Maps, Video Recording, Mac Support in Latest Vita Update

@PhilipDuck:

the community exists and is strong having nothing to do with personalities only interests, now stop attacking others on the internet.

To get a rise out of someone whos making an effort to clear up the situation means that you are the troll, and if you want to get mad at me for being the problem of the community you are clearly mistaken. I might be an obvious example of someone who doesn't take bullshit and will be upfront, but I'm definitely not a source of the problem.

If I ever reply to someone just to insult them or put them down then you can complain, as to telling trolls to stop stalking my profile and lying and insulting me that is separate, they already passed the first communication and showed they don't want to be taken seriously.

To me it seems like the paid members dont demand more quality and actually attack those who question the existing quality when making observations and referencing other observations. It seems like these paying members insulting non paying members making opionionless observations is what actually is making the community worse and giving the staff the message they dont need to try as hard.

In Idiocracy when "Not Sure" explained his situation rationally, he went to jail for being a bitch and talking like a fag.

@Fungiefips: wow could you troll any harder?

As someone that actually has had hands on time with this thing, so far it is a great peace of technology. The few games I have had a chance to play are really fun and intuitive with the touch screen.

Also the launch line up is actually really good. If you have read Jeff's and Alex's write ups about it, they are pretty stoked and looking forward to a bunch of those games.

@PrivateIronTFU: Agreed

@Swoxx said:

<Insert derogatory term about macs and/or it's users>

I can't believe nobody has yet. Which is good, because those people are always total assholes.

@jasondesante said:

@Xeirus: @Doctorchimp:

fuck off trolls.

I criticize the fact that he's posting an article about a lousy firmware update, and request if he's gonna do that then he might as well for every other system.

If you take offence to my opionless observation, don't @reply me to vent your frustration. You're heckling me for asking a question that would be informative if he bothered to answer it. Good for you.

I'm not doing this as my career showing an audience my work, and I'm not insulting anyone either.

You're the one bringing the unecessary negativity. Go back to your cave troll

lolol wtf... What happened to this site having such a great community of people? How did this guy get here? Go back to Gametrailers dude.

<Insert derogatory term about macs and/or it's users>

@jasondesante said:

@Xeirus: @Doctorchimp:

fuck off trolls.

I criticize the fact that he's posting an article about a lousy firmware update, and request if he's gonna do that then he might as well for every other system.

If you take offence to my opionless observation, don't @reply me to vent your frustration. You're heckling me for asking a question that would be informative if he bothered to answer it. Good for you.

I'm not doing this as my career showing an audience my work, and I'm not insulting anyone either.

You're the one bringing the unecessary negativity. Go back to your cave troll

Hilarious, irony at its finest

@jasondesante said:

cool now post an article for every update for every other system and platform

Well, the PS Vita is coming out later this month. This update adds some features that should have been there when it launched in Japan (compatability with OS X, an external light to indicate the power cable is plugged in right and actually being able to shoot videos with the camera). Perhaps would-be owners might be interested in this, and that's what made Patrick post the news?

Also, I'd like to take this opportunity to point out that you might have a persecution complex.

Still dont understand what everyone is bitching about. Its a firmware update. If you dont like it dont fucking update(?) Even if you have to (eg for access to online features) it really doesn't take that long anymore. I never really understood why everyone (particularly Americans) bash sony for simply trying to GIVE YOU MORE, it has almost become the 'fashionable' thing to do. The Vita will undoubtedly become the most flexible and capable handheld available for several years to come. Its up to software developers to capitalise on these clearly superior capabilities.

@Xeirus: @Doctorchimp:

fuck off trolls.

I criticize the fact that he's posting an article about a lousy firmware update, and request if he's gonna do that then he might as well for every other system.

If you take offence to my opionless observation, don't @reply me to vent your frustration. You're heckling me for asking a question that would be informative if he bothered to answer it. Good for you.

I'm not doing this as my career showing an audience my work, and I'm not insulting anyone either.

You're the one bringing the unecessary negativity. Go back to your cave troll

sony: IF WE JUST SUPPORT ANY AND ALL TECHNOLOGY SOMEONE HAS TO BUY IT RIGHT GUYS?

@solidejake said:

I really want one of these, but I got the first generation of PSP, only to be slapped that the ones after it were so much better...

Actually from my experience the newer PSP models were worse other than being thinner. The screens were brighter, but were less clear, and the build quality was much worse than the launch one.

@Atary77: The information we got from corporate was 3-5 hours depending on what's running/brighness all that junk.

I really want one of these, but I got the first generation of PSP, only to be slapped that the ones after it were so much better...

@CakeBomb said:

Is it too much to ask for a 1.3MP camera at least? It can do 720p with that.

3DS is the same crap -_-, and that one actually had potential as a nice 3D camera.

The fuck are you planning on using that camera for? Just get a damn cellphone. Even the free ones now have pretty great cameras on them.

@Rerejo28 said:

@probablytuna said:

Just bought a VIta yesterday, looking forward to see what other applications they'll be releasing.

How're you liking it?

It's pretty good so far, haven't really played much of it though. I got Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 but only played a few rounds. The first thing I did was logging back into my PSN account to see if I can download my purchased games like Final Fantasy VII and what not. Right now it says I can't download any on the handheld except for ModNation Racers and LittleBigPlanet which I got from the Welcome Back program. I hope a new firmware update will change this cause I don't want to switch to my PSP every time I want to play PS1 games. As for the handheld itself, the screen looks amazing, it's sharp and Marvel looks great on it. The face buttons are a bit small in my opinion, I would've preferred it if it was the same size as the PSP ones. The analog sticks work way better than the PSP one.

It's amazing how blind Sony hatred manages to turn a launch lineup of like 25 games and the rapid deployment of free new features into some kind of negative.

Also, given all the google logos in the screenshots and the fact that Near also uses google maps, it's safe to say the map app is indeed powered by google.

@probablytuna said:

Just bought a VIta yesterday, looking forward to see what other applications they'll be releasing.

How're you liking it?

Just bought a VIta yesterday, looking forward to see what other applications they'll be releasing.

I see a lot of stupid bitching going down in this article....

Is it too much to ask for a 1.3MP camera at least? It can do 720p with that.

3DS is the same crap -_-, and that one actually had potential as a nice 3D camera.

Considering what it does, it's pretty good value for money compared with an iPod touch. Shame the form factor is a little chunky, but it is a beast in terms of power.

I truly don't understand how Sony's positioning this thing. Mediocre at everything, and a terrible launch list.

I don't like touching myself and I don't see what the appeal is. Humans are weird.

@Fungiefips: personally I don't think it's a terrible launch list.... but I really like lumines

Love that Sony supports their products and strieves to make them better with each firmware release.

@ljrepoman: They have been off for the weekend and are probably busy making content right now (bombcast, quick looks, etc.) This is going to be a good week on Giantbomb.

@ljrepoman said:

wow 1 tiny piece of news less than 100 words and 1 3 min. video . I'm glad i pay for this.

Sounds like somebody's got a case of the mondays.

@ljrepoman said:

wow 1 tiny piece of news less than 100 words and 1 3 min. video . I'm glad i pay for this.

Uhhhh... What more would you like him to say?

Wait a minute, the thing is basically only in japan, and theres already a firmware update? This is the psp and ps3 bullshit ALLL over again. The updates will start small, and probably reach up past 100megs. What are the ps3s now, 150+?

What happened to the 'Our firmware updates will be much more spaced apart' crap that was said a few months back? The 360 takes less than 15 seconds to install an update, and 10 to download. The psp, MUST be above 50% battery level, even if its plugged in- takes about 7 minutes to download, and another 5 to install. Now take that system a generation higher on the vita.....i wonder how long it takes now. THIS is why sonys online networks fail, and part of the reason they got hacked

wow 1 tiny piece of news less than 100 words and 1 3 min. video . I'm glad i pay for this.

Wait a minute, the thing is basically only in japan, and theres already a firmware update? This is the psp and ps3 bullshit ALLL over again. The updates will start small, and probably reach up past 100megs. What are the ps3s now, 150+?

What happened to the 'Our firmware updates will be much more spaced apart' crap that was said a few months back? The 360 takes less than 15 seconds to install an update, and 10 to download. The psp, MUST be above 50% battery level, even if its plugged in- takes about 7 minutes to download, and another 5 to install. Now take that system a generation higher on the vita.....i wonder how long it takes now. THIS is why sonys online networks fail, and part of the reason they got hacked

YES THANK GOD NOW THE LIGHT TURNS BLUE

The Mac support is definitely appreciated, glad I'll be able to hook up my Vita to transfer saves and data. Having just had a PS3 that died, I'll be backing up my saves on a much more regular basis. 

I personally love frequent firmware and feature updates that add functionality rather than infrequent updates that drastically alter it (Hint Hint Microsoft).

I have always found it baffling that people dislike Sony's updates. The biggest complaint was that they had to wait while the system updates itself, and Sony went ahead and addressed that issue by adding a standby update feature.

I would argue that people should stop hating on Sony, but being in third place, constantly bombarded with nonsense criticism and ignorant chastising has made them a company who really listens to their customers (at least the PlayStation division). They constantly fight for approval, and it has been a tremendous boon for me. I guess it's just a shame that people are so entrenched in what they've already established themselves as that they can't take a moment to appreciate something else.

That's the business, though. I'm sure it means we'll see some bold moves from Sony come this next hardware generation. Microsoft is playing it safe according to the rumors, and, well, we already know what Nintendo's doing, so hopefully Sony will will go big.

They don't really have a choice as I see it.

@jasondesante said:

cool now post an article for every update for every other system and platform

As soon as you go to every article online and bitch about every little thing you can.

I'm sorry but I love firmware updates. But I guess you have to if you want to be a sony fan.

Patching in basic functionality?
 
Reach for the stars, Sony.

It's about fucking time they added Mac support. It's been baffling to me how Sony has had this digital solution for PSP for close to four years now and yet have completely neglected the other major OS.

@jasondesante said:

cool now post an article for every update for every other system and platform

Seems like every time I see your posts it's just more complaining. Keep it up, you're making a name for yourself.

Adding tons of new features though possibly having lengthy firmware updates? I am down with it. New features are always nice.

cool now post an article for every update for every other system and platform

@014: Nice, that already beats the 3DS by a mile lol

@Sammo21:

And I thought getting finger grease on the touch screen was bad...

That's all well and good, course I'm just wondering what the battery life is on the device itself

@Grimluck343: I hear ya, if I'm gonna be playing a new Uncharted game on this thing I want it to last me for a long trip at least.

@msavo said:

@Fungiefips said:

I truly don't understand how Sony's positioning this thing. Mediocre at everything, and a terrible launch list.

I would argue it has a decent launch lineup compared to the 3DS, DS and PSP launch lineup.

I'd argue it's one of the best launch line-ups in over a decade. Lumines, Wipeout, and Uncharted are not awful games, it seems.

@Atary77 said:

That's all well and good, course I'm just wondering what the battery life is on the device itself

The battery life is really the only thing keeping me from getting one at launch. Here's hoping.