Pros of the PS Vita
While the PS Vita may not be at the top of everyone’s wish list, it does have some really strong qualities that make it pretty desirable. For starters its screen and graphical capabilities are absolutely amazing. There has never been a handheld as crisp and clean and the Vita. This proves to be a very important feature when looking at one of the console’s greatest assets: Remote Play.
The Vita can link to your PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 to play most games on the small device’s screen. This allows you to free up your television if somebody wants to watch something, or to move from room to room without having to unhook all the wires of your home console. It’s an outwardly simple mechanic that ended up being one of the best reasons to own the device. You also have cross-play with the PlayStation 4 in certain titles, as well as the ability to sync save files. This means if you have to go much further than Remote Play Supports, but have the game on both platforms, you can just bring your PS4/PS3 save file with you on the go. Remote Play also won’t be exclusive to the console for much longer, as Sony has already confirmed that they’re working on a Remote Play client for PC and Mac.
The Vita seems a bit oddly shaped at first and is bigger than most would expect. But, it’s very comfortable to hold and easy to use with intuitive touch screen controls. It also has a similar setup to that of the DualShock controllers Sony uses on its home consoles. In a world where form and functionality are increasingly important, this is most definitely a pro in the Vita’s favor. On top of the comfort, you have access to all of the amenities you’ve come to expect from a mobile device. Browser, media player, cameras, and all of the apps you could want.
There’s also a wealth of amazing games to be enjoyed on the platform. Free-to-play games to enjoy while you’re out and about, small indies, ports from its older siblings, and some unique exclusives such as Tearaway really utilize the full potential of the system.
Yet even with these solid pros, the cons shouldn’t be ignored.
