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deskpro2k3 said:
Euphoria14 said:
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Euphoria14 said:
deskpro2k3 said:
Euphoria14 said:
deskpro2k3 said:
 


I never said iPad is not a gaming device, I said and I quote again which supports my argument, "its an app device with the ability to play some games"

For the record, you're the one that brought up the whole iPad/phone discussion in your own thread, and it just took you this long to partially agree with my first reply to you.

I brought up the iPad/iPhone to show why the Vita is too expensive for what it does, that was it. I could have easily brought up the iTouch to make the point even better since an iTouch costs around the same price as a Vita.

Smaller amount of apps. Smaller amount of games. Worse web browser in comparison. No onboard memory. Mobile games costing more. Similar hardware price.

There is a big problem there. That was my point.

The phone portion of it was in response to what Superchunk continues to talk about. Only I failed to quote him, although I am sure he could tell who I referring to since me and him had this conversation once before.

 

 

Also, this isn't my thread.

You're comparing a phone and a tablet app device with a dedicated gaming device.. That is pointless. Just for fun of it, tell me some games the iPad got slated for this year gaming expo like E3, or at gamescom.

In addition, the only reason why I think the Vita's price is what it is right now is because of the A9 core CPU, and its 5 inch OLED Multi touch screen. It wont be long before those tech become cheaper to manufacture.

All iDevices come standard with Game Center which allows for friends lists, leaderboards for games, game invites, achievements, game recommendations, etc... pretty much what you find on Live, PSN, etc...  PSN trophies are added up as levels. Live Achievements are added up as Gamerscore. Game Center achievements are added up as Points. All go into the account you created which is linked to your Apple ID. Almost all new games are fully functional with Game Center. So while it isn't a "dedicated" gaming device. It is a proper gaming device and also encourages friendly competition. Game Center can not be deleted either. It is a stock feature.

The comparison is not pointless. Only difference between it and a Vita are physical buttons, nothing more. It doesn't become negated because it doesn't have a game like Soul Sacrifice. iPhone has games with large open worlds like Skyrim, which Vita does not.

 

Now E3 and Gamescom announcements mean something? Anyways, i'll bite when it comes to 2013 titles. Mind you that with the mobile scene we don't always get announcements way in advance, but rather we tend to get stuff out of the blue and/or shortly before release.

 

Games I know of off the top of my head:

 

Broken Sword: The Serpent Curse.

Shadowrun Returns

Infinity Blade Dungeons

Sorcery: The Shumanti Hills (Interactive Novel) - Much like a 999 or VLR.

Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes

Assassin's Creed: Utopia

Real Racing 3

Warhammer Quest

Joe Danger

 

As a matter of fact, instead of requesting that I inform you, why not get yourself informed to the great games available on iOS and Android?

http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/

That site also does stuff for 3DS and Vita. in fact they are included on metacritic.

 

 

You can also find plenty of top notch games on their way via the VGC Official iOS Gaming Thread.

http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=142247&page=1

 

By the way, The Walking Dead game, which is on PS3, PC, 360 and iOS had 25% of all sales done on iOS. Minecraft also sold 8M on PC, 5M on XBox360 and over 5M on mobiles.

I am sure I can find more examples, but I am just going with what I know off the top of my head and all games listed do not includes ones already released, which would make a game list far surpass that of the Vita at the current moment and I wouldn't need to include games like Angry Birds, Cut The Rope, Where's my Water or Words With Friends either.

 

 

Now you're picking at straws, I asked for E3 games at a gaming expo for a reason. There is none so I thought you'd get the clue. Also Gravity Rush is a full game with a large open world to explore, it is a game that any idevices can't emulate, and I'm not talking about 5-10 min pick up games like Angry Birds either or dumb down ports like Street Fighter X Tekken.

I'm probably not explaining my thoughts properly, so I'm just going to put this to rest. People just need to be more informed about what the Vita has to offer.

I own Gravity Rush, it is nothing like the openness of Skyrim or even Ravensword. In fact much of it is void of anything. No real interaction with the townsfold either. No entering homes, no entering caves, you get the idea.

And "Get a Clue"? "Picking at straws"? Are you serious? How do I know an E3 listing in mid January? Talk about picking at straws...

Go ahead hotshot, inform me of the Vita E3 lineup.

 

By the way, last years E3 for mobiles showed:

 

Dead Trigger

Demon's Score

Infinity Blade Dungeons

The Amazing Spiderman

Reign of Amira

The Act

Motley Blocks

Yesterday

 

That is a few, and last year was really the first time mobile devs made an appearing at a conference like E3. I expect it will have a bigger presence this year.

 

 

You know you have no real argument to show that iOS is not a proper gaming platform and you know it, which is why you asked a question that couldn't be answered. I answer yours. You just ask questions.

 

 

You're right, this conversation should be put to rest.


You just don't get it at all. Look, whatever game the iPad can play, Vita can too but, say Soul Sacrifice on an idevice or android, no.  You can list all the mobile games you want, the Vita is eventually getting them, you should know that.


I don't get it, of course.

Way to shift the argument after being proven wrong. You said I didn't get a clue because E3 doesn't have mobile games. You were wrong.

iOS also has a ton of games that Vita don't have. Gonna take a long time before your comment just now holds any weight.

 

Please, prove where I grasped at straws or how I don't gt it. Last I checked I keep putting out facts while you claim I'm wrong while putting up nothing at all but your personal opinion.



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I'm on my iPhone. If possible, could you cut down the quote tree?

Thanks in advance.



iPhone = Great gaming device. Don't agree? Who cares, because you're wrong.

Currently playing:

Final Fantasy VI (iOS), Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (iOS) & Dragon Quest V (iOS)     

    

Got a retro room? Post it here!

Uncharted alone sold me the Vita.

Still, I get your point and I somewhat agree that it needs these system sellers. However, they shouldn't copy Nintendo games per se.



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Euphoria14 said:
 


I don't get it, of course.

Way to shift the argument after being proven wrong. You said I didn't get a clue because E3 doesn't have mobile games. You were wrong.

iOS also has a ton of games that Vita don't have. Gonna take a long time before your comment just now holds any weight.

 

Please, prove where I grasped at straws or how I don't gt it. Last I checked I keep putting out facts while you claim I'm wrong while putting up nothing at all but your personal opinion.


You haven't proven anything, you're just picking at straws.. You've agreed that idevices has the ability to play games which I also agree with, and that PS Vita is a dedicated gaming machine, but yet you still go on.

I also said Vita will eventually get those mobile games that you're so passionate about on your idevices. Jetpack Joyride is already one of them amoung others that will eventually make its way into the ps mobile store. Give it time, there is nothing the PS Vita can't do that android or ios can do.



Well I got a vita because I was interested in many games. However I do think the ps vita needs...well the ps vita game. Sony should be making an IP that is brand new, something for the vita, kind of like pokemon. Not a pokemon copy, but like Pokemon it should be a type of game you rarely see anywhere else. They could also revive old Sony games and make them ps vita exclusives...like Syphon Filter, MediEvil. I also think Vita could have a cool rts game.



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deskpro2k3 said:
Euphoria14 said:
 


I don't get it, of course.

Way to shift the argument after being proven wrong. You said I didn't get a clue because E3 doesn't have mobile games. You were wrong.

iOS also has a ton of games that Vita don't have. Gonna take a long time before your comment just now holds any weight.

 

Please, prove where I grasped at straws or how I don't gt it. Last I checked I keep putting out facts while you claim I'm wrong while putting up nothing at all but your personal opinion.


You haven't proven anything, you're just picking at straws.. You've agreed that idevices has the ability to play games which I also agree with, and that PS Vita is a dedicated gaming machine, but yet you still go on.

I also said Vita will eventually get those mobile games that you're so passionate about on your idevices. Jetpack Joyride is already one of them amoung others that will eventually make its way into the ps mobile store. Give it time, there is nothing the PS Vita can't do that android or ios can do.


I keep going on? The current conversation now is based on a question YOU asked me. Hell, I suggested we take it to my wall if fhe discussion needed to continue. I even separated posts to get us back on topic, so don't play that game with me. You are just as guilty considering you ignored those posts and instead decided to continue this discussion within this thread.

You say I grasp at straws with naming games outside of E3 and claim I don't get a clue because E3 has none, which is why you asked. You were proven wrong. Now you continue to say I don't get it. How do I not get it when everything you claim I prove wrong?

I don't get what? That iDevices are suddenly proper gaming devices like I said from the start? Soul Sacrifice not being on iPhone proves nothing except iPhone has no buttons or that iPhone doesn't have games made by SCEJ. Now, if buttons = proper gaming device is your real argument then it is a poor one.

 

Jetpack and Cut The Rope are also only (2) games. IOS is bigger than that. They all won't arrive on Vita and you know that.

 

The conversation should end here as it clearly isnt going anywhere.



iPhone = Great gaming device. Don't agree? Who cares, because you're wrong.

Currently playing:

Final Fantasy VI (iOS), Final Fantasy: Record Keeper (iOS) & Dragon Quest V (iOS)     

    

Got a retro room? Post it here!

Forgive me for saying so, but it doesn't matter what games, or types of games the Vita has on the menu. They might discourage ownership, but they will never encourage ownership either. Sony is charging a premium for their product that consumers refuse to pay, and with damned good reason might I add. They are selling a portable for the same price as a actual console. A substitute or a whittled down version should never cost as much as the original in the eyes of your average consumer, and they actually have a pretty good point there.

Three hundred dollars for the Vita and a game. Goes way beyond a impulse buy. It is the very definition of a real hard sell, and one most consumers aren't going to be able to justify. Not in the way they can justify buying older, cheaper, or customizable platforms. Seriously the Vita is money being poorly spent. I am sorry if anyone is taking that personally, but for most people that kind of money can go a long way to buying more practical or extravagant electronics. The price just isn't matching the need.

Recently I started thinking about getting a portable gaming device, and I actually looked into getting a Vita, but I couldn't even look past that price point. I am actually looking towards picking up a tablet, because if I am going to spend that kind of money a portable device better damn well do more then play games. The Kindle Fire is actually looking way more attractive right now.



naruball said:
deskpro2k3 said:


Yeah, vita has no games all right..


Actually most people here are right. It's not that vita has no games, it just doens't have any must have games. Mario and Pokemon are games that easily sell any handheld console. Vita has some amazing games that the general public has either never heard of, doesn't think they suit a handheld or simply does not consider them must haves.

Gran Tursimo and God of War are probably the closest thing to a must have that Sony has. Then again, GOW has had one too many games released lately.

I agree that its games aren't valuable enough to the public. That's why my philosophy is if Sony wants some system sellers they need to make console ip sequels exclusive to Vita. Heavy Rain 2, Uncharted 4, Infamous 3, and Shadow of the Colossus 2 as proper sequels exclusive for vita are the only true system selling games Sony could make.



JoeTheBro said:
naruball said:
deskpro2k3 said:


Yeah, vita has no games all right..


Actually most people here are right. It's not that vita has no games, it just doens't have any must have games. Mario and Pokemon are games that easily sell any handheld console. Vita has some amazing games that the general public has either never heard of, doesn't think they suit a handheld or simply does not consider them must haves.

Gran Tursimo and God of War are probably the closest thing to a must have that Sony has. Then again, GOW has had one too many games released lately.

I agree that its games aren't valuable enough to the public. That's why my philosophy is if Sony wants some system sellers they need to make console ip sequels exclusive to Vita. Heavy Rain 2, Uncharted 4, Infamous 3, and Shadow of the Colossus 2 as proper sequels exclusive for vita are the only true system selling games Sony could make.



Your right but its a hard choice! If sony puts Uncharted 4 (which is one of top IP they have) exclusive for Vita, That push hardware easily up, say a mil around 3months (which is great for just one game pushing) and it gets 1.5mil software, which is excellent for its user base. Problem is on PS3 they can make over 5times the amount IMO. Games will stay at $60, way bigger user base, and i think people perfer home console. Jus saying its smart but Sony needs the money and probably go with another spinoff 1st then a main series on Vita



tbone51 said:
JoeTheBro said:
naruball said:
deskpro2k3 said:


Yeah, vita has no games all right..


Actually most people here are right. It's not that vita has no games, it just doens't have any must have games. Mario and Pokemon are games that easily sell any handheld console. Vita has some amazing games that the general public has either never heard of, doesn't think they suit a handheld or simply does not consider them must haves.

Gran Tursimo and God of War are probably the closest thing to a must have that Sony has. Then again, GOW has had one too many games released lately.

I agree that its games aren't valuable enough to the public. That's why my philosophy is if Sony wants some system sellers they need to make console ip sequels exclusive to Vita. Heavy Rain 2, Uncharted 4, Infamous 3, and Shadow of the Colossus 2 as proper sequels exclusive for vita are the only true system selling games Sony could make.



Your right but its a hard choice! If sony puts Uncharted 4 (which is one of top IP they have) exclusive for Vita, That push hardware easily up, say a mil around 3months (which is great for just one game pushing) and it gets 1.5mil software, which is excellent for its user base. Problem is on PS3 they can make over 5times the amount IMO. Games will stay at $60, way bigger user base, and i think people perfer home console. Jus saying its smart but Sony needs the money and probably go with another spinoff 1st then a main series on Vita

It's a tough business choice but a no brainer if they desperaitly need to increase Vita sales without a price cut. Uncharted 4 would be the biggest gamble with also the biggest reward. Due to the relativly good sales of Golden Abyss yet less than stelar reviews this is Sony's smartest move in my opinion. The game would cost less than Uncharted 3 to develop (due to the smaller screen) and would could sell millions with heavy bundling. Also since Uncharted 4 would have to be on the PS4 instead of the PS3, there is not really a lost profit potential.