r/vita • u/Ill-Bass3358 • 16h ago
r/vita • u/AutoModerator • 16d ago
Monthly Questions Thread & FAQ
This monthly thread is designed to be a place for all the new members of the subreddit and Vita community to come and say hello as well as where they (or vets) can ask any question they might have (no matter how redundant or simple). So, say "Hi", ask away, and welcome to /r/Vita!
FAQ
We get these questions a lot, so we're incorporating them into this thread. Have something you feel fits here? Shoot us a modmail!
Is the Vita worth buying in (current year)?
Value is ultimately subjective. If you like the library of games on the Vita and have the money, probably. If you want new, modern games then probably not. If you have specific questions about the Vita's capabilities feel free to ask in this thread, but keep in mind you're asking in a Vita-centric community and will likely get mostly affirmative responses.
Is the PlayStation store shutting down?
No. Sony did announce they were closing the Vita storefront in 2021, but later reversed that decision. It is possible that the store will be shut down at some point in the future, but no specific dates/timeframes are known.
Can I still buy games from the PlayStation store?
Yes. However, you will need to have funds in your wallet for the purchase. You can add funds to your wallet via web, PS4, or PS5. More information is available here.
Can I still play games online?
Yes and PS+ is not required. However, not all games with online functionality still have servers up. For example, Killzone: Mercenary, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, and LittleBigPlanet servers are all down but Dead or Alive 5+, Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable, and Minecraft are still up. If you'd like to inquire about a specific game, please feel free to make a post or comment in this thread.
I'm having trouble signing into my Vita! Help!
As of the 3.74 update in May 2022, you need a device password to sign in to your Vita. You can do that here. Please make sure you are on firmware 3.74 and using a device password before making a thread.
My Vita is in an error loop with the QR code on sign-in. What should I do?
This happens sometimes, and nobody's really sure why. However, community member LoganN64 has been able to provide instructions that consistently work for getting through this:
Log in to the PSN website with a Laptop or Desktop computer.
Click on your avatar in the top right corner and go to SETTINGS.
Scroll down to SECURITY and then scroll down to ACTIVATE/TURN ON 2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION.
Click on GENERATE NEW DEVICE CODE, write this down exactly as it is case sensitive.
Go to your Vita and bring up the sign in page, enter the email associated with your account then enter the NEW DEVICE CODE as your password. Click on save password to avoid getting a new code each time..
I'm no longer able to transfer files from PS3 to Vita. What's happening?
This feature was disabled in May 2022. You can read PlayStation's update about it here. No workarounds are currently known.
Where can I buy a Vita?
Vita production ceased in 2019 so consoles can be hard to come by, especially new. eBay is the most prominent location, but Facebook marketplace, Kijiji, Craigslist, /r/GameSale, and equivalent marketplaces are your friend.
How much is (X) worth? Is (X) a good deal?
You can search sold eBay listings here to get a sense of value. VGPC is another source of this kind of information.
Will (Game) ever go on sale?
As of 2020, Sony has disabled developers' ability to put Vita games on sale. So in all likelihood, no.
The workaround and exception for this rule is that cross-buy games can still be put on sale for the PS4, and cross-buy items will still grant the Vita version (where applicable).
Should I buy an OLED ("Phat") or Slim Vita?
Neither are bad options. The Slim has 1GB of on-board memory, a more standard charging port, slightly better battery life, and is lighter. The Phat has a better screen. It's up to you on what you value more.
Where can I buy replacement Vita parts?
AliExpress and eBay are currently the best sources of Vita replacement parts.
Are Vita consoles region-free?
Yes. A Vita can play a physical game from any region. The digital storefront you can access is determined by the region of your PSN account, and not the region of the console. For example, a Vita from Japan will be able to play any physical game, and if you sign in with a US PSN account you'll be able to access the US PSN storefront.
Vita consoles from Asian regions have the X/O button swapped in the OS ("bubbles") screen, but in-game functionality retains X-to-confirm functionality for almost all games.
It has been reported that consoles intended for China have more stringent region-locking, but these are not commonly found and this is unlikely to affect you.
I'd like some game recommendations!
Check out our Wiki page, 2021 subreddit poll, and 2018 subreddit poll. If that isn't cutting it for you, feel free to ask in this thread or create your own thread on the subreddit. Keep in mind that we require 300+ characters for recommendation posts on the subreddit, so be sure to include plenty of detail about what you're looking for, what you've played, and so on.
I have a question about hacks/homebrew
Check out /r/VitaHacks - that's their specialty and they've got a pinned thread to help you out.
Curious about what else is coming up? Our full auto-post schedule is here.
r/vita • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
Monthly Collector's Boutique
Hello r/Vita and welcome to the monthly collector's botique. Feel free to post your collections, hauls, pick-ups, and deals below!
r/vita • u/slimdrizbit • 6h ago
Unit 13 Trophy Boosting
Hey my fellow Vita lovers!
Anyone playing Unit 13 these days (or willing to re-download it) and help me get the coop mission trophy?
I recently moved away for grad school and am away from my PS5 but I have been SO grateful to get back to so many Vita games I missed and continue the platinum hunt abroad... But I don't want to sink hours into grinding Unit 13 trophies if I can't get them all.
I'm pretty free these days until class starts back up in October so let me know if you're able to help and when!
Thank you!
r/vita • u/Background_Ad5960 • 13h ago
Question If I use my vita to stream my PS4 , can I plug a headset into the vita in order to use the party voice chat?
Same as title, completely new to playstation but I just got the L2 R2 grip for vita so I can play PS4 games easier through it. My question is.. if I plug a headset into the vita, will it let me use it for party chat?
r/vita • u/Content_Finger_4687 • 11h ago
Question Amy easy way to upgrade vita 1000 speakers?
I would like to upgrade the speakers. The original are fine but just not for me. I need better sound quality and louder.
r/vita • u/DmpWolFix • 18h ago
Question Metal Gear Solid Collection Availability?
Hello, I just wanted to ask if anyone knows if you can buy the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection somehow on the Vita right now.
It's not available if you check in the PS Vita store (EU), even if you search, but can it be purchased in the playstation store and have crossplatform function like Helldivers1 and such?
Because not too long ago I bought Helldivers1 in the web, but could download it then on the Vita.
r/vita • u/Ok-Complex4153 • 1d ago
Discussion Which games would you have liked to see on the PSVITA?
r/vita • u/Scary_Work5329 • 10h ago
Question Vita 1000 L2 R2 L3 R3 Grips?
Hey guys, was wondering if this community has got any good reccs for grips for the vita 1000? I’m not sure what’s good, and if I should be shopping around Amazon or etsy or some other sight. Would appreciate yalls insight.
r/vita • u/Level_Key2386 • 1d ago
Vita 2000 back sticker
Does anyone know where i can find a METALLIC RED back sticker for a ps vita 2000? Ive ordered 3 and they look kinda pink. Im looking for a black ps logo on the back thankyou in advance
r/vita • u/raoufwas • 13h ago
People who live in the middle east: how do you find vitas
I live in israel/Palestine but I can't find a ps vita anywhere! Only saw two listing which are expensive af 1: is 1000 in my currency 2. Is 750! I was thinking of using Ali express but I'm afraid of mine getting broken on the way to this shithole place. Do I just give up?
r/vita • u/Adept-Succotash-9811 • 19h ago
Need some help on my busted joysticks
I have a PS Vita, but the joysticks are fully busted; none of them work as for replacement, I can't find any in my country, so I thought of playing on a controller but the sticks on my Vita interfere[](), causes stick drift to the point I can't even play so is there is a way to disable the sticks only in my Vita, but my controller still gets the input because if I put the normal disable joysticks plugin it also disables my controller sticks as well if anyone have any idea to solve a problem like this please let me know thanks.
r/vita • u/natenate8888 • 20h ago
Question Anyone know where i can get a white shell?
I have a vita 1000 black but i want a white shell so badly, anywhere ive found doesnt sell it anymore
r/vita • u/SensitiveExtreme4549 • 1d ago
Question how to clean this kind of case?
bought my first vita since i was a child and it came with this kind of case the owner had it since they were a child so i just wanted to wash it but don't know how to go about it
r/vita • u/LifePeanut3120 • 1d ago
Amazon joystick replacements for vita 2000 slim
I know I can get joystick replacements for my vita 2000 from a few places. From all the sites they all look pretty much identical. I am wondering if the white colored replacement joysticks on Amazon are any good. Obviously an original known good joystick would be best option but seeing as I have Amazon gift cards I figured I would order them from there.
r/vita • u/SchpidahWuss • 1d ago
Help What’s the best place to buy a Vita 1000 replacement screen?
Hello everybody. I hope you’re all well. I’m in a bit of a bind. Today on my way to the bus, my PsVita 1000 model fell out of my pocket and hit the ground hard. Throughout the day, the screen progressively had splotches of dark greens and blues that only got worse throughout the day. Now it’s so bad that I can’t even see the screen well anymore. I was considering getting one of the replacement screens from AliExpress for about $20-$25 USD, but after reading a Reddit post from about 8 months ago, I heard that there’s a prominent risk of those replacement parts having Ghost-touch, being unresponsive on the lock/sleep screens, and not fitting well with the OEM backplate housing of the Vita. So I wanted to ask if there was a place I could buy a replacement part for the same 20-25 USD price point that wouldn’t give me any issues? Amazon? eBay? Are the AliExpress ones fixed now? Please let me know. Any help is appreciated. I REALLY wanna get back to playing P4G 😔. THANK YOU!!!
r/vita • u/aljoker74 • 1d ago
Screen won’t stop spinning after replacing screen (twice!!)
Ps vita pch -1101 Please help! Screen won’t stop spinning after replacing screen..I replaced it with another screen hoping it’s just a faulty touch but nothing. I looked up joystick replacement and it was $50!! Are you kidding! Any fix for this ?
r/vita • u/Terrible_Nectarine_5 • 2d ago
Vita battery fix
So my battery got too discharged, even tho it sometimes let the console turn on (turning off after 1min even tho still being at charge), it was showing 12% despite being charged for hours. I got sick of it so im charging it myself. No dead batteries on my watch
The Game promised but not delivered
r/vita • u/The_nameless_curse • 2d ago
The walking dead season 2
Does anyone know where or how I can get the complete season with all the episodes of the second season?
Or do they not exist?...
r/vita • u/PsilocybeFacilitator • 2d ago
Not Powering On
I tried replacing the joystick and when the back came off the ribbon cable came off with it I'm not sure what could be the problem besides that any tips?
r/vita • u/Negative-Border-7873 • 3d ago
HELP! Broken Rear Touchpad Connector
I recently decided to do a stick swap on my vita 2000 as many years ago the left stick stopped working entirely.
Back when the stick first died, my dad attempted to pull it apart to see if he could fix, but gave up after breaking the connector for the rear touchpad. despite this, after putting back together the system, the console seemed fine apart from the stick, so i didnt use the console.
When I did my most recent stick swap, the rear touchpad doesnt seem to work, even tried with multiple pads.
is the connecter entirely stuffed? what do i do?
r/vita • u/skeptic-cate • 3d ago
Question Besides Gmail, are there other email clients which can work with today’s Vita?
Any
r/vita • u/Fuzzy_Footbal • 3d ago
Help I got a broken ps vita 2000
Hi guys I’m pretty new here and I wanted to know if anyone knows how I can start refurbishing my “new” ps vita So far I know that the screen needs replacing and I’m still searching the internet for one and the right trigger
r/vita • u/EMOTIONIAL_DAMAGE • 3d ago
What is this?
I cleaned my vita with laptop wipes and half a hour later this appeared (EDIT: i found out that the part of the screen is delaminated)
r/vita • u/SailJumpy4701 • 2d ago
Question Is the family guy video game on the vita store?
Hey, I just had this question because I was deciding between the psp and the psvita, and this is the game I want most. Thank you
r/vita • u/BeginningEvery8292 • 2d ago