Playstation vita review

dukenukem · January 19th, 2012, 06:20

here's my review of the wifi japanese playstation vita.The system so far is wonderful just make sure yo updat the firmware for it otherwise you may have trouble getting the system to turn on after doing a complete shutdown.Before i updated the firmware i was hit with a somewhat comon problem where the vita will not turn on after being shut down and you have to hold the power button for 1minute while charger is plugged then unhook the charger to get it to boot again.The touch screen is very responsive and so far has not given me any problems.The oled screen is a thing to see in action and has absolutely no light leakage or dead pixels.The system can be set to whatever language you want it to be in but for those who want to play games through vit's online network be warned that only games from whatever region you set your vita to will work with those online.Setup is very simple and will guide you quite steadily,all things will be touch screen only.The memory card area for the vita is on the bottom right and you will be amazed at how small the memory cards are.Vita games will go into the top left slot and some games do require a memory card before you can playthem.I only have the japanese ultimate marvel vs capcom 32 for it and it does not require a memory card to run.You can only manage content through the content manager which must be downloaded onto your pc for you to be able to transfer files to and from your vita and pc.So far 720p mp4 files work wonderfully and are stored on my 4gig memory card.To change settings you must hold the ps button and the settings screen will show up.I have played on the battery with brightness maxed out and sound at 100% and got to around 3hours with some battery still reamining.I haven't tested full battery time with lower brightness and sound settings yet.I can only test the wifi with my work internet since i do not have high speed internet at home.Any one feel free to ask any questions about the vita and i will try and answer as much as possible.

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1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader.
laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr
core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner.
2nd pc
am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.

runawayprisoner · January 20th, 2012, 17:50

Thanks for the quick look. I think you may want to try to split the texts into sections next since it looks like a "wallful"... if that is even a word.

Did you type that up with the Vita's browser?

Talking about which, how's uMvC3 on the Vita? I am particularly concerned about the viability of executing combos, launches and skills with the handheld controls.

dukenukem · January 21st, 2012, 03:11

The controls work well.I started with using the dpad which works very good but i am now trying to solely use the anolog stick instead.You just have to remember that certain moves and combo require good timing to pull off so don't be surprised if you mess up a bit.

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1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader.
laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr
core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner.
2nd pc
am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.

redlofredlof · January 21st, 2012, 08:24

some hands on photos would have been nice.

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snickothemule · January 22nd, 2012, 08:38

Coolio, I'm interested in getting one of these eventually.

With the games you've got how are the load times? Is the frame rate keeping up with the action? Of interest how is texture quality?

Does it generate much heat or any heat at all?

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dukenukem · January 22nd, 2012, 21:48

With ultimate marvel vs capcom 3 there is a bit of loading when you first start the game,not much afterwards.Framerate has been super fast and smooth with no real heat build up from the system as of yet.Here's a quick shos of the vita.

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1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader.
laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr
core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner.
2nd pc
am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.

Last edited by dukenukem; January 22nd, 2012 at 22:04.. Reason: adding pics

lagunareturns · January 25th, 2012, 17:46

I have already preordered psvita and uncharted for it, honestly i cant wait....

since you have umvsc3 for it, i am planning to get it as well, can you tell me hows multiplayer... is it fun, as in you get a good challenge and not get killed by skilled players...

Also for umvsc3, does single player arcade mode offer endings for the characters, and how are they done... you now is it presented only with pics and some text

dukenukem · January 25th, 2012, 19:18

Haven't played other people yet since i don't have high speed internet.Endings in single player are just pictures and text.

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1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader.
laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr
core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner.
2nd pc
am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.

January 19th, 2012, 06:20	#1
dukenukem Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: tucson Posts: 1,870	Playstation vita review here's my review of the wifi japanese playstation vita.The system so far is wonderful just make sure yo updat the firmware for it otherwise you may have trouble getting the system to turn on after doing a complete shutdown.Before i updated the firmware i was hit with a somewhat comon problem where the vita will not turn on after being shut down and you have to hold the power button for 1minute while charger is plugged then unhook the charger to get it to boot again.The touch screen is very responsive and so far has not given me any problems.The oled screen is a thing to see in action and has absolutely no light leakage or dead pixels.The system can be set to whatever language you want it to be in but for those who want to play games through vit's online network be warned that only games from whatever region you set your vita to will work with those online.Setup is very simple and will guide you quite steadily,all things will be touch screen only.The memory card area for the vita is on the bottom right and you will be amazed at how small the memory cards are.Vita games will go into the top left slot and some games do require a memory card before you can playthem.I only have the japanese ultimate marvel vs capcom 32 for it and it does not require a memory card to run.You can only manage content through the content manager which must be downloaded onto your pc for you to be able to transfer files to and from your vita and pc.So far 720p mp4 files work wonderfully and are stored on my 4gig memory card.To change settings you must hold the ps button and the settings screen will show up.I have played on the battery with brightness maxed out and sound at 100% and got to around 3hours with some battery still reamining.I haven't tested full battery time with lower brightness and sound settings yet.I can only test the wifi with my work internet since i do not have high speed internet at home.Any one feel free to ask any questions about the vita and i will try and answer as much as possible. __________________ 1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader. laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner. 2nd pc am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.

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January 20th, 2012, 17:50	#2
runawayprisoner Level 9998 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Java Posts: 9,377	Thanks for the quick look. I think you may want to try to split the texts into sections next since it looks like a "wallful"... if that is even a word. Did you type that up with the Vita's browser? Talking about which, how's uMvC3 on the Vita? I am particularly concerned about the viability of executing combos, launches and skills with the handheld controls.

January 21st, 2012, 03:11	#3
dukenukem Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: tucson Posts: 1,870	The controls work well.I started with using the dpad which works very good but i am now trying to solely use the anolog stick instead.You just have to remember that certain moves and combo require good timing to pull off so don't be surprised if you mess up a bit. __________________ 1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader. laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner. 2nd pc am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.

January 21st, 2012, 08:24	#4
redlofredlof folder chan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: C:> Posts: 7,058	some hands on photos would have been nice. __________________

January 22nd, 2012, 08:38	#5
snickothemule Hello Cudie Pie! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coffs Harbour, Australia Posts: 4,876	Coolio, I'm interested in getting one of these eventually. With the games you've got how are the load times? Is the frame rate keeping up with the action? Of interest how is texture quality? Does it generate much heat or any heat at all? __________________ My grass is the greenest.

January 25th, 2012, 17:46	#7
lagunareturns Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,319	I have already preordered psvita and uncharted for it, honestly i cant wait.... since you have umvsc3 for it, i am planning to get it as well, can you tell me hows multiplayer... is it fun, as in you get a good challenge and not get killed by skilled players... Also for umvsc3, does single player arcade mode offer endings for the characters, and how are they done... you now is it presented only with pics and some text

January 25th, 2012, 19:18	#8
dukenukem Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: tucson Posts: 1,870	Haven't played other people yet since i don't have high speed internet.Endings in single player are just pictures and text. __________________ 1st pc=pentiumd 820 dualcore,250gb sata hdd,intel gma 950,19 inch lcd,lexmark printer,8in1 media card reader. laptop=hp pavilion dv51099nr core2 duot 5800,500gb wd 5400rpm hdd,512mb nvidia9600gt mobile gfxcard,15.4 inch 1280x800 screen,8x dvd burner. 2nd pc am3 phenomIIx4955be(3.8ghz),3gigs of ddr3,500gb samsung spinpoint7200rpm hdd,16x hp dvd burner,zotac eco 9800gt,asrock 870extreme3 mobo,cooler master hyper 212+ cpu cooler.