Senbon Kaguya Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Blows that I never got a Vita back then as I would have loved $50 PSN credit.. oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antithesis Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I never tried MP over 3G, but at the least I was unable to 1) check messages, 2) look at or update online trophies, 3) download updates for games [but the game still knew I needed an update and wouldn't run without it], or 4) see my friends list. The only use I got out of it was that it would let me play games (for example, Rayman Origins) that required me to be connected to PSN. I suppose one could argue that the commercial never came straight out and said "every single feature of PSN will still be available over 3G", but for me the implication was there. Between AT&T and Sony, there certainly were no warnings that PSN functionality would be severely limited. And at $15 per month for 256MB of data, one would expect more bang for one's buck. Even if it was only one "bang" per month, so to speak, at that amount of data. (Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. --sorry, couldn't resist it!) :-P I'm not saying I thought it was a class-action lawsuit-worthy issue, only that I'm not going to feel guilty about redeeming that $50 credit, unlike how I felt about other similar situations. If they're offering the cash, absolutely take it. There's some deceptive marketing at play here, mostly to do with Killzone 3, but otherwise, the Vita does more or less as advertised. If only more publishers got onboard this would be largely a non-issue. Instead, they decided that playing PS3 games on Vita via RemotePlay broke their publishing agreements, so essentially prevented the Vita from doing the job. I for one love my Vita. I don't personally care for 3G (that was always going to be an expensive proposition data-wise), the controls are smaller than I'd like and it feels a bit uncomfortable in my hands, but it's still one hell of a handheld gaming device and I don't regret my purchase for a second. And let's not forget the mountain of games Sony tossed our way on PS+ over the last two years, along with free Vita versions if you own the digital PS3 equivalents. I've barely had to pay for a single game. That more than makes up for the $50 credit, which I won't see given I'm in Australia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMilkCarton Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I got mine at launch, so I'm fairly happy to be receiving credit. I've never had any issues with the Vita or the features advertised for Vita, but I've been finding it difficult to find money for games. I'm definitely going to capitalize on this opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Weight Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 got mine in North American launch mostly wanted to play Uncharted Golden Abyss at the time give me the credits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimydawg___ Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Does it matter what version Vita you got? I got the regular one on launch day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroXOF Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Does it matter what version Vita you got? I got the regular one on launch day. I think that is the only they are talking about cos the regular one only had a 3G model as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExHaseo Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Only if you bought one before 01 June 2012. This. I thought this was kind of stupid. As if only people who bought it before this date saw the ads, and picked up a Vita expecting to be able to use remote play and a better cross play feature. I certainly did, but I got my Vita a couple months later. I know the only game I was able to play smoothly with remote play from PS3 was Shadow of the Colossus, which was pretty disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDoneGotU Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I'm actually surprised that their marketing method(s) backfired, but it's basically their fault and not the customer's for suggesting those things. I activated my Vita back in Feb '12, but I wonder if they care what region the system is from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Anyone else get their Vita Settlement checks this week? One of the main features I was super-excited for was one of the original ads showing a guy playing MLB on his PS3, he merely pauses, picks up the Vita, walks out the door and continues playing. Imagine my disappointment when I got my Vita at launch and realized it didn't and never would be able to recreate that scenario... Oh well. Checks deposited. I'll consider us square on that one issue, Sony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanimeGamer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I would be very surprised if Sony gave everyone $50 who bought a PS Vita before the date given. It will be interesting to see who gets what, my gut feeling is that you might have had to complain or something like that... I just can't see them handing out so much money, and we would be talking millions obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I would be very surprised if Sony gave everyone $50 who bought a PS Vita before the date given. It will be interesting to see who gets what, my gut feeling is that you might have had to complain or something like that... I just can't see them handing out so much money, and we would be talking millions obviously. Everyone in the USA who didn't respond or opted out didn't get either a) a $25 check or $50 PSN credit. So yes, they did "hand out so much money", but it was punishment for doing something that a regulator found to be anti-consumer and the $50 PSN credit really costs them practically nothing. All the credit does is lock your content into their ecosystem (presumably you already are) and keeps you giving them more money. I'd suspect a great many of the participants don't pick the $25 check and in the end Sony still comes out on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanimeGamer Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 That's fair enough and I hope people get what they are entitled to. Have these 'payments' been made already? My original comment was suggesting that not everyone who thinks they will get it will actually get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 That's fair enough and I hope people get what they are entitled to. Have these 'payments' been made already? My original comment was suggesting that not everyone who thinks they will get it will actually get it. Check my post above from September 4th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanimeGamer Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Congratulations, I hope you spend it wisely Will be interesting to see how many other people get thiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcrunch061 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I would be very surprised if Sony gave everyone $50 who bought a PS Vita before the date given. Really? I would be surprised if they didn't. That kind of nitpicking doesn't do a company well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuantumMercury Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 This doesn't seem to apply to Canadian consumers I bought my Vita on release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcrunch061 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 This doesn't seem to apply to Canadian consumers I bought my Vita on release. I imagine it's solely for US customers, since communications laws might be different in other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanimeGamer Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Didn't think it would apply to everyone. Edited September 8, 2015 by JapanimeGamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowSigmaX Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Everyone in the USA who didn't respond or opted out didn't get either a) a $25 check or $50 PSN credit. So yes, they did "hand out so much money", but it was punishment for doing something that a regulator found to be anti-consumer and the $50 PSN credit really costs them practically nothing. All the credit does is lock your content into their ecosystem (presumably you already are) and keeps you giving them more money. I'd suspect a great many of the participants don't pick the $25 check and in the end Sony still comes out on top. How did you get $50 PSN Credit? When I got my email, my PSN code was only $25, and I got my Vita on release day. EDIT: Just checked multiple websites stating that it was $25 in cash or $25 PSN Credit or 1 of 3 Game Bundles. Edited September 10, 2015 by ShadowSigmaX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaivRules Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 How did you get $50 PSN Credit? When I got my email, my PSN code was only $25, and I got my Vita on release day. EDIT: Just checked multiple websites stating that it was $25 in cash or $25 PSN Credit or 1 of 3 Game Bundles. This was where I got my original information from: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2015/03/ftc-approves-final-orders-related-false-advertising-sony-computer "Under the order, Sony will provide consumers who bought a PS Vita gaming console before June 1, 2012, either a $25 cash or credit refund, or a $50 merchandise voucher for select video games, and/or services." I see now that the game bundle was valued at $50 and it was either a $25 check or $25 PSN credit. My mistake. I took the check, I have a big enough backlog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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