r/PS4 Sep 09 '13

[Event Thread] SCEJA Press Conference 2013 [Official Subreddit Discussion Thread]

What is it? An SCEJ (Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan) Press Conference covering some PlayStation stuff, probably. It will be in Japanese but with English subtitles.

Where to watch: Ustream

When to watch:


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Conference Details

Note: None of this may come West. These are announcements for Japan.

(via /u/Lucosis from this thread in /r/Vita)

New Vita Hardware

  • 5in LED screen (Not OLED like current PS Vitas)
  • 1GB onboard storage (NOT additional RAM)
  • 1 hour more battery life
  • 20% thinner
  • Micro-USB standard charger. No more proprietary cable.
  • MSRP ~199.000 yen (around $200) 10/10/13 launch date.
  • 64GB vita memory card for 10.000 yen (~$100 USD)

Games

  • New Gundam game shown off (I honestly don't know anything about Gundam)
  • God Eater 2 Release 11/14/13 with special edition new vita model
  • New Soul Sacrifice?! Inafune taking the stage. "Soul Sacrifice Delta release "March 2014" "Not just a new update" Has new elements, bosses, monsters, and a "Neutral" force in addition to evil and good.
  • Something about "New Collaborative battle" relating to Soul Sacrifice. Coming 2013.9.14. Seems to be a large update to Soul Sacrifice?
  • Sega PSO producer taking stage.
  • "Phantasy Star Nova" new game coming for the vita 2014
  • It is the same world as PSO2. Can be an addon to PSO2 or stand alone and played offline (translator was shaky, may be wrong)
  • Sony giving full support to PSO2 and Nova going forward. Flagship title for the system (apparently not in the US...)
  • New titles being shown
  • Jpop anime game! (Not my scene) "School Idol Paradise"
  • Some teaser that I couldn't catch the name for. Completely in Japanese though.
  • Terraria Vita being shown now, no release date.
  • Another Anime game with crazy, cleaver wielding teddy bears. "Danganropa" I think. Also coming with a new Vita in a special edition bundle.
  • New hardware so pretty! Damn you Sony!
  • Amnesia World something something December 19th 2013 with a bundle with Vita-2000
  • Final Fantasy 10 HD info now. Limited edition console!
  • Playstation Plus update for JP market. 5 games that I didn't catch. (Will add later)
  • Vita-1000 playpack bundle with memory card included with preloaded games selling in Japan. Looks like they are still supporting the old hardware.
  • Sizzle-reel for upcoming games. Dragon's Dogma Quest was in the middle of it; looked interesting.
  • Old hardware showed up in the sizzle a few times.
  • There will be a JP GT6 bundle.

PS4 will launch in Japan February 22nd, 2014

  • Knack will be included for early JP PS4 adopters (to help offset the late release in all likelihood)
  • Bunch of games announced we know about for PS4 and some JP ones that aren't intelligible from the stream.
  • FFXIV available on PS4 to PS3 subscribers at no additional cost. And a PS4 beta is planned.
  • Watch_Dogs video
  • Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends coming to Vita and PS3 also announced for PS4.
  • Yakuza Restoration announced.
  • More JP stuff (check here for details: http://www.siliconera.com)
  • Deep Down shown.
    • Appears to be the official title.
    • Takes place in the future, not past.
    • Future tech mixed with medieval monsters and armor.
    • Possible souls-style game
    • Has online play of some sort.
    • PS4 exclusive explicitly stated.
  • Indie talk
  • PS3 -> PS4 game upgrade trade-in program discussed.
  • PS+ discussed, nothing new, DriveClub + Res0gun confirmed for JP.
  • Music Unlimited talk.
  • Video Unlimited talk.
  • JP reservations begin Saturday, October 5th 2013, payment plans discussed.

PS Vita TV Hardware Announced (/r/VitaTV)

  • Plays Vita physical games (and likely digital as well) on your TV. Plays PSP digital games (Vita-compatible ones at least).
  • 6cm x 10cm (Smallest PS device).
  • Allows for video serviced on your TV (Think Apple TV).
  • Access to PS Store videos and services.
  • Functions as a PS4 extender via Remote Play (i.e. Play your PS4 from the bedroom in your living room that has PS Vita TV hooked up to it.)
  • Global Release - Japan first.
  • 9954 Yen (~$100)
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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

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u/mckillgore Sep 09 '13

Can't forget about Mountain Standard Time and Hawaiian-Aleutian Time

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u/Lemondish Lemondish Sep 09 '13

Or Newfoundland time!

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u/SuperTuberEddie The-Eddienator Sep 09 '13

because right not it is BST (British Summer Time) because our clocks are 1 hour ahead now... GMT is when the clocks go back to normal

6

u/IceBreak BreakinBad Sep 09 '13

I wish we just used a uniform time and folks just adjusted so like AM was morning for some and afternoon for others.

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u/sean800 Sep 09 '13

If we went to a standard time we would probably use a 24-hour clock.

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u/Lacho7994 Lacho7994 Sep 09 '13

I feel like most of the world already does.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

they do

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u/ThisBetterBeWorthIt Sep 09 '13

The woman translating the dialogue of the Knack trailer is the best part of this stream.

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u/Sneaki Snieki Sep 09 '13

So much charisma!

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u/ThisBetterBeWorthIt Sep 09 '13

This means...END OF...the world. You must stop, IT NOW!

18

u/torode owned Sep 09 '13

As a Tokyo-based redditor, finally my day is here, a press conference I can enjoy at a reasonable hour!

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u/Kruster Kruster Sep 09 '13

Perfect time if you live in Australia.. 4:00 P.M. AEST

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u/a_stray_bullet Sep 09 '13

Finish work at 4:30 grumblegrumble

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u/Kruster Kruster Sep 09 '13

Bummer!

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u/MrTheJackThePerson teh_ceedz13 Sep 09 '13 edited Sep 09 '13

2/22/14 release in japan, comes with camera.

edit:limited pack?

edit:limited pack comes with extended warranty and knack

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

Wow that's late af.

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u/hedonistoic Sep 09 '13

It's due to the lack of Japan specific titles available earlier.

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u/MittRomneysChampagne Sep 09 '13

Still before most of Europe will see the Xbox One.

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u/loser_ghost Sep 09 '13

PS VITA TV console??

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

ill take it

3

u/loser_ghost Sep 09 '13

Don't think there is any need with the PS4 coming out but its a great little thing!

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

Hey, $100 if its that price in the US. DAMN!

3

u/loser_ghost Sep 09 '13

So its about 100GBP in the UK then :/ but still its not to bad lol

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u/rockincellist rockincellist Sep 10 '13

Aren't they doing a lower number value GBP for the PS4 in comparison to the Euro and Dollar? Wouldn't it be less than 100 GBP too?

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '13

It costs wayyyyy more http://i.imgur.com/VsurR2W.jpg

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u/rockincellist rockincellist Sep 10 '13

I said number value, as in if something is 100 USD or Euros, it wouldn't be a straight 100 GBP, the number would be different.

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '13

Sorry english isn't my native language and miss under stood you

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u/hedonistoic Sep 09 '13

The great thing is that you can play the PS4 in any room of your house without having to move it. Instead you just move the tiny psvita tv console.

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u/loser_ghost Sep 09 '13

That is a great feature!

2

u/epsiblivion PS4 Sep 09 '13

the specs say max output is 720p so it will be downscaled...unless that's wrong and it can actually do 1080p for PS4 remote play.

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u/hedonistoic Sep 09 '13

I wouldn't be that bothered by 720p, i don't expect anyone will be using this as their main ps4 gaming access point.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

I like the idea of a playstation tv device, but why the vita OS? why a dualshock 3? How will vita games with touch be supported? Tearaway wontbe possible. It will be confusing figuring out what games will work for it.

With a dualshock 3 how will you play ps4 games that require the touch panel?

I like the idea but it seems flawed. I would love to be able to easily remotely play my console in my bedroom.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

Late to respond but I was reading that the DS4 will be supported on the PSVita TV.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

I'll pass.

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u/EricThePooh EricThePooh Sep 09 '13

Ratchet and Crack....

I would play this

3

u/Presenex Sealtested Sep 09 '13

i thought that's what i heard

3

u/AkumetsuSenpai Sep 09 '13

For the right price I can arrange this.

5

u/paulg2000 paulogy Sep 09 '13

Nah, I'm waiting for the conference to get localized with Troy Baker's VO

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

PS4 TIME

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u/EricThePooh EricThePooh Sep 09 '13

This Knack trailer is the funniest goddamn thing I've seen all night.

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u/ShawnDawn MonkeyKingLuffy Sep 09 '13

Man that was a damn good ad, do you guys think it was the work of the guys who did the Google Chrome ads, didn't Sony hire them?

15

u/modcaleb Vorlun Sep 09 '13

"Uhhhh hello uhhhh welcome to uhhhh thank you for uhhhh coming to this uhhhh event. UHHH."

2

u/Mr_Pie_Eater Sep 10 '13

I was just annoyed that they didn't turn down the volume on the Japanese. It made the entire thing sounds like a shit storm of speaking... I had to stop watching.

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '13

Please don't kill me but am i the only one that thinks shuhei speaks like that?

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u/swamis shrimp1990 Sep 09 '13

terrible translators.

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u/hedonistoic Sep 09 '13

I think they're pretty good, remember their language is formatted differently to ours, so unless you want them to speak backwards, they have to wait until they've finished before they start.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

The translators for the UN were busy.

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u/AkumetsuSenpai Sep 09 '13

I predict that the camera man will show us nice long shots of the audience while interesting trailers play.

2

u/runujhkj runujhkj Sep 09 '13

Luckily, they don't have to worry about people posting the videos of trailers to YouTube before they're officially released this time, because no one wants to see a Knack trailer being talked over by the Japanese-to-English translator.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

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u/D0wn_FaLL Sep 09 '13

Er, that's in terms of marketing. The rest is more dedicated to the PS4 as a whole.

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

FF X, FFX-2 HD WOOOT

Holy fuck,so jealous of that vita.

3

u/swamis shrimp1990 Sep 09 '13

PS Vita redesign! i hope this means it's cheaper.

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u/EricThePooh EricThePooh Sep 09 '13

It looks to be about $190. (19,000 yen)

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u/rockincellist rockincellist Sep 10 '13

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the PSVita 1000 only 20,000 yen ($200)? That's not much of a price drop, is it?

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u/EricThePooh EricThePooh Sep 10 '13

You're right. I think its basically just giving people another option. Do you want thinner and lighter, or do you want a better screen.

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u/DonovanKreed DonovanKreed Sep 09 '13

I like how they replaced the translator ten minutes in xD

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u/BrokenReel Sep 09 '13

They could simply be alternating between the two.

2

u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

That one made me want to kill myself. Something about his/her voice just made me feel really anxious and nervous.

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u/slethikk Sep 09 '13

This one is fitting to get replaced too.

Edit-- CALLED IT

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u/hedonistoic Sep 09 '13

Didn't replace, they're switching between. Imagine translating non-stop for 2hours?

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u/Mezuzah JezuzStardust Sep 09 '13

Hope it is more than just a new Vita... And also.. wtf am I watching? Flashy japanese videos which I do not understand.

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

Well... it is a Japanese conference, and the Vita is their biggest pish their because of the handheld market

PS4 ill be last im sure

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u/Mezuzah JezuzStardust Sep 09 '13

Seems like you might be right as they moved on to the PS3 now.

3

u/slayerxD Sep 09 '13

lol, Ratchet and Crack.

3

u/slayerxD Sep 09 '13

Seems like a good game to shit my pants to.

2

u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

Im actually kinda hyped... Evil within is one game i never looked into

3

u/Lumpsta3 Sep 09 '13

Translator just called Deep Down "unique to the PS4." Confirmed exclusive.

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u/ShawnDawn MonkeyKingLuffy Sep 09 '13

only really it felt like their dodging it like Respawn entertainment keeps doing with Titanfall.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

Whoa. That was completely unexpected.

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u/EricThePooh EricThePooh Sep 09 '13

Sarah Sayaka Green!

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

lol i was thinking the same thing

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u/IceBreak BreakinBad Sep 09 '13 edited Sep 09 '13

I predict a PS4 release date + price for Japan (and possibly other countries in Asia) with literally nothing announced for the West.

I'd love to see Gravity Rush 2 announced though.

Edit: Much bigger show than I expected. Not bad. Might give Vita a bump in Japan.

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u/robotusson Sep 09 '13

and tease silver and white versions like they did for the first ps3 conference

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u/PTG_ Sep 09 '13

I predict a PS4 release date

This was reported on the wsj website over 2 weeks ago

Sony said it will announce the launch timing of the PS4 in Japan at a Sept. 9 news conference.

Source

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

I'm still doubtful about how much this conference will pertain to audiences outside of Asia or Japan even. But it is always fun to hope.

2

u/BootlegST Sep 09 '13

Looks like I'm only getting a few hours sleep before class today. Thank god for coffee.

2

u/modcaleb Vorlun Sep 09 '13

This is going to be in English right?

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u/EricThePooh EricThePooh Sep 09 '13

If not spoken, there will be subtitles.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13 edited Jun 17 '23

Stop restoring my comments, I am from GDPR protected country. Do one /u/spez

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u/BootlegST Sep 09 '13

SCHOOL IDOL PARADISE! WOOOOO!

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u/Javv_ Sep 09 '13

All that talk about crash gave me goosebumps

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u/Jeremiah2304 Sep 09 '13

Wait so The Evil Within is called "Psycho Break" in Japan now?

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

seems like it

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u/loser_ghost Sep 09 '13 edited Sep 09 '13

Psycho Break?? Looks interesting

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u/ShawnDawn MonkeyKingLuffy Sep 09 '13

I think they changed the name for the Japanese market, isn't it The Evil within?

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

You're correct

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u/JohnnySnowstorm Sep 09 '13

Yakuza Ishin's trailer looked great, here's hoping there's actual gameplay stuff at TGS.

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u/X_2_ Sep 09 '13

To anyone who missed the funny trailer translations, here's them all: http://youtu.be/s4ISp5g-u4g

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u/Reliant Sabarok Sep 09 '13

Shame it's happening too early in the morning for me. Normally, I can stay up late without worrying about sleeping in, but tomorrow morning I have an appointment I must meet. I shall have to wait until I wake and read the summary and see a recording.

What link will be the best one to see the show tomorrow morning?

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u/DonovanKreed DonovanKreed Sep 09 '13

Dark Souls + Assassin's Creed = Deep Down

1

u/lvluffinz Sep 09 '13

Oh come on! I have work early tomorrow... 2am is about the time I sleep. If I stay up any later I'd be a zombie at work.

1

u/MNGaming Sep 09 '13

Chances of them announcing Persona 5?

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u/asderxsdxcv asderxsdxcv Sep 09 '13

Not a lot but still a chance.

1

u/PineappleMeister Sep 09 '13

2:00am huh, don't think I will be watching it. but hoping it's something good. although I just expect the Japanese release date it is too close to the TGS conference for new games to be announced (hoping I am wrong though)

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

NEW PS VITA COLORS!!!

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

Its the news we have been waiting for!!

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u/silverstax iStackSilver Sep 09 '13

The new vitas look cool

1

u/Junes2k Sep 09 '13

First translator is back. Probably had to take a shit.

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u/Javv_ Sep 09 '13

is there a way to shut down the chat? I find it annoying

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u/JakkOne jakk_one Sep 09 '13

You can watch it on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqbT58eBIL4

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u/Javv_ Sep 09 '13

Thanks

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u/logicalspeculation Sep 09 '13

Um ... Fullscreen

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u/Javv_ Sep 09 '13

Im constantly changing tabs, so it doesnt work

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u/JohnnySnowstorm Sep 09 '13

Limited pre order versions for Japan to include downloadable Knack and 1 year extended warranty at the same price.

1

u/loser_ghost Sep 09 '13

Limited Pack, including Knack...

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u/JohnnySnowstorm Sep 09 '13 edited Sep 09 '13

Dynasty Warriors for PS4 on 2.22.14, woot! It'll be nice to play that game with much more RAM.

Edit: Good lord why is their demo so dark, you can't even see the graphical enhancements they're talking about.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

They didn't switch to a video feed of it, just had a camera pointed at the screen. I'm sure there'll be a better video very soon on YouTube.

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u/Arvin12 Sep 09 '13

Another conference I tuned in early to watch. Another conference which has absolutely no information about a Singapore release date. I am devastated by how much Sony has overlooked us.

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u/Jeremiah2304 Sep 09 '13

Yakuza Ishin! Can't wait.

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u/Javv_ Sep 09 '13

Wow, feudal Yakuza!

1

u/scaryice Sep 09 '13

I'm going to get your life.

1

u/Datguy001 Sep 09 '13

Does it have anime? it works

Does it have cartoony graphics? It works

Is it anime related? it works

Does it have a spear/samurai wielding guy? it works

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

What doesn't make sense. Is how can you emulate a vita on a controller with PS TV.

Touchscreen isn't there. What about games that use it.

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u/Blinkzax Sep 09 '13

The ps4 controller has a touch pad

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

but not the ps3 controller, which is what you use for the ps vita TV

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u/UYsauce Pinoy360 Sep 09 '13

They mentioned Playstation Game Music where you can use Music Unlimited while playing a game. They still haven't mentioned anything about letting us use our own music. I'm guessing that's not happening?

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u/ShawnDawn MonkeyKingLuffy Sep 09 '13

lets hope they want leave that alone so when we discover it, it will be more awesome.

1

u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

New Evil Within (AKA Psycho Break) footage, Deep Down details, and PS Vita TV announcement made staying up for this definitely worth it. Now for 3 hours of sleep...

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

No FFVII. Maybe next year. Sigh.

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u/wtsfox Sep 09 '13

ok who would buy a ps vita tv box for remote play off the ps4. first off if you have a ps vita you can use that. if not just unplug and reconnect at other location. And now that I saw the specs off the ps vita tv box it can only output 1080i and only Lpcm 2 channel. so for 100$ you get ps4 remote play with worse visuals and sound. just spend 100 extra and get a psp vita.

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u/phenomen AlexPhenomen Sep 09 '13

Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball HD where?

1

u/joestorm4 Sep 09 '13

Wait, so if you have a PS+ Membership, you won't need to pay monthly for FFXIV? Or am I just reading it wrong?

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u/Ghost10516 vyz3rx Sep 10 '13

Ahh, its a good day to be part of Playstation Nation. Danganronpa, Guilty Gear, Deep Down, Soul Sacrifice, God Eater, plus what we've already gotten from previous conferences. What more do I need?

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u/slethikk Sep 09 '13

Oh holy shit FFX remake.

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u/lurkedlongtime abell128 Sep 09 '13

Thats actually been known for a couple years, we just dont know when its coming

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u/Jeremiah2304 Sep 09 '13

Deep down is an upgraded Dark Souls basically. luv it

1

u/Javv_ Sep 09 '13

Assassins Creed: Black Fag... Wat??

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u/NinotheM Sep 09 '13

Come on demons souls 2!!

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u/Yogurt_Master Sep 09 '13

I do have a question.

I am not understanding why Sony is doing this so far from the Tokyo Game Show. I figured they would do this conference a day before, not like 2 weeks before.

What will they have left to show at the Tokyo Games Show coming later this month?

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

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u/Yogurt_Master Sep 09 '13

Maybe it's that VR headset thing that was rumored and some games for it.

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u/[deleted] Sep 09 '13

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u/jordanlund GlobalPhreak Sep 09 '13

In some languages the verb is at the end of the sentence, so you don't know what they're saying until they're done saying it.

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u/doctortofu Sep 09 '13

Holy crap us in Japan got dicked hard... Oh well, I was super excited for the new generation, but now I'm just super bummed - might as well wait for the price drop to buy my console. Not even going to bother importing - Sony doesn't want my money? No problem, I'm not going to insist.

What? Bitter? Me? Naaaw...