@Sinn Like all first gen hardware there are bugs. These will come out over the next couple of months. Given the cost I reckon it is prudent not to early adopt.

You think they'd sort out these early issues (the freezing) before our Feb release? Or do you guys think we'll recieve the same batch?

Charmi said ...

You think they'd sort out these early issues (the freezing) before our Feb release? Or do you guys think we'll recieve the same batch?

There is a reason why the PSV never got a worldwide release (and even such a small shipment for Japan) and that was the earthquake.
Im sure the batch for overseas will not be the same. Not that it matters.. teh freezing issue is mostly likely software and not hardware

Magius said ...

@Sinn Like all first gen hardware there are bugs. These will come out over the next couple of months. Given the cost I reckon it is prudent not to early adopt.

Depends how serious they are if any I guess. Im still gonna pick one up whenever I can. if there are serious issues that require me to get a new one then that will be my fault, but the PSV is not that badly priced. Could probably pick up a 2nd in no time, not that I want too of course.

Well heres hoping!.I think im gonna get Hot Shots Golf (or Uncharted since it has English in it apparently)

Sinn, would you get the 3GWi-fi, or just Wi-fi?

Charmi said ...

Sinn, would you get the 3GWi-fi, or just Wi-fi?

I am leaning towards the wifi only model. I think the 3G has its uses, but I have a smartphone already.

Things like Near are not overly important to me atm. Being able to do updates at any time is sweet I will give you that gut not overly important.

What makes you want the 3g model?

The only reason i was thinking about 3G is because of being able to use apps like near and have crossgame chat at any time. Its more of a convenience thing. But I'm not keen to fork out cash for data charges.

So I'm settling for Wi-fi only again.

Sinncross said ...

Woofels said ...

*sigh*

Really wish they would allow multiple accounts, going digital only i was going to purchase alot from the US store.

Multiple accounts would have been great. But besides PS1 games, I dont see why you would need to have a dedicated US account for the PSV. Every game gets a digital release.

Yea but how long are our PAL ones going to take to get here and the dlc? It's the same at the moment so many games to ages to come, look at hard corps for instance, not even sure it has all the DLC yet.

I'll probably just sign it up to my American account, if I'm going digital ill be buying for psn one way or another.

Definitely siging it to my US account, thats a no-brainer, SA PSN is useless

Woofels said ...

Sinncross said ...

Woofels said ...

*sigh*

Really wish they would allow multiple accounts, going digital only i was going to purchase alot from the US store.

Multiple accounts would have been great. But besides PS1 games, I dont see why you would need to have a dedicated US account for the PSV. Every game gets a digital release.

Yea but how long are our PAL ones going to take to get here and the dlc? It's the same at the moment so many games to ages to come, look at hard corps for instance, not even sure it has all the DLC yet.

I'll probably just sign it up to my American account, if I'm going digital ill be buying for psn one way or another.

I suppose this comes down to how many PSN specific games are actually made for PSV in the first place. I have this sneaking suspicion that PSN only titles will be more niche titles or PS Suite titles.

That said, since every PSV game is required to have its digital release done for launch I am willing to bet that the PSN for PSV will be more uptodate in regards to items.

Still, I am sure you may be able to copy content over using the manager programme by the time the PSV launches in the West, so you can always copy over before doing an account swap.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/20/playstation-vita-launches-in-japan-shifts-321-400-units-in-two/
Kaz Hirai probably had a sleepless weekend as he and the team waited for the two-day sales figures for Sony's PlayStation Vita. He can probably relax a little, knowing that 321,400 of the things were exchanged for cold, hard cash in the retail outlets of Japan. In comparison, Nintendo's 3DS sold 50,000 more units but sales soon stalled -- only to be rescued with a hefty price cut. Of course, now the company has to ensure that the performance issues that early-adopters have been facing are resolved -- we'd hate to experience the same teething trouble when it arrives over here in February.

That's a shedload of units.

Yeah it sold well. now its about keeping momentum going. Possible to hit half a million by the years end. Hopefully games like Gravity Daze, when they finally release, seem some support.

Oh, and new firmware to fix some problems people have been having, so Sony have been pretty much on top of that at least.

We'll see if the sales stall like for the 3DS, but I doubt it as the PSV has a strong lineup of games which the 3DS did not.

thats true, but too bad Ridge Racer ended up sucking so much. Cant believe namco could screw up one of their premier titles like that. That will definitely make adoption of the PSV slightly slower.

actually glad i didnt pick this up on launch. I can now see which additional items are not worth getting. For example, the screen protector i wanted to get has some bad scores. lucky

Think it's always best to wait awhile where consoles are concerned lol. Good sales though, feels kind of odd knowing it's out now hahaha.

yea with WipeOut and Uncharted at Launch dont see this slowing down to a halt. Probably see sales start picking up again once people recover financially from the holiday season

Just got mine a little while ago.

the os is so nice!

Nice man! let us know what you think!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/playstation-vita-review-japanese-edition/

Nice review and video review embedded. Reviewer likes most features, but isn't happy about the battery life and web browser. Generally positive review though.

The only thing i find wrong with the Vita is the placement of the front camera! Its right next to the face buttons! So when you use the face buttons, you thumb will cover the lens!! Why did they just not put it in the middle above the screen Or is that just me

Any who i will wait for the inevitable Slim version!

Been a busy day at work. Ask some questions now if you want. Ill post short impressions a little later after dinner!

@Sin See my post about the position of the front camera!