I Really, Really Want a Vita...

What do you think is the likelihood that sony actaully supports the system this time? It seems like with the psp, they put out more systems than games -- at least quality games.

I was thinking about selling my ps3 collection for it, since I think this gen is over the hill as far as good games go (I like action, adventure, shooters, football, and a little bit of racing). It's mainly just sequals from here on out and most first person shooters are sold clearly unfinished (battlefield 3, smh).

The only thing keeping me from getting it is that it is widely considered a flop over in Japan. It has me thinking that if the system never really heats up, it'll be just like the original psp again (long live socom fireteam bravo 2, lol).

Am I the only one nervous?

OFFTOPIC: I really wish the vita was getting mass effect 3 at release. It would be perfect for the Vita.

It has titles like Uncharted being released for it, so I'd say Sony is supporting it. If a year from now, the Vita is a complete failure, then Sony might abandon it. Right now I'd say it'll get support. If it's going to be successful in Japan though, there needs to be more big JP titles like Monster Hunter and Gran Turismo.

hope I haven't offended anyone, but if you compare the hardware of the current 4S with PSP there won't be a huge difference apart from the video capabilities amaright?communitae

I don't see Sony abandoning the Vita, the only concern is 3rd party support for the system. Ditching Vita means bowing out of the handheld race against Nintendo.

It makes complete sense for Sony to continuing its support for a handheld system. PSV is going to be very digital distribution oriented, which would align nicely with the continual evolvement of the Playstation Network. The handheld is also going to be closely integrated with the consoles (cross-platform play, remote-play), which to me seems to indicate a long-term play for Vita.

I'm admittedly a little nervous about long-term software support, but the quality of the titles we're already seeing at and near launch has persuaded me to place my order. If these games can get the ball rolling and we start seeing major titles like Bioshock and Call of Duty done right and not just rushed out alongside console versions to make a quick buck off a new system, I really feel like the Vita's popularity will increase and more developers will take note of its capabilities and potential. I'm not a Call of Duty fan and even I'm very excited about the Vita's compatibility with that franchise thanks to its twin sticks, party voice chat system, and touch screen. Those features alone will open the doors for handheld shooting experiences unlike any we've seen before on a handheld platform! It's going to be very interesting to see how things pan out over the next year or two. The Vita has an insane amount of potential and despite its early failures in Japan, I have faith that things can and will change once the power of the Vita is withheld by more and more gamers worldwide.

I'm admittedly a little nervous about long-term software support, but the quality of the titles we're already seeing at and near launch has persuaded me to place my order. If these games can get the ball rolling and we start seeing major titles like Bioshock and Call of Duty done right and not just rushed out alongside console versions to make a quick buck off a new system, I really feel like the Vita's popularity will increase and more developers will take note of its capabilities and potential. I'm not a Call of Duty fan and even I'm very excited about the Vita's compatibility with that franchise thanks to its twin sticks, party voice chat system, and touch screen. Those features alone will open the doors for handheld shooting experiences unlike any we've seen before on a handheld platform! It's going to be very interesting to see how things pan out over the next year or two. The Vita has an insane amount of potential and despite its early failures in Japan, I have faith that things can and will change once the power of the Vita is withheld by more and more gamers worldwide.

THA-TODD-BEAST

[QUOTE="communitae"]hope I haven't offended anyone, but if you compare the hardware of the current 4S with PSP there won't be a huge difference apart from the video capabilities amaright?SF_KiLLaMaN

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[QUOTE="communitae"]hope I haven't offended anyone, but if you compare the hardware of the current 4S with PSP there won't be a huge difference apart from the video capabilities amaright?communitae

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[QUOTE="communitae"]hope I haven't offended anyone, but if you compare the hardware of the current 4S with PSP there won't be a huge difference apart from the video capabilities amaright?communitae

plus you have so many more developers creating games etc. for iPhone that other handheld gaming devices can't compare. You can count on your 2 hands the number of REALLY good titles on PSPcommunitae

Yeah right. Thousands of minigames that is. And very few good ones. And what kind have a great story and you keep playing? Yep, that's not a lot.

Games are to be played on a gamemachine, not on a phone.

plus you have so many more developers creating games etc. for iPhone that other handheld gaming devices can't compare. You can count on your 2 hands the number of REALLY good titles on PSPcommunitae

[QUOTE="communitae"]plus you have so many more developers creating games etc. for iPhone that other handheld gaming devices can't compare. You can count on your 2 hands the number of REALLY good titles on PSPGamejunkieUK

The launch speaks for itself. All PSP had was Twisted Metal Head on at launch. The Vita has Gravity Rush, Escape Plan, Uncharted, Wipeout, Hot Shots Golf, Super Stardust. Other games coming down the pike for Vita are Resistance, Little Big Planet, Little King's Story, Dragon's Crown, Warriors Lair (previously known as Ruin), Sumioni, and Dust 514. Some ports will have cross play with the PS3 like Marvel Vs capcom 3, Blazblue, and Wipeout. The first year of the system already rocks.