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True. But by the time one breaks. Hopefully there's something around that can emulate the Vita. It's why I don't really care to own GameCube or Gameboy advance hardware because my PC and Vita work just fine for them
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Keep my vita 1K or sell it and buy a 2k vita?
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As in used Vitas only from Japan on eBay? Or from eBay Japan?
Maybe just keep both until you decide which you like better. Then sell the other.
Would be dreadful if you got rid of the OLED just to learn you prefer it over the LCD.
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True. I have enough to be about to get one and keep both but when I travel or play I'm really only going to use one.
I'm in the same boat honestly, if I get any used Vita 2000 on eBay now, will it be easy to get it to 3.60 Enso so I can replicate the SD2Vita setup I currently have on my OLED?
I would do it OP. Me personally,I bought a second 2000 model imported from Japan in case my 1000 dies on me.
1000 still works great, but the 2000 is just better in terms of ergonomics, weight and buttons (the bumpers are much improved especially).
1000 still works great, but the 2000 is just better in terms of ergonomics, weight and buttons (the bumpers are much improved especially).
This is ultimately why I went with the 2000. Being able to charge it most anywhere is very important for me. The memory card is already proprietary. Don't want to deal with even more.
Do japanese people have a reputation for selling good condition vita 2000s?
I would of thought the quality would vary regardless of the country.
Both are as hackable as each other on the right firmwares. Both support SD2VITA in the game slot. Screen is a personal preference. Battery life isn't that different between the two. I own both, but only so I have a backup in case my OG 1000 breaks.
I don't want to stereotype, necessarily, but I'd trust a random Japanese used video game or console 10x more than one from the US, most of the time. I've had lots of great experiences ordering used import games and consoles on eBay.
I've had both 1K and 2K side by side and the 1K screen is just superior, 2k screen looks like a cheap toy next to it. I only use my Vita for remote play at home, so I don't care about any other consideration. Downscaled PS4 games on that screen look absurdly good.
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I see, that's great to hear, I hope it stays like this for a little while longer because my gaming/tech budget is pretty tied-up for the rest of the year and 150-200€ depending on the model isn't that cheap.
Bought a second OLED last week as a backup for my launch day 3G model. I have never even considered the 2k model because it's too slim for my hands (get similar aches like playing with NES/SNES controller) and the LCD is a serious downgrade compared to OLED. Colors are washed out and then again way too saturated with the registry hack (you lose many different nuances especially if there are different shades of red next to each other).
IMO the proprietary charger and battery life are very trivial points when choosing between 1k and 2k Vita, I'd say it all comes down to the screen and size. If you're comfortable handling the 1k then it's madness to go for a slim.
IMO the proprietary charger and battery life are very trivial points when choosing between 1k and 2k Vita, I'd say it all comes down to the screen and size. If you're comfortable handling the 1k then it's madness to go for a slim.
The OLED display on the original Vita is fantastic, but that's essentially its sole selling point. The LCD Vita ditches the glossy (fingerprint magnet) finish for soft-touch plastic, a more comfortable grip, better battery life (ranging from 2-4 hours more, in my experience), and trades out the proprietary charging cable for micro USB.
I wouldn't say trade your old Vita out, especially if it's still in working order, but as someone who's owned both, the LCD model is my favorite of the two. Plus, it's bright blue! That's way better than the stark black finish.
I wouldn't say trade your old Vita out, especially if it's still in working order, but as someone who's owned both, the LCD model is my favorite of the two. Plus, it's bright blue! That's way better than the stark black finish.
Once again - the 2K's screen looks a looot better with a modded system. I really don't understand why Sony limited the colorspace on it. It's a night and day difference.
The problem is the OLED won't last forever, it will reach the point where it will physically degrade.
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Isn't 3.72 hacked itself? Why go back to 3.60 if there's no need to?
Go for the Slim, moving away from the proprietary cable from the OLED is reason enough.
iirc anything above 3.65 you hack to downgrade to 3.60 or 3.65 for plugin compatibility. 3.60 is usually preferred.
You can spoof your fw version, so you're still able to access PSN and run newer games.
iirc anything above 3.65 you hack to downgrade to 3.60 or 3.65 for plugin compatibility. 3.60 is usually preferred.
You can spoof your fw version, so you're still able to access PSN and run newer games.
Plugins and the hack itself are far more compatible on 3.60.
It doesn't load at boot like enso. You have to run the exploit every boot if you want to use hacks and the like. Plus, it isn't always successful, even more waiting around.
Sorry for the bump but I seriously think of grabbing a 2000, I guess if I can get one for 140€ used now I might aswell seeing that every firmware can be hacked right? How trivial would it be to move my SD2Vita and Henkaku Enso over to the 2000?
I'd say don't sell the 1k, but still get the 2k.
I have 3 Vitas, though they are all 1k. One is on like 3.2, and I plan on hacking it, but I'm lazy. I do want to get a 2k though, and I know time Ian running out on getting one at a decent price.
I have 3 Vitas, though they are all 1k. One is on like 3.2, and I plan on hacking it, but I'm lazy. I do want to get a 2k though, and I know time Ian running out on getting one at a decent price.
Yeah I don't plan to sell the 1k but that makes the 100-150€ price-tag hard to swallow for "something I essentially have but know will eventually break" :/
Speaking from a Japanese vita 2000 owner and one thing to really consider before buying a Japanese one(that annoys the hell out of me) is that the X and O buttons are natively swapped so at the vitaOS menu you'll be pressing the wrong buttons every time until you get in a game. It will then revert to traditional controls depending on the region. Last time I checked, you can't change the button assignments on the PSVita either like PS4. Pretty much regretting my purchase since.
From a compatibility and futureproof standpoint with microusb which is still pretty poular nowadays, and smaller form factor, i'd say 2000. I can't speak for the 1000 but i have been tempted to get one based off the screen alone. I seen it in a few stores and it looks pretty beautiful.
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It's a non-issue if you have a hacked Vita, which you should at this point. You can change the button mapping for the system menus.
Ah. That's something i'd need to look into in that case. I think i have the latest firmware though.
yep. it's weird hearing some people saying there's one that could. sorry, folks...
I'm not giving up my OLED Vita.
How long is it honestly going to take for that to happen, especially if it isn't being used all of the time?
How long is it honestly going to take for that to happen, especially if it isn't being used all of the time?
Well that's what I'm pretty unsure about, my Vita is almost 8 years old and from my understanding the Vita OLED tech still wasn't as reliable as the one used in today's LG TVs for example.
I had an NA launch Vita 1k that I've poured thousands of hours into, and recently I got a JP 3G Vita that was very, very lightly used. While you might not notice its degradation, it is very much real. The 3G Vita's screen was like a night and day difference.
That's what I'm afraid of, I can already see a slight tint whenever my Vita displays something overly white that I'm sure wasn't always there.
Let me put it this way - for a while I was arguing that the RGB+Colorspace modded LCD screen was just as good as the OLED screen. While I do still think it's a decent substitute, I haven't said it was as good as the OLED since seeing the 3G Vita's screen.
Oh I'm aware that I'll be giving up that sweet OLED quality long-term but ultimately I want something that I can still enjoy in 2029 like I can still do with my other consoles and handhelds plus it's not like I'll sell my OLED.
Totally understandable. Keep your eyes peeled and you'll likely find a bargain somewhere. But if ya gotta sell it, then go right on ahead, just make sure you sell it for a decent price. Don't settle for a price you aren't comfortable with. It will sell, someone will want it for sure.
Yeah that's something I would worry about once I have the 2000. The thing is I could get a basic black Vita 2000 for about 60-80€ in a local pawn-shop but these sweet Japanese white units tempt me ever so much and I'm sure these will get super rare super quick now that everything is out of production.