So the overpriced Vita memory cards are not even fast?!!!!

In comparison to microSDs out there, we see the Vita cards operating at the equivalent of Class 2 to Class 6, depending on what kind of mood you catch it in (the class system is defined by write speeds). Read times are not really covered by the SD Class system, but in our experience they're either the same or quite a bit better - flash memory in general tends to be more challenged when it comes to writing data as opposed to reading it back.

The Vita cards seem to max out at somewhere in-between 6MB/s to 8MB/s, generally speaking - quite a large delta. At the time of writing, a 16GB Vita card costs around £40 while a Class 10 MicroSD with a reputable brand, offering the same storage, can be purchased from Amazon for as little as £10.

The memory sticks are such a rip off. I was actually kind of considering buying a Vita but when they annouced the price of the memory sticks I completely lost interest

Vita fails once again.

This comes to mind:

GS: What was the thinking behind going with proprietary memory cards and the pricing behind them?

GL: There are many different types of memory out there, and what we have is a very high-end piece of flash memory that comes in an extraordinarily small size. What we're trying to do is make sure that the gamer has the best possible experience and the proprietary memory we think gives gamers the best possible experience because we can very much control that memory and make sure it's the highest possible quality.

:lol:

I guess this is a big deal?

I thought it was going to be faster than Class 10 SD cards and cows here were shouting that the price of the cards were worth it because it was going to be some super fast thing. WRONG!ShadowDeathX

There is another issue all together though, if they told people "SD Cards work" but then it turns out they have to be Class 10 or hell any specific speed, you'd be confusing consumers even more. People would buy the cheapest they can, end up with Class 4s and all of a sudden outrage.

I'm not saying they should be overcharging so much for these, but at the same time, you have to consider most consumers are pretty stupid.

[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]I thought it was going to be faster than Class 10 SD cards and cows here were shouting that the price of the cards were worth it because it was going to be some super fast thing. WRONG!110million

There is another issue all together though, if they told people "SD Cards work" but then it turns out they have to be Class 10 or hell any specific speed, you'd be confusing consumers even more. People would buy the cheapest they can, end up with Class 4s and all of a sudden outrage.

I'm not saying they should be overcharging so much for these, but at the same time, you have to consider most consumers are pretty stupid.

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[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]I thought it was going to be faster than Class 10 SD cards and cows here were shouting that the price of the cards were worth it because it was going to be some super fast thing. WRONG!infinite884

There is another issue all together though, if they told people "SD Cards work" but then it turns out they have to be Class 10 or hell any specific speed, you'd be confusing consumers even more. People would buy the cheapest they can, end up with Class 4s and all of a sudden outrage.

I'm not saying they should be overcharging so much for these, but at the same time, you have to consider most consumers are pretty stupid.

Fair enough, but I mean, I expect they would get burned harder on trying to advertise the class of SD card you'd need, then how hard their getting burned for needing their proprietary ones.

Fair enough, but I mean, I expect they would get burned harder on trying to advertise the class of SD card you'd need, then how hard their getting burned for needing their proprietary ones.

110million

Include one in a pack ? That seems to solve any problems that could arise.

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Fair enough, but I mean, I expect they would get burned harder on trying to advertise the class of SD card you'd need, then how hard their getting burned for needing their proprietary ones.

R4gn4r0k

Include one in a pack ? That seems to solve any problems that could arise.

They should 100% for sure have included some kind of internal memory or a stick in the box, it's incredibly stupid not to do so. Otherwise I guess they could have some forced introduction video that explains the need for class 10 or something. I suppose anyone who wants to mostly go digital would be educated enough to know what they need.

They should 100% for sure have included some kind of internal memory or a stick in the box, it's incredibly stupid not to do so. Otherwise I guess they could have some forced introduction video that explains the need for class 10 or something. I suppose anyone who wants to mostly go digital would be educated enough to know what they need.

110million

Agreed, the 'uninformed' customer will most likely go for physical copies rather than all digital I think.

There's a high change there will be a Vita revision with internal memory down the line.

There's a high change there will be a Vita revision with internal memory down the line.

R4gn4r0k

I would say guranteed, hopefully they haven't shot themselves in the foot by then.

url-problem-glitchspot

they shud make one of these things if they are electrically compatible.JigglyWiggly_

I could be mistaken but aren't Sony the only ones that can make the Vita memory cards as in they won't give a license to others to make cards ?

If so than it would be up to Sony to create one of those things and they won't.

Nintendo's gonna laugh.

ouch i thought they would at least be fast. my class 10 sd card does at least 10mbps and costs 14.99

Test is flawed, but prices are still too high.

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]url-problem-glitchspot

they shud make one of these things if they are electrically compatible.R4gn4r0k

I could be mistaken but aren't Sony the only ones that can make the Vita memory cards as in they won't give a license to others to make cards ?

If so than it would be up to Sony to create one of those things and they won't.

LOL, such a fail. Even this card would be a lot better & more cheaper than Sony's own memory cards for Vita:

Link.

Sony needs to either drop the price of memory cards or start offering them with the system when it is sold.

32GB class 10 micro SD cards can be had for as little as $38 on amazon. Talk about sony bending over their consumers. MFDOOM1983

Look, no one can defend the memory cards, NO ONE, it's impossible to defend the price pure and simple. But can we blame Sony? No, they're a business and they're just doing what will bring them money, it's just smart business practices.tagyhag

[QUOTE="tagyhag"]Look, no one can defend the memory cards, NO ONE, it's impossible to defend the price pure and simple. But can we blame Sony? No, they're a business and they're just doing what will bring them money, it's just smart business practices.PinnacleGamingP

The proprietary memory cards is something that has irritated me about Sony since the PSP. There is no reason for it beside greed. SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]The proprietary memory cards is something that has irritated me about Sony since the PSP. There is no reason for it beside greed. PinnacleGamingP

And since Sony left internal memory on the Vita (which is dirt cheap these days), it certainly doesn't seem optional, since game saves have been part of gaming since at least the NES.

And since Sony left internal memory on the Vita (which is dirt cheap these days), it certainly doesn't seem optional, since game saves have been part of gaming since at least the NES.

SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="PinnacleGamingP"][QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]The proprietary memory cards is something that has irritated me about Sony since the PSP. There is no reason for it beside greed. SpruceCaboose

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And since Sony left internal memory on the Vita (which is dirt cheap these days), it certainly doesn't seem optional, since game saves have been part of gaming since at least the NES.

PinnacleGamingP

And since Sony left internal memory on the Vita (which is dirt cheap these days), it certainly doesn't seem optional, since game saves have been part of gaming since at least the NES.

[QUOTE="PinnacleGamingP"] ok, but the point is thats there way of paying for the great piece of hardware that is the vita..........if they knew they wouldnt make any money off the memory, do you really think they could sell that system for 250? look at the "gaming device" known as the iphone 4. 800 bucks w/ memory, go buy one of those instead of complaning to sony when theyre giving it to you still AS AN OPTIONAL PRICE LIFT.SpruceCaboose

Yeah I expected them to be really fast, but their speed is a joke, you realise that if you boot a game from your stick, it takes way to long to load

[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]I thought it was going to be faster than Class 10 SD cards and cows here were shouting that the price of the cards were worth it because it was going to be some super fast thing. WRONG!110million

There is another issue all together though, if they told people "SD Cards work" but then it turns out they have to be Class 10 or hell any specific speed, you'd be confusing consumers even more. People would buy the cheapest they can, end up with Class 4s and all of a sudden outrage.

I'm not saying they should be overcharging so much for these, but at the same time, you have to consider most consumers are pretty stupid.

Doesn't seem like a big dealLastRambo341

[QUOTE="LastRambo341"]Doesn't seem like a big dealyoshi_64