Which Playstation Vita Should You Buy? 

You can immediately notice the difference in the quality of the screen. The OLED looks soo good!

Bought vita 1000 original with oled screen $90 eBay. Came with two cases and 8gb memory card and charger. It's like PS4 in the palm of my hand.

For anyone wondering, The Pros of the Slim do not outweight the Cons of the Fat in 2017.Consider FAT over the SLIM: 1.- The FAT has great battery life unless you live untethered and need to play without external power supply for more than 5 hours straight then the SLIM might be your choice. 2.- The OLED Screen in the FAT is better hands down absolutely destroys the LCD screen in the SLIM, Not only that! is way brighter and its better for outdoor playing.. If you are like me you will play with less than half the brightness on the OLED while the LCD will need constantly more than half the brightness setting. 3.- Weight, Well I cant say anything about this unless you are very weak and fragile in nature it is impossible that the FAT Vita seem heavy to you considering the weight of some new smartphones.. I have played +4 hours straight Uncharted GA very comfortably on it, if you can hold an iPad or a Phablet for hours the FAT is a walk in the park. Reasons to consider the SLIM over the FAT: 1.- Better battery life! the LCD screen is less power hungry and the electronics are more efficient giving the SLIM an edge over the FAT in this regard, The difference in reality is an extra hour of playing but like I said this only matters if you are planning on the go outside for more than 5 hours straight without an external battery. 2.- Ergonomics are better on the SLIM but just slightly.. It is really dependent on the size of your hands, If you have small hands get the SLIM if you have big hands get the FAT.. If you choose poorly in this area you will get cramps a lot!! 3.- (2017 point) 1GB Internal Storage.. A new FAT does not come with memory at all so it was pretty useless, so for the SLIM they added 1GB of internal storage this was very important back in the days but now you are probably buying a used Vita which means you are getting a memory card anyway this makes this point highly irrelevant today unless you buy a spanking new FAT Vita that does not come with a memory card. That is my Resume... Technically speaking just for the Screen you should get the FAT, The Screen is gorgeous it has better dynamic range, outstanding blacks and a wicked brightness output.. The LCD screen in the SLIM does not look bad and you wont miss the OLED screen if you haven't seen it prior to getting one, But if you ever have a comparison model you will regret forever buying the LCD version.

why is it 2018 when the video was released in 2016??

I bought the 2000 model, it just looks so much nicer and love the simplicity of the design. Also has 1gb of memory which is convenient for hacking and uses micro usb so I don't have to worry about losing a proprietary charger. And the screen? It really looks amazing to me, I don't see it as a dealbreaker at all.

The Vita is *still* the greatest handheld gaming devise since the original Gameboy. I still use my 1000 model on a regular basis with my PS3, PS4, & PSTV. The Vita was waaaay ahead of it's time when it launched and everyone, including Sony, completely underestimated it's games, accessories, functionality, specifications, and versatility. What a shame....smh.

I have the 1000 model, just making sure it's still awesome!

going for vita this 2017, fate extella ftw

Just picked up my vita thanks bro well worth the $. Can't wait to start playing and it's all down to your video ❤️❤️

You need to change it to 2019 now buddy. Spread that vita love ❤️

Guys I'm going to get a ps vita 2000 on my birthday

1000 by a mile better. 1st gen Sony's handheld are always strong and we'll built.

I got the 2000 over the 1000 because I heard the screen can burn

The screen on the 1000 looks better for like the first 6 months until black patches start showing up. Other words. It wears out faster. Making the slim look better in an overall life.

OLED. Enough said.

The Slim Vita is not that bad. I had to go slim and loving it over my OG Vita which I sold. The battery is awesome and doesnt drain as fast and the LCD screen is actually better I think. Its not as dark and washed out! Also the MicroUSB is waaay better than the OG proprietary charger which takes up space when traveling. Winner = SLIM

Thank you for this comparison. Im getting one soon but the Slim is the specific one that I want since the charging method is done via a common port and it is better in battery life.

I have 2000 for 5 years, it not capable in my big hands, anymore. So today I bought the phat one, and it's fits perfectly in my grasp

this really helped me decide which model to get, i've been wanting a psvita for so long now

Just the fact that Vanillaware games (Muramasa, Dragon's crown, Odin Sphere) are on the vita is a reason to get one in my opinion. I mean those things are a piece of art. Not sure which ones of them have a european release anymore (relevant to where I live), but I'm pretty sure I ended up importing at least two of them, but I can say it was worth it! Also there seems to be indie devs that are interested in releasing for the console, and if you're into it - you can also take a look at the diy scene - a lot seems to be happening there right now. As for the console - I have a PS Vita 1000, and I think it's pretty amazing, but I am always treating it like a porcelain doll. I think the 2000 seems like it's made to take a bit of a beating with it's plasticky body (not a bad thing at all). It's kinda like the 2000 is your daily, where you know you can have some rough fun with, and the 1000 is the one you keep in the garage, polish every two days and bask in it's shiny glory.

If you want one, get both over time. I'm recommending a slim first! You're going to have to pay for an expensive memory card anyway, but reliability is a very important factor here. The only thing the OLED has going for it is the contrast on the screen. The charge port is proprietary. That wouldn't have been an issue if it would work properly with even third-party cables. It has charging issues. Also, the OLED screen is highly sensative to burn-ins. As for colors, don't worry about it. The OLED overdoes colors on some content displayed, and the LCD doesn't do enough on SOME things displayed. The LCD is better for backwards compatibility, as colors do improve over the PSP, and PS1 games. PS2 HD games look great on both models, partially because they're older games. Colors will vary based on the content displayed. Video content is more realistic on the LCD. Most original Vita games fit the OLED better, because of the contrast making it much easier to see environmental details. It depends on the game. The rest are mostly marginal. However, the slim will last longer, and be more portable. It can use micro USBs, just like Androids. The OLED has a higher quality build, but its heavier as well. I'd say to buy a NEW slim. Try to get a NEW OLED next, if even possible! If not then, carefully buy a USED OLED, but from a trusted seller. Look online, and do research. Note: Sony doesn't make OLED models anymore. In Japan, they still make slim models. Take that into consideration as well, but be aware of their lack of support, and lacking game library.

I searched a video like this for months. Thanks

My issue with the 1000 is mostly the screen's max brightness, it's a portable console, but I can barely see anything if I try to play outside

I bought a model 1000 before watching this video and I must agree with you, it's hard to beat the original screen.

If your someone who appreciates hand helds, and you really good at looking after them, defo go vita 1000 it's awesome. But if your like wanting it for travel, or for your kids, just go for the slim vita. The worst thing on the older vita 1000 is where the charging doc is, you can play while changing, but I never would recommed that, as it bends the wire out of the port, due to use.idk if the slim is diffrent. I'd also recommed vita if your into hand helds. There's grate games, some rare gems like tearaway. If anyone dose go for vita 1000 pls don't play whilst on charge, the charging leads are rare to find, if you breake it, it's going to get harder to find these leads, so even if your carefull, maybe get a spare lead now while you still can, cause this machine is awesome, 1000x better then Nintendo ds. And you'll want it for life.

They missed a trick when they brought the Slim model out. They could have dropped the proprietary memory cards at that point and gone for the micro SD cards.

Which Vita would I get? Well, obviously, the PlayStation TV/PS Vita TV because you can use it to play PSP and PS Vita games on your TV with an existing PS3 or PS4 controller.

I think the better battery life, on board storage and micro USB charging(easy to find cables for) makes the 2000 the better buy.

Do you still recommend using the vita in 2017?

My name is Renato, i'm from Brazil. I just saw this video and i really like it. Thank you very much. Well done. The PS Vita 1000 screen is sooooo great.

I just brought me one in 2016 for the first time. and it's amazing. had to buy a used one. nobody carry's brand new psvita. only online.

So pick the 1000 for home mostly and 2000 if you travel alot

I have had both, I can tell that I prefer the slim over the fat, believe me, the OLED is not enough to top the slim

Just grabbed a 1001 model a week ago. I can't believe I didn't grab one of these sooner. Great vid!

Bought a second hand original Vita today! Can't wait until the postman delivers it!

I’m definitely getting a PSVita 1000 WiFi only model for my 21st birthday in a few weeks, definitely the OLED looks so much richer than the LCD panel on the 2000 model, for me it’s gonna be a big jump from my PSP 1000

You forgot to talk about battery life (the slim has better battery life cuz the oled consumes more power than the LCD)

Final verdict: you can't go wrong with either! Thanks for illuminating the differences.

Very nice video bro... I'll buy PS Vita slim version. Thanks for guidance.

I bought a model 1000 for myself 2 weeks ago and I am loving it as a back up when I have free time while at work during my nightshifts. Money well spent. And Killzone looks and plays amazingly.

I have the 1000, but the 2000 is so hawt, its jealous

I just bought a vita on amazon a couple weeks ago. Turns out it's the 1000 series. That oled screen really is amazing. Never would have known I had one if I didn't come across this video!

Getting mine on Saturday with 64gb^^!

And the breathing light on the fat one is extremely amazing

The only thing that the first vita has against the slim is the brightness . Seriously besides that nothing else the slim is way better. When the fuck I’m going to be outside in the sun playing the ps vita . I use my vita when I’m in the car or my bed or taking a shit. Buy the slim it’s way better.

Ah no way man, so cool to hear a Welsh person on RU-vid! Took me by surprise but it's really awesome :D So am I!

Remote play is THE REASON to get the vita. All the lack of AAA titles in the world doesn't matter when you can play just about any PS4 game.

Ps vita slim comes with 1gb of internal memory for savings so you don't need a memory card straight up. Also you have much better battery life on the slim.

Great Video ! but 1 Question Can i Play PSP Games on the Vita! ? Pls need an Answer

I have a Original Black Vita 1000, but I really want the Aqua Blue and Metallic Red Vita 2000. Those two colors look so nice.

Does the Slim force 80% brightness on games like the regular vita? It's VERY annoying...

made me go even more getting a Vitsa myself because i grew up with PS1 and PS2. I been on the Sony Pony since i was a kid and now watching this and seen some games on the vitsa i want to get me one and thanks for encouraging me as well in a good way! :)

Ohh please. The first party support for the Vita is dead. It is ironic from a console named Vita. Its not even getting Gravity Rush 2...a franchise that was Vita exclusive. The only thing I see in upcoming games for Vita are mainly JRPGs which I am not a fan of.

This makes me want to really got and finally pick up my own. I've been going back and forth on buying the system since it first came out.

the simcard hatch is on the side, dude! that port next to the gameslot has never been used.

I gave a like because of the tearaway background on the original ps vita. That was one awesome fun unique game. Probably my favorite vita game.

Henkaku.. JUST FOR HENKAKU

good video, thanks for the info. I have a PSP, PSP Slim, PSP Go and looking to get a Vita... Your video has shown me the differences between the two models, which was a great help!

You have a funny voice lol when you say "vita" lmao

Thanks for showing love on the Vita in 2017!

the PS Vita do have some good games but what the people really want is some console quality type games like Battlefield Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Kingdom Hearts Grand Theft Auto Mass Effect Titanfall God of War Far Cry Ghost Recon in in Horizon zero Dawn not those bullshit indie games that look like i can play on my cell Sunday would be better off making a new PS Vita maybe calling it the PS4 go and this time the better graphic card that can run these games I just want and more what we need is a PS4 portable

Great video... And so true. Not only does Vita have TONS of games, but in general, I find the quality of Vita games to be extremely high. You can tell that the companies who develop for the VIta really love the Vita, and the sheer variety of interesting, quirky, and mind blowing games in incredible.

I love vita! i have the Neon Orange Japan Import, I just really need a new memory card

Watched your video a few months ago and convinced the wifey to get me a vita for Christmas. She ordered me a blue 2000 model and after lovingly asking if we could contact the vendor and swap it for a blue 1000 model, she agreed. fast forward two weeks later. "New" blue vita 1000 comes in and the ac adapter's scratched up, there's dusty stuff in the thumbstick grooves, and low and behold, the right thumbstick only registered 2 input directions rather than the full 360 degrees. Haha that just got sent back to the vendor today and I've ordered a new silver 2000. Here's hoping I get what I pay for this time around. All in all, I think both vitas are fantastic and cannot wait to play mine for the retro games alone. Your Viking accent is rad too, homie.

ps vita has 900 games including digital games

thanks for your review bro really good. I'm a gamer from ps1 all over to ps4 pro. and my work now consists of too much travelling and thinking of buying a vita and your video help me decide.

I have both. 2000 is better.

thank you for this amazing video, i have my vita for almost 3 years and it's one of my favorite consoles of all time, im happy to see somone who sees throw the hate, and admire the amazing console that the vita is. i subed :D sorry about my english

watching this on a 1000 vita

I agree that the fat ver. (1000) looks more premium than the slim.. also its OLED which gives more visual quality..

I say slim

Excellent video. I like how you're to the point, clear and thorough. Thanks.

mammary cards?

you actually convinced me on getting the PS Vita, seems pretty good even when I wasen't even looking for one

I'm getting a psVita/PSTV For P4 Golden and P3 Portable

1000 is my baby. I purchased it ages ago and I don’t think I have loved a gaming console anymore than this. Not to mention the weight gives a nice feeling and it’s so much fun to play on it. The slim looks like a cheap version which I don’t really like not to mention the better screen and sound. Slim is cool and all but I love my 1000.

The ps vita is so sexy! But I still perfer my new 3ds xl by miles.

Loved the way you pay tribute to this great portable device

I haven’t touched mine for a while I’m glad that there has games like CTR ps1 Ratchet & Clank Collection & sorts of good games oh & Tekken 6

I like your dialect. I'm a massive fanboy of the PSP 2000 but anything beyond that was spiraling down in awesomeness. I tried the Vita back when it came out and was immediately disgusted with the user interface. No idea what they were thinking but the UI alone killed it for me. I still use my PSP nearly 10 years later though, that was a killer handheld.

im still really happy with my vita.with games like Blazblue, Persona 4, ninja gaiden sigma,god of war, and remote play you can do alot with it. i haven't found a ps4 game that doesnt work on remote play yet. i can play 2k madden SFV FFXIV anything i want on it. but because of the lack of support for it i wouldn't recommend paying full price for it. i found one on Craigslist for like 140 and it came with 2 games a memory card and a carrying case. good video btw

We have the same theme haha Terraway ! Thanks for not leaving the Vita die because it's the best console ever made and it deservs a lot more appreciation that it gets ! Most of the PS Vita haters never owned one ! I have both consoles and I play my Slim a lot more than the normal Vita . I like the screen on Slim more than the OLED one .

You made many great points and I’ll go with your advice and look for the 1000

You have actually just convinced me to buy a vita. Honestly I just picked up my psp today after about 8 years, realised again how much I loved it (albeit the screen resolution bugged the hell out of me) so i started googling the ps vita. I had no fucking idea you could play psp games on the vita! let alone ps1 games! So thankyou for this video man.

Watched your video and it Made me buy the vita in 2022 and it’s amazing 🔥 just a a great device overall

I'm getting a psvita for my birthday all because of you😊

Today i received my ps vita 1000 with the mail. I'm so happy with it. Best bargain ever. 100 euro's with 5 games, a memory card 4Gb and a protection case. Even thoug it is an old system it looks brand new. The guy i bought it from had the 3g version and never played on it. I would recommend buying one. If you like good graphics it is deffinately worth it and the games are awesome too. I just played assassins creed liberation and it felt better then playing on my new 3ds xl. It's a damn shame the Vita kinda flopped. It had a great potential and the controls are great.

good vid mate . I love my vita i bought one for me and my boy . big uncharted fan and the fact u can be on the with ps4 link up is unreal . graphics are top quality i have the 1000 models and u r right about oled screens fantastic.Good to c vita fans still out there .

I went ahead and purchased a PCH-1101 and a (boxed new) PCH-2006 along with a storage case and 64GB memory card. I'm going to leave the PCH-2006 boxed and keep it as a spare or collectors item and use the PCH-1101 to use. The amount of PSOne classics and PSP games available for it are staggering. I wish it had PS2 games too but it will still be great to have along side my new 3ds xl.

Completely agree with the video, both models have its ups and downs but you cant go wrong with either one. I actually own both thou I prefer the original because the OLED screen its just too gorgeous. I didn't knew about the sound comparison never did that I was surprise to see it here and notice the difference that was something neat. PSVita is a gem of a system new games are still coming and even if they stop coming as of tomorrow there are hundreds of games both physical and digital to play, everyone that doesn't own one don't know what they're missing.

I use vita most for remote play with my PS4 :/ thats kinda sad, but most of the games that vita gets are ports from ps3/ps4 games (BandaiNamco does that a lot) so It's kinda hard to not pick the superior version of that game which will be on PS4. My last game was Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth, and I loved it! Excellent game for psvita! PS: subscribed, I loved your accent xD

Nice review and as a PS4 owner I'm thinking of getting one for the remote play option. Is there any difference in lag between the two versions? Is it measurably better than using an Android device and the tweaked remote play app by XDA? (Cymru am byth!)

I was on the fence between the slim and the regular! Going for the oled one. Thanks for the review!

great video im getting the old white psvita soon mainly because of the premium look and oled, but sadly i have to buy it second hand for it which i believe is why sony isnt making money from it and doesnt see its popularity thats why theyre only focusing on japan which makes me happy that theres still hope for more games a ps vita 3000 or maybe a new portable playstation but thats years away

Just bought a second hand 1101, with one game so far, SAO:LS, the 3G model, and so far, I’m diggin the console. I’d like to see all the 3G options on here 😎 took the card from my iPad and runs just fine on it.

Nice video. Looking to buy a Vita and I'd love to find a 1000 but they are about $400 in decently used condition. I'll likely grab one from Japan soon.

Ya. I still love my baby vita 1k. Mostly when i have to remote it on my ps4. Love your VITA guys.

I choose both, the 1000 when im home, the 2000 when im outside.

This has been by far the best comparisson and review i have seen on youtube about the PS Vita. I know im gonna buy a Vita, but this video just clear so much. Thanks a lot @Respawn

please everyone,give it a try...and btw Playstation need to make an exclusive infamous game for it