Why havent you bought a Vita yet?

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#151 WiiCubeM1
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Everything. Everything is holding me back.

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#152 Timstuff
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Too expensive; grim looking future; expensive memory cards; android tablet or phone can do more stuff since it's basically a computer.
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#153 razgriz_101
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I did.

See, for all of those saying "I just use my smart phone", sorry that I want to get a better experience on the go than Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies. What happened to portable games having intriguing characters and an engrossing story? Something tells me the red bird in Angry Birds won't be getting a Spike TV award for best video game character.

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totally disagree on a few levels, im playing Football Manager 2012 on mine sure its not AS deep as its PC counterpart but its still a deep and technical game with a lot of bite.You just clearly look at the small picture on smartphones/tablet gaming theres a lot of games out there the GTA ports are pretty fun and good little timewasters if angry birds arent your thing and only cost like £3 off the play store.

If you've had an actual shot of a smartphone or tablet and done a bit of research its a platform thats beginning to show its capable of core gaming on the go, im waiting for the obligatory lol touchscreen arguement though it always gives me a laugh because its never really as bad as this forum makes it out to be.

All im gonna say is look at the bigger picture, and besides angry birds is a quality time waster on the short commute on the bus i don't get this unrational hatred for it by forum dwellers.

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#154 tubbyc
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I got a 3DS and in hindsight, I could have done without it. I don't feel the need for handhelds, especially now that I've got a smartphone. Plus I've got enough systems.

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#155 Sagem28
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I already own one.

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#156 GhettoBlastin92
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Cost, memory price, and lack of games.
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#157 hrt_rulz01
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I actually bought a Vita recently and was enjoying it, but I just can't play handhelds for long without getting hand cramps. So I returned it. But it's a better system then people give Sony credit for.
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#158 FeedOnATreeFrog
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because my smartphone allows me to do other things on the go. (watch my daily YouTube videos, check forums, etc)

I'd buy a VITA if I was on the go so much that I got bored of my smartphone.

I'd buy a VITA if some great exclusives went to it.

However, I don't want great exclusives to come to it because then I'll have to spend $250+ to play a game I'd rather play on my home console.

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#159 deactivated-5f26ef21d6f71
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Too pricey in my opinion. Memory cards are way too overpriced. I'm just not a fan of Sony's portables. Nothing against it. Just not my thing.

Not enough games, to me, that spark my interest to warrant that price tag. With that said, I haven't played my DSlite or DSiXL in a very long time. So handheld gaming isn't exactly my thing currently. Can't explain why I'm on hiatus.

However, if I had to REALLY choose, the 3DS offers more bang. I might get back to my portable gaming fix sometime in the future. But I'm just way too invested in my consoles right now.

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#160 bulby_g
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Persona 4 Golden is the only game I am interested in.IAmNot_fun
This and I already have P4 on the PS2. If it gets some JRPG's that I can't get on console I may pick one up at some point.

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#161 ShoTTyMcNaDeS
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I got one last week at Gamestop. It was a "Recharged" version for $189. I bought the 8 GB memory card and the PS Plus pack which gives me access to Uncharted, Gravity Rush Wipeout 2048 and a few other games for a $49.99 yearly fee which I may or may not keep. But in the mean time I get to enjoy some of the best games on the Vita.
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#162 bobbetybob
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I had one and sold it, I came to realise that I don't want to play console style games on the go and it didn't really have anything except that. Plus it has too many ports and not enough good original games, and the future isn't exactly looking promising.
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#163 sukraj
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i'm not into handheld gaming.

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#164 DaBrainz
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Because it doesn't fit adult sized hands. I was waiting for an XL version or at least a version that doesn't have analogs on the very bottom.
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#165 Articuno76
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[QUOTE="BPoole96"]No gaemz and memory cards are a scam.V3rciS

I agree on memory cards but whoever says no games is simply ignorant and repeats the same bs on the boards that people were saying like months ago. Do a goddamn search on the internet and see if Vita has games or no, also there are a lot of announced games in development.

I think it is still true that there aren't that many good games as of now. It's nice that games are in development, but consumer confidence in those games is low because we haven't seen anything from many of them (which for many may set of alarm bells). Given the way the Vita has been performing one can be forgiven for thinking many of those games have been quietly axed. Right now I own MGS HD Collection, Persona 4 and Time Travellers (which isn't even out in English to my knowledge) and I have barely touched my Vita since I got it in July.
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#166 murat8
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Too many games, dont have time for another platform, also no Monster Hunter on the system yet, so i dont really see a point, same as the WiiU, when it gets MH3U ill buy it till then i can wait.
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#167 vashkey
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I generally make an effort to buy good gaming platforms
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#168 p4s2p0
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I generally make an effort to buy good gaming platformsvashkey
Which just makes us wonder what you consider a good gaming plateform. Vita is unmatched for the types of games I wanna play on the go like shooters.
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#169 p4s2p0
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Vita is unmatched for the types of games I wanna play on the go like shooters.
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#170 Gibsonsg527
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Because its a waste of money.

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#171 munkeypoo45
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-got no money

-not enough compelling software

-still have games that i need to finish

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#172 Fizzman
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It is a piece of garbage.
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#173 TheEroica  Moderator
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Because if I wanted to play games on the go I'd use my smartphone.

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#174 TheTolemac
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>It lacks what the PSP had that made it the 2nd best system ever made: Shooters. >Whether it was the Vehicle shooters, scrolling, third-person, arcade, overhead, FPS, tactical shooters, strategy shooter, or whatever, it has none of it. >The only one I see is Bops:Declassified, however, I only play games that have effort put into them so....
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#175 deactivated-6312ae31bb1f8
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If it was 100% backwards compatible with the PSP (which seems to be impossible at this point since not all PSP games had a digital version) and had a more attractive price point, then I'd probably pick one up as I see it getting some of the niche games I like similar to the PSP.
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#176 HaloPimp978
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The memory card prices are a joke that's why.

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#177 deactivated-57d307c5efcda
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I don't want a portable PS3 with watered down ports...

I actually am not that fond of handheld gaming, but the reason I have a 3DS is because I want to play the exclusives for it. If I could have it my way I would prefere all the 3ds games to be playable on the wii-u through an adapter or something.

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#178 donalbane
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Because I already have a decent gaming laptop for portable gaming, and don't like handhelds that much. I have a 3DS and I never use it. I will probably get one if the memory becomes cheaper and there's a substantial price cut, though.
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#179 adamosmaki
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Because if I wanted to play games on the go I'd use my smartphone.

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pretty much this. The 10-20 minutes i will play games on the go i'm more than good with my smartphone
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#180 Rockman999
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Because handhelds are for children and man-children such as this guy.

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#181 p4s2p0
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[QUOTE="TheTolemac"]>It lacks what the PSP had that made it the 2nd best system ever made: Shooters. >Whether it was the Vehicle shooters, scrolling, third-person, arcade, overhead, FPS, tactical shooters, strategy shooter, or whatever, it has none of it. >The only one I see is Bops:Declassified, however, I only play games that have effort put into them so....

What are you talking about we got shooters way faster this gen. Effort was put into declassified, came out pretty good for an inexperienced dev on a new system.. Unit 13 was also good and resistance burning skies for how bad it was I still enjoyed the story, bosses and some of the weapons.
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#182 AmnesiaHaze
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i have a ps vita , but the lack of any games i wanted was holding me back to get it for its first lifetime year , and the price , persona 4 was the reason i got one and im happy i did , it's a great device

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#183 1-UPking82
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The overpriced memory cards and the lack of future support from Sony. Say what you will about the 3DS, but at least it has a lot of games coming out that I want to play.
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#184 Bread_or_Decide
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I'm a little worried that so little is being announced for the VITA.
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#185 Lucianu
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If i'm ever gonna buy a handheld, i'm going with a 3DS not only because of its exclusives and support, but because its backward compatability with the DS, which has a gigantic list of good games.

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#186 Puckhog04
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I don't play handhelds. Strictly Consoles...very simple really.

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#187 1-UPking82
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If i'm ever gonna buy a handheld, i'm going with a 3DS not only because of its exclusives and support, but because its backward compatability with the DS, which has a gigantic list of good games.

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The DS backwards compatability is one of the big reasons why I bought a 3DS.
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#188 shellcase86
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I don't have any passion for handheld gaming.

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#189 fadersdream
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[QUOTE="V3rciS"]

[QUOTE="BPoole96"]No gaemz and memory cards are a scam.clone01

I agree on memory cards but whoever says no games is simply ignorant and repeats the same bs on the boards that people were saying like months ago. Do a goddamn search on the internet and see if Vita has games or no, also there are a lot of announced games in development.

Games in development equal games I can play today?

This. Sick of people claiming vapor. And I'm sorry Cows, you're the worst offenders. The Last Guardian says "hi", btw.
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#190 Truth_Hurts_U
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No gaemz and memory cards are a scam.BPoole96

Pretty much this... Not enough games and mem card prices are a joke.

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#191 percuvius2
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It's a USELESS device from a USELESS company.

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#192 Articuno76
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[QUOTE="clone01"][QUOTE="V3rciS"]

I agree on memory cards but whoever says no games is simply ignorant and repeats the same bs on the boards that people were saying like months ago. Do a goddamn search on the internet and see if Vita has games or no, also there are a lot of announced games in development.

fadersdream
Games in development equal games I can play today?

This. Sick of people claiming vapor. And I'm sorry Cows, you're the worst offenders. The Last Guardian says "hi", btw.

I think we can agree with it being a big Sony first-party title that it is reasonable that the game will come out eventually...even if the platform is changed. I am not sure the same you could confidently say the same about platform agnostic third-parties though.
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#193 ArchoNils2
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I imported it from japan. No games is a pretty stupid argument with stuff like exclusive AC or CoD or Resistance. I do agree on scam on pricing though

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#194 fadersdream
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[QUOTE="Articuno76"][QUOTE="fadersdream"][QUOTE="clone01"] Games in development equal games I can play today?

This. Sick of people claiming vapor. And I'm sorry Cows, you're the worst offenders. The Last Guardian says "hi", btw.

I think we can agree with it being a big Sony first-party title that it is reasonable that the game will come out eventually...even if the platform is changed. I am not sure the same you could confidently say the same about platform agnostic third-parties though.

I agree it will come out eventually, but I get frustrated when it is used as a 1:1 comparison against other companies products. I wait until five games I want exist on a system before I buy it. I felt like I waited forever on the PS3 to reach that point, and I broke that rule with the Wii and really regretted it. I feel bad for those who buy expecting a game to come out very soon, and then never see it materialize. Also, this past generation saw some of the very worst abuses of missing deadlines and coming up with excuses. "waiting until it is PERFECT" became the mantra for games that missed their due date so many times that it became obvious the parent company had completely lost control of the situation.
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#195 slimjimbadboy
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Tablets are a better investment of money than handheld gaming consoles.

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#196 imprezawrx500
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Because if I wanted to play games on the go I'd use my smartphone.

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this, phone games have come far enough that the full console experience is pretty much available on you phone now so you are pretty much buying a vita so you pay 5 - 10x more for games and a couple of buttons.
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#197 p4s2p0
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Tablets are a better investment of money than handheld gaming consoles.

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Not for my gaming needs.
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#198 p4s2p0
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[QUOTE="airshocker"]

Because if I wanted to play games on the go I'd use my smartphone.

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this, phone games have come far enough that the full console experience is pretty much available on you phone now so you are pretty much buying a vita so you pay 5 - 10x more for games and a couple of buttons.

Na without controls I don't consider phones a console experience but a casual one. I do pay more for the games but with more complex gameplay,detail and being bigger in size I don't mind.
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#199 voljin1987
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it has no games a gentleman can enjoy. (no layton)
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#200 -ArchAngeL-777-
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[QUOTE="Articuno76"][QUOTE="fadersdream"] This. Sick of people claiming vapor. And I'm sorry Cows, you're the worst offenders. The Last Guardian says "hi", btw.fadersdream
I think we can agree with it being a big Sony first-party title that it is reasonable that the game will come out eventually...even if the platform is changed. I am not sure the same you could confidently say the same about platform agnostic third-parties though.

I agree it will come out eventually, but I get frustrated when it is used as a 1:1 comparison against other companies products. I wait until five games I want exist on a system before I buy it. I felt like I waited forever on the PS3 to reach that point, and I broke that rule with the Wii and really regretted it. I feel bad for those who buy expecting a game to come out very soon, and then never see it materialize. Also, this past generation saw some of the very worst abuses of missing deadlines and coming up with excuses. "waiting until it is PERFECT" became the mantra for games that missed their due date so many times that it became obvious the parent company had completely lost control of the situation.

Yeah but he didnt just say there are games in development did he? He added that after saying to do a search for what games are available. He's right too. Everyone jumps on the "Vita has no games" bandwagon without checking into it or trying them at the local store. its just like the first two years of PS3. "All" we got out of that were great IPs like Warhawk, Uncharted, Resistance, Motorstorm, Little Big Planet, Valkyria Chronicles, Heavenly Sword...games people now look back on and realize were actually a good lineup. The Vita has a lot of good games out right now + it plays most of the PSP games on the PS Store. Its not even been out a year outside of Japan either.