SCEA playing hard ball with Sony portable devices again.
They sort of messed up the PSP... i wonder if this move will have any ire effect.

I wonder if setting up a fake JPN account will allow you to take part in the program? Bit of an admin nightmare (restoring between profiles) but may be a work around.

@Sinn I doubt that this will have a dire effect. While I hated the idea of paying for games asecond time, I am pretty sure very few people will play PSP games on the PSV, look at how few people were truly inconvenienced by the lack of backwards compatibility on the PS3.

Will I be able to theoretically store all of my saved data and downloaded games on my PC, with the content manager?

Magius said ...

I wonder if setting up a fake JPN account will allow you to take part in the program? Bit of an admin nightmare (restoring between profiles) but may be a work around.

@Sinn I doubt that this will have a dire effect. While I hated the idea of paying for games asecond time, I am pretty sure very few people will play PSP games on the PSV, look at how few people were truly inconvenienced by the lack of backwards compatibility on the PS3.

You would need Japanese versions of those games, and they will only be playable on your JPN account. The Content manage recognises when different PSN accounts are being used, even if you try to do so via the multiple ID`s on the PS3.

I dont disagree that this alone is a problem. Its just that SCEA pretty much hurt the PSP in American by themselves through some truly stupid ideas.

Not having this programme, is but one of their many mishaps.

FatalGlory said ...

Will I be able to theoretically store all of my saved data and downloaded games on my PC, with the content manager?

You can backup everything on your memory stick to your PC but I dont recall being able to access specific files via the PC. Its just one massive folder and then a restore brings it back..

You would need Japanese versions of those games, and they will only be playable on your JPN account. The Content manage recognises when different PSN accounts are being used, even if you try to do so via the multiple ID`s on the PS3.

I dont disagree that this alone is a problem. Its just that SCEA pretty much hurt the PSP in American by themselves through some truly stupid ideas.

Not having this programme, is but one of their many mishaps.

So unlike the PS3 where I buy a game on my US account and it is accessable from my SA one, the passport program won't work that way? Too bad.

On a side note some lucky sods in Canada have received their pre-order units early. They ordered the Feb 15 pre-order pack and received them on Friday. Apparently even PSN/SEN is fully functional so these guys can shop etc with no restrictions. Amazon.ca (Canada) sent these out early.

A wild PS Vita TV AD appeared!

Ah yes... its like ps1 ads all over again.

i think its nice @_@

Some helpful info on how to enable trophies on a pre-owned psv game(thanks to cleophee for posting) http://trendygamers.com/2012/02/17/trophies-copies-playstation-vita-games/

Tip: PS Vita only continues downloading in the background when the system automatically times out. Vita pauses all downloads when you manually hit the standby button. Just found that now, thought someone might find the info useful

A store that i went to had a PSVita on display, that you could hold & play around with!
Its quite lite & that display looks VERY nice! But the directional & action buttons are SO small!! The analog sticks as well, but there are two so wont complain about that

Sony Press Release:

TOKYO, February 2 8 , 2012 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, today announced that the sales of the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system reached over 1.2 million units worldwide as of February 26, 2012.

PS Vita experienced an initial burst of momentum when it launched on December 17, 2011 in Japan followed by Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea. Newly launched in North and Latin America, Europe and PAL territories as well as in Singapore on February 22, 2012, sales have exceeded expectations surpassing over 1.2 million units worldwide, firmly establishing PS Vita as the must-have portable entertainment device across the world. Software sales across the globe have surpassed 2.0 million units at both retail and on PlayStation®Network.

“PS Vita was designed to deliver the ultimate portable entertainment experience, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the reaction we’re seeing from consumers and the pace at which PS Vita is selling,” said Andrew House, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. “The market has responded and there is clear demand for a mobile device capable of providing a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. To sustain momentum, we’re working closely with 3rd party developers and publishers to ensure the best games and franchises possible will be available on PS Vita, and our software line up for the remainder of 2012 will have something for everyone across the globe.”

PS Vita introduces new ways to play, delivering deep and immersive gameplay experiences that have never been offered on any other handheld gaming device. Equipped with dual analog sticks, a vibrant 5-inch high definition OLED multi-touch screen, powerful quad core processor, six-axis motion sensing system, built in microphone, and front and rear cameras, PS Vita is the ultimate portable entertainment system. In addition to the ultimate portable gaming experience, by having both Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications, PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for users to "encounter," "connect," "discover," "share" and "play" with friends wherever they are.

With more than 25 titles currently available in North and Latin America, Europe and the PAL territories and Japan* respectively including EA SPORTS FIFA Football, Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom®3 from Capcom , UNCHARTED™: Golden Abyss, WipEout® 2048 and Escape Plan from SCE Worldwide Studios, as well as over 70 titles in development, PS Vita is poised to drive continued momentum across the globe.

SCE will vigorously promote PS Vita as the next generation portable entertainment platform and work towards expanding the portable gaming market.

Figures are good. And the handheld is receiving some really good reviews (and it should). But it’s gonna take a pretty steep dive soon, considering that this figure probably includes pre-orders, and then *air quotes* “analysts”, are gonna be all over Sony again writing more of those “PS Vita is DOOMED” articles.
I miss reading those. Some were quite amusing

what I like about Sony's sales report - is that they work on Sell through (what actually was bought by consumers) and not sales figures for goods sold to retailers... - So this number is for units in gamers hands - not sitting on shelves somewhere

Sony usually reports sold to retailer numbers, but this is a decent start, though not quite great.

http://translate.google.fr/translate?sl=fr&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psvitagen.fr%2Fcall-of-duty-allied-mobile-force-actualite-2022.html

Assassins Creed and Call of Duty coming soon?

I personally doubt it.

On 9 march Sony is gonna announce some new Vita titles.

According to Sony's announcement, the broadcast will include information about unannounced Vita titles, upcoming releases, and Vita services, as well as new information about in-release titles. The broadcast will feature presentations from game creators themselves.

Sauce/source> http://www.andriasang.com/con05a/vita_heaven/

Monster Hunter and maybe PS1 emulator shown.

I am really excited for the announcement.

Preview of the Gaming Heaven event for the PSV

Adding to the news that Sony will be holding a online broadcast for information relating to the PSV, including new games, game updates etc, here is some information to get everyone excited:

-Acquire have confirmed that they we be showing new DLC for Shinobodo 2.
-The following guests are making an appearance (and have known games in development for PSV):
Katsura Hashino (known for the Persona series)
Toshihiro Kondo, Ken Nakanko (from Falcom)

-The following do not have any known games in development for the PSV:
Satoshi Sakai (known for the Phantasy Star series)
Takanobu Terada (known for the Super Robot Wars series)


So, expect at least 2 new games to be announced, most likely the rumoured Phantasy Star Victory (lol nice).

PSV Gaming Event tonight. Find all the info here once it has wrapped up. What I believe will be shown:
(I actually want to tick off everything I get right - if any oh and the shidbodo 2 thing is definitely correct so 1 point!!!!)

Some, if not all, known Western games announced and not available in Japan yet, will get some footage shown.

DLC
Hot Shots Golf (something Toro/ Kuro based)
Gravity Daze (new levels etc)
Shinobodo 2 (new levels etc)
Uncharted Golden Abyss (MP addition)

PSP to PSV
Monster Hunter 3rd (maybe G with extra features)
Final Fantasy Type 0 (will be the 'International' version)

Other
New PSV apps detailed: alarm clock, drawing.
PS1 emulator shown (not in great detail though).

Games
Dragon`s Crown shown
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection shown
Persona 4 update
Phantasy Star Victory unveiled
Resident Evil Mercenaries port (updated, PSN title)
Super Robot Wars unveiled
Tales of Hearts or Tempest R unveiled
Zero no Kiseki Evolution update
SCEJ game unveiled (either Patapon or Loco Roco, former though cause it is more popular)
Zone of the Enders HD Collection shown

Phantasty Star Online 2


Super Robot Wars


Persona 4


Legend of Heroes Zero no Kiseki


Gundam Seed Destiny


MGS HD edition


Inafune project discovery