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Review on ๐ŸŽฎ PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi PCH-2000ZA14: Light blue/White Japanese Import โ€“ A Gamer's Delight! by David Dober

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Should I buy PS Vita Slim? Depends on the.

I bought the Vita Slim because the audio port on my original Vita stopped working due to corrosion so I went with this one. Despite the higher price, I really liked the PS Vita Slim. I will list Vita Slim comparisons and new arrivals below. I was a bit apprehensive about going from OLED (Original Vita screen) to LCD (Vita Slim screen) but there really isn't a significant difference other than saturation. Differences. In my opinion, the original Vita's screen looked too saturated. And in my experience with the original Vita, the Vita Slim actually has SLIGHTLY sharper graphics (perhaps due to the oversaturation in the original Vita causing a bit of blurring) and no oversaturation. The Vita Slim also has a lower brightness level than the original Vita (which is very useful when playing in the dark). Compared to the original Vita, the Vita Slim has much more accessible buttons (Start, Select, PS buttons). The keys slide out so you don't have to reach for the keys like you used to. No difference to analog sticks. One thing I noticed is that the Vita Slim speakers sound a little less spacious compared to the original Vita. But the sound in the headphones sounds just as good as the original Vita. The Vita Slim also has 1GB built in. If you have a memory card inserted, 1GB will not work, it only works without a memory card inserted. 1GB doesn't make much sense, but it's a nice addition. - In the Vita Slim menu, you will notice that the Circle and X buttons are upside down, but not in games. - The rear touchpad has become smaller. So the problem of accidental typing is not as important as it used to be. But it's still very responsive and better in my opinion. A very nice addition is that the battery life lasts much longer than the original Vita. I've had battery life issues with the Original Vita in the past, despite the brightness settings being at their lowest. The Vita Slim no longer has battery life issues as it lasts around 7 hours compared to 4 hours for the original Vita. The Vita Slim's touchscreen is as responsive as ever, I think it has a slightly more responsive touchscreen based on what I've seen so far. And the Japanese versions of the Vita Slim come in a variety of colors, which is very cool compared to the old plain black. When it's white, small scratches on it really look less revealing compared to the black Vita. Vita Slim is also less heavy. I hope this review helped you make a decision. I recommend them to anyone considering buying a new PS Vita. If you don't care about the price of Vita Slim, then go for it. But if you're on a budget, get the Original Vita, it's just as great.

Pros
  • Great fit for me
Cons
  • No instructions