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Vita deserved better from Sony

[-] tekchic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I really loved the Vita. Probably my favorite handheld console of all time.

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I got it very late in its lifespan, just a few years ago, and I feel that a lot. I remember the proprietary memory cards being the major issue I had that prevented me from buying one originally, and they’re even more of an issue now that they’re out of production and the ones available are aging.

Thankfully, the homebrew scene provided workarounds to use microSD, but you lose the ability to play cartridges easily, so I haven’t done so myself.

It’s really a great console though. Basically a pocket PS2.5 I’d say. Sometimes closer to a pocket PS3. Plus the ability to play cross platform PS3 games, certain PS2 remasters, and Sonys (then) whole offering of PS1 ports really opens up the library on top of the smattering of quality Native Vita titles it had.

Dude do remember when the PS4 launched and it had the remote play function? I thought that was so cool. Things like that to me showed me that Sony was really making new leaps for handheld, but just kinda gave up?

[-] sabrielkytori@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

How's the flips battery life? Been considering it as an android handheld for Hardcore RetroAchievements.

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

It depends what you’re playing on it, for sure. I Can get a couple hours of GameCube or PS2, and a few hours of older games. I mostly use it for the former, though I’ll occasionally use it for platformers that need more precision than the Analogue Pocket’s dpad Can provide. It’s still a mushy dpad, but much less prone to false diagonals than Analogues.

[-] NewNewAccount@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I love the Flip’s dpad. It’s basically become my dedicated Tetris machine.

[-] sabrielkytori@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I'd be playing PSP/Dreamcast/PS1 and before.

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I tried to respond to most of you, but I’m getting a strange error in my wefwef app whenever I try to reply.

[-] Ketchup@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That is a lot of fun right there :)

[-] frozenicecube@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Here's mine minus my switch

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That’s a solid collection there. Your deck skin looks really nice also. What are all the various vertical handhelds?

[-] frozenicecube@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Dbrand is awesome for skins! Verticals are a miyoo mini, anbernic rg35xx, and anbernic rg351v.

[-] Starburn@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Decent sized collection.

I'm still waiting for the steam deck to release in my country. I keep being tempted towards the anbernic windows device though.

[-] dom@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

What's the bottom one with wind water on it?

[-] xkm@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Looks like the Retroid pocket flip

[-] kurikai@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I just got a 3ds, is great for a unique experience

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I have the 2ds XL, and I love it. I’ve always wanted to try the 3D on the New 3ds, but never had a chance. Link Between Worlds is one of my favorite Zelda games.

[-] FlagonOfMe@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

ALBW is so good! Really fun in 3D.

~~What's that console on the bottom of the photo that looks like a 3DS, but isn't?~~

Retroid Pocket Flip, it seems.

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That’s the Retroid Pocket Flip. It’s an Android emulation device. Can handle most things ps1 and older, and a good bit of GameCube and ps2 libraries also.

[-] kratoz29@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

So.. which is your favorite one?

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I probably play the Pocket, the RG353V, and the Pocket Flip the most, but I really love the steam deck as a pc replacement for accessing my massive steam library without using my giant power guzzling pc.

[-] kratoz29@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I see, those are some solid options NGL.

[-] Pissy_Badger@pawb.social 1 points 1 year ago

I so want the steam deck, but just can’t justify it, atm.

[-] Elkenders@feddit.uk 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I got a sale notification this weekend. The price is great but I'd love something a little smaller. Also tough to justify here too. Enjoying my retroid pocket 3 plus at the moment.

[-] kratoz29@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I love handhelds, I'd like to own a Steam Deck someday.

[-] ErrADDict@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

What do you play most on your Vita?

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I’m playing through the PSP exclusive God of War games right now, but typically I use it as my JRPG machine. I have many final fantasy games on it, as well as games like Persona 3+4.

[-] pint@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

What's the one playing Dark Alliance II? I thought that was on like PS2 and stuff

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That’s the Steam Deck. It’s actually running the recently released PC port.

[-] topinambour_rex@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

How good is the steamdeck, I hesit to get one ?

[-] pint@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Oh wow, it's out on PC now that's awesome! Thanks man

[-] Bartsbigbugbag@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah buddy, glad I could help. I was excited when I saw they were porting it also. Both the Dark Alliance games are on PC and consoles now! Don’t play the new “Dark Alliance” though, absolute

this post was submitted on 02 Jul 2023
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