Phantasy Star Online 2 Set for PlayStation Vita

Phantasy Star Online 2 is no longer just a PC game. Sega announced today that the game will also be coming to PlayStation Vita.

[sinncross]

Cool. Cant wait!

[cmpunk53]

That's good news, hopefully it will get a NA release.

[SynGamer]

Indeed, and hopefully they announce pricing soon. Considering the experience is going to be on a much smaller screen, I don't think they can get away with charging the same sub. fee for the PS Vita version as they would with the PC version. And I can already imagine the PC sub. fee is going to be $9.99-$14.99.

If SEGA is spending the money to make the Vita version, they are going to want to get it into gamers' hands. A $10 monthly fee for a Vita game isn't going to fly on a mass scale. Maybe $4.99 a month, but what would likely be the best business model would be to offer the Vita version for $39.99 or $49.99, but no monthly sub. fee.

I would imagine gamers who are interested in the game and have a Vita are going to be more inclined to pick up both versions. If that's true, SEGA is going to see $50 for the PC and lets say at least $40 for the Vita. That's $90 for the same game, plus the monthly sub. fee for the PC version. I think SEGA can afford to allow the Vita version for free online. And heck, there's likely to be an online store/shop for items, storage, etc. Offering the Vita version with no monthly sub. fee would definitely entice myself and others I'm sure to buy items...

[Aggesan]

I want this so bad! NA and EU release, pleeeaasse Sega!

[MasterCornholio]

Never played the games but i hav heard good things about them.

PSVita

[kerrak]

I think you can pickup phantasy star portable 2 [psp] on the store.

[maverick40]

It looks great! can't wait.

[SonyNGP]

Interesting port.

[KillerPwned]

This is amazing!!!

[Stansolo]

God I wish it would come to XBLA or PSN.
Never mind, enjoy the game.

[Game4life]

it'd have to be a full retail game not downloadable though they could o psn if they wanted. If they did on xbl then it would have to go on on games demand not the arcade section

[Stansolo]

Let's hope...

[gtxgamer2]

whatttt!! i loved the 1st PSO, omg

*update* I hope they fix framerate issues, is it going to be F2P?

Shocked its not coming to ps3 =\

[gtxgamer2]

I hope they fix framerate issues, is it going to be F2P?

[Skateboard]

This going to be my first Phantasy Star game :D this looks sick :D

[portal_2]

Wow, that's incredible. Good to see Sony is keeping up with their promises. Nurturing third parties is going to be key to Vita's success.

[PersonaCat]

Keep the games coming :D So far I have UC:GA, Unit 13, Motorstorm: RC, Super Stardust Delta, and Dissida 012 -insert crazy name here- GIVE ME MOAR SONY!

[blackbirdi]

i dispointed it s look like a psp game not like pc version low-polygone models :(

[Lavalamp]

The producer said the game's only 10% complete. They still have to optimize the game for the Vita and add in things like shaders, then it'll look more like the PC version.

[GraveLord]

Coming 2013. They have lots of time to optimize.

[blackbirdi]

really i hope so but 2013 :'( too long to wait

[lilmetal]

I'm sooo fkin' excited for this game.
Phantasy Star Online was one of my favorite games of all time.
Plus Vita/PC crossplay? FFFFUUUUUUUU
Just keeps getting better.