PS Vita Alternatives
As the anniversary of psvita launch Also code-named NGP passes us once again. One thought comes to many owners past and present, “Is there a good psvita alternative now?”.
When coming up with the list I’m keeping in mind the companies behind the handhelds too. So consumers will know that the devices will be supported in the future versus being one and done after release.
Here is a list of good or close psvita alternatives:
Disclaimer from Wololo: This list is the opinion of the author (Roc6d) and I don’t necessarily agree with all their choices 😉 . As for all recommendation lists, take it as a data point, and make your own decisions!
1. Steam deck ( Supported by valve)
Display:1280 x 800 x RGB/
CPU: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
GPU: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)
APU power: 4-15W
Pressure-sensitivity for configurable click strength
2.Odin Pro/2/Mini (Supported by AYN Group)
Display: 6-inch IPS touchscreen
Resolution:Â 1920 x 1080
Refresh rate:Â 60Hz
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Controls & Inputs: Dpad/T
RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR5
Storage: Up to 512GB
Connectivity:Â USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 7/HDMI + Micro-HDMI
Audio:Â 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth
Weight: 420g
Can play game consoles up to Gamecube/PS2/PSP thru emulators, plus Cloud Gaming Function
Odin 2 Mini mirrors the pvsita in looks and runs on android 13
3.Anbernic 35xx (Current Model) (Supported by Anbernic Group)
Display: Varies on model
Resolution: Varies on model
Refresh rate:Â 60Hz
CPU:H700 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5GHz frequency
Controls & Inputs: Depends on the model most have two analogs sticks and dpad combo with four face buttons. Along with shoulder buttons
RAM: LPDDR4 1GB (Varies on Model)
Storage: Up to 512GB
Connectivity: 2.4/5G WIFI/HDMI + Micro-HDMI
Audio:Â 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth
This company has released a new model every month so its really up to user on what features they want and form factor.
Can play game consoles up to Gamecube/PS2/PSP thru emulators, plus Cloud Gaming Function ( Depending on which model is available at the moment)
4. Retroid pocket 4 and above (Supported by GoRetroid Group)
Display: 4.7 inch touchscreen
Resolution: 750×1334@60fps, 500nits
Refresh rate:Â 60Hz
CPU: 2*A78@2.4GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz
GPU:G68 MC4@900MHz
Controls & Inputs: Touch Screen/ two Hall sticks/
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4x
Storage:128GB UFS 3.1 + TF Card Slot
Connectivity:Â USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Audio:Â 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth
Weight: 571.5264g
Runs on Android 13
Can play game consoles up to Gamecube/PS2/PSP thru emulators, plus Cloud Gaming Function ( Depending on which model is available at the moment)
5.Nintendo Switch (Supported by Nintendo)
Display: 6-inch IPS touchscreen
Resolution:Â 1280 x 720 Handheld /1080 TV Mode
Refresh rate:Â 60Hz
CPU: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
RAM: 4GB
Storage: 64GB (up to 1TB)
Connectivity:Â USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi/HDMI with Dock
Audio: 3.5mm 4-pole stereo headphone jack, Bluetooth
Weight: 322.0506g
Note: Most of the systems are open sourced or can be modified to run none supported code. It can open the system to be able to run more console games but done so at your own risk.
Now keep in mind every system here has their pros and cons. At this moment there isn’t a exact Psvita replacement, yet we are getting closer to that point. The market is a lot different now then when the Psvita launched as there wasn’t many devices that could match the performance or playability of the system besides its competition, the 3ds. Today, most phones and handheld pcs can emulate the Psvita due to the effort of the team behind Vita3k. We may see a one to one feature clone in the future after Sony sunsets the PS vita economy system and makes it playable on newer systems,
At the time of this article most if not all the Psvita library has been archived/backed up to the internet. So access to game library is available and users of a modified Psvita can back up their games now.
I gotta say the steam deck can do way more than stated a lot of the specs/stuff can be upgraded and that with relativ easy and fast diys way. If you can build a PC you can upgrade lets say the ssd like i did on mine had the 64 or 256 gb version i dont remember and went for a 2tb ssd the one most recommended was for what ever reason(i think its funny actually) the cheapest too lol. The performance is just mwah like before just with 1,8TB of storage which is finally enough with a 500gb sd card and a 2tb flash for transfer from my or my bros pc. But not just that you can mod most of the stuff on a deck some easier than changing the ssd some maybe a bit more diffictult but nothing impossible or too hard making a pandora battery back to normal with only a lighter a needle and solder wire was harder than any mod for the steam deck.
plus what bothered me the most my deck plays bloodborne with 20-40 fps for now which is impressiv and shadps4(ps4 emu) is just v0.4.1
Slow day for news? This article seems pointless
Some sort of rough estimated price points for each of the devices listed would have added a deeper context in describing what all the listed specifications compare to the investments that may have to be made in order to afford any of these suggestions.
alternative? lol vita emu still bad. theres no alternatives to vita.
but if you need anything for playing some any games, you can do it on your smartphone (ltbh anyone has smartphone) + gamepad like gamesir x3pro (best choice if your smartphone dont have cooler, but cheap alternatives ok too). even cheapest potato smartphones can give you all retro library minimum.
switch is not so cheap for many ppl (if not for you, yey! you are lucky!). steamdeck is for rich – not alternative at all. chinatoys – meh.. for 3yo kids is ok, but for formed soul absolutely not.
All Devices are able to work with the 1.5TB MicroSD Card, and highly likely the 2TB MicroSD that is out by SanDisk. Not sure why they are just saying the 512GB MicroSD.
Is his Shift button broken?
What is the point of this article exactly? These really aren’t Vita Alternatives as they serve a different purpose and don’t properly play Vita games.
Rg35xx cant do gamecube or ps2, it doesnt even have the buttons for it
None of tose have PS Vita originals. They’re only power equivalents, but the compatibility with Vita games and emulators still not granted.
no
The Legion GO is not on this list and Switch is literally at the end of its life with the Ditch 2 being released by Nintendo soon.
I own and use a Steam deck and it it quite passable for a portable gaming system. I use emulators from psp, psone, ps2, ps3 (iffy), NES, SNES, N64, Switch, MAME, etc, etc. All work great, except the ps3 emulator, but it works well on a small handful of games.
Also have a few pc games like Spider-man, GTA IV, COD WWII, and a few others that work quite well.
I’m going with the Steamdeck cause of the price and how easy it is to crack open (which I have) and add more memory to it.
Although, I STILL play my psvita at least weekly…
Is this a joke? What an utterly pointless and insulting listicle. Sometimes you just have to say no to guest writers.
Falta la Trimui Smart Pro con Allwiner a133plus y pantalla IPS 4,95″
We want the PSV,not a high tech,extra priced Steam deck or Nintendo switch. The PSV is an alternative to all of these,it’s around 70€ on my country…
I want a free ps
I would also like to nominate Anbernic RG ARC-D for SEGA enthusiasts out there. It has a 6 button layout like the Sega Genesis and Saturn plus two shoulder buttons and two digital triggers. It should run most consoles up to the Saturn plus some Dreamcast and PSP games with no problem and it costs around 80-90 USD.
Thuis Christ xmas …
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And psvita alternatieves.
Are you kidding me? Ayaneo 3, MSI Claw 7 AI & 8AI & so many more. Can emulate vita offline games
This article is BAD. How far has Wololo fallen….
Go watch this instead. Real info, real reviews.
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Happy New Year Wololo! Looking forward to another year of great articles and some surprising gaming reveals 🙂
And msi claw+/7/8
And legion go
How would a raspberry 5 32gb rrr case looklike for extensions with a powerbook 5 harddisks 3.5inch and 4 ssd s 2.5inch and Maybe 8 ssd m2 holders got spare cases from those oké pc’s.
psvita alternatives … server-rack needs and upgrade disc.
and a jellyfin repo that installs for ur current nic and futher installation trusted sources lists apt-key deprecations.
With todays retro consoles, is vita really on the grave now?
everything is ok?
No news from december !!
Psvita alternatives like particular case iphone8/8+/se out of the sandbox Linux jailbreak with executable./checkpale-ish breaking out of the sandbox in a rootless or full Root install
Sheepshaver8 and sheepshaver9 and sheepshavertenx and maybe sheepshaver11