I don't know if you're like me, but when a new device comes out, my quest for an affordable case that is pretty slim begins.

Sony Carry case
Retail: $19.99
Pros: Converts into a stand
Cons: Doesn't look very protective

Sony Travel pouch
Retail: $19.99
Pros: Can carry all your crap
Cons: Very large

Sony starter kit pouch
Retail: $39.99
Pros: Very small
Cons: Too small to be very protective

Hori Vita hard case - Blue
Hori Vita hard case - Black
Retail: $14.99
Pros: Inexpensive and presumable pretty nice
Cons: Kinda fugly, apparently stinky

HORI PS Vita Face Cover
Retail: $13
Pros: Hard case for throwing around
Cons: Makes vita bulkier

Thrustmaster VIP
Retail: $24.99

PDP crystal case
Retail: $19.99
Pros: Hard case, so very protective
Cons: It's a hard case

PDP Pull and Go
Retail: $29.99
Pros: convenient and protective
Cons: price

PDP Nerf Armor
Retail: $14.99
Pros: Proterctive
Cons: Ugly

CTA Travel EVA case
Retail: $9.99
Pros: Cheap, Looks nice
Cons: Also looks a bit low quality

CTA EVA Graphic case
Retail: $12.99
Pros: Same as CTA Travel case
Cons: Same as CTA Travel case and kinda fugly

DreamGEAR Playstation Vita 4 in 1 Case Bundle
Retail: $15

Red Samurai PSVita starter kit
Retail: $24.99
Pros: Good value
Cons: No name brand


***Import cases***

mKeeper - Gento Game Console Case
Pros: Looks fairly protective and soft
Cons: look not for everyone

***Ebay Cases***

eBay
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Who knows about quality

***NLA?***

Sony First edition case
Retail: $$$

Pelican Hard case pic 1pic 2

Thrustmaster Uncharted case
Retail: $34.99

Thrustmaster SPF
Retail: $29.99

Bigben fabric pouch
Retail: $7.49

Madcatz Vita Armorplay
Retail: $9.99

The one that comes with the starter kit looks like the sleeve you got when you purchased the original PSP. I'll prob pick up the starter kit for the sleeve and have that on around the house and double wrap it with travel pouch when I take it on the go.

starter kit + travel pouch for me.



ps: that hori case looks slick but i'd like to see how the inside looks.

Originally Posted by bkforyou that hori case looks slick but i'd like to see how the inside looks.

http://www.hori.jp/products/psv/psv_toughpouch/

I'll probably end up going with the PDP hard case. I usually play these things at home anyway.

I was JUST researching this and I think I'm sold on this Rocketfish one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ.../10190755.aspx

I'll be getting it at Best Buy ($19.99) but this was the only place I could find a picture of it and if you click the "gallery" link you will see how it's laid out. I don't plan on having that many games so the fact that it has the built-in storage is pretty cool.

The first edition case looks really nice.. I can't justify the first edition price though. Most other cases look cheesy or ugly.

It'd be nice if a playgear pocket case comes out for vita. It was my favorite for the original psp.

Good listing but don't forget this:
Hori Hard Pouch:http://translate.google.com/translat...v_hardpouch%2F
Also more on the Hori Tough Pouch:http://translate.google.com/translat..._toughpouch%2F

Couple more I didn't see mentioned:
Thrustmaster S.P.F Case:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster...8292750&sr=8-1
Thrustmaster V.I.P Case:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster...8292750&sr=8-2
Also saw for the S.P.F case they are doing an Uncharted one:http://www.psvitahub.com/2012/02/unc...resistant.html

Oh shit, I love that SPF case. Might grab that one instead.

Just ordered the Hori hard case (tough pouch on Pend's post). Wish I coulda got red, but settled on Blue since that's the only one available on Feb. 22nd according to Amazon. If the Hori hard pouch (from Pend's post) ever comes up for order before the 22nd, I'll switch to that one.

I had the Hori hard case on order with Play Asia, but I just canceled it to get the PDP cae, but that Uncharted case looks pretty nice too.

The first edition case looks like the best one to me. It would be silly if they didn't sell that separately at some point.

The SPF case looks nice too. I'm assuming the little spots on the top sides are for accessories? I'd like to get a case that can hold the AC adapter along with a couple games/memory cards. If it can, that one looks like a great option. I'm not sure how big the Vita's power adapter is though. Might be too big for that.

damn that uncharted case is awesome.

Anyone recommend a good PSVita man purse.

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I ended up getting the uncharted case from zavvi for about $31 shipped. hopefully it comes within a week after I get my vita.

pbj16 glad i can help out, the hard pouch is similar to the one i'm using on my psp. Can't decided so getting both myself and buying an extra first edition case. The thrustmaster cases look good but don't think it would fit the ps vita with a full shield and protect frame like the others. mrx001 not a man purse but a messenger i'm looking into is:
Waterfield Cargo:http://www.sfbags.com/products/cargo/cargo.htm
I have a custom made laptop sleeve with flap and shoulder straps for my 18.4in gaming laptop and they use premium materials.

Not sure if I'll end up keeping this order through fullfillment, but I just ordered a silicone case too for the Vita (from Hori):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

I've had silicone cases for 2 of my last 3 phones, and really loved them. Not sure I'll need it for the PSV though, I'm still mulling it over.

The first edition case is actually available seperately in Japan. The hori hard case looks pretty goofy in blue but awesome in black/red.

Originally Posted by pjb16 Not sure if I'll end up keeping this order through fullfillment, but I just ordered a silicone case too for the Vita (from Hori): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details I've had silicone cases for 2 of my last 3 phones, and really loved them. Not sure I'll need it for the PSV though, I'm still mulling it over.

I really like the idea of this but I'm wondering if it will keep it from fitting in any of the hard cases. It shouldn't be that thick but I would imagine that the hard cases don't allow any wiggle room.

Originally Posted by Tetsugen The first edition case is actually available seperately in Japan. The hori hard case looks pretty goofy in blue but awesome in black/red.

Agreed about looking goofy in blue, but I'm not too concerned.

Originally Posted by chriscolbert I really like the idea of this but I'm wondering if it will keep it from fitting in any of the hard cases. It shouldn't be that thick but I would imagine that the hard cases don't allow any wiggle room.

I can't speak for most cases, but the hori website (japanese) says that the Vita can fit in the hard pouch while wearing the silicone sleeve at least.