@espernay "Think" I know better than Sony? Well, for starters, I have a firewall on my networking equipment. How am I doing so far? By the way, do you ever actually try and refute anything or just name call? Let's try one: The PS2 is obsolete. It doesn't run on modern TV's, and it's a generation behind current consoles, and about to be 2 generations behind. Lastly, those PS2's won't last forever. And once it's gone, there's no way to play all those great titles unless Sony offers BC with future consoles - like the Vita, where they're missing an opportunity to offer downloadable PS2 games. I don't think anyone would be disgusted to be able to download the PS2 God Of War games, Resident Evil 4, yadda and so on - except yourself for some odd reason. With an HDMI or some type of video out (And by the way, the PSP supported this feature), the Vita is more than capable of being plugged into a TV, and at HD resolutions with ZERO UPSCALING (for Vita exclusive games) provided they're programmed in HD. You have a rather psychotic view towards more features being in a component. And stop being obsessive - you're becoming kind of creepy.
@JohnF111 "To suit me" lol - yeah because I'm sure NOBODY would dig the idea of not having to have a PS3 to play Vita games on their TV's. Listen buddy: you can stop anytime with the "upscaling" and "native res" junk - I already owned you on that. This is 2011, and it'll be practically (if not literally) 2012 when this machine drops. Tablets, even smartphones are fully capable of running streaming HD content, and right now they're all using 1ghz processors (the newer ones are going to be even faster, with dual-core chips and up to 2 ghz). The only difference between a streaming HD video and a game, is the game has a control interface, and generally higher fps (most movies run between 24 - 30 fps, as do most games) if it's at 60fps. So please: don't act lie it's some magic tech Sony would have to add to make this possible, okay? There already there on smartphones, which is a competitor of the Vita btw. But Noooo... John says "Spend another 300$$$ on a PS3 to plug it into", LOL. Sorry bro, but with this thing's processing power, that's totally unnecessary. The LEAST they could do is enable it to play and stream PS2 games through a video out - the PS2 consoles aren't going to be around forever, buddy. The Vita is a viable replacement home for all those great titles.
@espernay Right, right. Because being able to play downloadable PS2 games on the Vita would totally suck. Read: the system is capable of both. You can't be that ignorant. And that "fanboy" crap can sink anytime now. You're just saying it because it makes you feel better about being name-calling 12 year old - but listen: I have a PSP and dozens of games, I HAD a PS3, as well as a PS2 like everyone else. If you think being able to download PS2 games onto the Vita isn't a worthy feature that I'm sure it's more than capable of, I'm betting you're in the minority. Because having access to 100's of PS2 titles at launch (when original titles are scant) is just a TERRIBLE idea right? Get a brain.
@JohnF111 Read carefully: you said "I'd rather not have a 544p image upscaled when my PS3 can play the same game much better." I answered, they don't NEED to have it upscaled if it's programmed in 1080p/i or even 720p to begin with. The screen res has nothing to do with what res the game is programmed. If the game is programmed to HD standards, why the hell would it need to be upscaled, lol??? Are you saying the Vita doesn't have the processing to play HD games???
@JohnF111 Well, how about this John: it's stupid to have to own a PS3 to achiebe this function, and with the graphics capabilities, upscaling wouldn't be necessary. Just make the games 780p since it has the horsepower I have 1080p movies on my Samsung Fascinate for crying out loud, and can stream them through my router to my TV. You should read up on modern tech, lol.
@espernay So to be straight: you think the concept of having the Vita be a replacement for the PS2 console is a BAD idea? I think you need to re-read my comment: like, 500 more times, MAYBE it'll sink in.
Not having an HDMI port (a feature on some smartphones for crying out loud) and not being compatible with downloadable PS2 games are the two biggest missed opportunities here. If you had access to downloadable PS2 games at launch, games would be no issue, and with HDMI output you'd have a replacement for your PS2 console, and a great way to enjoy the new graphics tech on your tv screen. Having said this, I'll pass until they get it right, if ever.
@gzader Okay: do you also feel like you're being punished when you can't afford a specific used car, or house, or whatever? Sorry buddy, but the truth hurts: if you can't afford, you don't get to play, period, thee end. There's lot's I'd like to have but can't afford, that doesn't make me entitled to own it - nobody is "punishing" anyone. Maybe it's people like yourself punishing all those families who's bread winner worked at a major game studio, and got laid off? Sleep on it. The truth hurts, but it sinks in eventually.
Lastly: your "punishing the consumer" comment is patently absurd. Ridiculous to the brink of obscenity, in fact. Nowhere, in the vast authority of human law is granted a "right" to any property, physical or intellectual, period. Do you also consider any wear-and-tear on physical property "punishment" for having bought it "used"? It's simple Tom: if you can't pay, you don't play. Insofar as our politicians like to grant rights to sheep who are trained to think they can't care for themselves, I've yet to see any amendments to our Bill Of Rights that grants video games to those who can't afford them. I can't afford a used Ferrari, either - who exactly is "punishing" me for that?
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