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3G PlayStation Vitas Receive Text Messages

In a bit of strange news, 3G PlayStation Vitas can receive text messages. From the "System Information" section in the 3G Vita's Settings, a phone number is clearly visible. However, without the ability to dial out, IGN assumed the feature was just some kind of 3G orphan from AT&T -- calling the number is a dead end.

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remanutd554539d ago (Edited 4539d ago )

thats the phone number thats assigned to your 3G sim card , if you have AT&T service you can use your own phone number if not you will be assigned one therefore you will receive text messages from the operator ( in my case AT&T )

CynicalVision4539d ago

Give us the ability to send text messages and I could all but throw my mobile phone away.

HeavenlySnipes4539d ago

I think you phrased that wrong

CynicalVision4539d ago

Really? But it sounds right when I say it back in my head. xD

GraveLord4539d ago

You can already do that. Vita has friends list and you can send and receive messages back and forth just like on PS3.

CynicalVision4539d ago (Edited 4539d ago )

No, this is completely different. Mobile texting is sending messages to anyone with the ability to receive them...i.e they have a mobile phone.

Think of it this way, being able to send a text message from your Vita to your friend who uses a standard phone via texts.

JoeReno4539d ago

Its pretty much all I use my phone for. I hate talking on the phone. If that were the case I would as happy as a pig in s#!+.

NeloAnjelo4539d ago

I'm not really a texter. But It would be great if we could send text messages. I pre-ordered the Wi-fi model. I think the 3G is a bit over priced.

resistance1004539d ago

You need it so you can get a conformation code to create a vodaphone account for it here in the UK.

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Mortal Kombat 9 Is Still NetherRealm's Best Game 13 Years Later

Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."

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Sonyslave31d ago

I like which ever one, Raiden was speed blasting muthafkers.

monkey6027h ago

I agree. 9 was awesome

Shaolin Monks next please

vTuro247h ago

Shaolin Monks is a forgotten gem. I would love to see a new one, or a remake of the old.

vTuro247h ago

That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.

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Fragment’s Note+, Fragment’s Note+ AfterStory, and Fragment’s Note 2+ coming to PC on August 2

Ullucus Heaven will release romance visual novels Fragment’s Note+, Fragment’s Note+ AfterStory, and Fragment’s Note 2+ for PC via Steam on August 2, the developer announced.

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PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Released the Most Overlooked Tactical RPG Of All Time

Jeanne d'Arc is a brilliant hidden gem that released on the PSP in 2007, and now the tactical RPG is finally available again through PlayStation Plus.

OtterX9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

One of my favorite PSP titles of all time. This is probably my favorite Classic title to hit the PS Catalog yet. I had already bought it on Vita though as part of the PSP store, so I got it for free here to keep. That was quite generous of them, considering the HD overhaul and trophy addition. It would have been worth buying again. Every jrpg fan should try this out on PS+ catalog.

solideagle9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

can we not buy it separately? it seems its only for premium

OtterX9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

No? It shows up on mine as owned "Free" bc I bought it years ago.

If you have a Vita, I suppose you could still buy it, if it's still on the store there?

*edit - yep it's still there! $9.99 is a steal for this remaster. (of course free on PS+ catalog is amazing too! This is one I like owning though) You should be able to buy it there on that link on your PC.

https://store.playstation.c...

Here's a reddit post about it: https://www.reddit.com/r/JR...

shinoff21839d ago

It's 10 bucks. Go over to the ... on the game page. It should let you buy it

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FinalFantasyFanatic9d ago

You can buy it separately, I had to use the PS app to find it on the store (the web store is so dysfunctional), I thought the game had skipped the aussie store, lol.

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BinaryMind9d ago

@OtterX - Yes you can buy this game without owning a Vita (like pretty much every other PS classic on PS4/PS5). I bought it yesterday on PS5. It also costed 10 USD.

BinaryMind9d ago

Yep, you get both the PS4 and PS5 versions if you buy it too.

jznrpg9d ago

Its a great one and I’m going to play it via the Portal. Summoner PS2 also got trophies which is cool

MeteorPanda9d ago

Nothing beats ff tactics: war of the lions in my heart.

gold_drake9d ago

nothin beats Shinging Force 2, i mean, no contest haha xD

shinoff21839d ago

Shining force 2 was the first tactic game I ever played. Loved that turtle.

Lionsguard9d ago

Shining Force 1 had the more memorable characters imo.

OtterX9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Yes! Final Fantasy Tactics is still my favorite tactical jrpg of them all!

TheColbertinator9d ago

Valkyria Chronicles is my #1 always

gold_drake9d ago

its rly good, playing right now actually ha.

Einhander19729d ago (Edited 9d ago )

I am playing this too, it's my first time. I really enjoy games like this and I'm having fun.

They also added Summoner which I do know quite a bit about it's also really good.

Great month for PS+ all round.

Edit: I hope Sony sees the popularity of this style of game because i have for years (since PS3) been wanting and saying they should make spin off games of their popular series but in different genres.

I have always wanted a tactical game from games like Uncharted, TLoU or Horizon (or any franchise really, I also think they could make a cool card battler Slay the Spire type game.

And they could make games like this quick and cheap compared to what they normally make.

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