Where is the PSVita Article?

[IRISH BULL]

I've been waiting and waiting. lol I had some questions, and I was waiting for that thread.

 

Anywho, one question I did have was about apps. Does the PSVita have access to apps like smartphones?

[shane]

Irish as I said the article will be written by Steven when he receives the review device. Can't rush Sony on these things. As for the apps, no, there has been no talk of having apps simular to smartphones.

[IRISH BULL]

Irish as I said the article will be written by Steven when he receives the review device. Can't rush Sony on these things. As for the apps, no, there has been no talk of having apps simular to smartphones.

 

Oh, OK. I missed that. Thanks.

 

Can you access video sites? Youtube, GT, etc. The only way to do it via the PSP is through the remote play feature. And even is, it's crappy.

[shane]

http://us.playstation.com/psvita/apps/

Here are the apps, and yes there is a web browswer

[IRISH BULL]

So in your opinion, do you think they will allow some of the free apps available to smartphones? Because I assume that the Twitter and FB app are probably the same apps that the smartphones use.

[shane]

I am sure there may be apps in the future especially with so many Sony PlayStation Certified phones coming out this year.

[IRISH BULL]

I just read it doesn't support Adobe Flash. Which is total crap. But the article stated that Sony is thinking about adding that later. So I guess we'll see.

[Bandit99]

As far as Adobe Flash is concerned it is about to become a thing of the past.

[Johnson30]

I just pre-ordered one for my son. He just wants to play games.

[IRISH BULL]

IGN wrote up a good article on why not to buy the 3G model.

 

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/01/23/why-you-shouldnt-buy-a-3g-ps-vita

 

Here is what struck me as the most interesting.

 

The Vita's 3G Functions are Limited

 

It'd be one thing if the 3G-enabled PS Vita provided constant, unhindered connectivity to the system's entire suite of online features, such as realtime online multiplayer and full game downloads via PSN, but that simply isn't the case. In order to regulate network strain, AT&T and Sony will only allow for basic functions to be accessed over 3G, such as web browsing, PSN messaging, asynchronous multiplayer (i.e. turn-based games) and leaderboard access. If users want to play with other players online in realtime or download a larger game (assumed to be 20MBs or more) from the PSN, they will be required to connect to a Wi-Fi network. While the ability to message friends over the PSN and check leaderboard scores anytime, anywhere is certainly helpful, we'd hardly consider it worth the added monthly expense.

 

And to me, the only real reason to get a 3G Vita is for MP gaming. I wasn't gonna get the 3G model soley because I didn't think I would ever play online without being near a Wi-Fi hotspot.

[CritiKiL]

This looks really neat. I have a question of which I cannot specifically find the answer: If I'm on PS3 playing MW3 and pause, will 'that game' be playable on the PSVita?

[IRISH BULL]

This looks really neat. I have a question of which I cannot specifically find the answer: If I'm on PS3 playing MW3 and pause, will 'that game' be playable on the PSVita?

 

No PS3 games have been confirmed for remote play yet. Though there has been hacks already created to play games like Batman, BF3, and KZ.

[shane]

NO and they have talked about there not being remote play...

 

As for multiplayer they have also discussed how on 3g it will not be stable enough for MP... no matter what network you are on

[Johnson30]

NO and they have talked about there not being remote play...

 

As for multiplayer they have also discussed how on 3g it will not be stable enough for MP... no matter what network you are on

 

So MP on Wi-Fi? I decided against the 3g. Really didn't seem worth the $100 extra

 

Sent from my DROID X2

[shane]

As of now, I have not seen anygames that will feature true multiplayer... take Unit 13 for example... even for wi fi

[CritiKiL]

Understood. I'm growing sick and tired of new products coming out with all these 'promises' only to either not be readily available or doesn't work the way they explain it.

[shane]

Hey Irish, did you go check out the PSVita Social club there in Chi town?

 

Chicago

1444 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

1/17: PlayStation Blog Community Event, 5:00-10:00PM (Invite Only)

1/22: Weekly Tournament

1/22: Mommy Blogger Event, 3:00-5:00PM (Invite Only)

1/29: Weekly Tournament

[IRISH BULL]

Hey Irish, did you go check out the PSVita Social club there in Chi town?

 

Chicago

1444 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

1/17: PlayStation Blog Community Event, 5:00-10:00PM (Invite Only)

1/22: Weekly Tournament

1/22: Mommy Blogger Event, 3:00-5:00PM (Invite Only)

1/29: Weekly Tournament

 

No, actually I didn't. I was going to if I was working since I would be down here already, but after seeing the Twitter pics of the event, I'm glad I didn't. The line was down the street and the weather was cold and raining that night. I want to try it out, but not that bad. lol

 

IGN wrote up a little article on why you should purchase the PSVita 3G model. It was a response to that earlier article I posted on why not to.

 

http://vita.ign.com/articles/121/1217479p1.html

 

With the announcement that Playstation made about the 3G bundle, he makes some very good points. I think I am now gonna pre-order that 3G bundle.

[shane]

You can go any day now, I think the they are open till 8pm M-S and 6pm Sun... the lines are pretty thinned out now.