Push your limits and strategize your way to the top with this Sony PlayStation Vita Handheld System. This sapphire blue handheld system features a 5-inch display and weighs 0.57 pounds. It is region-free, enabling unrestricted gaming from any location. Featuring a portable design, this video game console is excellent for playing games, whether you're traveling or at home. Take your gaming to a new level with this Sony PlayStation Vita.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Sony
MPN
PCH-1000 ZA04
UPC
4948872413336
Model
PlayStation Vita
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168475471
Product Key Features
Platform
Sony PlayStation Vita
Region Code
Region Free
Color
Blue
Resolution
480p
Features
MPEG-4 Playback, MP3 Playback, Built-In TWO VGA Digital Cameras
Type
Handheld System
Dimensions
Weight
0.57lb.
Depth
3.28in
Height
0.73in
Width
7.17in
Additional Product Features
Console Color
Sapphire Blue
CPU
Arm Cortex-A9 CORE (4 CORE)
Country Region
Japan
Supported Media
Playstation Vita Card
Battery Uptime
Up to 9h
Display Resolution
960x544
Internet Connectivity
Wireless
Battery Type
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Edition
Launch Edition
RAM Capacity
512MB
Video Color Output
Color
Display Size
5in
Audio Output Support
Stereo
Compression Standards
MPEG, JPEG
Power Source Types
Power Adapter-External
Product Name
Sony Playstation Vita
Release Date
2/28/2013
Display Color Support
24-Bit 24-Bit (24-Bit (24-Bit (24-Bit (24-bit (16.7 million colors)))))
The Vita is still a great portable console in 2021. ...You can remote play PS3/4 games. There are quite a few vita exclusives that are well worth playing. Plus if you plan to hack (which I'd say most of us are) it's easy enough to do. If you hack it you can easily play PSP and PS1 games natively as well with near 100% performance and compatibility. Pretty impressive for a system this old!
For most people I would recommend picking up a Vita 2000 series rather than the older 1000. They are slimmer, lighter, charge via microUSB, have a bit better battery life, and have some internal memory that negates the need for Sony's proprietary and discontinued (thus super overpriced) memory cards. You can pick up an SD2Vita adapter and a microSD card with 256GB of storage for less than a 16GB Sony card. The only major benefit of the 1000 series Vita is the nicer OLED display. So you really need to decide if that one pro is worth all of the other cons.
Emulation can be a little disappointing on the Vita. NES, SNES, Genesis are generally fine...most 16bit and older consoles. But don't plan to play N64 or newer. If you can live with the few drawbacks, this is a high quality portable gaming system that's relatively easy to hack and repair yourself if need be. I would recommend it to just about anyone who hasn't had the pleasure to play on a Vita before.
Is the PS Vita still worth buying today (Posted as of October 10th, 2018)
So..., is the PS Vita worth the purchase, at the last months of it's life cycle? It really depends on how you game.
Provided that you have PSN games or PSVita game cards available in your area, you're likely to find a few gems around, and at good prices (in many cases). For me, I have a variety of games, and some are imports. I recommend buying (ASIA Region), as many of those games are with an English Option (some Japanese Region aren't in English).
What would make me apprehensive, is the PS Vita Memory Card format: It's cost prohibitive, and is only likely to jump in costs. While you can seek out a Henkaku "jail broken/rooted" PS Vita, the market price is almost double the usual cost of these devices. Where as current market price for a used PS Vita presently goes for $120-$150 (and new devices going for around $190-240), the Henkaku PS Vitas (used) are going for about $200-280, depending on condition and version of hardware.
Another thing to consider: Unlike the Nintendo Switch? The PS Vita only allows for one PSN account. So far, I have not found a way to use multiple accounts on the same PS Vita, whereas I can store multiple accounts on my Nintendo Switch. That's a bummer, as I now have THREE DIFFERENT PS VITAS for different purposes; one is a Wifi-3G "Phat" 1100 (which I use for Japanese region gaming), one is a PS-2000 (Piano Black - That's my Henkaku PS Vita... Amazing with an SD2Vita card and 400GB MicroSD Card), and now this Electric Blue PS Vita, which can't (currently) be "rooted", so it shall be used for Asian Region games (again, because they also have games in English, that I can't normally find in US Market).
The game quality is somewhat like playing on a PS3. Now, in this day, where the PS4 is reaching the latter end of it's lifecycle, you might think that is antiquated. Well, remember that this is a portable reaching it's last months of lifecycle, and that the game quality for many titles, are excellent. The portability of the PS Vita is much more convenient than the Nintendo Switch, and the some games, in my opinion, ported better to the PS Vita, than the Nintendo Switch, particularly with the JRPGs (which shine on the Vita). The fighting games work well (I'm still playing Street Fighter x Tekken regularly, among others), and unlike 3DS games, the hours of play per title seem closest to console games.
A feature that some might not know is that you can even link your PS Vita to the PS4, and game that way too! (Remote Play) allows you to play your PS4 on the PS Vita without wires, on most PS4 games (look for the 'remote play' feature on the game boxes and PSN listings).
So, is the PS Vita worth the purchase, at the last months of it's life cycle? Considering that you can remote play, and that there are many great titles available, I'd have to say YES, THIS IS STILL WORTH BUYING TODAY. Of course, remember that the memory cards are overpriced, and that you should check listings for decent bargains before purchasing. This is one of the rare instances, where the portable gaming system is starting to cost more, as the brand is nearing it's end of it's lifecycle, but when you consider the quality of the games, and are prepared to use the PS Vita for the style and method of gameplay, it's a hard bargain to walk away from; for classic and dedicated portable gamers alike.
Oh, and one more thing... The original 1000-series PS Vitas have brighter and bolder screens, but the tend to get some odd odd splotches and spots with time, when the screen is off. It's not noticable while it's on, but it's worth noting. The 2000s use a cheaper, LED screen, but the screen quality is still pretty good, and doesn't splotch. They are ever so slightly dimmer, but again, you won't notice this while playing (unless you're used to playing on the PS Vita 1000-series handhelds).
Who knew a buying a vita mid 2020 would be a great decision. The c...onsole I received looks pretty much brand new. Since this is a Japanese vita the X and O configs are a bit confusing even after switching it up in the options but aside from that this is perfect!
This blue vita makes the handheld come alive. Get a vita and e...njoy a wonderful escape in gaming. Bright cheerful color. Such a excellent little machine.
I love this system, its just what i needed for on-the-go gaming :...)
I was able to download games to it from my PS account, and i dont even need to change cartridges :)
Its like having a mini Playstaion 2 with digital games loaded on it right in my backpack :)
I even got a set of headphones, and a matching case for it to keep it safe from any damage.
I recommend this for anyone that wants games on the go without having to switch cartridges :)
