AdmiralSnackbar
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If they do want this to be the PS4's gamepad then they also need to add an L2,R2,L3, and R3 buttons or this will turn out as lame as remote play already was.
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Japanese newspaper rumor: redesigned Vita unveiling just before TGS
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MeisaMcCaffrey
I actually found this rumour very weird for plenty of reasons. First off, I really don't think Sony will be spending more money on increasing the RAM, when it's just not necessary. They should be reducing costs at this stage not adding more. A 6 inch screen also doesn't sound believable because it will just increase expenses; don't forget that the screen is one of the most expensive parts in a smartphone and presumably in the Vita too. I also tried to do some research on the source but couldn't find anything, but since my Japanese isn't that good, I didn't really investigate further. So yeah, I think this rumour seems pretty fake to me.
Nihon Keizai Shimbun (日本経済新聞, a leading economic newspaper.
And how exactly do you go from "nihon" to "tokyo" again?
At that rate, "Shukan Toyo Keizai" is more similar, but a site that can't even translate the name of its source has no credibility.
Let alone that all the Japanese blogs that reported it are calling bullshit as well. You'd think they'd have a chance to read the magazines, since they're in Japan.
TheWanderer
Banned
Make the new Vita have the ability to function as a normal additional PS3/4 controller.
I mean really, why not?
I mean really, why not?
Yeah, the Vitas native res will make it hard to read text on ps4 games I imagine.
Wow, I've never heard of them. Thanks for the info. They do a lousy job of citing their sources though.
The 3DS is cheaper, has a larger library and doesn't fuck you over the memory card prices.
Very different scenario...
Even with this new model, which I doubt exists, it would need to be maximum 199.99 and memory card prices need to be halved.
partyphone
Banned
going to 6.3" should improve battery life considering they'll have a larger shell they can shove more battery into.
I like that this is the thing they copy Nintendo on and not the part where Nintendo pumps out a lot of compelling games.
Reputable? I thought of them the opposite usually
partyphone
Banned
But you can choose to believe something is true if it supports your ideological narrative.
That's how journalism works, right?
There is no commentary on this website though. Just bullet points with news, so it doesn't matter what the writer believes.
Wowfunhappy
Member
I just don't understand why they're adding more ram. The Vita is already so overpowered compared to the competition... their issues are price (both of the system and the memory cards) and game selection. How is adding more ram going to help?
(I also think the current Vita is too bigWhat's the point of a portable system if you can't fit it in your pocketbut I seem to be in the minority, and I probably wouldn't buy one anyway)
(I also think the current Vita is too bigWhat's the point of a portable system if you can't fit it in your pocketbut I seem to be in the minority, and I probably wouldn't buy one anyway)
awesomebro
Member
A 6 inch screen might not make the vita bigger. The screen can extend to the bezel. But yeah this is bullshit and counter intuitive. I think they should shrink the screen size to at least 4 inches to increase the pixel density and hide all those jaggies of lazy devs
You could say the same thing about the 3DSXL, but if you look at the japanese charts, only a fraction of sales belong to vanilla 3DS.
leatherhat
Member
They have clearly given up on Vita as a handheld only device. This upgrade is to make it a more attractive ps4 companion.
Wishmaster92
Member
calling it now, reduced priced vita with no oled screen.
gutter_trash
Banned
the problem with the Via is not the screen size.
The problem lies with the proprietary mem cards plus limited internal flash space
The problem lies with the proprietary mem cards plus limited internal flash space
lordchompy
Member
Cheap memory cards would be an even bigger problem methinks. With retail shops giving such limited space to Vita as it is, why would they bother at all if most purchases of games are digital and they see no revenue from them?
For Japanese gaming info, I've visited The Magic Box casually for over ten years and they have never invented a story that they've sourced the entire time. If this particular news agency that was quoted can't be easily found, maybe it is a translation typo, but they did translate the text from SOME source based on my experiences visiting the site. They don't just invent stuff. With that said, at least they properly labeled it a rumor.
metalslimer
Member
The magic box is not really a reputable site. They list anything and everything.
Well, i'll agree i've never seen a made up story, but they aren't any better than go nintendo.
Well, i'll agree i've never seen a made up story, but they aren't any better than go nintendo.
The thing is though, no Japanese sites have heard this same rumor from anywhere other than this thread. Even taking news sites with similar-sounding names into consideration, no one has seen the information in those sources either.
Not saying Magic Box necessarily invented this story but it was most likely a bad tip.
Do you know what I love atleast to see? Make the Vita memory cards atleast compatible with all Sony devices. Its a freaking overpriced ghetto right now.
I don't know about you, but if a news website that posts news in bullet points that are not made up, they are fairly reliable in my eyes.
All evidence currently points to the news being made up though.
They clearly labelled this as rumour and not news. Which is fair, imo. Could be a bad tip, as mentioned.
lordchompy
Member
I feel your pain, but I still think Vita can't compete with iOS and Android digital markets right now.
Crimson_Gold
Member
Do it. Shall we prepare gifts and offerings for his arrival?
Best part of the rumor is that they're talking about a relaunch with a roster of new games.
On the hardware side I think that Sony should take the bold step to make a Playstation tablet which offers Android compatibility. The 6.3 inches screen is a step towards the mini tablet direction.
It's the only way to get the mass market interested at this point. No one is going to buy a dedicated game device in the west these days unless it's very cheap and targeted to a younger demographic. Even Nintendo notwithstading the attractive price, great lineup and legacy in the handheld category is struggling.The other way is to make an actual tablet with all the functionalities and features people have come to expect from these devices and that leads to Android support.
On the hardware side I think that Sony should take the bold step to make a Playstation tablet which offers Android compatibility. The 6.3 inches screen is a step towards the mini tablet direction.
It's the only way to get the mass market interested at this point. No one is going to buy a dedicated game device in the west these days unless it's very cheap and targeted to a younger demographic. Even Nintendo notwithstading the attractive price, great lineup and legacy in the handheld category is struggling.The other way is to make an actual tablet with all the functionalities and features people have come to expect from these devices and that leads to Android support.
Starsunder
Member
If this is true then I'm definitely getting one.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
It's too early for a revision, in my opinion. I know, I know, we are the in the age of smartphones now, but still. The PSP-2000 came out three years after launch, as did the PS3 Slim.
If this is true, I am pretty sure this will be sold not as a replacement for the existing system but more as an alternative ski. Like 3ds and the xl right now. I therefore wouldn't label it as a 'revision' per se like the psp2000
DainBramage
Neo Member
I hope that this is true, I know that SONY probably isn't doing anything regarding the memory cards but if we could use some form of SD card (micro?) in there I would buy it instantly.
But first and foremost the vita needs games!!!
But first and foremost the vita needs games!!!
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