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Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

Source from Inside (JP gaming site)
Also 4Gamer (JP gaming site)

Seems like early pics are showing up of designs for a case that includes L2 R2 buttons for the Vita which will be produced by JOETSU Electronics Ind Co.,Ltd.

This particular case will be for the first model of the Vita the PCH-1000 series. Slated for a Winter release, no word yet on the price.

Seeing how this closes down around the Vita makes it already better than some of the other designs which snapping the Vita into the case is necessary.

Such as their previously designed case, as the hardpoints that held the Vita into place felt pretty fragile due to the type of plastic used.

reptilescorpio · Nov 19, 2015

Bottom picture shows a 2000 Vita, not the original model right? EDIT: Ignore me, misread the last paragraph! :/

bjork · Nov 19, 2015

This seems kind of late in the game for something like this, but it's cool to see. How does it actually work, though?

msdstc · Nov 19, 2015

That looks pretty amazing. I gotta say though I finally tried remote play on my phone and honestly I think its a lot better.

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

bjork said:
This seems kind of late in the game for something like this, but it's cool to see. How does it actually work, though?

Rubber pads that makes the Vita think you are using your fingers on the rear touch pad.

reptilescorpio said:
Bottom picture shows a 2000 Vita, not the original model right? EDIT: Ignore me, misread the last paragraph! :/

Yes that model was for the newer units.

PartTimeWarrior · Nov 19, 2015

Oh yeah, I'd get this.

crinale · Nov 19, 2015

Fucking finally.

hwy_61 · Nov 19, 2015

Swear to god, first one of these that is actually good, and I'm instantly buying a vita(again).

sixteen-bit · Nov 19, 2015

Reminds me of Circle Pad Pro

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

sixteen-bit said:
Reminds me of Circle Pad Pro

Without the need to buy fucking batteries all the time.

Tal Shiar Agent · Nov 19, 2015

Will instantly buy for 1000 model.

Machinehead · Nov 19, 2015

Why not make buttons for L3/R3 while at it? =/
It does look pretty good, regardless.

ChrisD · Nov 19, 2015

Just tell me where to buy when it actually launches and I'm there.

skLaFarebear · Nov 19, 2015

Will get it the second it comes out.

majik13 · Nov 19, 2015

Machinehead said:
Why not make buttons for L3/R3 while at it? =/
It does look pretty good, regardless.

where? I think L/R touchscreen works fine for those. As long as you can assign the buttons.

How much was the previous model?

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

hwy_61 said:
Swear to god, first one of these that is actually good, and I'm instantly buying a vita(again).

The previous one was perfectly functional, though the main issues is would not recommend taking the Vita in / out of the case due to the way the hardpoints are designed.

Fasty · Nov 19, 2015

Nearly missed this. Day 1 purchase

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

Seriously like the fact that it seems the new model will be a clamshell design. Though the concern is what type of quality is in the build for the insides with the parts that hold the vita in place to prevent rattling / damage to the actual unit itself in terms of scratches etc.

If that issue is solved, this unit should be fantastic for those with the OG models that were left in the cold with the previous release.

Their trigger design worked well enough also, so its not like those really had an issue.

boredandlazy · Nov 19, 2015

I'd buy this.

Finale Fireworker · Nov 19, 2015

I would really like a 2000 version that closes around my Vita. That's an awesome design. I would never take it off my indoor Vita.

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

Finale Fireworker said:
I would really like a 2000 version that closes around my Vita. That's an awesome design. I would never take it off my indoor Vita.

Id imagine they want to jettison all of the stock of the previous model for the 2k on top of seeing how this version is received. If well enough would see them producing a new one for the 2K series as am pretty certain the complaint about the hardpoints was one of the larger issues with the attachment itself which is pretty much solved with this new design.

AwRy108 · Nov 19, 2015

hwy_61 said:
Swear to god, first one of these that is actually good, and I'm instantly buying a vita(again).

I have the Vita-2000 version of this, and it's glorious! Total game-changer for PSOne games and Remote Play.

Definitely meant to serve as a more "permanent" add-on, but, considering how incredibly well it works, it's a no-brainer. Will def. buy one for my Vita-1000, too.

hwy_61 · Nov 19, 2015

AwRy108 said:
I have the Vita-2000 version of this, and it's glorious! Total game-changer for PSOne games and Remote Play.

Definitely meant to serve as a more "permanent" add-on, but, considering how incredibly well it works, it's a no-brainer. Will def. buy one for my Vita-1000, too.

What's it called because I'm gonna get one.

nillah · Nov 19, 2015

Legit

bobbytkc · Nov 19, 2015

Selling this winter I see. Will order one for the right price.

crinale · Nov 19, 2015

The 4gamer's interview says Vita2000 version was quite successful and they're still getting orders.

Takao · Nov 19, 2015

crinale said:
The 4gamer's interview says Vita2000 version was quite successful and they're still getting orders.

Yeah, they've said on Twitter a few months ago that demand has been well above their expectations. The grips doing well makes sense, but I still don't know how DekaVita 7 sold out.

xKilltheMx · Nov 19, 2015

YesYes. Yesssssss

Shenmue · Nov 19, 2015

How much did the 2000 model cost?

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

Shenmue said:
How much did the 2000 model cost?

About 4000 JPY was the SRP

Sealtest · Nov 19, 2015

First model eh? Day 1 purchase. My hands cramp playing the vita 2 long so hopefully this helps.

Shenmue · Nov 19, 2015

Parakeetman said:
About 4000 JPY was the SRP

Hmmm not cheap but not horrible!

Just finished watching some youtube videos on this thing. WOW! I need this super bad!

Leynos · Nov 19, 2015

AwRy108 said:
I have the Vita-2000 version of this, and it's glorious! Total game-changer for PSOne games and Remote Play.

Definitely meant to serve as a more "permanent" add-on, but, considering how incredibly well it works, it's a no-brainer. Will def. buy one for my Vita-1000, too.

I have the current Vita 2000 version, and it is indeed great - the added buttons make PSX games much more enjoyable, and playable. That said, it is a permanent add-on as the little pegs that hold the Vita in place seem fragile, and I daren't risk breaking them. This new clamshell design seems a better solution if it holds the Vita without rattling, or scratches.

Shenmue · Nov 19, 2015

Leynos said:
I have the current Vita 200 version, and it is indeed great - the added buttons make PSX games much more enjoyable, and playable. That said, it is a permanent add-on as the little pegs that hold the Vita in place seem fragile, and I daren't risk breaking them. This new clamshell design seems a better solution if it holds the Vita without rattling, or scratches.

Does the current one scratch the vita?

Not_Mario · Nov 19, 2015

The Vita's circle pad pro? It gives me major CPP vibes. This is kind of a weird thing to just now be making in 2015 when the Vita is kind of... in stasis.

EDIT: How do these work anyways? I know the CPP used the IR port but the vita doesn't have one of those. Does it plug in?

jetsetnickradio · Nov 19, 2015

Not_Mario said:
The Vita's circle pad pro? It gives me major CPP vibes. This is kind of a weird thing to just now be making in 2015 when the Vita is kind of... in stasis.

This isn't the first of it's kind and it's also a Japanese product (where the Vita is a bit more resembling of its namesake.)

NeededSleep · Nov 19, 2015

Oh hell yes I'd buy this.

Leynos · Nov 19, 2015

Shenmue said:
Does the current one scratch the vita?

There is a small scuff on my Vita where one of the pegs grips the unit. It is difficult to put the grip on, and it would not surprise me if it was caused when I put it on. Because of the difficulty of sticking the Vita into the grip, and the fact that the little pegs are fragile, I have not taken it off of my Vita ever since I put it on. If the new clamshell works well, isn't fragile, and doesn't scratch the Vita, then I would consider getting another if they redesign the 2000 model. As it is now, I am happy with the current grip, but it can be improved.

Parakeetman · Nov 19, 2015

Not_Mario said:
The Vita's circle pad pro? It gives me major CPP vibes. This is kind of a weird thing to just now be making in 2015 when the Vita is kind of... in stasis.

EDIT: How do these work anyways? I know the CPP used the IR port but the vita doesn't have one of those. Does it plug in?

read the thread as i already answered the question.

crinale · Nov 19, 2015

Not_Mario said:
The Vita's circle pad pro? It gives me major CPP vibes. This is kind of a weird thing to just now be making in 2015 when the Vita is kind of... in stasis.

EDIT: How do these work anyways? I know the CPP used the IR port but the vita doesn't have one of those. Does it plug in?

Pressing L2 and R2 triggers the back touchpad, so any game that can substitute L2/R2 for back touchpad can take advantage of this device. And this does not require any battery.

crazyprac · Nov 19, 2015

Yo will buy. Fucking hate using the back touchscreen on remote play.

Josh5890 · Nov 19, 2015

This is easily something I would buy day 1.

bjork · Nov 19, 2015

Parakeetman said:
Rubber pads that makes the Vita think you are using your fingers on the rear touch pad.

Ha, that's neat. I've never used remote play for this, I hadn't even considered the touchpad as an option.

Baleoce · Nov 19, 2015

I'm all over this.

KyleCross · Nov 19, 2015

Didn't a lot of games move the L2/R2 prompts from the back-screen to the front-screen recently? I remember remote playing several months ago and being thrown off by it.

encephalon · Nov 19, 2015

Looks like a great way to play ps1 classics.

Alric · Nov 19, 2015

Will totally buy, if/when it comes out.

Randam · Nov 19, 2015

But why?
Why not just use the touch pad?

Machinehead · Nov 19, 2015

majik13 said:
where? I think L/R touchscreen works fine for those. As long as you can assign the buttons.

How much was the previous model?

On the back of the handles, for the middle fingers, maybe? Kinda like the paddles on the Elite controller. I don't know how feasible it would be, but damn if I wouldn't love to have it.

Randam said:
But why?
Why not just use the touch pad?

Extremely umcomfortable, even more so for games with extensive use of those buttons and that require you to hold the button for long periods. It is also kinda hard to know where to press. The lack of feedback might also lead to accidental press.

Omikaru · Nov 19, 2015

Randam said:
But why?
Why not just use the touch pad?

Have you actually tried to use the touch pad to replace L2 and R2? If you did you'd know why this thing exists.

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