The PS Vita in 2022: Still Worth Buying?

The PS Vita (OLED) in 2022, is it still worth buying? It’s been 10 years since the PlayStation Vita first launched, and with a retro catalogue of PSP, Vita and PS1 games, what’s it like in 2022?

Today I’m looking at the PS Vita’s design, controls, games, modding capability and why it failed. With the recent announcement of the Backbone One controller and the popularity of the Steam Deck and Switch, is there room for a PS Vita 2 in 2022?

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0:00 | Intro to PS Vita
0:34 | Timeless Design
1:04 | Controls
2:08 | Games
3:14 | Trophy Hunting
3:34 | Modding and Hacking
4:39 | Apps
5:31 | Vita vs Others
6:28 | Why Did the Vita Fail?
7:11 | How to Buy a PS Vita
7:47 | Should You Get One?
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#PlayStation #PSVita #PSVita2022 #PSVita2 #Sony #OLED #MobileGaming

[SpawnPoiint]

Hope you liked the nostalgic video today. But who else wants to see a PS Vita 2?

[lebryantjordanson]

i've had the OLED version for about 7 years now and i still love it. this device was way ahead of its time and it had the potential to be the greatest handheld console ever made. i wish sony didn't fumble the bag on this one

[ogre]

Between the PSP and the Vita, Sony's handhelds were wonderful creations. Shame that Sony had little idea how to properly support either one after release.

[skelerew]

My first ever console. Got it back in December 2013. It has a special place in my heart. I always thought that handheld consoles were better because you could take them with you wherever, but a lot of games didn't get a good port imo. You see a game on PS3 or PS4 look real good, then see it in PS Vita looks completely different. At the end of the day, I think this console could have been supported better

[theryan]

This thing for it’s time was unbelievable.

A OLED screen on a device in 2011/early 2012?!

Graphics at times that approached near PS3 levels?

Beast of a machine.

[vhamer]

Absolutely deserves a buy if you haven’t got one. This thing becomes an absolute monster once you mod it.

[davidgill]

Just so you know, I've never seen anyone being banned off of PSN with a modded Vita. Been doing multiplayer and the store without being banned. Definitely look into getting it modded. The ports are insane (GTA Trilogy, Bully, Sonic 1, 2, CD, and Mania, and Super Mario 64 60fps).

[pimpedoutstereos]

I have both versions of the vita. I love them. It’s an emulation beast once it’s hacked too and games look amazing on the oled screen and they still look really good on the later led screen as well. Super stardust delta is a pretty cool twin stick shooter

[Albion]

i bought a PSVITA about 8 months ago. it's great. the mod support for it is really good and playing PS1, PSP and PSVITA Games are such a joy. good nostalgia.

[ahzoomi]

I bought my OLED version used for about $150 Canadian and I modded it instantly. Dowgraded to 3.65 and did permanent Enso. So far, installing mods and games, my PSN hasn't been banned. Am also using a 128gb memory card. Everything works fine till this day (+ I still earn trophies on the go too). Love the little portable and I still play it from time to time (since the battery lasts so long).

[marcelocueva]

Beautiful console, I'm still playing and getting trophies, no hack.
Some essentials:
Killzone, gravity rush, Uncharted, sly, persona 4, tales of hearts, world of final fantasy, final fantasy X-X2, god of war 1 and 2 HD.

[rushernate]

I love that more and more YouTubers make videos about this console. I hope Sony sees this.

[patrickmimnagh]

I got myself a vita about a year ago. I love it. Especially while traveling. Currently I am quite fond of Unit 13 and Urban Trail Freestyle

[HithereJimHerald]

On it's own, totally worth buying. If you mod it, you get incredible value and a sweet little console to boot. I do risk my PSN account, although it sounds like Sony's last test Vita's used for testing updates were dumped so I don't believe there to be much worry anymore to anyone worried about their PSN accounts. It's a fun little console that I spent my life from age 12 to now at 22 playing, nostalgia is a killer but this is a great system.

[XBOXGUYnaPSWORLD]

PS Vita 2022! Still have mine on my gaming desk and pull it out from time to time. I spent far more time with the PSP back in the day, but I love that I can play many of those games digitally through the Vita.

[AwSomeNESSS]

For a PS Vita in 2022, a mid range ARM chip with SteamOS-levels of support would be a crazy cool device for Sony specific games. Imagine if they could bring all the great emulators in house with official support from PS1 through to early PS4 games. I’d say a 5.5-6 inch 720p screen would be perfect for this use case.

The big issue for Sony portables was always the business model, in that Nintendo always had the mobile console market. With modern subscription services, a ~$250 device with a tie-in to a higher PS Plus tier that gives access to all of these older games would be a killer value while also keeping the upkeep costs down and subsidizing the device cost over time.

[luisvelez]

I think Sony is focused more on Remote Play, which for me has been somewhat a let down. I would be excited to see Sony release a cloud streaming service like nvidia geforce now (which is miles ahead) kind of like what PS Now used to be but better

[lanefaulhaber]

This was one of the greatest hand held consoles of all time! So sad to not see it get more attention. It added a second analog stick before the NEW Nintendo 3DS added it's c-stick. I would have loved to see more ports and exclusives made for this. Loved playing Daxter, Sly Cooper, and LBP on this.

[thelegendofstonecoldstevea]

With the PS Store closing down soon, I’ve bought a lot of PS1 Classics, and I’ve downloaded all my PS+ games throughout the years (been subbed since 2013 so trust me it’s a lot). The Vita is an amazing handheld that was not loved enough by Sony.

[twiggymunson]

I got a Vita at the start of the year and it's been great!
My favourite games so far have been P2, P3P and Persona 4 Golden, Tearaway, Uncharted, Hotline Miami and Gravity Rush (haven't finished GR yet but it's good so far!).
Such a good console, this and my 2DS are my go to consoles at the moment.