[Q] Is the Vita better than PSP for retro emulation?

[dmaskell92]

Vita can't emulate Golden Eye though LOL. Seriously though the Vita is great for what it can do, but lately it's gotten allot of shelf time.

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[MooMooMan]

I know this thread is old, so please don't execute me admins.
Ps Vita isn't really good for emulation and here's why.
Barely any native support
Rejuvenate needs a PC or properly setup phone to run
Moving files back and forth are a MASSIVE PAIN
Most emulators are ePSP, which means you are better off with a real PSP
Waiting for more exploits and having to buy new games is not fun and really takes the fun out of playing emulators on the Vita.

Like the post above mine states, I also barely use my Vita, I use my smartphone paired with a cheap controller to get emulation done. It's easier, cheaper, and overall just better. I gave up on the Vita a year ago.
If you are still lurking around, you can google "GPD XD", it's like a 3DS, but an Android console that has physical controls. I've heard a ton of good things about it, and that it can play many PSP games at full speed, which is a plus.

TL:DR : Not worth it. Buy something else, there are literally dozens of other options, all of which are better.

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[dmaskell92]

Like the post above mine states, I also barely use my Vita, I use my smartphone paired with a cheap controller to get emulation done.

Right? I use my Nvidia Shield because I love Game-stream. But a Android phone with a controller is essentially the same thing (Although most phones aren't as powerful as the Tegra 4...). It's a shame the device is now $500 USD. I picked mine up when they where really new for $130. Nvidia shows them for $199 but they are out of stock.