Change of heart about Vita 3G

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-04-2012

Originally Posted by Varsh

You forget one little thing that's a big problem, import tax!

Still woulda worked out nicely however its a no goer as the US Vita is AT&T locked.

**Sylar** · 03-04-2012

I only purchased the 3G model for two reasons; first was that I had enough money at the time, and secondly im hoping they will release more features in the future that will make full use of it's capabilities.

**Ariakace** · 03-04-2012

I picked up the launch bundle, as it came with the 8gb card and a free psn game after a month, money i wouldve spent reguardless, so why not get a little something extra out of the money i was already going to spend?

**syciprider** · 03-05-2012

I got my 3G vita with Modnations, the $39.99 accessory pack, 1 month free AT&T and free PSN game for $215 one day before the First Ed Bundle came out. I twas kinda hard to say no.

**SupraGaz** · 03-05-2012

Sounds like the US deals were alot better than ours in the UK.
The 3G model on its own is £279 here. All our bundles seemed to be with the wifi model that made any significant impact on pricing.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2012

I got my 3G today. Won't spoil the fun of setting all up while stuck at work, so will save it for home. I look forward to seeing how Sony's 3G experiment plays out over the years.

**Chille** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by SupraGaz

Sounds like the US deals were alot better than ours in the UK.
The 3G model on its own is £279 here. All our bundles seemed to be with the wifi model that made any significant impact on pricing.

I got 8GB Memory card, 3G vita and wipeout for 264.99

Anti-Sopa Pro-Zodd

**TGO** · 03-05-2012

Im kinda confused by this( hope they'll release something that'll use the 3G features) bit, it's just a semi constant internet connection, what features can it offer other then being able to connect at a bus stop lol

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**radgamer420** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

I got my 3G today. Won't spoil the fun of setting all up while stuck at work, so will save it for home. I look forward to seeing how Sony's 3G experiment plays out over the years.

Congrats on your purchase. I thought this was interesting too. http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ous-platforms/

**F34R** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

I got my 3G today. Won't spoil the fun of setting all up while stuck at work, so will save it for home. I look forward to seeing how Sony's 3G experiment plays out over the years.

Congrats. you're going to love it for sure.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2012

Can someone with a 3G Vita see if the sim card was listed in the box's content list please. I find it fucking strange that mine didn't come with one. It's not listed on the box's contents and on the back it says "Compatible sim card required to access mobile network. Check compatibility with your network provider." lol WTF Q.Q

**Sylar** · 03-05-2012

my box doesn't list a SIM card in the small Contents box but it does have a sticker on the side

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by Sylar

my box doesn't list a SIM card in the small Contents box but it does have a sticker on the side

+rep. Thank you. Mine doesn't even have a sticker. Now I just read:

Sony has finally announced the 3G provider for the PlayStation Vita in the UK and some other countries in Europe: Vodafone is the company that promises a great connected experience to PS Vita owners.

The full list of countries that Vodafone will provide the 3G for is, according to the official PlayStation blog: the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands as well as Australia and New Zealand. Also, France and Belgium will have Vodafone’s partners as the preferred providers of 3G services for the Vita.

But no mention of Austria. Woulda thought they could be covered by Germany, but I don't think we even have Vodafone here...

And in an interesting twist of fate...I read after much searching that I can use any sim from an Austrian service provider as there is no preffered carrier here. I put in my cell sim...asked for the password, and accepted....I have an unlimited data plan on my sim...lol

**Sylar** · 03-05-2012

I don't know if you might be able to get 3G with T-mobile?

edit: oh that's even better haha nice one

**F34R** · 03-05-2012

Dang Ghost, that worked out nicely for ya.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by Sylar

I don't know if you might be able to get 3G with T-mobile?

edit: oh that's even better haha nice one

Originally Posted by F34R

Dang Ghost, that worked out nicely for ya.

Haha Well, it seems like it...I still have some worry that my next cell bill will come in with ammount owing €9999999999 lol Surely I can't have unlimited 3g via my cell sim? I don't get lucky breaks like that lol I will have to investigate more...

**Chille** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rhayne

Haha Well, it seems like it...I still have some worry that my next cell bill will come in with ammount owing €9999999999 lol Surely I can't have unlimited 3g via my cell sim? I don't get lucky breaks like that lol I will have to investigate more...

Its illegal to sim lock a device in the EU so all providers work with the 3G model here
Anti-Sopa Pro-Zodd

**Gant** · 03-05-2012

All you guys seem to leave out the fact that the 3g has a monthly charge. Probably at&t has been heavily investing in the 3g version for better sales hence sony agreed for a simlocked US version. And 15 bucks a month is 180 bucks a year given that 3g will be "very" useful. I chose wifi for the fact that at&t is run by faggots.

**Chille** · 03-05-2012

Originally Posted by Gant

All you guys seem to leave out the fact that the 3g has a monthly charge. Probably at&t has been heavily investing in the 3g version for better sales hence sony agreed for a simlocked US version. And 15 bucks a month is 180 bucks a year given that 3g will be "very" useful. I chose wifi for the fact that at&t is run by faggots.

And your not looking at the facts either there is no contract its pay as you go monthly, sure you could spend 180$ a year or you could spend it when you go on holiday il probbaly only spend 20 quid on 3G tops this year.

Anti-Sopa Pro-Zodd

**syciprider** · 03-06-2012

Originally Posted by Gant

All you guys seem to leave out the fact that the 3g has a monthly charge. Probably at&t has been heavily investing in the 3g version for better sales hence sony agreed for a simlocked US version. And 15 bucks a month is 180 bucks a year given that 3g will be "very" useful. I chose wifi for the fact that at&t is run by faggots.

Well it works for me as I have no smartphone. $15 a month is actually a deal compared to what most folks pay for their phone data contract.

**Ghost-Rhayne** · 03-06-2012

Originally Posted by Gant

All you guys seem to leave out the fact that the 3g has a monthly charge. Probably at&t has been heavily investing in the 3g version for better sales hence sony agreed for a simlocked US version. And 15 bucks a month is 180 bucks a year given that 3g will be "very" useful. I chose wifi for the fact that at&t is run by faggots.

Well it seems I can use any sim I want. If I choose to use my cell sim then I get 3G usage at no additional charge. I will probably get one of the other sims offered by my carrier though. I can get 1GB for €5 a month for example, which is similar to the Vodafone "use it when you want to,let it lapse when you dont" thing.

**Gant** · 03-06-2012

Im quite aware that it is not a contract, but if 3g ends up being useful, then it is highly unlikely that there is actually a month where you don't use the 3g, because it is convenient. My main complaint is that I travel a lot and I really have no use for a simlocked ps vita from at&t. Ghost Rayne I believe youre using a ps vita that was not released in the US? either way im about to leave the US hence the hate towards the 3g lock.