, you need a SIM card for 3G, obviously not WiFi. No calls can be made from the device, only data.

[leungbok]

As others have said, it's practically impossible to prevent your thumb colliding with the right joystick, which is rather uncomfortable

Hmm, i don't know if it will be a real issue with wipeout despite the X button is truely very close to the right stick. When i play wipeout i always press the X button and my thumb only moves a little bit to press square or circle to use or absorb an item (without releasing the pressure on X). I didn't had any issue with it when i tried 2048 at PGW. I worried more for the d-pad, but here's too, it worked fine. I imagine it's better not to have too much fat fingers !

[amplificated]

Lol, I assure you my fingers are quite skinny ;p

[F.E.I.S.A.R]

On 3G and Gaming:
I remember Rob saying that he could use his phone's net connection via tethering...the Fair Use clause would be a problem...to some.

[Hellfire_WZ]

The X button could be a real issue in 2048. I had the same problem when playing it at Eurogamer, nudging the right stick sends you into rear view...

[MetaKraken]

I wonder if PSP games would work for PSVITA?

[Hellfire_WZ]

Only games off the PSN, there's no UMD compatibility

[MetaKraken]

Oh. Eh well, even though PSVITA would be good, I'll just stick with my PSP and my PSP games.

[Temet]

Well, that's if your fingers are small enough so that you can press only 1 button!
(it's not that much of a joke... try it and you will understand)

EDIT : oh sorry, I didn't see the posts after Leung's one!!!! (I missed page 2)

[leungbok]

The X button could be a real issue in 2048. I had the same problem when playing it at Eurogamer, nudging the right stick sends you into rear view...

I agree the X button isn't ideally placed, but i don't remember having a pb with it at PGW, neither for Kaori, Huntergreg or Asa for what i know.

[Temet]

For me, it's not a real problem.
When I bought the PSP, I couldn't play Wipeout with the usual controls, I had terrible pain in my right big finger.
I just switched the thrust to square button and the pain disappeared!!

I can switch again to triangle, after 1 hour it's OK.

My current main issue is the price, it's no more 250€ since you must buy a card.

I think I won't buy a Vita.
350€ to play a portable Wipeout is quite expensive. Apart Wipeout, I don't care about the console...

[Hellfire_WZ]

Hmm, maybe I was just holding it like a twat