
The day is approaching for you to finally get your hands on PlayStation Vita! For some of you, that day is already here with the delivery of the First Edition Bundle. As we’ve discussed in several previous Blog posts, the connection between PS Vita and PS3 is one of the most compelling features that sets gaming on PS Vita apart. Because we want all of you early PS Vita owners to check out the cross-platform gameplay experience, we’re offering content on both platforms for one promotional price with two launch titles, Hustle Kings and WipEout 2048. Our friends at Capcom are also offering shared content for no additional cost with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
Here’s how it works:
- If you purchase Hustle Kings for PS Vita, you will get Hustle Kings on PS3 for free. If you already own Hustle Kings on PS3, you’ll be able to download the PS Vita version for free.
- If you purchase WipEout 2048, you will be able to download WipEout 2048’s DLC packs, WipEout HD and HD Fury for free when they launch on PS Vita later this spring (if you already own the PS3 versions)
- DLC purchased for the PS3 version of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 can be used on the PS Vita version for free (and vice versa).
As we’ve noted previously, WipEout 2048 owners on PS Vita will be able to race against WipEout HD owners on PS3 across four tracks beginning at launch, which is separate from this promotional pricing. Hustle Kings also offers turn-based multiplayer pool between PS Vita and PS3 at launch. And Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 offers the “Ultimate Controller,” an exclusive configuration in which you can use PS Vita as a controller to play the PS3 version of the game, complete with touchscreen special move selection. All of this cross-play functionality is among the unique, new ways to play that we are ushering in with PS Vita.
Let us know which games you are most excited about below, and be sure to check out the full list of launch titles here.
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Obviously, I should point out if the game is not on Vita then it can’t possibly have crossplay.
So I’m not saying every PS3 game has to be crossplay. I’m saying every Vita game that’s also on the PS3 should be crossplay for free and it SHOULD.
I’m also confused by the Wipeout wording. If I could buy just the PS3 or Vita version and get the other one free, I’ll do it. If I have to buy both then forget it.
This is similar to an idea I had shared in this blog some time ago, but my idea is more ambitious (better).
Implement a system that when you buy a PS3 or Vita game that is available for both platforms in DIGITAL VERSION you should get a ****special discount voucher***** that enables you to download the other version for like half the price. Many people would buy the games DIGITAL just for this, and it would make Vita even more enticing.
I don’t think you would lose sales by doing this, all the contrary it would make more people interested in Vita (PS3 owners, hardcore audience the portable is targeting), and you would be selling more NEW, DIGITAL games.
So what do you guys think?
If Sony does takes the same approach with games like MLB: The Show 12, they will definitely sell lots of Vitas! Here’s hoping!
PSN+PS3+PS VITA=EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get This Asap I Have My Vita Pre Ordered Already Cross Platform PS3 Play
NUFF SAID!!!!!!!!!!!! Try doing that With The 3ds and Wii…………………Sike!!!!!!!!! Never PS RULES *kisses*^_^ I Love Sony
SONY NAILED THIS ONE BIG TIME THX U SO MUCH SONY OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED CROSS PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winter Has Spoken No One Can Hold A candle To sony
not to shabby!
pardon the obvious sounding question but… do the “freebies” only apply to the digital purchases? For instance, will buying the physical version of MVC3 forfeit my ability to have it on my PS3 (without additional cost)?
Theses Oddworld and Rayman Origin game should be added to the list.
I also saw that EU is doing Top Darts the same. Will we be getting that deal as well? And Motorstorm RC is doing this as well. I hope both deals come to the US. BTW, I am LOVING my VITA!!!
Does this apply to digital only? Or physical as well? Because I was going to buy Wipeout 2048 physically, and I’d like to have that DLC for Wipeout HD/Fury (already own both) for free.
digital or physical counts