Is A Vita Really Worth It??

Depends on what 'worth it' means to you !!

PSV is not cheap but I still got it cause I wanted it and wanted to play its games, so for me it was worth it..

I really like the system, not that great of a library yet but Persona 4 and Zero Escape are both great. I haven't tried Gravity Rush yet. It also plays Playstation games very well. Also has assess to downloadable PSP games if you didn't already own a PSP.

On Gamestop.ca they are only $189.99 used and thats not including a memory card or a game. Some games do look interesting like Uncharted and Gravity Rush.FriendlyWalker

I enjoy mine. It has a large library but its future isnt looking great since really no games are coming out for it this year. Sony's plans is for the PS Vita is to be a 10 year device so it wont lose support, but if no 3rd party companies make games for it then who can say its worth it past its current list of games.

Not to mention hackers got a twinkle in their eyes to turn this thing into yet another hacked sony device likw the psp.

So to say worth it...im not sure. Phones can do everything the vita can do better except games and since games is the vita's problem its a toss up.

Sometimes i myself wonder if the $300 bucks i blowed on it was really worth it.

It really is up in the air isn't it? We don't know is the answer. I mean is it going to have a PS2-esque library? .... that's not happening but the Dreamcast was a failure and look at how many people still talk about it like its the greatest thing since sliced bread.

So far I am happy ... its gotten more action compared to my 3DS at least.

I think it's worth it, and $190 isn't an awful price for the system.  I'd still buy it new, but that's just me.

I think there are certain categories of gamers who dislike the Vita for their own reasons.

There are people who dislike the Vita because it doesn't have the types of games they play, or else a really good iteration of a game they like.  It may eventually, but thus far it doesn't, and there haven't been any announcements indicating otherwise.  Some examples of this are COD: Black Ops Declassified, and Assassin's Creed 3: Liberation.  Because these games that normally appeal to the 'mature' (lol) gamer fell short, you will have a lot of gamers complaining that the Vita sucks.  This is already compounded by the fact that most of the gamers in that category are die-hard console enthusiasts and were iffy about handhelds to begin with.

You have people who are obsessed with Nintendo and dislike the Vita because it is in direct competition with the 3DS.

Then, you have people who own a smartphone or tablet and are satisfied with Fruit Ninja, and don't see the need for fun portable games.

All I can say is, maybe just try it for yourself and form your own opinions.

Whether or not it's worth it really hinges on you.  Are there enough games on it to warrant a purchase? If the answer is yes, then there you go.

So far im happy with my purchase. A lot of games to play for me. Currently rolling through Persona 4 The Golden, really awesome game. Also All Stars ain't that shabby. Imo it will hold me off until Sony announces new exclusives for it, there's plenty of games to play for me. You should've told us what kind of games you like, so we can know whenever the purchase is worth it or not.

On Gamestop.ca they are only $189.99 used and thats not including a memory card or a game. Some games do look interesting like Uncharted and Gravity Rush.FriendlyWalker

If you have to ask us then you probably shouldn't buy one. It's the #1 rule of purchasing something. If you cannot find enough reasons yourself to purchase something, you shouldn't purchase it. Buying something on other people's hype is not a good thing to do. I personally like my Vita, maybe not for the amount of money I spent for it but I am confident that in the next year or two I'll have many more reasons to love it.

Yes it is worth it. I have 20 retail games. There is plenty to play on PSvita. The system itself is excellent. The PSvita is the best handhld the screen is great. The controls are awesome. Finally a improved D pad. This is the first time Sony has changed up the D-pad design for the better. Great for Fighting games. Also Dual analog sticks instead of 1 analog nub.

Plus this year PS plus has arrived. So that helps when trying out some of the PSvita games for Newcomers. As a bonus there have been 15 free games that people can download for PSvita. 3 more Playstation moblle games to come.

This system is worth it. But it depends on how serious of a gamer people are. I enjoy portable and console gaming equally. Most folk just seem to like one or the other.

Sony seems to have caught on that it is wise to include a PSvita memory card with the System. The $249.99 Bundles include a 4GB PSvita memory card and a Game. Assasins Creed 3 or Call of Duty Decassified.

Yes it is worth it. But in the end it is up to everyone to make up their own mind.

the 50 hours spent with persona 4 alone was worth getting it for me

Your milage will vary. If you're planning only only playing Vita games on the vita, then as you probably know, the current lineup of games available in north america is pretty limited.

If you really want to get the most out of the vita in its current state, you should:

1.) use PSN and be interested/buy ps1/psp games. Its a great platform for reliving some of the old classics.

2.) import games (japan currently has quite a few more vita games, alot of which will not likely be localized) This may or may not apply to you though depending on your ability to read japanese and weither or not you like jrpgs and other niche types of games.

I for one, enjoy my vita quite a bit since i do both of the above, but If i was strictly buying only for Vita games available in North america, i'd have probably not purchased one.

If i had to choose between a Vita and a 3DS, right *now* i'd choose a Vita. That being said, in 3-6 months from now, that would probably change since the 3DS has quite a few big, exclusive titles coming out. Vita really needs more games to be made and localized to NA within the next 6months to a year or else it might end up dying. Cheaper memory cards too (why the **** am i paying 3x more for a slightly altered microSD card....)

If you're already asking that, then probably not. It's a nice bit of kit though. Got mine for £150 with NFS. 

Only complaint with it is that the 'nubs' feel far too small.

If you can borrow it from a friend or try the demos at stores, you can get a feel for the system, and some of the games. In my opinion, if you have enough games on other systems to keep you busy, or a tablet, phone that you use a lot for gaming, then the Vita won't be necessary and if you can wait, wait til a lot more games come out for it. I purchased mine before the holidays, and honestly, I should have just waited to purchase one since I do not use it too often. When I'm home, I'm on the PS3/Xbox and when I'm out, I find myself using my tablet or phone for games.

For me, my Vita was worth getting, and I am really enjoying the games and system.;)

fifa 13 all the time on the go... many hours wastedddd

Ofcourse it's worth it!

It's a portable game system,it's ideal for travelling and stuff.

Then again,some ppl may be into Nintendo's exclusives.

:3

If you have PS+ and can find it on the discount price below 200$ (maybe trade something towards it) then it would work. The current price of 250$ (plus tax, and at least one game or PS+) - it's a hard recommendation.

If money aren't the problem - go for it. It's a wonderful hand-held. ;)