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Third Party Vita 2K Grip Accessory Adds R2/L2 Buttons
- Thread starter Takao
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It's still selling relatively okay in Japan but I doubt we'll see a new hardware revision unless it catches fire over there.
It'd be nice though, for sure.
They have to kinda give a shit about the platform first. Also, they probably don't want to admit that this whole "back touch panel" has been a design failure for them.
Cornbread78
Member
This would work great for my Destiny remote play sessions...
That's me alright.
SwiftDeath
Member
Intrigued but it looks like a mechanical solution which is worrisome. Still would love to hear impressions
Bluekaveli
Member
Fuck them. I can't use these things. I'm suing Sony.
/s
MicroByter
Member
As much as I would love this, I would be completely happy if PS Now and remote play would just work like this with one account:
As much as I would love this, I would be completely happy if PS Now and remote play would just work like this with one account:
of course, as well as DS4 working directly through RP, so you could use it away from home. But doesnt look like they will do either.
But supporting multiple accounts, seems would be easier to implement and would help greatly.
It's up for preorder on AmiAmi. 3,430 JPY.
Joetsu put out a Japanese press release last night. Here are some photos:
Uses a special rubber to activate the touchpad when you press on their R2/L2 buttons.
MSRP is actually 3,980yen with a release set in late April.
Uses a special rubber to activate the touchpad when you press on their R2/L2 buttons.
MSRP is actually 3,980yen with a release set in late April.
Veritigo_X
Member
Neat idea, but I wonder how comfortable it is to hold. Sony should really team up with Hori or PDP and make an official solution with R3/L3 support too.
I've been looking for a good grip for the original Vita for the past week or so and it's a lost cause... local stores, amazon, ebay, all dead ends unless I want to fork out 100+ fucking dollars for a $15 accessory.
MicroByter
Member
Bringing this back up, any news on whether this shipped or if it's still going to be released?
BibiMaghoo
Member
It's not due out until next month. It won't have shipped to anyone.
MicroByter
Member
Here are some more details about the accessory. Looks like an April 30th release
www dualshockers com/2015/03/22/clever-ps-vita-accessory-adding-l2-and-r2-triggers-for-ps4-remote-play-gets-new-pictures/
So hope it works well, this is something Sony should be putting out as a first party accessory.
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www dualshockers com/2015/03/22/clever-ps-vita-accessory-adding-l2-and-r2-triggers-for-ps4-remote-play-gets-new-pictures/
So hope it works well, this is something Sony should be putting out as a first party accessory.
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Vanethyr
Member
It's a banned site.
PS4 firmware 2.50 should alleviate some of this issue w/ the system-wide button re-mapping; but it'll add another nuisance of having to change/toggle the re-maps based on if you're playing remotely or not.
I've been waiting ever since the post was made, what does the interview entail or is it specifically about bringing the grip to the 1000 model? I can't open it at work unfortunately.
MikeE21286
Member
I would buy one if it were good for sure.
We'd need someone who has a proper grasp of theJapanese language to dissect it, but it looks like the interview is focused on the development of the grip. There's a few photos showing it through various stages:
MaximumSpider
Banned
They are either mapped to the touch screen, back touchpad, or the R1/L1 buttons. Depends on the game.
It's not slim anymore and butt ***k ugly. It's not even well implemented. Isn't the point of the Vita portability and sleekness? They designed it without because of compromise.
I guess I'm confused as a Vita fan. Do people actually want a handheld console that is portable or just a small console that does everything?
I guess I'm confused as a Vita fan. Do people actually want a handheld console that is portable or just a small console that does everything?
MicroByter
Member
I want these so bad! They're up on Play Asia for $32.99, but I can't justify getting these yet without hearing impressions.
Black: http://www.play-asia.com/l2r2-button-grip-cover-black-paOS-13-49-en-70-8qs3.html
White: http://www.play-asia.com/l2r2-button-grip-cover-white-paOS-13-49-en-70-8qs5.html
Black: http://www.play-asia.com/l2r2-button-grip-cover-black-paOS-13-49-en-70-8qs3.html
White: http://www.play-asia.com/l2r2-button-grip-cover-white-paOS-13-49-en-70-8qs5.html
PAULINK
I microwave steaks.
options are great
Well, this is only for people that want to play games that use more buttons, not Vita games. Losing portability isn't that big of a deal when you're connected to your home console anyway.
Why not both? It's not like the grip is a permanent fixture, use it at home for remote play and take it off when you're on the go.
PSVita pretty much exists now as a Remote Play device. It won't get AAA titles like Uncharted Golden Abyss anymore. So it needs all the relevent buttons that the DS4 has for 1:1 Remote Play input.
The Mad Draklor
Member
That's a pretty cool solution for L2/R2 input, but alas, I have the OLED Vita. I might still be interested since I'm planning on importing a black/khaki green 2000.
This peripheral is only available in Japan where that is really far from the truth.
firebranded
Member
DAMMIT, 1k owner here.
I want this. Handheld games don't do it for me.
MicroByter
Member
You are a gentleman and scholar, Thanks for being the guinea pig!
I just wanted to make a "Pulled the Trigger" pun on a grip that has triggers... I'd say it was worth the $35 +S&H...
Wow sad truth. With that said this reminds me of those GBA brick accessories back in the day.
Sony won't live or die by Japan. Japan have mostly moved-onto mobile gaming instead of handheld gaming. In terms of North America, UK/Europe, if Sony is officially going to position PSVita as a Remote Play device, they need to make a new PSVita with L2/R2/L3/R3 for 1:1 Remote Play.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
I have mine currently and while its nice and works, there is 1 small issue with it, which might be serious for some.
After feeling the plastic and how it fits in, the areas circled in red in the image below are weakpoints that feel like they would have a high probability to snap off if a user is constantly trying to take out / put in their PSV.
That and dont expect to fit this in any sort of case, so if you are planning on getting / using one you better have a screen protector on. As with the issue stated above would not recommend taking the vita in / out of the housing.
Not really the best design considering the price of the thing. Damned shame too since the case itself and triggers do work.
After feeling the plastic and how it fits in, the areas circled in red in the image below are weakpoints that feel like they would have a high probability to snap off if a user is constantly trying to take out / put in their PSV.
That and dont expect to fit this in any sort of case, so if you are planning on getting / using one you better have a screen protector on. As with the issue stated above would not recommend taking the vita in / out of the housing.
Not really the best design considering the price of the thing. Damned shame too since the case itself and triggers do work.