Keep my vita 1K or sell it and buy a 2k vita?

BladeoftheImmortal · Sep 23, 2019

I like my vita a lot and still play it from time to time. My 1000 is on 3.60 and hackable but there are 2000s that can be hacked as well so I'm wondering if it's worth seeing my old vita and getting the newer one. I know I lose the OLED but I get better battery life and a much lighter and easier to hold Vita... So what would you all do?

Man God · Sep 23, 2019

I prefer everything on the slim. Better cord, better buttons, better battery, and yes, better screen. That OLED was a gimmick and most games look better on the regular old LCD.

nsilvias · Sep 23, 2019

the vita 2000 is more future proof with micro usb and and led over oled panel that will degrade over time

CielYoshi · Sep 23, 2019

Sell it to buy an overpriced limited edition one, it's what I did!

Jomatto · Sep 23, 2019

What's a good place to buy a 2000?

Theswweet · Sep 23, 2019

Pros and cons for the different Vitas:

1k
+/- OLED screen
+ PSVSD support (3G model only)
- proprietary charger
- less battery life

2k
+ Better battery
+ microUSB charging
+/- LCD screen (debatable which is better, LCD looks great when colorspace is unlocked)
- no PSVSD (using microSD cards blocks game card slot)

Pick your poison.

F34R · Sep 23, 2019

I kept my OG launch vita, and I have a white Assassins Creed bundle Vita. I wish I never got rid of the launch PSP. ugh.

BladeoftheImmortal · Sep 23, 2019

CielYoshi said:
Sell it to buy an overpriced limited edition one, it's what I did!

What limited edition one did you buy?

Transistor · Sep 23, 2019

I had a 3G OLED Vita and replaced it with a Slim Vita when I got robbed and it got stolen. Sure there's no OLED on the slims, but the color calibration on the LCD is really good. Mix that with the micro-usb and better battery, and the slim becomes a no brainer

Oldmario · Sep 23, 2019

F34R said:
I kept my OG launch vita, and I have a white Assassins Creed bundle Vita. I wish I never got rid of the launch PSP. ugh.

tbh the launch model of the PSP is probably the worst out of the 3, i'm saying this as a owner of both the 1000 and 3000

Man God · Sep 23, 2019

There's no one answer for a PSP that plays UMDs unlike the Vita where I feel time has proven out the Slim as the superior model.

Theswweet · Sep 23, 2019

Man God said:
There's no one answer for a PSP that plays UMDs unlike the Vita where I feel time has proven out the Slim as the superior model.

Between 1k WiFi and 2k, it's a no brainer, but an argument can definitely be made for the 1k 3g unit.

I Wanna Be The Guy · Sep 23, 2019

Your OLED is precious. Keep it. Cherish it. Savour every moment. The slim is not the same.

Jawmuncher · Sep 23, 2019

I really want a Vita Slim, I have 2 OLEDs and could trade one in but i'd rather not.
Guess i'll just wait and see if there's ever a deal on a slim.

Man God · Sep 23, 2019

I sold a 3G unit for good money when OLED Vitas weren't being shipped to the US anymore.

Slappy White · Sep 23, 2019

I hate myself for selling my old vita oled. Where can you still buy a slim?

F34R · Sep 23, 2019

Oldmario said:
tbh the launch model of the PSP is probably the worst out of the 3, i'm saying this as a owner of both the 1000 and 3000

I have 2000 right now (2x). I dunno, I just liked the build. Nothing wrong with the others, just hate getting rid of originals lol.

Theswweet · Sep 23, 2019

Slappy White said:
I hate myself for selling my old vita oled. Where can you still buy a slim?

Ebay. Used Japanese units are cheap and almost always in pristine condition.

BladeoftheImmortal · Sep 23, 2019

Transistor said:
I had a 3G OLED Vita and replaced it with a Slim Vita when I got robbed and it got stolen. Sure there's no OLED on the slims, but the color calibration on the LCD is really good. Mix that with the micro-usb and better battery, and the slim becomes a no brainer

Thanks. Guess I'm going to get the slim, then.

VodkaFX · Sep 23, 2019

Get a slim. While its not an OLED i think its way better (more comfy, better battery life, micro usb charging).

I personally own a launch Vita and I would love to get a 2000, but its pretty much non existent already from where I reside in.

OLED colors maybe richer, but sooner or later there will be screen burn in issues. My own set already has some weird fade / burn in marks at the bottom of the screen, not really visible during playing but its very obvious when the display is off.

Deleted member 39353 · Sep 23, 2019

Good god, keep your OLED vita. I don't care what anyone says, that LCD absolutely cannot compare and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. At the very least, try out a Vita 2000 side by side and see if you are actually okay with it.

Mechaplum · Sep 23, 2019

I would keep the 1k and buy a 2k. And also a PSTV but those things are goddamn pricey now.

CielYoshi · Sep 23, 2019

BladeoftheImmortal said:
What limited edition one did you buy?

The Hatsune Miku one

Jon Carter · Sep 23, 2019

I remember when people kept saying "dat OLED" about everything coming to Vita.

I haven't tried the revision but the OLED is like one of the very few things I like about the Vita, and I seriously doubt an LCD panel could compare.

Shado · Sep 23, 2019

Oled vita vs LCD vita is night and day diffference interms of the screen quality. I have multiple vitas and regret not buying additional oled ones over the slim ones.

Alucrid · Sep 23, 2019

slim has matte colors get that one

Theswweet · Sep 23, 2019

The Slim's LCD is miles better once modded. I seriously don't know why Sony gimped the colorspace.

Ctrl Alt Del · Sep 23, 2019

VodkaFX said:
OLED colors maybe richer, but sooner or later there will be screen burn in issues. My own set already has some weird fade / burn in marks at the bottom of the screen, not really visible during playing but its very obvious when the display is off.

I got the burns too, but they're only ever visible when the screen turns pitch black so it doesn't really matter or get in the way of playing. Hell, I got used to them like you do to freckles on your face, no biggie. They're like loading screens companions.

Theswweet · Sep 23, 2019

Ctrl Alt Del said:
I got the burns too, but they're only ever visible when the screen turns pitch black so it doesn't really matter or get in the way of playing. Hell, I got used to them like you do to freckles on your face, no biggie. They're like loading screens companions.

That's the mura effect, not burn-in.

pixelpatron · Sep 23, 2019

I forgot I even owned a Vita.

Ctrl Alt Del · Sep 23, 2019

Theswweet said:
That's the mura effect, not burn-in.

Had to Google that. Looks like you're right. You learn something new everyday.

VodkaFX · Sep 23, 2019

Theswweet said:
That's the mura effect, not burn-in.

Ctrl Alt Del said:
Had to Google that. Looks like you're right. You learn something new everyday.

Ah yes, its mura effect indeed, my set has that same problem.

But yeah while it doesn't affect me while I am playing it does stick out like an eye sore when the display is off.

zoodoo · Sep 23, 2019

BladeoftheImmortal said:
Thanks. Guess I'm going to get the slim, then.

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I have both and will never get rid of them.

ElMexiMerican · Sep 23, 2019

zoodoo said:
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I have both and will never get rid of them.

Same, I refuse to give up either. Honestly though there are trade off's to each one, but typically I find myself using my Slim model more.

Chief Malik · Sep 23, 2019

pixelpatron said:
I forgot I even owned a Vita.

let me have it

B.K. · Sep 23, 2019

Man God said:
That OLED was a gimmick and most games look better on the regular old LCD.

This. I hate the OLED on the 1000. It's way too over saturated. The LCD on the 2000 looks a lot better to me.

dhlt25 · Sep 23, 2019

2k Vita is better in every way. It's not even close

IMACOMPUTA · Sep 23, 2019

Man I have a 3g Vita and a pstv. How much am I worth nowadays?

TAJ · Sep 23, 2019

MicroUSB is a plus?! What did they have on the original, a bare wire that you had to lick?

B.K. · Sep 23, 2019

TAJ said:
MicroUSB is a plus?! What did they have on the original, a bare wire that you had to lick?

The 1000 had a proprietary cable.

Chakoo · Sep 23, 2019

My vote goes for the 2K model. I have multiple vita units still but sold my original launch 1k unit. I just find the weight and comfortability so much better on the 2k unit. The screen is still really solid on the 2k (more so than most devices).

BladeoftheImmortal · Sep 24, 2019

zoodoo said:
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I have both and will never get rid of them.

I don't like to have multiples of a system. Seems redundant and unnecessary to me.

Rukes · Sep 24, 2019

I prefer the 2000 by far, but there is still a big market for people who love the OLED on the 1000. You can probably sell it to cover most of the cost of going to 2000

Deleted member 10629 · Sep 24, 2019

IMO if you already had a thing that works then don't replace it.

My only worry would be that proprietary cable.

I would use my Slim Vita more if my fucking 32GB card didnt die on me :(

zoodoo · Sep 24, 2019

BladeoftheImmortal said:
I don't like to have multiples of a system. Seems redundant and unnecessary to me.

You will regret it when the one you have breaks and the price for a replacement is double what you would pay now. Like it or not vita prices will go up because it's a niche handheld. It's not like ds where you can find one at a flea market for 20$.

Deleted member 49179 · Sep 24, 2019

NarohDethan said:
I would use my Slim Vita more if my fucking 32GB card didnt die on me :(

1. Jailbreak your Vita.
2. Get an easily available adapter that let you use any regular MicroSD card.
3. Enjoy your jailbroken Vita!

Deleted member 10629 · Sep 24, 2019

Static_Void said:
1. Jailbreak your Vita.
2. Get an easily available adapter that let you use any regular MicroSD card.
3. Enjoy your jailbroken Vita!

Sadly I sold most of my games and I really dont want to invest in the console anymore.

Mechaplum · Sep 24, 2019

Rukes said:
I prefer the 2000 by far, but there is still a big market for people who love the OLED on the 1000. You can probably sell it to cover most of the cost of going to 2000

I need to get a 2k or a PSTV just so I have a backup way to play P4G.

Verder · Sep 24, 2019

nsilvias said:
the vita 2000 is more future proof with micro usb and and led over oled panel that will degrade over time

my 2000 wont even hold a charge and its been bumming me out.
anyone else deal with this issue?

Mechaplum · Sep 24, 2019

Verder said:
my 2000 wont even hold a charge and its been bumming me out.
anyone else deal with this issue?

You can actually replace batteries in the 2k versions so check that out.

Keep my vita 1K or sell it and buy a 2k vita?

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