I read that DoCoMo offers phone unlocks for good standing customers for ¥3,000. I haven't tried it myself but maybe I should call them an inquire.

DoCoMo are providing prepaid plans for it. Not sure if there is a lock, though.

Anandtech thought the LCD was TN. Thankfully, it doesn't appear to be the case. The appear to be some sort of a yellowish tint, though.

Actually, they are not. In Japan, they will be continue selling the 3G/WiFi Vita (old model) alongside the new one. The new bundle will be released on October 31st for ¥24,129.

Can we play Connect Four using these?

Maybe, but I cannot imagine how that would sound like.... quick, somebody, develop an app for that!

I want to hear 'the inside voices' of people with beautiful voices.

Yeah, I don't understand why they are not shipping the 14,994yen version with DualShock 4 instead. Maybe because the PS4 will be released in Japan 3 months after this? Nevertheless, the DS4 at least has a touchpad which makes it easier to deal with.

Maybe Sony is admitting touch is not important on the Vita by…

With the Xbox One also not launching in Japan this year, Sony has no reason to rush.

Well that depends. Some believe that 1000 cranes on a string (千羽鶴 - Senbadzuru) will grant eternal good luck instead of just one wish. There are also those who believe it can help recover from illness. I have seen a few dramas where people made those for the (terminally) ill and hung them inside their room.

Let's invade Singapore!

What about the 'HOT Watch'? It's purportedly introducing a new 'useful' feature for those who like to talk a lot on their phone. The pose kinda look weird, though.

If anything, the quality and art style of mainstream anime shows have degraded during the last decade. All this computer-aided stuff is ruining the look and feel for me.

The good news: whatever your reservations about the franchise's switch to open world gameplay, it appears to work quite well in conjunction with Metal Gear's stealth mechanics. The bad news (or other good news, depending on how much of a fan you are): all the baggage of the franchise's overwritten mythology parleyed…

Just wait for the Chinese version, then (if there isn't one out there already). Those things are on back-order in any case.

Sushi is traditionally eaten by hand. Should have used noodles instead.

Well, yeah, I might have used the term in the broadest sense. Some people may deserve more respect than others. I applaud their art and literature. Still, for me, a distinction needs to be made.

For the might click, that's why.

Whatever. I enjoy most of his work, but don't agree with all his opinion (especially when it comes to technology), but I am not sure I would go out of my way to meet him let alone get his autograph.

I never understood this whole 'person worship' thing. I appreciate their works and might cherish them but that's about…

I cannot wait to see how the 2nd analogue stick add-on will look like :P