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[PsihoPerihelion]

I've been waiting to play PS1 Games on PS4 since I bought the console 2 and a half years ago, but all my hopes and dreams have been crushed with every system update.

Now, there's plenty of other options to play PS1 Games, but I've been thinking about the Vita as a factible one. I already owned a Vita years ago, but I had to sell it so I was able to pay College. I don't have that issue anymore and now I want to own one to play all those PS1 classics and them some.

So, I have a couple questions to you:

-Which games are compatible? (If you have a list, even better)
-Are there games that can only he transferred via Ps3? (Again, if you have a list...)
-Are games compatible with Vita also compatible with PS TV?
-Are the Megaman games and Brave Fencer Musashi compatible with Vita? Can I download them from the console or do I have to transfer them via Ps3? (This question is ley)
-Is this a good idea or should I go with a Raspberry Pi 3 or similar?


I forgot to say that I only own a PS4, so transferring games from PS3 to VITA is not a valid option for me.

 

[Chesskid1]

my life in gaming did a nice video on ps1 on other sony devices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7fCTHu99bk

really good summary.

 

[Rellik]

My Vita is basically my Crash Bandicoot machine now.

 

[Lord British]

Remember, no L2/R2 and the backtouch or right analog don't suffice in a fair few cases.

 

[Fafalada]

-Is this a good idea or should I go with a Raspberry Pi 3 or similar?

Do you care about 1:1 compatibility and original experience, with less "commercially" available software(hacks exist to circumvent that, if you are still on low enough firmware revision), or are you looking for possible enhancements, but no official software distribution channels, and no restrictions on library?

 

[moltonasty]

My Vita is basically my Crash Bandicoot machine now.

PSA for those who don't know: US Vitas cant download the Crash trilogy or Spyro Trilogy despite it working in EU.

This alone makes the Vita as a PS1 machine not as appealing as using a PSP as a PS1 machine IMO

 

[Kresnik258]

If you're in NA, this list is pretty good for compatibility:

https://www.cheapassgamer.com/topic...f-pspminispsone-games-playable-on-vita/page-1

The short version is that most of the stuff is compatible, but there's some odd exceptions - in NA it's Crash & Spyro, but those games are compatible in Europe. Comparatively, US store has stuff like Chrono Cross and Legend of Dragoon that aren't even on the EU store.

Btw, Vita is almost perfect as a classic gaming machine but it has some glaring flaws which could be easily fixed. I actually wrote an article about it here:

https://kresnik258gaming.wordpress....legacy-games-how-it-could-have-been-improved/

 

[Animagne]

Even Raspberry Pi 3 is too far from a playable PS1 experience. Biggest issues with vita as a ps1 machine are licensed games not appearing on some stores (e.g. Crash and Spyro in NA) and it being a hassle to switch accounts. If not having access to those games doesn't bother you and you don't want to have PS3 around as your PS1 machine, Vita is probably next best choice.

 

[Dragon1893]

The Vita is imo the best option to play PSone games.
I don't have the lists you're asking for but my experience with the system for playing psone games has been great.
I honestly wouldn't sit down in front of a big tv to play these but having them on a portable is simply perfect.

 

[sensui-tomo]

-Are the Megaman games and Brave Fencer Musashi compatible with Vita? Can I download them from the console or do I have to transfer them via Ps3? (This question is ley)

Uh i dont think this game is on any psn except the japanese psn. otherwise when the fuck did this come on psn.

 

[Barajas_201]

There was a GAF thread that documented all of the PS1 compatible games (even by region) but I don't have it subbed anymore. Also, why stop at PS1 when you can go full in with older systems too, even on the latest firmware, Snatcher on the Vita is like a match made in heaven

 

[CHC]

It's really really good for the games that do work. Nice options for display size and control remapping (you can use analog in FFVII for example). There is some screwiness with licensing and which games work though. Like others have said, no Crash series in North America, and certain games like Metal Gear Solid 1 only work if you transfer them from a PS3, can't directly download onto the Vita.

Like pretty much everything to do with the Vita, it's a great foundation that has mediocre support.

IMO, though, still probably the best (non-native) way to play most PS1 games. They still look really good, especially ones with pre-rendered backgrounds like Resident Evil and Final Fantasy.

 

[StereoVsn]

Even Raspberry Pi 3 is too far from a playable PS1 experience. Biggest issues with vita as a ps1 machine are licensed games not appearing on some stores (e.g. Crash and Spyro in NA) and it being a hassle to switch accounts. If not having access to those games doesn't bother you and you don't want to have PS3 around as your PS1 machine, Vita is probably next best choice.

If anything, PS TV is probably the best choice as you can use the full controller, it has basically same list as Vita... and it doesn't seem to have the lag I think PS3 does.

 

[rackham]

Mega Man games are great on the Vita.

Currently in North America you can get the Japanese versions of Mega Man 1-4 and the English versions of Maverick Hunter X (PSP, X1 remake), X4, and X5.

Vita is where I play all my classics too. Get the LED for better battery life and a lighter weight.

 

[gortsi]

Keep in mind that there are also certain oddities with the PS1 games. Example: You can only play the Spyro games on the Vita if you buy the whole trilogy at once. If you buy them separately, they're only playable on the PSP or PS3. Because Sony

 

[linkboy]

My Vita is my PS1 at this point. I only use it for PS1 and PSP games.

 

[AgentOttsel]

Man, I can't believe the Crash and Spyro games still aren't compatible with NA VItas... What could possibly be the cause? Activision and Sony are best buddies now, why hasn't this been fixed yet? We really need to remind them of this problem...

 

[LegendOfGood]

Lack of L2/R2 buttons on Vita kills this notion for me.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

my life in gaming did a nice video on ps1 on other sony devices:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7fCTHu99bk

really good summary.

I had to watch the entre thing and he barely talked about the Vita, lol.

Remember, no L2/R2 and the backtouch or right analog don't suffice in a fair few cases.

I know, but I can't remember many games where those Buttons were key. Not the ones I'm looking for, at least.

Do you care about 1:1 compatibility and original experience, with less "commercially" available software(hacks exist to circumvent that, if you are still on low enough firmware revision), or are you looking for possible enhancements, but no official software distribution channels, and no restrictions on library?

I care about accessing the entire or most of the library. I don't care about enhancements to be honest.

Mega Man games are great on the Vita.

Currently in North America you can get the Japanese versions of Mega Man 1-4 and the English versions of Maverick Hunter X (PSP, X1 remake), X4, and X5.

Vita is where I play all my classics too. Get the LED for better battery life and a lighter weight.

No X6 or 8? I want every Megaman game on PS1

Keep in mind that there are also certain oddities with the PS1 games. Example: You can only play the Spyro games on the Vita if you buy the whole trilogy at once. If you buy them separately, they're only playable on the PSP or PS3. Because Sony

Are they available on NA PSN or only Europe?

Uh i dont think this game is on any psn except the japanese psn. otherwise when the fuck did this come on psn.

FUCK

FUCK

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

PSA for those who don't know: US Vitas cant download the Crash trilogy or Spyro Trilogy despite it working in EU.

This alone makes the Vita as a PS1 machine not as appealing as using a PSP as a PS1 machine IMO

If you don't care about Crash or Spyro, NA Vita runs pretty much everything else & has a much nicer screen and more control options than a PSP. It's a great PS1 RPG machine.

 

[old manatee]

I play some ps1 games on my Vita. Wish I could play them on the PS4, though.

 

[andshrew]

Man, I can't believe the Crash and Spyro games still aren't compatible with NA VItas... What could possibly be the cause? Activision and Sony are best buddies now, why hasn't this been fixed yet? We really need to remind them of this problem...

Something something Sony doesn't care about Vita.

It's licensing related, as we know from the mistake a couple of years ago when everything was installable that there are no technical reasons that the games aren't available. But with it being licensing related what makes things even stranger is that the Spyro games that are playable on Vita from the UK store are actually the US versions of the game.

 

[Kresnik258]

I know, but I can't remember many games where those Buttons were key. Not the ones I'm looking for, at least.

Twisted Metal is barely playable, you'll have to change the controls and it's not ideal. But it's not like PSP was a better option in that case.

If you don't care about Crash or Spyro, NA Vita runs pretty much everything else & has a much nicer screen and more control options than a PSP. It's a great PS1 RPG machine.

Worth noting NA has quite a number of games which aren't on EU PSN as well as games which are but aren't compatible in EU. It's definitely the better selection, but for me Spyro & Crash are a pretty big deal.

 

[MadClacker]

This is my portable PS1 machine

Spoiler

Ok, so it's not 100% portable, but I do have the car adapter!

 

[Robert at Zeboyd Games]

It's definitely the better selection, but for me Spyro & Crash are a pretty big deal.

I got Crash 1-3 on my Vita during the glitch where everything was downloadable and was super excited until I played them. Despite liking them at the time, I don't think they've aged very well at all, especially the first game (which I ended up deleting). And now with the remakes coming out soon, I don't think not having Crash on Vita is much of a loss.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

If you don't care about Crash or Spyro, NA Vita runs pretty much everything else & has a much nicer screen and more control options than a PSP. It's a great PS1 RPG machine.

As much as I love those franchises, I would sacrifice playing them for stuff like Megaman or Breath of Fire. Not the best scenario, but it is an option. The lack of MM X6 and Musashi is heartbreaking, tho.

Twisted Metal is barely playable, you'll have to change the controls and it's not ideal. But it's not like PSP was a better option in that case.

I totally forgot about the Vita's lack of L2/R2. Dang it, Sony.

 

[Kresnik258]

I got Crash 1-3 on my Vita during the glitch where everything was downloadable and was super excited until I played them. Despite liking them at the time, I don't think they've aged very well at all, especially the first game (which I ended up deleting). And now with the remakes coming out soon, I don't think not having Crash on Vita is much of a loss.

I've played through them quite recently (EU is my main account, I just have an extra US account since I'm that big of a fan ) and I think they've aged pretty well. Still fun platforming; still full of humor and life. And the Spyro games are even better. Superb 3D platformers that are as good now as they ever were.

And they're better on Vita than anything else as the screen doesn't make them look like absolute crap, although with the remakes coming out they may lose relevance I concede.

Of course, whether that is worth the trade-off of losing a load of classic JRPG's; all the Megaman games etc. is worth it is up to personal tastes.

 

[Omegasquash]

I use my Vita as a PS1/PSP/Indie machine. It's not perfect, but I'm AOK sacrificing "perfect" for "pretty darn good". Same with my Pi. It ain't flawless, but it does serve to scratch that itch pretty well.

And hey, it's neat playing King's Field and not feeling like you're under water the whole time.

 

[rackham]

I had to watch the entre thing and he barely talked about the Vita, lol.



I know, but I can't remember many games where those Buttons were key. Not the ones I'm looking for, at least.



I care about accessing the entire or most of the library. I don't care about enhancements to be honest.



No X6 or 8? I want every Megaman game on PS1


Are they available on NA PSN or only Europe?



FUCK

FUCK

you can play 8 but why would you want to

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Is there an alternative way to play games missing/unavailable PS1 games on Vita?

you can play 8 but why would you want to

I know people hate X6 but I love all of my children equally, no matter how ugly they can be.

 

[Spiritwalker]

This is basically all I use my Vita for these days, and it works pretty well except for games that require L2/R2. Vagrant Story was kinda painful last I tried.

 

[Bastos]

I'm still waiting for Tenchu 1/2 and Bushido Blade 1/2 on PSN :/

 

[Jazzem]

Aye I love the Vita for PS1 compatibility, though unfortunately being a UK folk I have to swap from my EU PSN account to my US one for most of my games. Not willing to put up with 50Hz any more!

But yeah games look and run great on it. Should get back to finishing Mega Man X4, though that final boss ruined me last several times I tried :'D

 

[Cert.in.Death]

I'm not one to advertise or endorse emulation...

...but emulation. Far better option than using a Vita, in my eyes.

 

[muteki]

I have a pretty nice collection of PS1 titles from the JP PSN. I don't know if the US store ever caught up.

What isn't available there works fairly well on my Pi3. I'm sure there are issues with plenty of games but it does what I want to play Ridge Racer and a few more obscure things I know never make it to PSN.

 

[Breakage]

Imagine if its button layout mirrored the standard pre-PS4 DualShock.

 

[omg_mjd]

This is basically all I use my Vita for these days, and it works pretty well except for games that require L2/R2. Vagrant Story was kinda painful last I tried.

I'm thinking of getting one of those Remote Play grips with the extra buttons for when I finally get around to playing Vagrant Story.

 

[fernoca]

For portability, Vita is a great way.

But if you don't mind that, you could get a PSTV with a Dual Shock 3.

 

[Mozendo]

I totally forgot about the Vita's lack of L2/R2. Dang it, Sony.

You can buy something like this

For the missing games I just emulate on PSP. There's programs that will let you rip the ISO and convert it to a playable format so you can stick on your PSP too.

 

[KojiKnight]

For portability, Vita is a great way.

But if you don't mind that, you could get a PSTV with a Dual Shock 3.

Don't do this. Pstv is awful for playing ps1 games from a visual stand point (awful bi linear filtering to 720p you can't turn off unlike on vita)

There are better solutions to play ps1 on tv.

 

[dragonyeuw]

My Vita is my Ps1 machine nowadays. The graphics scale much better to the Vita screen than blown up on a HDTV.

 

[Mufti Nabiyu Erin]

Don't do this. Pstv is awful for playing ps1 games from a visual stand point (awful bi linear filtering to 720p you can't turn off unlike on vita)

There are better solutions to play ps1 on tv.

PSTV also glitches on a lot of stuff, especially if you have any other windows open in the background. It also has terrible audio accuracy in some games, FF7 being the most noteworthy.

PSTV is the absolute worst option available.

 

[moltonasty]

If you don't care about Crash or Spyro, NA Vita runs pretty much everything else & has a much nicer screen and more control options than a PSP. It's a great PS1 RPG machine.

True, but my point is that it doesn't have full compatibility. Whereas the PSP does.

The Vita screen does look great though on the PS1 titles that it does support!

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

You can buy something like this

I would totally buy that if I play anything that actually requires it.

Don't do this. Pstv is awful for playing ps1 games from a visual stand point (awful bi linear filtering to 720p you can't turn off unlike on vita)

There are better solutions to play ps1 on tv.

I would love to know those alternatives.

 

[flyover]

One nice thing about the PSTV/Vita is that you can use the stick for games that were formerly d-pad-only, like FFVII and Xenogears.

I wish the PSTV had nearest-neighbor upscaling (and even an option for scanlines), like the Framemeister. It really could've been the perfect way to play old PS1 games on a modern TV with little hassle.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

I'm not one to advertise or endorse emulation...

...but emulation. Far better option than using a Vita, in my eyes.

I would actually buy and rip an ISO of the games I want to play off I could emulate them on the Vita or any other alternative that doesn't involve the PC, which is the easiest way to do this but I want something dedicated to that like a RBpi3 or the PSTV.

 

[muteki]

I would actually buy and rip an ISO of the games I want to play off I could emulate them on the Vita or any other alternative that doesn't involve the PC, which is the easiest way to do this but I want something dedicated to that like a RBpi3 or the PSTV.

Provided your Vita is capable of doing Henkaku you could do this however the emulators there aren't so great and the native PS1 support hasn't yet been unlocked like the PSP. If this is your plan it would be much less hassle to go the Pi3 route.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Pick up a PSPgo. You can play PSP games, PSX games, and then plug it into a TV for big-screen PSX games.

 

[ShiftaDeband]

I'd love to use the PS Vita. I think I'd still own one if I was able to play Spyro the Dragon without hacks or switching accounts/regions.

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

Provided your Vita is capable of doing Henkaku you could do this however the emulators there aren't so great and the native PS1 support hasn't yet been unlocked like the PSP. If this is your plan it would be much less hassle to go the Pi3 route.

I do not own a Vita, so maybe I can pick one new with an old firmware or something. It is an alternative, even if I'd prefer a more natural way of playing this instead of hacking my Vita.

I've never even seen a RPi 3 but I believe it would be an interesting method. I would hate to invest money and time on it only to be super disappointed by the emulation.