Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "A few months ago I wrote a piece that asked if the Vita was getting its second wind, and since then my thoughts have changed slightly on the system’s longer term prospects. The biggest thing prompting this change of perspective is of course the brand new Nintendo Switch and the success that system’s seen by marrying console and handheld gaming, something that the Vita attempted back in 2012, with less than stellar results. But now, with Nintendo seemingly finding the magic formula to getting console-level gaming working on the go, should Sony revisit the concept? Is the time right for a PlayStation Vita 2?"
Why didn't the PS Vita get more love again?
Not sure if the Nomad and Express should be on this list. Meaning that while they were portable, they didn't have their own games and instead relied on the same games the console hardware used. Neo Geo pocket, Lynx, Vita... those are dedicated handhelds with their own software library.
If criteria is simply to just allow for handheld gaming then the supaboy should be on there as well.
While that is true, Nomad was an amazing handheld which I greatly enjoyed, and holds a special place in my heart.
I would definitely include it in this list.
I remember connecting it to my tv and playing Vector Man and Comix Zone and I was astounded by the fact that this was a handheld device
The Nomad should have never been made, that big cartridge on the back. Sega was throwing out money. I thought the Lynx was solid. I never knew about the Turbo express though
DS: Hacking a PS Vita has never been so easy.
Why is this news if sony doesnt want it get out of the way and let modders make games for it. There are people still making games for sega dreamcast and genesis if you abandon something dont be a ahole when someone else tries to support it. Thats like some deadbeat dad coming back after 20 years and yelling at the man that raised him thats my son leave him alone lol.
I've avoided CFW because I am afraid of being banned and also was unsure how trophies would work with syncing, and then Sony constantly patches these.
I installed CFW ages ago, spoofed the firmware number, blocked official updates, and even made purchases from PSN after. Sony really doesn't care what you do with hardware they no longer support.
Come to think of, idk if I care about emulation or homebrew anymore on it. I just want to play vita games.
Can confirm, Sony doesn't give a crap lol. As long as you're not hacking trophies, you can legitimately download games and play them online, no problem. I've had mine hacked for years.
They won't see you have trophies on a digital only game you have not purchased, and ban you?
Sony removed the ability to transfer games from PS3 to Vita, which unfortunately locks Vita players out of a lot of PS1 classics.
Sony really hates the Vita. Years later and they're still finding ways to snub owners of the device.
Sony really hates the players, demonstrated by an onslaught of anti-consumer moves - from PS+ Cloud Save restrictions, enforced DualSense on-console (despite input flexibility on Remote Play), no DLC Support for PS3 PS+ titles, upgrade fees on not just cross-gen titles but also now on their new PS+ service, to things like this.
Only Nintendo out-snubs Sony on treatment of their players.
This I have to agree. Nintendo is the worst when it comes to consumer-friendly moves, and now Sony is coming so close.
Well atleast nintendo dont dictate/cherry pick what deserves censorship on 3rd party titles.
I fully agree that Nintendo cares less about its fans and stuff, but can we look at each company for what they’re doing not others? Yeah I’m irritated at Nintendo for more or less ignoring drift, limited releases like Mario 3D all stars etc, but guess what when I’m mad at Sony for something I’m not going to keep bringing it up, it’s not going to change the fact that I still can’t transfer my ps1 games.
Yeah unfortunately they gave it a decent start then just kind of relegated it to the bin. Really great handheld though and in its day was my favorite. Gravity Rush, Persona 4 golden, uncharted, tearaway, freedom unite monster hunter(psn downloaded psp version), and DRAGONS CROWN.. just to name a few.. such a good handheld I'd wish they'd try again man.
Only indie devs helped keep it alive sony got some games made for it. Just most aaa devs didnt bother. That was the vitas downfall
It seems like this was included in the most recent PS3 and Vita fw updates. So as long as i dont upgrade my systems... it should still work.
Yeah, I'm not sure why Sony did this. It's one more thing to push people towards CFW, and then that's basically priming people to pirate. Why would they take away a feature? Why do companies continue to punish the loyal, paying customers? It boggles the mind.
Yes, but closer to PS5's launch. As long as it has L2/R2 and a 720p or 1080p 5.2 inch screen, gets support and has backwards compatibility, I'll buy it.
No, they need to make PSP2 and it should be based on the PlayStation Switch like portable patent. They should make it backwards compatibility with PSVITA both Retail and digital. No exclusive memory card rather 3rd party unless the exclusive it sold at a affordable and friendly consumer Price. Upgrade Remote play, allowing to play PS4 games on the go without being online. Allowed PS1/PS2 games to be downloadable and play. 1080HD and 30 frames or 60 frames depending on the game. Get Western third party like Rockstar (GTA exclusive), Bethesda(Elder Scroll), EA, 2K, Ubisoft to makes games for it and keep Japanese third party supporting strongly. A better marketing team, a better person in charge of the handheld division and keep supporting with PlayStation first party.
I'd settle for Sony actually supporting the original Vita instead of letting it become an indie platform. You don't need more power unless you are going to make games that use it.