Near

**Smokin Joker** · 02-24-2012

Just topped 70 players in my area. LOVE this app!!! Seeing ppl in my area playing and how they are doing is really cool. Also nice to be able to add players in my area instead of randoms... the discoveries are cool too ive recieved 7 so far and get more all the time!

**GR1MNIR** · 02-24-2012

Dumb question - Do I need to be in a WiFi hotspot to use NEAR on the go?

**F34R** · 02-24-2012

I don't expect to find too many players around my area lol, but we'll see.

**brebaz** · 02-24-2012

Originally Posted by F34R

I don't expect to find too many players around my area lol, but we'll see.

I found 5+ people in a remote area! so i'm positive you'll find at least 1

**F34R** · 02-24-2012

The only one so far is my other PSV!

**brebaz** · 02-24-2012

See now you can play with yourself

**F34R** · 02-24-2012

Absolutely... co-op ftw.

**Smokin Joker** · 02-24-2012

Originally Posted by GR1MNIR

Dumb question - Do I need to be in a WiFi hotspot to use NEAR on the go?

Only if you dont have 3g...

**Thorzilla** · 02-25-2012

Dumb question nº51950815: Can I use Near with Wifi only or is this app 3G only?

**DarkNemesis** · 02-25-2012

Yeah its cool and there are now over 30 in my area with Golden Abyss being the most popular game obviously.Great feature.

**MavSkipper** · 02-25-2012

Originally Posted by Thorzilla

Dumb question nº51950815: Can I use Near with Wifi only or is this app 3G only?

It works on WiFi only Vita's too, it's what I got.

**F34R** · 02-25-2012

Originally Posted by Thorzilla

Dumb question nº51950815: Can I use Near with Wifi only or is this app 3G only?

You can use Wifi only.

**DaveNI1979** · 02-25-2012

cant get mine to work. comes up with an error

**brebaz** · 02-25-2012

Originally Posted by Thorzilla

Dumb question nº51950815: Can I use Near with Wifi only or is this app 3G only?

Wouldn't that be stupid on sony's part to make Near a 3G only option?

**Sylar** · 02-25-2012

When I first tried out mine it couldn't find my location so I tried it again and there were just over 30 people and I was hardly expecting to find anyone haha. so cool.

**Ryunosuke** · 02-25-2012

I did't expect to find any in my area. So far 22 people have showed up on it and climbing.

**Smokin Joker** · 02-25-2012

Im up to 82 just since last post...

**Thorzilla** · 02-25-2012

It can't seem to find my area...anyone knows how to fix it? I'm using it Wifi.

**Makinen** · 02-25-2012

Originally Posted by DaveNI1979

cant get mine to work. comes up with an error

Same here. I have the first edition bundle and it hasn't worked since day one. Really pissed off because I thought it was a faulty system but then I went and exchanged mine for a new unit and same thing!!!

My near, maps, Netflix and Flickr don't work all. I've always stuck with Sony but this is just stupid. There is a massive discussion thread going on in the EU playstation forums and Sony aren't saying a word. Anyone else have this issue too?

**DaveNI1979** · 02-25-2012

On doin some google research you need to register your router on skyhook and wait till its activated. It lets you pinpoint your location to there servers but can take up to 7days or something. I gave it a try anyway. You need your wireless mac address of your router and can move the pin to where its supposed to be. Mine was coming up 200 yards down the road for my address so hoping that will sort it.

**Thorzilla** · 02-25-2012

Originally Posted by DaveNI1979

On doin some google research you need to register your router on skyhook and wait till its activated. It lets you pinpoint your location to there servers but can take up to 7days or something. I gave it a try anyway. You need your wireless mac address of your router and can move the pin to where its supposed to be. Mine was coming up 200 yards down the road for my address so hoping that will sort it.

Been trying to get some info on how to add my router to Skyhook but I can't seem to find exactly how I do it.

**DaveNI1979** · 02-25-2012

ok, click on Location technology at top then Coverage area at left then submit a wifi access point. Then on next screen i used strret view to see the pin exactly where it needs to go.

**Ryunosuke** · 02-25-2012

You might be able to just go to your default gateway to access your router and get its mac address. Start>Run>CMD enter "ipconfig" in the command prompt then open a folder or browser and enter your default gateway address.

After finding your routers mac address enter it here http://www.skyhookwireless.com/howitworks/submit_ap.php

The above address also has an tutorial(well links to programs that tells you what it is) to help you find your max address.

**Thorzilla** · 02-25-2012

Originally Posted by DaveNI1979

ok, click on Location technology at top then Coverage area at left then submit a wifi access point. Then on next screen i used strret view to see the pin exactly where it needs to go.

+rep. Thanks!

**gusgus** · 02-25-2012

I've been using Near and I've found about 19 people within 2 miles. I thought the most popular game was going to be Uncharted, but it's Hot Shots Golf with 9 people. I'm starting to like my neighbors a little bit more.