MLB 14 The Show Q&A with the Community (PS Vita)

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

I'm a newbie when it comes to the Vita, but any help with these questions would be appreciated: 1) Does the Vita version transfer to the PS4 version, as in game saves, etc.? I could start a season on Vita, and move it to PS4 later?

For this year, it seems that is the case. Would not work if you bought MLB 13 for Vita and MLB 14 for PS4, though. It all starts with MLB 14.

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2) I guess for someone unfamiliar with what the Vita is capable of, aside from being a second controller it seems, why would I get it as well as two copies of the game? I'm all for it, I just want to know the specifics as to what I can and cannot do.

I'm not so sure that it can act as a second controller. I too don't know the specifics of what the Vita can do with the PS4, but I think they're trying to do a lot more than remote play with PSNow and Vita TV coming out soon.

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3) How is the gameplay on Vita compared to PS3 even? Is it dumbed down? Features missing? Is baseball playable on a small screen, or can you route it to your TV?

Every so often, I feel like I hit better on Vita. Then suddenly I start striking out more too lol. There isn't really any difference in the gameplay, it's all the same. Even sliders translate over just fine. I can't create a custom camera though so I do the best that I can, and the framerate is not 60 FPS (probably at 30 FPS).

They really try and remove cut scenes and such, but it's essentially the same game. Graphics take a hit, of course. I get most of my franchise and RTTS gaming done on the Vita though.

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4) Which Vita is the best? Do they all have 3G and WiFi?

I'll let somebody else answer which Vita is the best (especially since they have a new model coming out now that is smaller but has an LCD screen instead of an OLED). They all have WiFi, but there is a 3G model. I don't think there is much you can take advantage of with the 3G model (no remote play though 3G, for instance) and there are bundles that you can find with the WiFi model as well.

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5) I'll Google this one, but just in case anyone else is curious...does the Vita version come up April 1 or May 6?

I believe it's coming out April 1st. Wow, I just realized how close that is! Next week!

[Aggies7]

1) Does the Vita version transfer to the PS4 version, as in game saves, etc.? I could start a season on Vita, and move it to PS4 later?

I know you can transfer from Vita to PS3 so I don't see why you couldn't transfer to PS4. I believe I read somewhere you can transfer between all 3 systems.

2) I guess for someone unfamiliar with what the Vita is capable of, aside from being a second controller it seems, why would I get it as well as two copies of the game? I'm all for it, I just want to know the specifics as to what I can and cannot do.

I use the Vita to play on beaks at work and I don't have the 3G Vita so I have to play at work and then transfer at home. Hope that helps.

3) How is the gameplay on Vita compared to PS3 even? Is it dumbed down? Features missing? Is baseball playable on a small screen, or can you route it to your TV?

I wouldn't say it's dumbed down but it does lack some of the presentation that the console versions have. However when I had it for the Vita and PS3 I primarily played on the Vita.

4) Which Vita is the best? Do they all have 3G and WiFi?

I have the WiFi version of the Vita and it works fine for me I don't need to connect to internet outside of house. Just my preference though.

5) I'll Google this one, but just in case anyone else is curious...does the Vita version come up April 1 or May 6?

April 1 for the Vita

Hope this help


Thanks! Someone sell me a Vita

[KMRblue1027]

1: I think one of the SECA guys said yes but I cannot be sure.

2: It has full features of the PS3 version except for DD and the full commentary. It's a really solid piece of hardware. With a PS4 though you gain full remote play over LAN so while at home you can boot up the PS4 version and play somewhere else.

3: Perfect honestly, the 30 FPS makes timing a bit harder but I think it's easier to see the ball on the Vita

4: Do they even sell the 3G anymore? Wifi is the only one woth getting.

5: April 1st can tell you that.

[Mike Lowe]

Thanks, guys! I thought the 3G was the newest one as it had both 3G and WiFi? I'm likely wrong?!?

Next question now is, who is selling the best bundle in-store?

So wow...it sucks I can't play DD on Vita, but it sounds like once the PS4 version comes out, I'll be able to play DD via my Vita?

Thanks!

[Mike Lowe]

Here's another one:

With remote play, if I have Madden and FIFA for PS4, do I need to buy them for Vita for it to work via remote play, or will the PS4 "host" the game?

If I DON'T need the game for Vita, what's the point in ever buying them? I guess for if you don't have Internet access?

Thanks!

[mikelecrenski]

Mike, I bought the PS4 just for Remote Play.

You do not need any games for the Vita. You just have to have your PS4 on or in standby mode. You click the PS4 button on your Vita and you're connected. Then you can run your PS4 right from your Vita.

The only thing I recommend is you buy all your games digitally, because you will need the disc in the PS4 to play the game, however, if you have it digitally you can just switch between the games when you're done.

Also, I have had no issues at all with connections - it has worked great. You do see some graphical downgrade on games like NBA2k14, but still runs and plays great.

[mikelecrenski]

Anyone who gets this early - post if they added some more presentation and broadcast elements. I know its not going to be full ps3/ps4, but I am hoping for more of a baseball game and not quick play.

[VTPack919]

So excited for this. Baseball games on the vita are amazing. Between this and Spirits I don't need a console baseball game. The games on Vita seem to go faster and I get more enjoyment out of them for some reason.


Also, I believe the recent update added MLB.tv on the vita. Someone correct me if I am wrong.