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[chrominance]

Add me to the list of people who wish the green wasn't so highlighter-yellow. I feel like even lime green isn't so yellow, and maybe I'd prefer something closer to mint or grass (but not wintermint, that's too blue).

Excuse me while I go get out some Pantone swatches...

 

[mrklaw]

I ordered the white/green yesterday. I was fine living without one until I got FF XIV and have to play it all. the. time. Can anyone set my mind at ease that the first screen to pop up will be language settings?

Consider your mind eased.

First screen is language select. Defaults to Japanese but just scroll the list to your preferred language

 

[gogogow]

I thought it would bug me too, but after using my imported Vita, I can say that it doesn't bug me at all. Like others have said, the X/O button switch mainly affects the OS, and I haven't come across any games that are affected by it yet. Despite the swapped buttons, I have no trouble using my imported Vita and my US PS3.

Also, I usually find myself using touch for most of the Vita's simple OS operations, essentially making the swapped buttons a non-issue

Games are never affected by your console's/handheld's OS. Function of the X/O button is always dictated by the game. If you play a JP (and some Asian) games, it doesn't matter what region your Vita/PS3/PS4 (JP/US/EU) is, X is always "return" and O is always "proceed".

 

[Rolf NB]

I'm the Mystic Silver kind of guy. Is there a decent mid-grey/silver colored Vita 2k?
If not, black+khaki looks like my best bet.

 

[InfiniteNine]

Games are never affected by your console's/handheld's OS. Function of the X/O button is always dictated by the game. If you play a JP (and some Asian) games, it doesn't matter what region your Vita/PS3/PS4 (JP/US/EU) is, X is always "return" and O is always "proceed".

Actually a few games default to your regions primary button. One of the Dreamy Theater Miku expansions defaults to X for me due to my consoles region and a few PSP games did this also depending on the game.

 

[Cheska]

I'm also surprised more people aren't interested in the black/pink model. I had a really, really tough time choosing - but I was second guessing my decision, after ordering the lime. I'm ultimately happy with the lime, but would be thrilled by the pink, too.

I ordered a black/pink There was a used one on Amazon Warehouse, so fingers crossed everything works out.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

I ordered a black/pink There was a used one on Amazon Warehouse, so fingers crossed everything works out.

Yessss, welcome to the PCH-2000 family!

 

[KojiKnight]

Actually a few games default to your regions primary button. One of the Dreamy Theater Miku expansions defaults to X for me due to my consoles region and a few PSP games did this also depending on the game.

This... some games are hard coded to use certain buttons, some default to system defaults... and a few (at least on the PSP) will use your SYSTEM buttons but will tell you the REGION's default in menus ("Press O" will actually mean press X. Not sure if this is still an issue for any vita games)

 

[honjo73]

gave in and just pre-ordered the Borderlands 2 edition and P4G.

 

[Koren]

Games are never affected by your console's/handheld's OS. Function of the X/O button is always dictated by the game.

Not completely true (as said above) and sometimes, it even makes things worse...

I mean, on my japanese PSP, to save in an european game, I had to:
- press X inside the game to select "SAVE"
- then press O to validate the save (since it's an OS dialog)
- then press X to quit the OS save dialog
- then press O to quit the Game save dialog

That's just... awful.


I've always hated they switched the buttons when they introduced consoles in western countries. Made no sense at all.


Besides, it seems that games just swap the buttons even if that makes the gameplay less intuitive. In Japan, Minna no golf use O to hit the ball, and Triangle (upper button) to increase the power, and X (lower button) to decrease the power. Logical.

Western versions (Hot shots golf / Everybody's golf) switched the X and the O, and it seems far less logical this way.

 

[maouvin]

Games are never affected by your console's/handheld's OS. Function of the X/O button is always dictated by the game. If you play a JP (and some Asian) games, it doesn't matter what region your Vita/PS3/PS4 (JP/US/EU) is, X is always "return" and O is always "proceed".

Toukiden uses the inverted x/o in menus. Muramasa does that on menus and to speak to people or pick items.

Both US ver on a jp 2000. Those are the only that I know to use the OS button scheme, but surely there are some more.

 

[Drago]

I think Hot Shots Golf gets button swapped as well. I picked it up from Gamestop a few days ago and all the button prompts are O to confirm, X to cancel, you use O to make a shot, etc. Jet Set Radio Vita uses O to confirm on menus but regular gameplay is unchanged (X to jump)

Unless these are the button configs on western Vitas as well. I wouldn't know

 

[lights]

I'm the Mystic Silver kind of guy. Is there a decent mid-grey/silver colored Vita 2k?
If not, black+khaki looks like my best bet.

There's a used good condition ice silver 1000 on eBay for $217 waiting for someone to buy it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSVita-Play...0989?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43c813f91d

One of the rarest colours and most beautiful imo:

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Does anyone know if the first edition launch bundle Vita case will fit a slim inside of it?

I love that case and don't want to give it up. The Vita slim is slightly taller than the original, right?

Thanks man.

Yup, the PCH-2000 will fit snuggly inside the first edition launch case.

It'll also fit nicely inside the 1000 model travel pouch

Man, I love the white model so much. Glad I stuck to my gut instinct and didn't order the white/blue or black/khacki.

 

[BobbyColtrane]

I really want a 2000 but I want a grip attaxhment. Do any of the old grips fit, or are there any for the new model yet?

 

[NoSkillz187]

Which screen protector does everyone recommend for the Vita Slim? Also has it been said which color Vita will be bundled with Bl2? I'm assuming it will be black. I've always been a fan of black electronics but damn, that white Vita is nice.

 

[mullet2000]

Yup, the PCH-2000 will fit snuggly inside the first edition launch case.

Excellent news, thanks again.

 

[twentytwo22]

There's a used good condition ice silver 1000 on eBay for $217 waiting for someone to buy it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSVita-Play...0989?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item43c813f91d

One of the rarest colours and most beautiful imo:

Yeah, this is definitely the rarest of the normal colors in Japan. I forgot it even existed. It seems like there was only one shipment and it was sold out almost immediately because it included the PSO2 package version for free at the time.

 

[Prezhulio]

Speaking of cases, I've got the slim coming in May with the borderlands 2 bundle, does it have a cheap foam slip cover like psp used to come with or just nothing at all?

 

[chickdigger802]

Are the sticks any different from 1k?

 

[Letep]

Does anyone have pics of the top LED lights glowing on the 2000 model?

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Speaking of cases, I've got the slim coming in May with the borderlands 2 bundle, does it have a cheap foam slip cover like psp used to come with or just nothing at all?

Nothing at all, unfortunately.

Are the sticks any different from 1k?

They feel pretty much the same. This is a good thing, IMHO.

 

[wilflare]

some of the pics make me want to have another Vita

 

[Lexxism]

They feel pretty much the same. This is a good thing, IMHO.

How about the buttons like the d-pad, triangle, square, x and circle buttons? Still the same?

 

[wilflare]

How about the buttons like the d-pad, triangle, square, x and circle buttons? Still the same?

from the little I tried at the kiosk, they feel as good as the 1000
the 2000 literally keeps the good things from the 1000 (maybe except the screen) and improves on several others

 

[Koren]

from the little I tried at the kiosk, they feel as good as the 1000

The D-Pad is great, probably one of the best (if not the best) D-Pad on any console.

But I don't like the buttons of the 1k. Not sure why, a bit too small or too far apart from each other, or too stiffs... Don't know, really. Still, if I play a couple hours, I have trouble holding a pen, my thumb ache a little afterwards.

 

[UberTag]

some of the pics make me want to have another Vita

I've succumbed to the Vita porn posted in here the past several days.
Broke down and put in an order for a Lime & White 2000 despite the fact that it will cost more, arrive later and not include the Borderlands and 8GB memory card from the US bundle.

I'm a weak man. Still not sure what I'll do with my OLED Vita once it arrives.

 

[PAULINK]

I hate this thread, so many pretty colors. I'm putting up with what SCEA is giving us because they need to know I still support the vita (and that I don't want that circle x mess nonsense).

 

[Iacobellis]

Do I sell my FEB Vita now and jump on a 2000, or wait until E3 to see what Sony has in the pipeline? I'd be buying the BL2 bundle (despite wanting a new color) to save $100 and avoid the button swapping.

 

[Prezhulio]

Nothing at all, unfortunately..

Damn that sucks. No possibility it would fit in the psp slip cover with those new analog sticks, right?

 

[eighty(one)]

Does anyone have pics of the top LED lights glowing on the 2000 model?

 

[A_Gorilla]

Will the PSV slim fit inside the case that comes with the Starter Kit?

 

[chickdigger802]

Nothing at all, unfortunately.


They feel pretty much the same. This is a good thing, IMHO.

idk, they aren't that great for shooters, and i can't twirl then without feeling like i'd break them for lulu's overdrive :/

 

[eighty(one)]

To anyone wondering the black levels, here are some shots of NGS+, at 1/2 system brightness (the first to show ambient daylight):

 

[Muffin Awesome]

What shop did you use?

Also any colors or reviews done by you guys regarding the 2k models?

I am mostly trying to decide on what shop, when, and what color, basically everything.

Lime/Blue/Khaki...

 

[flipswitch]

I keep my vita's brightness right in the middle. The screen is still very bright and everything looks as it should.
(viewing angles -pics didn't turn out that great)

 

[eighty(one)]

What shop did you use?

Also any colors or reviews done by you guys regarding the 2k models?

I am mostly trying to decide on what shop, when, and what color, basically everything.

Lime/Blue/Khaki...

Amazon.

$249 fulfilled by Amazon.com, already on US soil, no extreme customs or shipping BS; worth the price to me. I'm rather impatient and Amazon is good about returns, if there is an issue.

Regarding colors, YouTube unboxing videos should be your go-to destination.

 

[perorist]

Anyone's buttons starting to squeak? My circle button (probably used 30x more than the others) has started squeaking every time I press it or lightly wiggle it. Don't think my 1000 has this problem with similar amounts of use.

 

[eighty(one)]

Anyone's buttons starting to squeak? My circle button (probably used 30x more than the others) has started squeaking every time I press it or lightly wiggle it. Don't think my 1000 has this problem with similar amounts of use.

Mine sounds fine, but I've had it only 2 days.

How long have you had yours and how often do you use it?

I'll keep my ears peeled, as to whether prolonged time with the system reveals an issue.

 

[Fireblend]

I've had my 2000 for about 2 weeks now, and I'm absolutely loving it. It's easily the best looking portable console I've had in my life (though my GB Micro is also pretty damn sexy). I've been enjoying Persona 4 and Gravity Rush (and LBP though I've only played for like an hour) and am pretty much addicted to it atm.

The screen is incredible, btw. I've gotten tons of comments on how great it looks (plus the awesome lime green back is really eye catching), and I'm surprised about how good the speakers are.

 

[Purexed]

Can anyone confirm whether the X and O buttons are backwards for the confirm and cancel functions in games and menus?

That's my only reservation about getting an import unit.

 

[Fireblend]

Can anyone confirm whether the X and O buttons are backwards for the confirm and cancel functions in games and menus?

That's my only reservation about getting an import unit.

Yeah, the OS itself is O = accept, X = cancel.

On my copy of P4G, X = accept, O = cancel.

I don't really care, I actually had forgotten about that but just checked when I read your post to make sure.

 

[neoflcl]

Anyone's buttons starting to squeak? My circle button (probably used 30x more than the others) has started squeaking every time I press it or lightly wiggle it. Don't think my 1000 has this problem with similar amounts of use.

My Vita 1000's "x" button does this. Nothing terribly bothersome, just sort of a squeaky, very faint "plastic rubbing against plastic noise". I got the Vita used with some scuffs, though, so I imagine the previous owner wasn't very careful with it.

Inferring from your instance and mine, my guess would be that the buttons start to squeak after a while just from using them so much, regardless of what model you have. If my new Vita 2000 ever starts to do this, I'll report back!

 

[Mortemis]

Okay, help me out guys. I've been meaning to get a vita for a while but I've always held it off, but now I'm ready to jump in. After reading through this thread I made my decision that I'd rather get the 2000 model, if it really does have a better battery and is more comfortable. I wanna get the new bundle coming out but I don't like Borderlands at all and I'd rather have a different color like White and Lime. I'm not trying to shell out more than $200 to import though.

Should I just try my luck and wait to see if any better bundles and colors come out or should I just jump on this bundle? I could always get the OG vita but I'm not too happy about buying it secondhand.

 

[plainr_]

Maybe tweeting to Shuhei about the X/O might help.

X/O swap is actually a hidden OS feature as revealed by CFW for PSP. Maybe enough begging through twitter may get them to add this as a real option for Vita.

Worth a shot.

 

[Wario64]

Realistically, how many of you actually use buttons in the OS anyway?

 

[InfiniteNine]

Realistically, how many of you actually use buttons in the OS anyway?

I've used it as long as it was an option.

 

[Dragon]

Maybe tweeting to Shuhei about the X/O might help.

X/O swap is actually a hidden OS feature as revealed by CFW for PSP. Maybe enough begging through twitter may get them to add this as a real option for Vita.

Worth a shot.

I'm of two minds on this one, I think it was dumb in the beginning to do this, but Shu did hype the region-free capabilities of Sony devices going forward from the PS3 and beyond in that Mark Cerny talk.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Realistically, how many of you actually use buttons in the OS anyway?

This.

At first I was put off by the X/O switch. But after picking up my 1000, I realized that all my UI navigation is conducted via touch. As for in-game, the X/O does come up when navigating menus in certain games. But I got the hang of it rather quickly.

 

[Drago]

Realistically, how many of you actually use buttons in the OS anyway?

I use buttons almost exclusively. I got used to the X/O swap pretty quickly, though every now and then I'll still try to use X as confirm. It's not as big an issue as I thought it would be, though I am generally quick to adapt to these kinda things