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IGN: PlayStation Vita (3G/Wi-Fi) Review

Console-quality gaming arrives on a portable, but at a cost.

Rageanitus4474d ago

It's funny how the h8rs LOVE to downplay the vita....... they basically are two routes....

"ipod/android is the future of portable game"... yet all these games are time wasters and they are not full fledged games

"the vita is too expensive for whta it is" yet a smarphone has crappier hardware power vs a vita....

its a lose lose situaion in the h8rs mind.

blumatt4474d ago (Edited 4474d ago )

lol @ "but at a cost." Seems like everyone's always got to throw some sort of disclaimer or "but" statement when reviewing the Vita. haha

I don't really care too much what IGN or any other biased site thinks, or even what the unbiased sites think, because all I know is that I'll make up my own mind when I buy my own. I'll likely be giving it a test drive sometime soon at my local Gamestop.
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Who all here is getting one?? If you are, send me a message via PSN.
(PSN: blumatt) I need some Vita friends.

Thatguy-3104474d ago

The vita needs a lot of apps to stay relavent and create a lasting appeal. It should of had access to the android market in order for it to compete with the other devices. Yes phones/tablets dont do quality gaming but they do more than one thing and thats why people like them. Sony need's to get great apps into vita. Near is great but we need Netflix, Hulu plus, YouTube, Tumblr, etc. The more variety the better. Getting this regardless next week !!! Cant Freaking wait!!

baodeus4474d ago

exactly, looks at window phone for example. It is better than the iphone on the tech side, but is just not popular, why because of the apps.

gaden_malak4474d ago

Apps has nothing to do with why the iPhone is more popular than the Windows Phone.

xPhearR3dx4474d ago

Ummm have you seen games like Order and Chaos? Its a full fledged MMO for Android/IOS. Sure there isn't many, but overtime we'll start seeing more bigger and better titles.

moparful994474d ago

Controls for touch phone games are atrocious.. YOu have much better control fidelity with analog sticks and physical buttons.. Regardless of hardware specs...

xPhearR3dx4474d ago

Its called a USB controller. I never said the games or the controls were perfect. I'm saying there are full fledged titles for Android/IOS.

moparful994474d ago

Ok having to carry around a controller to have adequate control option for your iphone/android shows just how inferior phones are for games.. Gaming on phone is so successful because they are bite sized simpleton games that are easy to pick up, play, and walk away from and they are super cheap... Full fledged games are better suited on a dedicated handheld end of disscussion

Spinal4474d ago

You guys just don't realize a smartphone is a PHONE. the vita is NOT A PHONE. This is why Smartphones can sell at £500 minus a contract or free on contract for £40 per month which includes my free calls to other t-mob and 900mins to other networks, unlimited internet and 600 txts on my iPhone 4s.

>>>>>The Vita/3DS have a problem they don;t allow you to insert your mobile sim card and recieve calls and make calls THIS IS THE PROBLEM<<<

And don't mention Skype its NOT THE SAME THING AS MOBILE PHONE CALLS.

This is why a Smartphone can have worse hardware but have a higher price cause its simply does what the Vita/3ds Cannot do. Yet. Hopefully one day Sony/Nintendo will make a Phone/Portable Console (better than the Xperia Play)

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Ilovetheps54474d ago

I want the Vita but I can't afford it at the moment. I bought a 3DS at launch but now that I am in college I can't afford it. Whenever I get more money I will definitely buy one. It looks awesome and the hardware is amazing.

admiralthrawn874474d ago (Edited 4474d ago )

uh oh. internet wide alert, sony fanboys are raging.

other than that, fair score. the idea of the vita is a little too late. you can bitch all you want but it's true, this is going to suffer due to the iphone/android/ipad

3ds will do good because it differentiates itself from a console. i just can't see many people other than sony defense buying this. i'm not buying either handheld so my opinions are objective

Dakidog4474d ago

You do have 2 bubbles for a reason, don't act like you're not a fanboy...man up and just deal with it.

On Topic

I'll be buying a Vita wifi model because AT&T is useless and data plans are just plain ridiculous now a days. It's fair to criticize the Vita(as it is not perfect)on the 3G battery consumption, but I hope they did the same for the 3DS wifi because I always find myself turning it off to conserve battery life.

UltimateIdiot9114474d ago

Just because you're not buying either it doesn't make your opinions objective.

I have the 3DS. I have a high end smartphone. I have tried and already preorder the 3G Vita. If anything, I say my opinion is more objective than yours as I actually own/tried all that is being compared.

1) The Vita is not too little too late. It has an extremely beautiful screen, the colors are vibrant. The touch screen is extremely responsive, the touch pad on the back is great. The controls/buttons are solid. Name me one phone that or system besides the PSVita that is using a back side multitouch pad and a front touchscreen together.
2) It has sixaxis motion. It doesn't need 3D because 3D just doesn't add much to gameplay nor does it work well with motion control.
3) The prices on the PSN/SEN network are far more fair and reasonable than the 3DS. I want to buy something from Nintendo eShop but the prices are just ridiculously high.
4) Any gamer more than casual will appreciate buttons far more than tap and flick on smartphones/tablets. Trying to play GTA 3 on my andriod is an incredibly annoying experience especially when you need to pull off quick and more precise moves.
5) The PSVita is clearly not going after the casual market right this moment, they are later. As a more than casual gamer, I appreciate that because there is the understanding that the PSVita is meant for gamers who wants to game.

thedude444474d ago

you see me raging? im thrilled! 8.5 is great! :)

moparful994474d ago

Your opinion is far from subjective. You state that the idea of the vita is too late and the 3ds will do well because it differentiates itself from a console?

Give me a break, you obviously have an agenda and you are trying to hide behind the veil of a non bias perspective... The 3ds is a Ds with 3d which does very little to be unique yet you bash the vita because smartphones have touch screen gaming? Your words are rife with contradictions..

Just because something else has touch screen doesnt make it oudated... How many other handheld gaming devices have the software support of the vita with the specs and not only a multi touch 5" oled screen but a rear touch panel that seemlessly integrates touch controls with buttons and dual analog sticks?

If thats not enough to warrant respect then I question your gaming clout...

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christheredhead4474d ago

The score is great and the Vita looks awesome. People will complain no matter what, even if it scored an 11 out of 10.

gamingisnotacrime4474d ago

Ign always trying to be all cool giving below 9 to what is arguably the biggest breakthrough in portable gaming. So glad I'm getting mine this Wednesday so that ign articles can't tell me what the vita is, but I will know first hand
Cheers

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Vader823d ago

No 7 days to die is criminal

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Microsoft once tried to nab LittleBigPlanet from Sony after a few drinks

It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel5d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow5d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1824d ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie4d ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere3d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin4d ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere3d ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

ApocalypseShadow3d ago

Lying to yourself is unbecoming.

Article link tells you all you need to know in Sarah Bond's own words.

Hereandthere3d ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

ApocalypseShadow3d ago

At least you and others get it. Note drank the Kool aid and asked for seconds thinking it was refreshing.

Most don't even know how it all played out but it's there in black and white for all to see. Microsoft brought it up for years until the MLB forced Sony's hand. It was a win win for Microsoft. Kill one reason to buy a PlayStation or kill the game by dropping it in a cheap service to kill Sony's sales numbers on PlayStation.

OtterX4d ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

Cockney3d ago

They chose well, Sony gave them the backing to pursue their dreams with no restrictions even tho their games especially dreams have very niche appeal. Media molecule and Sony deserve respect for this in an age of risk averse publishing.

RNTody4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno4d ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Inverno4d ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii4d ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno4d ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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