Can someone straighten me out on Assassins Creed PS3 / Vita

spaceballl · Oct 25, 2012, 03:29 AM

Hi all,

When the vita version of Asassins Creed 3 was announced, I thought the big feature was that we could pick up the game on our ps3, play, switch to vita when on the road, etc. I also thought I remembered that you would not have to pay for both versions of the game to do this, but I'm searching online and I'm not finding much info confirming this. I'm obviously not going to pay for two copies. Help? Thanks!!

Dagless · Oct 25, 2012, 04:09 AM

They're two different games with different stories. Some games have cross-buy, cross-saves or whatever they're called, but not AC3. I believe they do connect together and unlock things in each others games too.

I'm planning on picking up both. Starting with the Vita version.

spaceballl · Oct 25, 2012, 08:30 AM

Oh... really? what am I missing? Was there some game that was announced that you'd get a free copy of one if you bought the other? I'm really looking forward to those... I travel a lot for work, but I'm also a gamer geek

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In any case, I guess I'll start w/ the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed.

MacRumorUser · Oct 25, 2012, 09:14 AM

Yeah.. Playstation All Stars & Sly Cooper if you buy either on PS3 you get the Vita version

Dagless · Oct 25, 2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by spaceballl

Oh... really? what am I missing? Was there some game that was announced that you'd get a free copy of one if you bought the other? I'm really looking forward to those... I travel a lot for work, but I'm also a gamer geek

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In any case, I guess I'll start w/ the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed.

Just a few games are planned so far; http://www.computerandvideogames.com...-version-free/

Plus When Vikings Attack and my game!

boy-better-know · Oct 25, 2012, 03:52 PM

To be honest, AC3L looks like it should be on everyone's 'to buy' list if you have a Vita.

Thinking about getting a Wii U for chrimbo so will pick AC3 up on that, lovely.

boy-better-know · Oct 30, 2012, 06:51 AM

So did anyone pick either version up today?

2nyRiggz · Oct 30, 2012, 01:26 PM

I picked up the vita version today and its an Assassin's Creed game through and through. I've noticed some pop ins and frame rate lag from time to time but its not hindering my experience.

It's fun so far and the female assassin is interesting.

Note: Also picked up Raganorok Odyssey as well but haven't tried it yet...nfs and ACL got me occupied for now.

Bless

boy-better-know · Oct 31, 2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2nyRiggz

I picked up the vita version today and its an Assassin's Creed game through and through. I've noticed some pop ins and frame rate lag from time to time but its not hindering my experience.

It's fun so far and the female assassin is interesting.

Note: Also picked up Raganorok Odyssey as well but haven't tried it yet...nfs and ACL got me occupied for now.

Bless

What are the story missions like?
Are the side quests worth bothering with?
How are the visuals, have you been stunned?

Tsuchiya · Oct 31, 2012, 10:18 AM

My Vita battery is too dead for me to try Liberation yet

MacRumorUser · Oct 31, 2012, 05:50 PM

I've ordered liberation on vita myself. €49.99 in store, €45.00 on PSN and €35 on WOW an online retailer? Seriously I refuse to pay full retail or digital only prices these days..

May get A3 on WiiU dependent on how it stacks up.

boy-better-know · Oct 31, 2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MacRumorUser

I've ordered liberation on vita myself. €49.99 in store, €45.00 on PSN and €35 on WOW an online retailer? Seriously I refuse to pay full retail or digital only prices these days..

May get A3 on WiiU dependent on how it stacks up.

I am thinking of buying it on Wii U too.
As for Liberation, I am having a tough time parting with £40 for it at the moment. Though it does look good. Do let us know what you think of it

Miharu · Nov 1, 2012, 08:02 AM

I picked up AC3 on PS3 yesterday. It's funny that the game happens exactly on that day - and has to finish by December 21st, so need to beat the game before that time ^^ This might be a little bit spoilerishy, but I think the "prologue" to the game is way too long... You probably know what I'm talking about.

Dagless · Nov 1, 2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumorUser

I've ordered liberation on vita myself. €49.99 in store, €45.00 on PSN and €35 on WOW an online retailer? Seriously I refuse to pay full retail or digital only prices these days..

May get A3 on WiiU dependent on how it stacks up.

I bought it on PSN for Vita at full price. It's my first AC game too, not even sure why I wanted it

But it's ace so far (only an hour in). Just got AC3 for PS3 today because Liberation is so good.

2nyRiggz · Nov 2, 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by boy-better-know

What are the story missions like?
Are the side quests worth bothering with?
How are the visuals, have you been stunned?

Almost just like the console missions except in liberation you have persona type mission(The player can put on different clothes to hide herself or get into places other persona can't: rich girl, slave girl and assassin) a neat little touch: if youre in your rich girl persona and go into a poor/slave neighborhood youre likely to get robbed

The visuals are great for a handheld game, there are frame rate problems and jags but it will not hinder your experience...its a good(open world I might add) game. My only fault with this game is the audio as it sounds muzzled

Don't go into this game expecting console level graphics because honestly that's ridiculous..IGN seems to like comparing vita games to PS3/X360 games then marking them down because the graphics don't compare...its unprofessional and stupid.

Bless

boy-better-know · Nov 2, 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nyRiggz

Almost just like the console missions except in liberation you have persona type mission(The player can put on different clothes to hide herself or get into places other persona can't: rich girl, slave girl and assassin) a neat little touch: if youre in your rich girl persona and go into a poor/slave neighborhood youre likely to get robbed

The visuals are great for a handheld game, there are frame rate problems and jags but it will not hinder your experience...its a good(open world I might add) game. My only fault with this game is the audio as it sounds muzzled

Don't go into this game expecting console level graphics because honestly that's ridiculous..IGN seems to like comparing vita games to PS3/X360 games then marking them down because the graphics don't compare...its unprofessional and stupid.

Bless

Brilliant. I appreciate your feedback. Sound like i am gonna have to pick this up then.

Now to blow the cob webs off my vita.

Oct 25, 2012, 03:29 AM	#1
spaceballl macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silicon Valley	Can someone straighten me out on Assassins Creed PS3 / Vita Hi all, When the vita version of Asassins Creed 3 was announced, I thought the big feature was that we could pick up the game on our ps3, play, switch to vita when on the road, etc. I also thought I remembered that you would not have to pay for both versions of the game to do this, but I'm searching online and I'm not finding much info confirming this. I'm obviously not going to pay for two copies. Help? Thanks!!
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Oct 25, 2012, 04:09 AM	#2
Dagless macrumors Core Join Date: Jan 2005	They're two different games with different stories. Some games have cross-buy, cross-saves or whatever they're called, but not AC3. I believe they do connect together and unlock things in each others games too. I'm planning on picking up both. Starting with the Vita version. __________________ Maybe if everyone who'd ever been close to you had died, you'd be sarcastic, too. Also come join us Steam users!
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Oct 25, 2012, 08:30 AM	#3
spaceballl Thread Starter macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Silicon Valley	Oh... really? what am I missing? Was there some game that was announced that you'd get a free copy of one if you bought the other? I'm really looking forward to those... I travel a lot for work, but I'm also a gamer geek . In any case, I guess I'll start w/ the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed. __________________ Travel Blog: Cloud Commuting \| Technology Blog: Not Quite Mainstream \| Cashback: BigCrumbs
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MacRumorUser macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland	Yeah.. Playstation All Stars & Sly Cooper if you buy either on PS3 you get the Vita version __________________ A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally. MacRumor:User Microsoft MVP : Macintosh
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Oct 30, 2012, 01:26 PM	#8
2nyRiggz macrumors 603 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Thank you Jah...I'm so Blessed	I picked up the vita version today and its an Assassin's Creed game through and through. I've noticed some pop ins and frame rate lag from time to time but its not hindering my experience. It's fun so far and the female assassin is interesting. Note: Also picked up Raganorok Odyssey as well but haven't tried it yet...nfs and ACL got me occupied for now. Bless __________________ I take everything to Jah in prayer 2ny, do something righteous with your life..
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Oct 25, 2012, 03:52 PM	#6
boy-better-know macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England	To be honest, AC3L looks like it should be on everyone's 'to buy' list if you have a Vita. Thinking about getting a Wii U for chrimbo so will pick AC3 up on that, lovely.
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Oct 30, 2012, 06:51 AM	#7
boy-better-know macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England	So did anyone pick either version up today?
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Tsuchiya macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2008	My Vita battery is too dead for me to try Liberation yet __________________ Nothing is true, everything is permitted Mac Mini (2011) Macbook Pro (2007) iPad 2 (2011) iPhone 4S (2011)
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Oct 31, 2012, 05:50 PM	#11
MacRumorUser macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland	I've ordered liberation on vita myself. €49.99 in store, €45.00 on PSN and €35 on WOW an online retailer? Seriously I refuse to pay full retail or digital only prices these days.. May get A3 on WiiU dependent on how it stacks up. __________________ A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally. MacRumor:User Microsoft MVP : Macintosh
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Nov 1, 2012, 08:02 AM	#13
Miharu macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland	I picked up AC3 on PS3 yesterday. It's funny that the game happens exactly on that day - and has to finish by December 21st, so need to beat the game before that time ^^ This might be a little bit spoilerishy, but I think the "prologue" to the game is way too long... You probably know what I'm talking about.
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