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[Enter the Dragon Punch]

http://blog.hokanko-alt.com/archives/47595674.html
http://nichegamer.com/2016/01/rumor-new-patent-for-ps-vita-with-click-able-analog-sticks-is-found/

Vita seems most obvious, seeing how they're using a Vita to show off the trademark... Though it's a Vita 1000, so that doesn't make much sense.

Found this on the Vita subreddit. I would love to see a Vita 3000 with clickable analog sticks for remote play

Spoiler

AND PROPER L2/R2 AND MICROSD

... But adding an entire new method of input on a hardware revision? I can't think of a single platform that's done that.

Maybe, just maybe, the dream isn't dead. Or at the very least, maybe we're going to get a sick ass controller dock to use Xperia phones with remote play.

Click in if old.

 

[Drago]

But adding an entire new method of input on a hardware revision? I can't think of a single platform that's done that.

New 3DS added a second nub and L2/R2. Though that stuff was an addon for old systems first before being integrated in the New revision. Does that count?

A Vita 3000 with clicky sticks would be nice, and also really surprising. I'd probably buy it.

 

[Abriael]

It's not a trademark. It's a patent. And it'd say that it's time to realize that not all patents actually result in actual products.

Companies patent things so that they have the chance to possibly use them in the future, but from there to actual use there's a big difference.

The fact that it's demonstrated with vita means nothing, because it's simply an example to illustrate the patent.

In this case, it's extremely unlikely that Sony will ever make a Vita 3000 with different inputs, simply because they're already having massive problems with incompatible games with Vita TV.

 

[Taker34]

Vita means life. Life means PSP2

 

[Maligna]

As much as I would love this, I JUST bought a second Vita.

 

[DieH@rd]

I would very much appreciate Vita-3000, a new revision that mirrors button layout of DS4 [clickable sticks, 2 sets of shoulder buttons]. The rest can remain the same.

 

[Deleted member 752119]

Hard to see it, but I'd upgrade if they put out a Vita with clickable sticks and L2/R2 buttons to make remote play perfect.

 

[mrmickfran]

I'm pretty sure that Sony has given up all hope on the Vita.

 

[MikeE21286]

Hard to see it, but I'd upgrade if they put out a Vita with clickable sticks and L2/R2 buttons to make remote play perfect.

Agreed.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

It's not a trademark. It's a patent. And it'd say that it's time to realize that not all patents actually result in actual products.

Companies patent things so that they have the chance to possibly use them in the future, but from there to actual use there's a big difference.

The fact that it's demonstrated with vita means nothing, because it's simply an example to illustrate the patent.

In this case, it's extremely unlikely that Sony will ever make a Vita 3000 with different inputs, simply because they're already having massive problems with incompatible games with Vita TV.

er, yeah, patent, my bad. mixed up the words, got 'em all jumbled

even if this ends up being nothing though, it's still news

 

[KalBalboa]

Man... A revised Vita with extra triggers and L3/R3 would probably have me day one.

 

[18-Volt]

It's not a trademark. It's a patent. And it'd say that it's time to realize that not all patents actually result in actual products.

Companies patent things so that they have the chance to possibly use them in the future, but from there to actual use there's a big difference.

The fact that it's demonstrated with vita means nothing, because it's simply an example to illustrate the patent.

In this case, it's extremely unlikely that Sony will ever make a Vita 3000 with different inputs, simply because they're already having massive problems with incompatible games with Vita TV.

Yeah sounds like they're covering all corners. It's not even a new hardware, they demonstrated the mechanism on old Vita 1000. I don't think they're ever going to use this.

 

[Gusto]

Holy sh*t man, give me clickable analogs and some R2 and L2 triggers and I'm all over it.

 

[Vilam]

Sexy. If Sony sells a handheld that has actual buttons that are analogous to a Dual Shock in clickability and placement, then they'll have a day 1 customer in me.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

Man... A revised Vita with extra triggers and L3/R3 would probably have me day one.

the r2/l2 could be like... those little bumpers on the original wii classic controller. adds the method without vastly increasing the footprint

 

[SRTtoZ]

If they made a Vita with L3/R3 and L2/R2 without the silly touchpad I'd be in for one ASAP.

 

[anexanhume]

I would very much appreciate Vita-3000, a new revision that mirrors button layout of DS4 [clickable sticks, 2 sets of shoulder buttons]. The rest can remain the same.

Yeah. I think making it the best at its extra functions (remote play, PS1/PS2 classics) without breaking compatibility would help its longevity. I know I'd sell my 1000 for something like that.

 

[Guymelef]

It's for PlayStation NX.

 

[autoduelist]

In this case, it's extremely unlikely that Sony will ever make a Vita 3000 with different inputs, simply because they're already having massive problems with incompatible games with Vita TV.

Not really applicable here. In this case, they'd be adding inputs that bring them in line with other devices that already have those inputs, as opposed to adding inputs that have no match (backtouch, touch, front/rear cams).

 

[Falk]

It's for PlayStation NX.

I have no idea why this made me burst out laughing.

 

[Dead_Pixel]

the r2/l2 could be like... those little bumpers on the original wii classic controller. adds the method without vastly increasing the footprint

Ever seen a New 3DS? Because that console has exactly what you describe, and it works really well!

 

[DISSESHOWEDO]

Vita means life. Life means PSP2

Amen!

 

[chrominance]

I'm in the camp that says this won't amount to anything on the Vita front, but maybe they're keeping up R&D just in case they ever take another crack at the portable console thing.

Spoiler

or maybe they'll make another Xperia Play that plays Vita games haha yeah right

 

[Breads]

A vita with clickable analog sticks and

Spoiler

AND PROPER L2/R2 AND MICROSD

?

Fucking day 1 holy shit.

I have short girly fingers so the back pad is absolutely useless. This is the solution I've been dreaming of.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

Maybe a striped down Vita that can only do RemotePlay and maybe PS1/PSP games?

Retail for $75, clickable sticks and four shoulder buttons.

 

[anexanhume]

The bottom right screen with "20" looks like a vita menu. Can someone translate?

 

[super-famicom]

Vita 2: Portable Boogaloo

 

[NinjamicWZ]

Hard to see us ever getting another Vita model... still miffed that the slim didn't have an HDMI out.

Japan maybe? Maybe just something to make money off of if someone else wants to do it.

I'd buy it.

 

[onQ123]

Portable PS4

Spoiler

Remoteplay companion

on the way.

 

[GhostWriter24]

Vita 2 w/ full backwards compatibility and I'm in.

 

[Elitist1945]

PLEASE GOD.

 

[Breakage]

Vita with PS2 BC?

 

[Xenus]

A vita with clickable analog sticks and

Spoiler

AND PROPER L2/R2 AND MICROSD

?

Fucking day 1 holy shit.

I have short girly fingers so the back pad is absolutely useless. This is the solution I've been dreaming of.

Bring back OLED and I'm sold tomorrow...

Spoiler

Seriously doubts it will ever happen

 

[Firestorm ZERO]

They should really make an minor updated Vita like 3DS->New 3DS. L2/R2/L3/R3 for better remote play and more ram so it can handle ports better.

 

[Nyoro SF]

If it has the OLED screen on top of those improvements, I'll buy it/import it.

 

[Devilgunman]

Can't see any other reason for clickable stick than incorporating it into a dedicating remote-play device. "Bringing console experience to handheld" is a huge flop so Sony is pretty much done with handheld.

 

[Hugstable]

Vita 2: Revitalized Edition coming soon!

 

[thuway]

6 Inch OLED latest Samsung panel, BETTER WiFi chip for Remote Play, L2/R2, and this click stick. Take my money.

 

[brawly]

Retail for $75, clickable sticks and four shoulder buttons.

All of my wut. Stripped down would mean what? No memory/game slot? That wouldn't chop off $100.

 

[Aequitas]

I could see them marketing a gutted "remote-play only" vita.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

Better wifi chip and controls that mirror closer to a ds4 for remote play would be bad ass

 

[Dsyndrome]

L2/R2 and clickable sticks and I'm sold.

 

[Muzy72]

I don't give a shit about clickable sticks, but if Sony adds R2/L2 I will buy a Vita3000 day 1. Maybe Diablo will actually be playable with Remote Play then, lol.

 

[Illucio]

If they're making a Vita revision, if they can just make it use SD cards or MicroSD then I will buy a brand new Vita for sure.

The worst part of owning a Vita is knowing that you have to spend $100 on a super expensive memory card that would hardly hold any fair amount of games.

They still need to make games that aren't directly ported to PS4 day one though and maybe get some killer ports. I'd kill for Skyrim Portable Edition.

Even if they don't make anymore Vita only titles there is still room for emulation of PS1 and 2 titles in the future. If not then just homebrew and having the ultimate emulation machine for portable gaming. PSP did very well even after the Vita launch simply because it was amazing for homebrew.

 

[Firestorm ZERO]

If it has the OLED screen on top of those improvements, I'll buy it/import it.

I agree with OLED. The screen makes a huge difference. It like why buy a terrible TN monitor when you are going to look at it all day. Also all the premium phones have OLED (Nexus 6P, Galaxy S and rumors of Apple going to use it) and with PSVR using it hopefully costs are now down.

 

[Maedhros]

Maybe a striped down Vita that can only do RemotePlay and maybe PS1/PSP games?

Retail for $75, clickable sticks and four shoulder buttons.

euheheuheuheuhuehehuehehueheh

Some guys really think that Sony is some kind of charity.

 

[reggie186]

I don't think there's any way Sony is pumping more money into portables. They don't even support the Vita anymore.

 

[DieH@rd]

Processing of Vita cannot be easily "gutted" or "ehanced". Entire package is already compact, with memory being stacked on top of the SoC. I don't see that part of vita ever being changed.

But screen, battery, controls and memory slot are things that can be tweaked.

I don't think there's any way Sony is pumping more money into portables. They don't even support the Vita anymore.

They don't make new 1st party games, that is not the same as not "supporting it". They have steady flow of new software, continuous relations with devs, and if they can produce Vita hardware that is $1 cheaper they would do so and release new redesign.

 

[213372bu]

God is real.

Spoiler

This probably doesn't mean anything, but one can hope.

 

[nampad]

If they're making a Vita revision, if they can just make it use SD cards or MicroSD then I will buy a brand new Vita for sure.

The worst part of owning a Vita is knowing that you have to spend $100 on a super expensive memory card that would hardly hold any fair amount of games.

They still need to make games that aren't directly ported to PS4 day one though and maybe get some killer ports. I'd kill for Skyrim Portable Edition.

Even if they don't make anymore Vita only titles there is still room for emulation of PS1 and 2 titles in the future. If not then just homebrew and having the ultimate emulation machine for portable gaming. PSP did very well even after the Vita launch simply because it was amazing for homebrew.

The hyperbole...