Posted on Monday 12-Dec-2011 9:22 PM

PSP games to benefit from Vita's dual analogues

Final Fantasy Type-0 confirmed to feature enhanced controls on Vita

By Mike Jackson for computerandvideogames.com

Square Enix has confirmed that PSP game Final Fantasy Type-0 will, when played on a Vita, make use of the second analogue stick.

Type-0 director Hajime Tabata said at a recent consumer event in Japan that the game will allow for additional camera control with the Vita's right analogue stick.

That's good news, but more importantly it confirms the potential for PSP games to feature enhanced controls on the Vita.

We wouldn't expect touch screen functionality to magically appear in PSP games, but it should mean that dual-analogue controls will be possible - at least in PSP games that support the use of a DualShock 3 (since twin stick functionality would already be in those titles).

Final Fantasy Type-0 Screenshot
Tabata went on to say that the game's online gameplay would be fully functional on Vita, and that it looks 'very pretty' on the new system.

He also responded to questions of a possible sequel. "I want to make a sequel, but... is there demand?" he asked. "If we make a sequel, we aren't thinking about having it directly continue the [Type-0] story."

FF Type-0 is currently a Japan-only game, but an international version is reportedly in the works although Square is yet to issue an official announcement.

You can check out loads of gameplay footage here.

[ Source: Via Andriasang ]

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    jm3811 on 12 Dec '11 said:

    Sony should focus on the games instead of multiplying the devices as if they manufactured mobile phones.

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    03b2wgm on 12 Dec '11 said:

    Well this makes sense. Not that I've ever owned a PS product...

    I'm still wondering whether to get a PSVita or not though. Looks pretty good I guess.

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    humanhand on 12 Dec '11 said:

    Sony should focus on the games instead of multiplying the devices as if they manufactured mobile phones.


    Isn't that what this article is alluding to? mmm I think it is.

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    jm3811 on 12 Dec '11 said:


    Isn't that what this article is alluding to? mmm I think it is.

    To be honest I rarely read the articles.

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    03b2wgm on 12 Dec '11 said:

    Sony should focus on the games instead of multiplying the devices as if they manufactured mobile phones.

    I thought they did now.

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    monty_79 on 12 Dec '11 said:

    Interesting, but to be honest, the only games I played a meaningful amount of on the PSP were Lumines and FF tactics! Don't need a second stick for those. I bet it will be great though for games such as Metal gear and GTA. Could also be an incentive for those who had pirated copies to purchase a legitimate one for the Vita.

    Good showing from Sony so far on the Vita front, though one huge reservation remains and that is the price of the games and memory cards. If Sony can release an 8GB card for <£20 then I will be just about happy with that. If they are sensible with the game prices too (i.e, no more than £25 for titles such as Uncharted) then it will be a definate day 1. If not, I will have to trade in my 3DS for credit, wait a few months for the prices to come down then consume like a madman :mrgreen: