Opinion on PS Vita. Worth getting for $195?

[AnthrSolidSnake]

And that's $195 for both the system and a 16GB memory card. I have PS+, so I also have a couple free games right at the start, and my PS1 classics.

The problem is, I got the money for graduating, and is all I have for now until I find a job nearby. I've always wanted a Vita, but the system at gamestop is still over $200 at gamestop, and the memory card anywhere from $40-100 depending on memory size. But I know someone selling a Vita in great condition for considerably lower price, and I'm getting the memory card from Amazon.

So my question again is, does it seem worth getting a Vita now? I mean, I COULD wait until Christmas or something, but I'm an impatient person. Are there a decent amount of planned Vita games for this holiday season that will make the 6 month wait worth it?

 

[Foolery]

Vita owners! Assemble! I have no idea. I've got a 3DS. I'm sure some other good folks will step-up to tell you the pros and cons of the device. From my viewpoint it doesn't have that many more titles that I can't already play on my PSP. But the physical controls look sweet.

 

[tippy2k2]

From everything that I've heard about the Vita, Persona 4 alone makes it worth the price of admission. I went with a 3DS during my "which should I buy" phase and I wish I had gone with Vita more and more...

HOWEVER, with that said...

The problem is, I got the money for graduating, and is all I have for now until I find a job nearby.

If this is all the money you have until you have a job, I would strongly recommend that you wait no matter how awesome the Vita looks. I don't know your situation or what you're looking for job-wise but right now is not the time to assume that getting a job is going to be easy...

 

[AnthrSolidSnake]

From everything that I've heard about the Vita, Persona 4 alone makes it worth the price of admission. I went with a 3DS during my "which should I buy" phase and I wish I had gone with Vita more and more...

HOWEVER, with that said...

The problem is, I got the money for graduating, and is all I have for now until I find a job nearby.

If this is all the money you have until you have a job, I would strongly recommend that you wait no matter how awesome the Vita looks. I don't know your situation or what you're looking for job-wise but right now is not the time to assume that getting a job is going to be easy...

Well, I still live with my parents for at least a year or two, so the money I got is essentially leisure money. I got $200 for graduation, which isn't exactly enough for a car or anything. Plus, I get about $20 a week for doing house work and helping out while my mom is at work.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

And that's $195 for both the system and a 16GB memory card.

This is all I read: buy it now you fool! My store recently had a PSV on sale for...I think $249 where they would give you a $50 gift card and that was just the system (granted the games were buy-1-get-1 and the memory sticks were also on sale). That price seems really, really good; especially if you're getting a memory card to go with the thing. Jump on that deal!

 

[Sack of Cheese]

Wow I wish I can get a Vita that cheap. My stores still have them for AU$300.

I think Vita games are picking up, they say if you have 5 games in mind, then the system is worth buying. Soul Sacrifice looks neat, plus AC Liberation, Gravity rush and the upcoming Tearaway, Dragon's crown...

 

[IllumInaTIma]

PS Vita for 195$ with 16GB memory card and your PS+ account?! Fucking go for it! This is an amazing deal dude!

 

[JonnyHG]

Don't buy it yet. Wait til after E3 for any price drop announcements.

 

[AnthrSolidSnake]

Don't buy it yet. Wait til after E3 for any price drop announcements.

I was thinking something very similar, but even still, would a price drop really be so significant to compete with a $195 price point that includes EVERYTHING? I mean, a PS Vita, even a refurbished one at Gamestop is still $210 without a memory card. I mean, unless they drop it to $150, I don't know if waiting is worth it, especially since the friend I can by it from may sell it to someone else if I wait too long.

 

[shrekfan246]

Personally, I feel like there's already plenty of games on it to justify a purchase. But it depends on what types of games you enjoy.

Gravity Rush (action-adventure with light RPG elements), Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (puzzle visual novel), Persona 4 Golden (and Persona 3 Portable if you don't have it on the PSP already) (JRPG with visual novel and life sim elements), Playstation All-Stars (party brawler), BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (visual novel fighting game), LittleBigPlanet Vita (platformer), Ragnarok Odyssey (Monster Hunter-esque action-RPG), Wipeout 2048 (futuristic racing game), Disgaea 3 (and the first two from their PSP versions) (strategy RPGs), and Rayman Origins with Legends coming up (platformers), and hopefully Muramasa Rebirth (2D action-RPG), Soul Sacrifice (another Monster Hunter-esque action-RPG, with a supposedly much more unique combat system), and Dragon's Crown all make it well worth it in my opinion, plus all of the other PS1/PSP games you can download. Oh, and Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 HD if you don't already have them on the PS3 or something.

Unfortunately the US/European releases in the future seem to be a bit scarce, which is frustrating to say the least. But if you're a fan of Japanese games, it's been a pretty solid system so far.

 

[mysecondlife]

I say go for it. I don't think I'll ever find a deal that good... especially with 16gb card.

They have Zero Escape coming to North American PS+ which I'm really elated about.

 

[The White Hunter]

Personally, I feel like there's already plenty of games on it to justify a purchase. But it depends on what types of games you enjoy.

Gravity Rush (action-adventure with light RPG elements), Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (puzzle visual novel), Persona 4 Golden (and Persona 3 Portable if you don't have it on the PSP already) (JRPG with visual novel and life sim elements), Playstation All-Stars (party brawler), BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND (visual novel fighting game), LittleBigPlanet Vita (platformer), Ragnarok Odyssey (Monster Hunter-esque action-RPG), Wipeout 2048 (futuristic racing game), Disgaea 3 (and the first two from their PSP versions) (strategy RPGs), and Rayman Origins with Legends coming up (platformers), and hopefully Muramasa Rebirth (2D action-RPG), Soul Sacrifice (another Monster Hunter-esque action-RPG, with a supposedly much more unique combat system), and Dragon's Crown all make it well worth it in my opinion, plus all of the other PS1/PSP games you can download. Oh, and Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 HD if you don't already have them on the PS3 or something.

Unfortunately the US/European releases in the future seem to be a bit scarce, which is frustrating to say the least. But if you're a fan of Japanese games, it's been a pretty solid system so far.

Killzone Mercenary is out september too and that looks pretty good.

Been contemplating one myself and the big off-put is the friggin £80 memory cards.

The system is only £160 what the hell gives with the memory card pricing?

 

[CrazyCapnMorgan]

See, I'm kinda in the same boat. I'd love a Vita, especially now that I'm hooked on all things Persona, but dat price tag...

Granted, I have enough points on my GameStop card (please forgive this transgression upon the universe) to make it so that I have $50 off on any purchase, so it's REEEEEEEEALLY kinda a difficult situation I find myself in.

As for the opinion...it is your choice, ultimately. However, if you believe the deal to be sweet enough for your tastes, I say go for it.

 

[Greyhamster]

Do it!

But wait with the memory card till tuesday. Hoping they'll announce a price drop. I bought a Vita a month ago and have been playing my collection of free plus games and really enjoying my Vita so far. My only nitpick are the analog sticks (They're a bit smallish)

Aside from that it's a great device with some awesome games