PSP vs PSVita: Which is BEST in 2024

[@KabukiKid]

Personally, I recommend getting a second Vita to mod. That's what I did... I keep one stock and modded another one. That way, I can play all of the Vita, PSP, and PS1 games on the Vita. The two sticks really helps with certain PSP games. They all run perfectly on the Vita. Also, it runs a TON of emulators if you are into retro gaming. I literally have thousands of games on my Vita with a 512GB card pretty much completely full. Yeah, I'm insane. lol :-) Anyway, I agree that the PSP has a great library, but the fact that you can ALL of them on the Vita was enough for me to put my PSP on the shelf and mod one of my Vitas. Totally worth it.

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@KabukiKid I think that it might be my long term plan. For now I’m enjoying the collecting aspect of the VITA even if it’s super expensive and hard to get some games 🥲

[@KabukiKid]

@@arctic-the-fox Yeah, I guess I am glad I bought a lot of Vita games back in the day... since their value has generally held strong or even gone UP! lol It is a fun system to collect for, I agree. :-)

[@yaujason7852]

im relatively new to the systems, do the mods allow me to get games for free and would i need specific models in order for me to mod them? thanks

[@KabukiKid]

@@yaujason7852 All models of the Vita are capable of being modded. Just look up the guide for the model you own. If you wish to wear an eyepatch and have a parrot on your shoulder, there are plenty of ways to get games out there for your modded system. ;-) It's beyond easy.

[@goprojeepadventures6304]

Man I appreciate this video. Just being real about your love for a dope system. Love it

[@arctic-the-fox]

I appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@TheSayanTurtle]

Both are goated me personally i like the PSP buttons more

[@arctic-the-fox]

The PSP buttons are truly amazing 🤩

[@eminmahmudov9505]

PSP will always be king ❤

[@arctic-the-fox]

100%

[@thegoatkeanne]

For real its the goat

[@night6724]

@@thegoatkeanneI love the PSP but the Vita is just better. It can play PSP games on the digital store and you can jailbreak it and download any PSP game

[@josephhall7317]

All i had to do was click to comment and leave, obviously Vita. It's a PSP but better resolution and Vita in one

[@neoanderz]

PSP's hardly ever break. even they break the main components are still good. Ive fixed close to 100 psp's, their hardware is very solid. However PSVita's have so many issues that cannot be easily fixable.

[@arctic-the-fox]

Let’s hope I don’t have any breaks on either 🤞

[@jamesfranko5098]

What issues to vita's have? Any difference between 1000 and 2000?

[@everythingintheuniverse8962]

​@@jamesfranko5098one difference in regards to their hardware is that the PS Vita 2000's analog sticks are prone to developing stick drift while the 1000 isn't prone to that because they use different kinds of sticks. To me that's the biggest major difference that matters, alongside the lack of a OLED screen on the 2000

[@jg2722]

@@everythingintheuniverse8962oled makes it worth it on the vita

[@Davidgon100]

The PSP is a little easier to hack and use micro SD cards with. Obviously the Vita has superior functionality. It's a newer console with a better screen, an entire PSP environment, integrated cameras, 2 analog sticks, etc. The Vita can do everything a PSP can do (except play physical UMD) and more. The only downside is if you want the ability to play physical games on the Vita, then you can't run an SD2Vita, whereas the PSP SD card adapter goes into the regular memory stick slot. Luckily I have the original 3G model Vita and will be installing a PSVSD. This way I can run an SD card internally without occupying the game card slot. My advice, if you don't care about Vita games, get a PSP. They're much cheaper. Also required if you want to play physical UMDs. If you want the ability to play Vita games, get a PS Vita. If you have a large collection of physical PSV games and still want to be able to play them, search for a PS Vita 3G + WiFi (PCH-1100) and a PSVSD mod. Both systems have an excellent selection of emulators available, but the N64 emulator (Daedalus 64) seems to run much better on the Vita than the PSP.

[@yaujason7852]

what is a "physical UMD"?

[@carlward-r7y]

@@yaujason7852the physical discs for the psp

[@jg2722]

Cant you just download movies to your vita ?

[@arctic-the-fox]

@jg2722 I think you have to transfer them from the PS3, but I’m not sure.

[@KDMFrost]

I have a PSP an Xbox one and a switch and the one that I play the most is the PSP PSP is the king

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@KDMFrost that's amazing. Whats your favourite game on PSP ?

[@KDMFrost]

@@arctic-the-fox daxter. I played it when I was in middle school till this day is a great game

[@ermonski]

The Vita buttons feel better for me, but the buttons on the PSP are spaced better. Having owned both, I prefer the PS Vita as the right analog stick can be mapped for PSP FPS games

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@ermonski the spacing may be why the buttons on the psp feel so great.

[@ermonski]

@@arctic-the-fox Correct. In terms of button spacing the PSP is better, for button responsiveness I like the clicky PS Vita buttons more. Plus the thumbsticks feel good too!

[@arctic-the-fox]

@ the thumb sticks on the Vita are amazing. Easily some of my all time favourite 🤩

[@stereode1uxe]

I have both but prefer the vita even tho it’s not the oled version. I’ll probably be selling the psp in the future TBH. I did replace the lcd on it which actually made the screen better.

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@stereode1uxe I feel like the Vita is far more approachable for modern gamers and the library is really good even though it’s not as extensive as the PSP.

[@jedialfonse]

Homebrew it! It's worth it!

[@Aboleo80]

I love them both but using them without extra grip support makes my hands cramp so quick.

[@arctic-the-fox]

Especially the PSP. I find my hands can’t take more than 20 minutes with the PSP

[@xavalintm]

Do you find the speakers on the PSP sound a lot nicer than the Vita's? I got an used FAT PS Vita like 4 years ago and I like it, BUT its speakers sound really dull. I don't know if its normal or if my Vita is busted, because both of my PSPs (1000 and 3000) beat it by a lot in terms of sound quality. Thanks for your video!

[@arctic-the-fox]

I haven’t had that experience. I find the speakers on the Vita quite good.

[@xavalintm]

@@arctic-the-fox Then I guess mine are damaged or something. Thx for answering!

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@xavalintm Sorry to hear that. Really sucks if it is

[@MeajnL08]

Jesus is king 👑

[@AllHailTheYatta]

Out of the box, the PSP is slightly superior, purely because of the games. If you mod both, though, the PS Vita is so much better it's not even funny. Compatibility for way larger SD cards, all of the Vita, PSP and PS1 games natively on the gorgeous capacitive touch screen, limited run games (they were basically made with the Vita in mind), better feeling dual analogs, way better battery life, huge library of ports and homebrew apps, video output using only a USB cable, way more premium feeling hardware and gyro functionalities. The only thing a modded PSP has over a modded Vita is the portability, it's even smaller than the Vita but that comes with its own amount of problems. Plus, you could argue the Vita is more portable because the 2000 (pretty sure the 1000 too) is slimmer than most PSP models, except for the GO.

[@LxcasOnYT]

had my ps vita oled for about a week now and Im loving it. sold my xbox collection to fund my vita collection im building. got quite a bit of games that are still getting delivered. Im thinking about getting a psp, which model do you recommend?

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@LxcasOnYT I definitely recommend the 3000. I think it’s the perfect balance between all the models and has all the features you may want.

[@jacobsabastian3871]

Is there a reason you want a psp rather than just playing them (in some cases enhanced) on vita?

[@SkyScourgeGod]

​@@jacobsabastian3871It sounds like, based on the fact that he sold an Xbox collection to fund a Vita games collection, he wants to build a PSP collection as well. Ergo, he wants to play real UMD's. You can't do that on a Vita. The Vita, as awesome as it is, isn't the end all be all.

[@AbdulAleem-uw8mu]

I would say get the psp go You'd be surprised how small that thing is

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@AbdulAleem-uw8mu I really want one. Quite pricey now though 😅

[@jg2722]

Vita for performance, and PSP for nostalgia. The vita can do anything the psp can but better.

[@arctic-the-fox]

100%💪

[@mutechannel13]

Does the PS Vita have different games than the PSP? I have a PSP but ive never had a Vita

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@mutechannel13 it does have a unique library of it’s own.

[@riffska]

I still have my psp 3k from 2011, my first ever gaming console. The battery cover has started peeling but it's nothing a lil paint can't fix. I really wanna repair it cuz I am dead set on not separating with it lmfao. The cmos battery is just a little outdated so it's just a matter of replacing the battery.

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@riffska that’s sounds like an awesome weekend project 💪

[@rprecords7584]

Which one has online still

[@arctic-the-fox]

I think the Vita still has some online games.

[@OwO_MIW]

The problem is that i want to buy a ps vita, but i dont wanna buy a memory card because of the huge price, and im also not planning on modding it, so the sd2vita also isnt a option.

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@OwO_MIW I completely understand. I was lucky mine came with 4gb card

[@OwO_MIW]

@@arctic-the-fox yeah

[@KleptoFG]

You can order an adapter for about 15$ that lets you use an SD card for storage. Very useful

[@Dylan-p2u]

Both the PSP and PS Vita are wonderful. I LOVE the PSP though!

[@arctic-the-fox]

I’m glad I don’t have to choose just one 😅

[@tusharhegde8174]

My psp still solid. still like brand new. its 10 year old

[@arctic-the-fox]

PSPs are fantastic systems 🤩

[@MrGonz801]

I see what you're saying, but FFX and Persona 4 are actually PS2 games, so it would still be your portable PS2. It also has Metal Hear Solid 2 and 3

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@MrGonz801 I think it’s definitely gonna be basically just a portable PS2. I want to get a few actual VITA titles like gravity rush and tearaway still though 💪

[@mohamedaminekhadhraoui6417]

The psp is pretty compact but there’s really no comparison. The vita is so amazing. I don’t play any original vita games but i’ve been playing god of war series, gta series, mm battle network and they all play best on it.

[@arctic-the-fox]

I need to flush out my collection on Vita to have a definitive answer. Do you have any game recommendations?

[@dreamcage1801]

If I had to choose which one would be better for me? PSP or ps vita?

[@arctic-the-fox]

The more modern and enjoyable experience is definitely the Vita. But I think the PSP has a much deeper library of games that are more affordable.

[@dreamcage1801]

@@arctic-the-fox fair enough. PSP it is then.

[@andrenieuwoudt4681]

I was lucky, got my Persona 4 for around R400 I think... Its been a while. It's a shame you missed Digimon Story... Its like a fusion of Pokémon and Persona 4...

[@arctic-the-fox]

That’s very lucky. Do you enjoy it ? I’ll look into Digimon. Was it only a digital game ?

[@andrenieuwoudt4681]

I love Persona... Unfortunately Digimon isn't big here in SA as you know. It was only digital here, but there are physical games for the PS4. Unfortunately they removed the game on Vita. Not sure if the sequel is still on it.

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@andrenieuwoudt4681 I’ll definitely look into it 💪

[@Fruitstar123]

I would like new Sony play station portable

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@Fruitstar123 me too

[@turbografx.16]

i like my psp more because how light it is but it wont read my sd card and the battery is swollen. i guess i will have to stick to my vita with adrenaline

[@arctic-the-fox]

Are PSP replacement batteries still readily available?

[@turbografx.16]

@@arctic-the-fox yes they're easy to find but the SD reader is still malfunctioning. I've disassembled my PSP and tried cleaning and realigning the contact pins, they do make contact with the SD card but doesn't seems to work. It seems like a reflow might help but I don't have the tools for that

[@peachboyriverside156]

Ps vita modded version way better than psp cos psp can’t play Pavita game but ps vita can play psp game

[@giannitromba]

Mod both handhelds and you will have a lot more to ramble about 😉

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@giannitromba maybe one day with another pair of systems 😅

[@giannitromba]

I completely get you. It's a 15 min job... I can send you an amazing YT tutorial on it. 😉

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@giannitromba please do send them. I will take a look at them 🙏

[@giannitromba]

Also there is one tutorial on how to not overclock (cause some games crash otherwise...at least on my Vita 1000. After doing that everything works flawlessly.)

[@12sparks]

I had the PSP, and today i own only the vita. For me, PSP is far better: Much better game library, emulators/homebrews, better ergonomics

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@12sparks I think the library definitely plays a massive part in defining a system.

[@lilBOY993]

but you have an entire PSP and PS1 library on a Vita

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@lilBOY993 also very true. The SA Vita store is very limited, I think we only have 10 ish PSone titles available to us.

[@AllHailTheYatta]

This is objectively wrong. The Vita literally has every single emulator/homebrew the PSP has since you can boot the PSP XMB and turn the Vita into a PSP. Plus you have better support for more emulators/homebrew since the Vita is way more powerful than the PSP.

[@IIIISai]

@@AllHailTheYatta bro why would u buy a vita to play psp it defeats the whole purpose

[@spider_broken0546]

PSP will allways be the king over ps vita

[@arctic-the-fox]

It is a magnificent system 🤩

[@InfamousSabreMods]

Vita runs all PSP games so this video is kinda pointless, isn't it? What audience did you have in mind when making this?

[@arctic-the-fox]

Do you mean a modded PSVita ? In SA we barely have any available PSP games on the store.

[@AllHailTheYatta]

​@@arctic-the-fox yeah, they mean a modded PSVita. If I'm being honest, unless you're a collector, the PSVita is kinda like the Wii U in 2024, there's no reason to keep one around if it's not modded. That's the only way to get the full experience and value out of the PSVita. Normally, I would support buying games straight from the store to not only support developers but to also give Sony a reason to keep the store open for longer but especially lately, it feels like they're doing it just because they have to, not because they're passionate about the PS3's and PSVita's longevity. They're letting both stores fall apart on their own, games randomly disappear and are only accessible through the search results or even worse, nowhere at all. They could just roll out a patch with some quality of life features and a fully working PS store and I would totally support keeping your PSVita on stock software but since that's not going to happen, the community is making up for them.

[@ZackSilver77]

Odin 2 mini. Youre welcome

[@Bomboklaus1]

400 bucks….. i can get a steam deck man

[@ZackSilver77]

@@Bomboklaus1 reason i reccomended the odin 2 mini is cause its ultra portable and is comparable is size and design language to sony's handhelds. Steam decks are impressive on a technical level but its heavy weight and lack of ulta portability (being able to pocket it) puts it into a different catagory. Alot of people value portability and comfort over being able to play high end games. Same reason people prefer to carry around smartphones instead of laptops. If valve made a mini deck that was more grab and go then we'd really be talking

[@mohamedaminekhadhraoui6417]

“What’s a better choice? Bike or bicycle?” You:”tesla x. You’re welcome.”

[@ZackSilver77]

@@mohamedaminekhadhraoui6417 replace tesla with dirtbike and you have an actual accurate analogy

[@mohamedaminekhadhraoui6417]

@@ZackSilver77 you're missing the point awfully. a vita is around a 5th the price of an odin. a psp is an 8th.

[@loner8045]

Psvita games are expensive. I went on amazon and was surprised at how much they cost and the memory card. I love the ds lite, but I admit the psp looks nicer and has good games.

[@arctic-the-fox]

@@loner8045 vita games are very very expensive 🥲

[@psycho5848]

Did you just call your dog Jesus???

[@arctic-the-fox]

Luna 😅