What's it like to use a PS Vita in 2023? 

Nice! Did you buy it new or used?

Monster Hunter Frontier is playable again through private servers

HOW DO YOU GET PS2 GAMES LIKE THPS2 😓

@@andygoldorazena5 there are collections sold at retail for the vita, examples include Jak and daxter, rachet and clank, and sly cooper

I bought a RARE SAPPHIRE BLUE 1000 unused- ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RoA_JxQxZKQ.html

I like this reasoning. Cocaine is now a fruit.

what japanese games have you been playing?

Where did you learn Japanese?

you’re inspiring me to try and do this as a challenge. i just got a ps vita, waiting for it to arrive in the mail, i’m just watching non stop “vita in 2023” videos hyping myself up

How was it a phone?

Phone?

Theres a vita with a 3g simcard slot. I guees i could have used it kinda as a phone, but you couldnt call with it or anything afaik@@BabyKobeeee

how exactly were you calling people on a vita

what is the price?

@ZoyBoy Unfortunately, I'm seeing them for around $100 on eBay these days.

@@GameXData damn… thanks!

​@@zoyboy1914 there's a lot of other options for around $35

You should check the Odin 2!!

It is for me, never owned a Vita and I picked up one yesterday for emulation, but im finding lots of nice things about the vita library

I recommend just hacking it it’s super easy and u don’t need a pc

@@shotgun_daddy-1089 I've been hacking my Vita since I bought it lol, although my Vita have been hacked but I still find physical copies of this console right now.

Yeah I had to pay right at $70 US for an English version and it did not even come with the case but it was the last one available on the store for that price and all the other copies were Japanese!!! And to think I had all of these games back in 2016 to 2018…. Wish I had a never sold it, because my vita back then was in mint condition and you could not even tell it had been used with how clean it was!

I'm actually surprised that you're the first person I've seen mention it. It's definitely a good option. If I ever modded my Vita-1101, I'd probably opt for that method instead of SD2Vita. I only didn't include it in the video because it's only for the single model of Vita with a 3G modem and requires opening the device to install. Given the length of the video, I figured spending another minute or two explaining a niche feature wouldn't have been the best use of folks' time. But, it's definitely good to mention.

That’s actually really cool I didn’t know that.

@@GameXData I just ripped all my physical games for that reason

Glad I could help! Just to make sure I'm understanding you correctly, are you looking for chapters on the video or timestamps added within the video itself (e.g., X topic at Y time)? I do try to add chapters for most videos where they'd make sense. This one just got away from me a bit due to some last-minute updates that needed to be made. They'll likely get added in the next few days (along with subtitles).

I think you can just switch modes and play physical games without doing the mod process multiple times like I did. I think I just did it to be sure. But I'm sure you can still play physical games but it's best to set it up with a 64 GB memory card if you want that kind of set up.

How can you make PS vita able to read phisical games and downloaded games?

same here, it's a godsend.

@@sunsetman22 what games u play?

In general, most folks these days are going to be buying their consoles, games, cables, and memory through online retailers like eBay, Yahoo! Auctions Japan, or Facebook Marketplace. As long as you pay attention to seller ratings (e.g., 99% positive on eBay is solid) and only purchase listings which show actual pictures of the device with a return policy, the risk of scams is fairly low. Better yet, if you use PayPal with eBay, the buyer protection services are quite strong and usually guarantee a refund if you don't receive what was described in the listing. An alternative option would be to try as many retro game stores as you can find. However, Vitas haven't been readily available through the dozen or so stores I've been to in the past year. You'll also likely pay a small premium due to smaller stores having more overhead costs. This might be the best option though imo if you have a local spot that you'd like to support over online sellers. As for price, $200 should be your upper limit, unless you're trying to buy new in box or special edition consoles. However, I've seen plenty of Vita in decent condition selling for $100 - $150 in decent condition. Others have sold for well under $100 if some repair is needed or there's visible damage to the Vita in some way. Buying a Japanese console is also often a good idea, as those are often a bit cheaper and in good condition. The only difference compared to a North American model is that circle is coded as accept (instead of cross) throughout the system. If you're looking to buy an OLED model (1000 or 1001), buying the charging cables separately is an easy option if you find a console only listing for a great price. I've also gotten a few Vita to USB-C cables on Amazon for relatively cheap throughout the years that've worked fine. (Again, just pay attention to reviews before purchasing.) I'd also recommend leaving room in your budget for a memory card. Even if you plan to mod the system to use an SD2Vita micro SD adapter, the OLED Vita has no writeable internal storage which will make modding a bit more cumbersome. The current modding method can still work (by replacing Near with a needed program) but it'll be far less hassle to at least find a 4GB card to keep in your system. Alternatively, if you aren't looking to mod your system, I've found 16GB to be more than enough storage (Vita games run from 100 MB to 2 - 3 GB). Though, if your budget allows, buying more storage might be worthwhile.

It's actually a lot simpler than managing game downloads with limited storage space, especially when away from an internet connection. Plus, there's also the whole conversation regarding game ownership and longevity.

@@GameXData ah yeah I should have added 'when you've modded the console' haha. Vita storage is no longer an issue for me now anyways.

For me it's the fact I don't play games much anymore, however my vita has gotten the most use recently, I enjoy physical media and I find I have more immersion and connection to the game when I go out and find a game in a used games store or just in general physically, I get that excitement of inserting the cartridge the first time and getting to play something new. If I hack and pirate the games they are really easy to get so they don't have that sense of value and interest to me so I quickly stop playing. Also in my vita travel case I can fit 3 games, however I usually only take one with me, this forces me to actually play that game rather than switching through games constantly or having to decide what I want to play, which often makes me just put the console back down and go do something else. I also find more old independent used game stores because of this, let's say I go away for a week or two on a trip and I spend my evenings playing a little and I complete my game, I'm forced to go and find a used game store to get another game to play if I want to play games, I have made legitimate real world friends that enjoy the same things I do because of this, and because often these people own a little independent store and I have built up a relationship with them, they will throw in a little extra something they can't sell due to condition or lack of interest when I buy from them. Physical games are great.

Handhelds are good because the physical media is so small, I love little ds and psvita cartridges

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that right there is the selling point for me. The Vita is a feat of engineering, and after growing up with the DualShock + PSP the controls & ergonomics of old-school Sony hardware is legendary. I genuinely do not think a parallel does or could exist, Sony have been perfecting that formula for decades and the Vita was their magnum opus on the engineering front

@@Retrofire-47agreed the vita is just a such a well built console. I love mine just really need an sd2vita

Correction: it’s called the PSVSD. The SD2Vita is the one that occupies the gamecard slot on any model.

@@airruiz2362 Woops, that is correct. My bad, thanks!

at 606 i stopped watching thankyou for making this video i had fun watching some of it. cheers

Very good game

Honestly, I totally get it. Unless someone has a PS5 or wants to deal with the hassle of prepaid cards, buying digitally is kinda a pain.

I use the ps app to fund my account to buy ps3 games, it wasn't complicated to me at all

Anbernic's RG505 is the elephant in the room for me. That device features exactly the same OLED display, but with all the convenience that comes with a modern Android-based handheld. Fair enough that the easiest path to acquire Sony games legally is through the Vita, but there's a lot of games out there besides Playstation.

@@dauntless0711 I agree, I have a retroid pocket 3 because I like it's format better, especially the shoulder buttons, but internally they are very similar, I'm very happy, I can play all PSP titles, all PS1, some PS2, and android games, not to mention anything retro and streaming, which I often do (and also why I like the 16:9 screen), I played sifu on it I played Batman arkham games from my PC to it, and it works really well

@@kendarr both are solid devices depending on your needs. I mention the RG505 because I imagine the PSP and PS1 libraries are important for someone considering purchasing a Vita, and for that content the superior shoulder buttons of the RP 3+ are of minimal benefit. Naturally, the best way to play Vita games specifically is on the Vita. Its niche back touch controls mean some of its library can only be played well on a Vita, so neither the RG505 nor the RP 3+ are optimal if losing some Vita games is a deal breaker.

@@dauntless0711 Yee I did not indent to play any vita games so I haven't remembered it when I got it, maybe mortal kombat 9 but I haven't tried it yet, the 128 GB is full already xD

Probably Persona 4 Golden

I think servers shut down a while ago. From what I gather, most of the Vita games are local play only at this point unless someone creates a private server.

Only problem is some of the ports are bad jax and daxter runs bad even though this handheld is supposed to be as strong as a ps3 and that is a ps2 game.

@@cosmicsvids I played the trilogy on the vita, and for what I've seen, the frame rate is locked to a low number. Other than that, I think it could be a smoother experience.

Ewwww!…no…that’s just my opinion sir…but lifestyle changing yes…I still own it and I e beaten it…story was hard to keep connected in even care about that damm kid…and daddy….sooo Grindy…probably still my most grueling Grindy game ever…I never want to play it again and same with sigma black.,,,

We mostly recommend the vita cuz we jus like the small yet powerful sleek look while being able to slip in ur pocket easily vita is much more portable than sum like a steam deck 😂

Didn't play great the last timed I played. The frame rate was bad. Got the original as standard and the slimmer one for adrenaline

Yes, basically all the other games in the Vita's library. Persona 4 Golden is a great game, but there are a ton more games to dig into among the Vita's back catalog. If you're looking for a place to get started, I might recommend Gravity Rush, Guacamelee!, or Little Big Planet as really great action and platforming games. A lon of folks also swear by Soul Sacrifice, Freedom Wars, Steins;Gate, Killzone, or the various Final Fantasy ports. Honestly, just dig in and have fun! As for Remote Play, the strength of the Vita for streaming was always in how ridiculously solid its streaming quality has been despite it being on a 2.4G Wif-Fi connection. Since the moment the Vita lost Remote Play as an exclusive feature, it hasn't been the best method for Remote Playing any game that requires precise stick movements or triggers. That doesn't necessarily make playing on a phone a better option though, considering some of the downsides involved with those setups. If you'd like to see my full thoughts on that, I made whole video on the topic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vf_5upgU0yc.html

The feature was removed a while ago from both Vita and PS3.

@@GameXData not for me. I was able to add funds via Playstation Card Codes directly on my vita. I got mine back on Christmas last year.

@KingCrimson26 You can't directly add funds to your wallet directly using credit cards or payment services. Card codes are functionally like purchasing funds through another device, which is why they haven't blocked it.

There hasn’t really been a replacement for the pocketable handheld, so Vita and 3DS are still very much relevant today.

​@xenobreak1160 absolutely not. The steam deck crushes this AND the switch.

@@silvafox07 No way. Steam Deck is NOT pocketable. I have one. I love it but it not a replacement for pocket portability.

@xenobreak1160 How is it not? It fits in any backpack a switch or Vita would pretty have to put into. You literally can't put a vita into your pocket without breaking the joysticks .

@@silvafox07 Pick up our Steam Deck and put it in your pocket right now. Then tell my why it is not pocketable lol. My Vita (slim) with case fits in my pocket just fine. No broken joysticks.