PSVita (Successor to PSP, was PSP2 then NGP)

[englishbob]

I brought my Vita on launch day and enjoyed it for about a month or so and was really looking forward to see what was going to be anounced at E3 and there was nothing.

http://www.edge-online.com/features/e3-2012-sonys-25-vita-games

[EvilBoris]

How many of those had been announced before E3?

I can't imagine there are too many people frothing at the mouth for a Vita Version of Lego Batman 2

[davek22]

How many of those had been announced before E3?

I can't imagine there are too many people frothing at the mouth for a Vita Version of Lego Batman 2

If its anything like Vita Lego Harry Potter it will be a 3DS port

That article didn't mention NFS most wanted, FIFA13 or Assassins Creed.

[Dogg Thang]

I'd have been frothing at the mouth for Vita Lego Batman 2 except, yes, Dave is right- it's the 'handheld' version, which basically means made for DS. If it was the full console version, I'd be all over it.

[EvilBoris]

Does the game vary significantly or is it just a graphical downgrade?

[eastyy]

only games i have are ultimate marvel vs capcom 3 blazblue and rayman none of the other games really appeal to me

will probably get streetfighter x tekken though just find playing fighting games on the system appealing for some reason

[Dogg Thang]

Well I can't know for sure with this one until release but, traditionally, they have varied significantly. They're effectively different games based on the same concepts and stories. Graphically, the recent handheld versions have looked really good. But the games have been limited compared with the big console versions, featuring different/fewer levels, characters and so on. Even character abilities and some basic gameplay elements vary greatly between handheld versions and big console versions. Basically it's because two studios develop them simultaneously yet seemingly fairly independently.

Edit: It should be noted that I've usually found the handheld versions to be a lot of fun and to be of a pretty high standard. It's not that they're bad games at all. But there's now really no reason why the Vita shouldn't get the full versions or even the 3DS, especially given the Wii does.

[gambit6613]

The problem with that list is, well to be honest it is pretty awfull and will not really help sell the console to new users, sure there is maybe a couple on there i would buy as i have already brought the console. Personally there is not one game on that list that even comes close to a system seller like Mario Kart 7 or Mario 3D was for the 3DS last Xmas. I think its all but certain from what i have read that Lego Batman 2 is the same as Lego Harry Potter 5-7 was i.e its the 3DS version, Fifa13 ok that is something i would want as i loved the Fifa Soccer i brought on release but it depends on how much effort EA put into it and i would not hold my breath so more likely it will be very dumbed down again and as for Assasins Creed that does sound good but how much Creed is anyone really going to want as its being released alongside AC3?

The frustrating and sad thing about the Vita is it really is a fantatsic bit of hardware with so much potential but it requires games developers to invest time and money in making use of the power. Its pretty concerning that if even Sony themselfs dont seem to be all that commited to the system after the recent E3 showing, i just could not believe how little time they gave it and if they cant be arsed then why should any game developer or indeed any potential customers?

As i said in earlier post, the 3DS was in same sort of situation this time last year but the big difference is Nintendo to there credit pumped huge amounts of money and resources into making sure it improved things by showing quality, first party games something Sony have failed to so far do.

[Jimmyboi]

FFVII HD - Vita Exclusive released with FFVII Vita console bundle = Vita flying off shelves. Come on Sony, make it happen!

[MadMarc]

I'm sure a compilation of Crisis Core, FF7 PsOne and a new FF PS Vita spin off would be enough to sell...
They don't even need to put a Final Fantasy logo on the console.

Anyway, Sony will just do like always, lot of bundles, lot of colours. And someday it will begin to sell for a Phantasy Star or Monster Hunter, and we'll finally have software.

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-19-sony-discounts-playstation-vita-games

Want to pick up cheaper digital Vita releases? Sony are about to start a Vita sale this week on PSN Store and the following games will be sold at the price listed below:

-Army Corps From Hell : ?21.99
-Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend : ?21.99
-Little Deviants : ?8.99
-Modnation Racers Road Trip : ?8.99
-Rayman Origins : ?19.99
-Reality Fighters : ?8.99
-Shinobido 2 Revenge of Zen : ?16.99
-Touch My Katamari : ?11.99
-Unit 13 : ?19.99

The prices are valid until 4th July

[ItsThere]

Is Little Deviants worth ?9?

[Brad]

Bought mine just at the right time then :-)

[ETC]

Is Little Deviants worth ?9?

Nope

Best buys on there are

Shinobido and Katamari and EB Golf if it's still on the rest can be had for about the same pre owned in a Grainger

[Neon Ignition]

Just found this too:

http://uk.playstation.com/insidepsvita/

Sign up to Sony's Inside PSVita and they'll send you a redemption code for use during the sale. The code will let you buy Unit 13 for ?14.99 instead of the sale price of ?19.99