Portable Perfection? The PS Vita Experience in 2023

[@Emily_Lowrey]

So what do you think of the PS Vita?

[@Justadrie44]

It competes with switch to this day it was a really advanced hardware for its time

[@salsoto6494]

Still have mine. Still play it from time to time.

[@omarjabali3541]

I wish mine was working , it broke , anyways I think its the best among handheld consoles

[@DianaGladney]

@Emily_Lowrey Now wait one dag on second. Hooowwww did I not know #1 you’re into gaming too AND we’re into the same stuff! Lol 😂 Small world friend, small world! I thought somehow this was on the M43 channel at first.

[@Emily_Lowrey]

@@DianaGladney haha amazing! So happy to have you here! I don’t promote these channels together so I don’t confuse the algorithm, but it’s always so nice when a familiar face finds both! 😁

[@Artixou]

I met a good friend online who was crazy about the PS Vita, we used to talk about that console all of the time for some reason. I think it was just cool, it felt like bringing a full blown modern console around with you sometimes.

[@bobmartin5259]

The way you talk and present is super relaxing and enjoyable! Great video!

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Thank you! ☺️🙏

[@UWG3]

The Vita blows anyone that uses it away. The expensive memory cards, exorbitant game prices for handheld ports at the time and Sony's lack of 1st party support unfortinately sealed the trooper's fate... for AAA gaming at least. Thank god for the passionate modding community.

[@opharu_]

Absolutely love the VITA! always thought all the new device are too heavy to carry around. The VITA is just the right size. Also didn't know about N64 emulation and the all the ScummVM window ports, would love to know how they run. Thank you, also amazing video!

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Totally agree on the size! I love my Steam Deck but the Vita is properly portable! Don’t even notice it in my bag and the battery life is so good too!

[@niqgal3356]

GPD Win 4 is much more powerful than the Vita and not much bigger.

[@troigrl]

@@niqgal3356what is it?

[@niqgal3356]

@troigrl It's a handheld gaming PC with a sliding screen that runs Windows. Search for it on KZbin.

[@mr-iz8cx]

​@@niqgal3356and far more expensive.

[@aurorablaize]

I just bought a 1000 after my 2000 got fried. I have a switch with Retroarch so you'd think that would be enough, but no, I had to get a vita again. Now I love my switch, but you really can't beat the Vita's size. Plus the sheer amount of emulation available on it is insane. And it's hard to believe that it's over a decade old at this point.

[@Spiderdoom-hg3iy]

by the way i'd recommend playing the native port of mario 64 it has native widescreen and is just better than playing emulated hope this helps :) since oot was decompiled a year or so ago i assume that'll come up eventually

[@rezqiano]

Fun video. I subscribed after watching it. Keep up the good stuff.

[@halcynical]

..."back in the day" i feel old hahaha i love my vita slim and use it daily.

[@scrub_jay]

Hey, thanks for the video, I enjoyed it a lot :) I'm thinking about buying a Vita for emulation, I do have a Steam Deck and I agree that it is absolutely excellent, but I feel that the screen is actually too big to enjoy handheld games so I'm looking for something to fill that gap. Thanks for mentioning the D-pad, having a good D-pad is absolutely critical for me!

[@Shimashimatchi_]

I loved this video, you basically shared the exact same feelings of how I feel with the vita, its the perfect handheld to me

[@timsarai]

Way ahead of its time, amazing piece of hardware that never really got the love from devs or Sony themselves that it deserved. It’s worth getting one for the psp library alone. Add Killzone, uncharted, persona 4, little big planet Vita, MGS HD collection, Borderlands 2 and more and it’s an awesome little device

[@sOUL_i0N]

good video, nicely done! i got into the vita in 2019 and in terms of build quality, screen, games available (love the psp backwards compatibility, too) and modding options, it's the ideal handheld for me personally. on the topic of the missing r2/l2 buttons i would suggest a grip. on the vita i use for pc remoteplay via moonlight, i have one that says "top player" in the front and is arround 30 bucks, which is a great solution and also not as expensive as those hori grips. played steam games and even cyberpunk 2077 with it.

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Wow that’s a great tip I’ll look into that thanks 🙏

[@Drivenby]

I agree the Psvita is perfect

[@deceiver444]

Mostly using my vita as a retro gaming device. Being able to play almost any consoles from the Atari 2600 to the PS1 is nice.

[@wheezy_owl]

Awesome video!!! I love my ps vita

[@bit_scene]

The thumbnail for this video is great! Nice job and nice job on the video.

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Thanks so much! ☺️🙏

[@andrewstencel]

I absolutely love my Vita, and play with it almost every day, even after 11 years.

[@raspbean716]

I am interested in upcoming ports: Knights of the old republic 1-2. You did not mention Max Payne, Dead Space, Mass Effect, Backstab and Baldurs Gate games which are already ported to the system. Vita is alive ❤

[@andiferdhian9649]

I love playing unit 13 so much, it reminds me of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell and Metal Gear Solid.

[@neomhor]

I bought my Vita with a 32GB card back in 2012 and its still running great. Atm i am using an 512GB SD with a adapter so i got enough memory 😃

[@elin_ostad]

i can't believe that you only have 2,7K subs on YT! your camera quality is perfection, and the video is well thought out! your dedication shows! you earned a sub :))

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate it!

[@seanfromguam]

I love the PSVita! I sold mine and a while library of cartridges when I moved across the country then had to pick up the OLED one when I learned about what the community is doing! I havent done much more tinkering in the past year, but so much has happened since then. cant wait to add some scummvm and PC ports now.

[@Ativetah]

I ignored the Vita always. But... 2 weeks ago I found a lot of videos and I looked up what colours exist. I found the God Eater 2 Fenrir limited edition vita 3000. I ordered it. It is in pristine edition and just so beautiful. IT IS SO MUCH FUN TO PLAY ON THIS SYSTEM. I will buy about 50+ games because I wrote all down I want. I prefer to collect physical. Can't wait to get all of them ^^

[@Emily_Lowrey]

The physical collection in the little Vita cases looks so nice on a shelf! I'm jealous of the version you found!

[@hori_nerd]

I love the PS Vita, no matter how many time pass. It's beautiful and powerful. Really awesome video you've made, Emily. Agree with every single detail. Love it so much! 😊✨

[@kaiichinose9590]

Your channel is more appealing and informative than 90 percent of some of these reviewers. You are so unbiased you actually play games and have a passion for them and have all the systems and consoles like my self. I dont know why all the this vs that. Each gaming device gives a whole different level of experience. I cant wait for these big developers to start making good games again aka ff16 and stop with all the half ass games with 10 dlcs at launch with a million micro transactions.

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Thanks so much! Such a wonderful comment

[@xiaoyu88]

I really enjoyed the video, we seem like we are the same person, just different gender, different country :D My only con in my vita is the clicky buttons. Being a PlayStation guy since I remember myself, I like the buttons like in the controller (and the PSP as well). The tactile feeling is something I can't get over. I play it, I enjoy, but man...If it was only like the PSP buttons..

[@guristaex3119]

I recently purchased my first Vita and im amazed at the quality of the console and the games are amazing. Much more premium feel to it than the switch. I enjoyed this video thanks 👍🏻

[@brandonybarra6595]

highly recommend looking into sd2vita(no more proprietary memory card crap), theres also plugins for the vita and adrenaline that are very handy and not mentioned here. cheat menu for both vita and adrenaline popsloader(allows the ability to run any build of the psps OS(fixes audio tracks in twisted metal games)) overclocking for the vita, the ability to output video via the charge port,+ bluetooth controller support for multiple people for a switch like experience. fixes the lack of l1 r1 you mentioned. either way awesome video

[@UzzyT.]

Fantastic video, I remember playing micro machines 64 8 player which at the time was crazy! Great game.

[@DroidLocks6971]

Brand New Subscriber . I love playing My Physical Disk Copy Of PS1 Road Rash On My PS3 Because Of The Improved Frame Rate .

[@dexsmith99]

Great video. I loved your take on the classic game side of cfw vita's.

[@Claugustus]

I have the LCD model because I prefer the micro USB charging but I've always loved the Vita.

[@Grumpygutz]

Omg you just reminded me of the ps1 mini game whist loading, although it's a vague memory of it i still am hell bent on check it out. Also road rage i completely forgot about that. I recently got a ps vita and luckily i have access to a lot of games through a very easy video i followed on youtube. Super cool

[@gizmo4118]

Great video, thanks for the share 👍

[@akhi_zayd]

I used to play the vita everyday back in 2013 lol I need to revisit and pick one up ❤

[@McLovin20004]

Great Video! I didn't now that you can play Android Games on a Vita 😃👍🏻

[@ct2586]

I love how passionate you are about gaming!! Keep up the good work

[@wavefile1674]

4 seasons theme is the best vita theme. It's so good!

[@troigrl]

Your vita looks in pristine condition! Wow

[@elyazidchakirelalaoui2907]

Love your videos ❤; I'm from morocco and i just bought one

[@DavidFlowerOfficial]

I love my Psp with all the emulators on it for n64, ps1, c64 and snes or at least I did until I saw this. The Ps Vita looks so much better! I think I need to step up my handheld console game🤯

[@Emily_Lowrey]

The vita is so silly! It looks so modern it was so before its time!!!!

[@benjaminbaker4810]

Great video! The most underrated racing game of all time on N64 is Extreme G. Such a great racing game. Made me think of it when you said you liked racing games with a twist.

[@entertainmentbeyondshow]

That color is LUX 😍😍

[@ayomaggotz]

My favorite cam nerd

[@gerretoutdoors3710]

Good video. I had a vita before but sold it when i got my steam deck. Now, im looking to buy another OLED version because i dont really like carrying my steamdeck around everywhere. Its too big. So the vita will be for basic emulation and home brew games on the go. Since it fits in my pockets nicely, even in a small case.

[@jaffoyjaffoy7038]

Nicely said ❤love it

[@pennywise134]

Great video!

[@xanidem]

Great Review. I sold my Vita last year in order to buy a Switch. Now I'm want my Vita back :( I buy one on Aliexpress

[@777wilsonliang]

I personally just love the vita and psp hardware. They look amazing.

[@Zappieroth]

Nice a video thats more then 'The best reason to play psvita in *insert year*' Really cool video thank you :D

[@peterbelcher-truss569]

I also loved micro machines. And super skidsmarks 2 back in the day

[@louis1443]

Great video

[@natekridler1896]

The Playstation Vita is the best handheld system I've ever owned I love everything about it its fun and awesome Ps vita is all I need I don't need the others or don't want them as well

[@optimusphill6377]

Honestly when the vita launched i was so happy and played it daily for years, incredible stuff! Though my Steamdeck has taken over the handheld place in my place for its versatility.

[@Jrome4life]

I loved the vita I put so many hours into persona 4 golden. Those crazy ass memory cards and Sony seeming to ditch it was it downfall. Now with handheld gaming PCs on the rise sony couldn’t give another go of it. Side note can we please get gravity rush on steam sony!!!

[@michaeltaylor4817]

my vita goes with me everywhere. seconds to pop in and out of a game. its great.

[@Trash432]

Duke Nukem 3d is a really good shooter on the vita sticks feel really nice you can tell they put some work into it. For homebrew if you haven't tried The Hallway it's not bad made me jump a few times playing with headphones in lol.

[@MercyCEO]

Great vid. Sony is screwing up as usual by not making a PS Vita 2

[@Emily_Lowrey]

I know right?! What the heck is that silly thing they’ve just announce! We want a Vita 2 😁

[@harcor1975]

Lovely video. But how do you get all those games on the system. Do I have to buy all games?

[@ezhumbug]

So in this current timeline. I can play ALL the Nintendo platforms except Gamecube, and probably a few select Sega ones. Can play Ps1 and PsP and the vita games (don't know if you can use the physical cartridge slot). Added with being able to play portable, windows, games too?

[@bizarro659]

looks great for emulation! Is there a problem with R2 and L2 buttons with ps1 games?

[@Emily_Lowrey]

The odd game uses them, like Abe’s Odysee for example. But the touchpads on the back do that job ok!

[@bb2status]

You can buy a grip that adds L2 R2 to the Vita. Highly recommend it

[@francescocolarossi2281]

Do you know if you can play prince of Persia games?? Or max Payne?? Or even Zelda twilight?? I m thinking of getting one. I’m nostalgic of playing those games again

[@notkovacs]

Can’t wait to buy me one being able to play psp finna have a blast

[@CrumpetsNBiscuits]

Yo, maybe just maybe, you have a list of awesome roms i can check out? You seem to have good taste

[@troigrl]

I need to rewatch how to use retroacrch and where to get the games

[@papaupa7259]

How did you make your retro arch look like that?

[@jr086m]

I looooved my lime green PS Vita. I played what became my favorite rpg of all time on it; Persona 4 Golden.

[@talyaben-em5416]

I have a Steamdeck and considering getting the ps vita. But i can emulate everything with the Steamdeck. What it is like for you having them both?

[@kristieyoung6392]

Michael Jackson The Experience Game Is A Cool Game I Love Michael Jackson So Much.

[@usmanashraf1885]

where did you get your vita from?

[@sharkdrake3771]

I stopped using the PS Vita for emulation ever since the Retroid Pocket 3+ came out. Since GBA, PS1, and PSP look far better upscaled on the device. The Ps Vita definitely has a solid library, some of which are exclusive to the Vita.

[@gerardofacundo6721]

The skin looks nice !

[@josephhall7317]

I have 3 vitas and 2 pstv's and just today figured out how to get games on them through an Android phone, does Starfox 64 run on a vita without overclocking? I've seen gpus destroyed from the overclocking especially in the 1000 model

[@murphy1138]

I love my vitas. Ahead of it’s time!

[@kristieyoung6392]

Michael Jackson The Experience Game Is A Fun Game I Love Michael Jackson So Much.

[@SnawTheBand]

Depending on the age, he loved you too 🤫🤫

[@KnowThyWeakness]

i had a vita and psp games keep the original resolution and the vita is just such a step up that it doesnt look great. its just so cumbersome that i dont recommend people going out to buy one. if you already have one then you should definitely pick it up again

[@ahleephonga3613]

Vita for life

[@jw6588]

This one of the most well spoken young ladies I've heard speak lately. Wow!

[@andrestor-me]

The invizimals game is fun (the alliance, haven't tried the others)

[@mikinos822]

Do you have any links to the N64 emulator, hex flow, how to customize the Retroarch, and the scumm program you use for setup? Great video! Thanks.

[@Emily_Lowrey]

I learned most stuff from the subreddit /vitahacks lots of helpful info there and guides!

[@madcamdisease]

I have all sony consoles but still play the Vita and ps2 the Most

[@oskie9719]

I still got my og vita but I think I might pick up a newer version. Is there any real big difference between the two?

[@Emily_Lowrey]

I’ve got the original myself. The older one is a bit chunkier and has the OLED screen, so I think it’s a better buy, personally, so long as the battery hasn’t been hammered too much!

[@oskie9719]

@@Emily_Lowrey thanks for the reply.

[@ChazStarkey-c3z]

I put 128 GB of memory on my Vira Slim, courtesy of the SD2Vita adapter.

[@niqgal3356]

Love my Vita and always look forward to playing it but nothing is better than a portable PC. I have a GPD Win 4 and the Vita is only better in respects to battery life and MAYBE the OLED screen on the original model but the Win 4's screen is stunning in its own right regardless.

[@Emily_Lowrey]

I was so tempted by the Win 4 when it was announced! I love the vita design so much

[@Joe-qd7kd]

How much is a win 4, and can it run modern games?

[@MandyRosko]

I love my vita, but I have so many physical games that I'm scared to mod it so I want to buy another one XD

[@lucykaede5863]

Another hardware flaw is honestly the low volume speakers. Even at max all the games sound too soft. Great thing that the vita has Bluetooth and headphones port though.

[@kellyjr0918]

I bring my 1000 model to work to use on my break way ahead of its time looks so much more premium build wise then the switch does

[@bushcraftandastronomer.3775]

Just bought another one recently and it's a winner for me because of those classic ps1 games the ones I totally play to death like Mgs 1 Tomb raider 4 and I lost tomb raider chronicles on ps1 and Sony says ps1 classics coming and I got TR chronicles thanks to psvita. One game I would die for a psvita version would be the orange box imagine playing Half life 2 on psvita!!! 5 bloody awesome games in the orange box. Psvita was far better than original in many ways. Psvita can play the ps4 games like The last of us God of war and even uncharted 4 then relax with Rayman legends. My only gripe is the back screen with I felt prone to scratches. I would love to have seen Ps home on psvita as it was great on ps3 and singstar on psvita would be awesome and even acorn meadows Park. A lot of people left ps3 when ps home was shut down but psvita could have it and it would have been great. I'd say psvita is still well worth buying 8n 2023!

[@CutlassCraft]

I put a skin on mine and noped out and just left the back. Happy with my decision :)

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Think I’ll do the same haha!

[@Dilpil01]

I think this video needed a comparison against the rp3+

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Ooh that’s a good idea. Thanks 😁

[@miguelhxrnandez]

Just wanted to say for retroarch on the vita, do not play ps1 games on retroarch on the vita since its doing emulation in comparison to adrenaline which is natively running on psp via the psp emulator. There are a couple games that are not compatible with adrenaline but 99.8 percent of the time using adrenaline to run psx games natively instead of emulation via retroarch.

[@melphillips2897]

How do i mod my ps vita like that?

[@JimmyJimmy-ho1zy]

I really wish the N64 emulation would improve

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

I'm interested in buying a PS Vita, but I'm having a hard time justifying the cost. Mainly because I own a Steam Deck

[@marimakesstuff3900]

Would you recommend getting into the vita in 2023?

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Definitely!

[@johnsducks9816]

Easily the single best piece of hardware Sony has ever made

[@kAngel__]

The Ps vita store still online?

[@Emily_Lowrey]

It’s a bit of a ghost town on there. There’s a community made one though 😊

[@rionugroho1403]

Vita is still great 💪

[@chchris25]

Wow! I play Tekken the same way! Lol

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Haha I'm so glad I'm not the only one 😅 I think it's from when I've played it in the arcade haha