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redd214

@Anti-Matter dude we get it. Please stop, you're literally adding nothing of value to the thread.

On topic, anyone have any opinions on the Vita TV? A guy near me is selling one for $20,thinking about for some remote play action.

redd214

Ralizah

@redd214 I mean, if you just want it to remote play your PS4 games on another TV, it's probably a good buy. It won't play a lot of PS Vita games, though.

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redd214

@Ralizah yeah I think I'm gonna bite on it. Doubt I would play vita games on it but it includes a 4gb if I did want to. I probably have 50 or 60 I've never played from being a plus subscriber for years!

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RetroGamerAndrew

Cute games digressions aside (I mean... c'mon... :-/) , the news about Vita's death (pun intended) got my attention. You know, I'm a sucker for freshly dead consoles... a bad case of necroconsolophilia

Back on topic: I'm thinking about getting one sooner or later, because I don't own any Sony home console (beside my old PS1/PS2 that are gathering dust somewhere) and there are a bunch of exclusives I'd really like to play on it.
Which version do you guys think would be he best? The OLED-screen fat? Or the second, lighter iteration? How do the two of them compare, weight-wise, to our beloved Switch?

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Ralizah

RetroGamerAndrew wrote:

Cute games digressions aside (I mean... c'mon... :-/) , the news about Vita's death (pun intended) got my attention. You know, I'm a sucker for freshly dead consoles... a bad case of necroconsolophilia

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RetroGamerAndrew wrote:

Which version do you guys think would be he best? The OLED-screen fat? Or the second, lighter iteration? How do the two of them compare, weight-wise, to our beloved Switch?

The Switch tablet, on its own, weighs more than either iteration of the Vita.

But the Vita models are smaller, so they feel a bit more dense.

As to which model you should get... which do you care about more: a vibrant display with richer colors, or a slightly better form factor and built-in memory?

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Currently Playing: Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re- Boot Camp (NS)

Zuljaras

@Ralizah The so called better display may also have burnt effect. I do not recommend the original vita. Also you will need vita memory card to play games since you cant save without some kind of memory.
At least the slim model have 1GB internal memory

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redd214

Also IIRC the newer one uses the much more common micro usb for charging vs the old which has a proprietary cable. Could use and old phone or tablet charger you have layaround.

redd214

Ralizah

@Zuljaras No '"so-called" about it. I've owned a PS Vita since a year after launch and have not noticed any noticeable burn-in. Having seen both units in person, games just look much nicer on the older model. It's why some people still opt for it, even with the improvements in the newer model.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen (that's just the risk you take when you purchase tech with an OLED screen), but, in my experience, it's not a serious issue as long as you don't let it linger on a static image for long periods of time.

And yes, it has 1GB of built in memory, so the newer model might be what someone wants to opt for if they're not going to purchase any digital games. If you go digital at all, it's irrelevant, seeing as how you'll need a card regardless.

And considering how much of the Vita's library is digital only...

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Zuljaras

@Ralizah That is why for a person who never held the two models side by side to just pick the slim version. Also the back touch "screen" and grip is better designed on the slim model but that is just my opinion.

Freelance

I have OLED Vita and never got any burn in.

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gcunit

I got the first version and the screen is great, though had I done my research and find out about the charging slot, I might have gone for the later model, cos being bound to a unique charger is a pain.

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Buizel

@redd214 don't forget you can remote play on a pc or mac if that's an option.

Still for $20 I'd say it's worth it, especially if you play at least one vita game.

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Vinny

Ralizah wrote:

@Zuljaras No '"so-called" about it. I've owned a PS Vita since a year after launch and have not noticed any noticeable burn-in. Having seen both units in person, games just look much nicer on the older model. It's why some people still opt for it, even with the improvements in the newer model.

I'm not saying it doesn't happen (that's just the risk you take when you purchase tech with an OLED screen), but, in my experience, it's not a serious issue as long as you don't let it linger on a static image for long periods of time.

And yes, it has 1GB of built in memory, so the newer model might be what someone wants to opt for if they're not going to purchase any digital games. If you go digital at all, it's irrelevant, seeing as how you'll need a card regardless.

And considering how much of the Vita's library is digital only...

Yeah, and I think it's also worth considering the game patches and updates. Rayman Legends has a 380MB update (it would occupy a lot of that 1GB) that adds the levels the Vita version was missing and Killzone has also pretty big patches if I'm not mistaken...

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Freelance

@gcunit You can get billions of Vita USB cables (assuming that's what you're referring to) on Ebay for cheap. In fact, I ordered one not too long ago. There's not much issue getting more if you need to.

It's also sad that I specifically mention a cute Vita game (PS Vita Pets) and subsequently get ignored.

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Ralizah

I really like how one end of the Vita cable ends in USB-A so that I can easily hook it up to a portable battery or laptop.

I mean, you won't use it for anything else, but the proprietary Vita cables aren't terribly troublesome.

Currently Playing: Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re- Boot Camp (NS)

Zuljaras

Do you guys thing that the death of the Vita will be troublesome for the physical release of Bloodstained Ritual of the Night?

I hope they release the game before the manufacturing of the chips (cartridges) ends.

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redd214

@Octane hahaha that is one of the best accounts on Twitter. Always good for a laugh!

redd214

redd214

@Octane yeah I remember reading that. Just going through his old tweets, so much gold in there 😂

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