I knew upon purchasing my PS Vita that a decent way to store it and carry it around was absolutely essential. I came across this case and it looked to be the best value, offering a good balance of protection and storage in a small, portable size. I'm happy to report that it is all of these things.
The case is made of great material; it both feels and looks good. As others have noted, the exterior is made of some sort of water-resistant material, so if you got a little rain or spilled some BAWLS soda on it, it should survive without any damage to the contents. That said, the pouch, while cushion-y, is not hard on the exterior, so be aware if you would prefer something a little more solid. In Japan, this pouch is available in multiple colors -- including black, white and electric blue. While only the black option is available right now for those of us in the USA, I am quite fond of the color.
It's well-padded on the inside, perfect for enveloping your vita so you can toss it inside your messenger bag, backpack, what-have-you, and game on the go with no worries. As the pictures clearly show, there's extra space for several game cards and the USB charger or some other small accessories. Even with all this inside, there's enough room to fit a few more things if you like. You could probably comfortably fit the
PlayStation Vita Card Case
or another card case, if you have a large game collection.
The case only opens half-way so sliding your Vita and accessories in and out might take some care as to protect them from contacting the zipper and risking a small scratch... but if you ask me this is a very small concern, and not something I've personally encountered. Just be mindful as you would with any electronic product.
All-in-all this is a good choice if you need a basic travel/storage pouch for your Vita.
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The case I received is nice enough though
Though I'm writing a review here, the case I received was NOT the case in above product listing. The product listed is for a soft cover Vita pouch. I, however, received a hard cover case. I'm not sure where I can find the product listing for my case, or if there even is one.The case I received is nice enough though. It feels sturdy and holds my Vita securely. The hard cover is textured; I would feel comfortable just tossing this into a backpack and carrying it around. There's a flap with spaces for your cartridges. The bottom half is the space for your Vita, and it's a pretty exact fit. The only downside to that is if you have any accessories on your Vita. I have a charm attached to my Vita, and the exact fit means there's not really space for it. I managed to get around that by keeping the charm on and swinging it over the flap - just gotta be careful the zipper doesn't catch on the string (see attached pics). There's also a little mesh pocket inside the top half to hold stuff; I attempted to fit my Vita charger in the pocket, but it was a very uncomfortable fit at best - wouldn't recommend doing that.Even though I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't the case I expected to get, I don't plan on returning it. It does the job of protecting my Vita - so now I can finally take it with me places.Extra bit of information: I purchased it used and it was fulfilled directly by Amazon. There were no pictures, but I assumed it was going to be the same case as the product listing. I may add pictures later.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015
The case I received is nice enough though. It feels sturdy and holds my Vita securely. The hard cover is textured; I would feel comfortable just tossing this into a backpack and carrying it around. There's a flap with spaces for your cartridges. The bottom half is the space for your Vita, and it's a pretty exact fit. The only downside to that is if you have any accessories on your Vita. I have a charm attached to my Vita, and the exact fit means there's not really space for it. I managed to get around that by keeping the charm on and swinging it over the flap - just gotta be careful the zipper doesn't catch on the string (see attached pics). There's also a little mesh pocket inside the top half to hold stuff; I attempted to fit my Vita charger in the pocket, but it was a very uncomfortable fit at best - wouldn't recommend doing that.
Even though I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't the case I expected to get, I don't plan on returning it. It does the job of protecting my Vita - so now I can finally take it with me places.
Extra bit of information: I purchased it used and it was fulfilled directly by Amazon. There were no pictures, but I assumed it was going to be the same case as the product listing. I may add pictures later.
The case I received is nice enough though
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015
Though I'm writing a review here, the case I received was NOT the case in above product listing. The product listed is for a soft cover Vita pouch. I, however, received a hard cover case. I'm not sure where I can find the product listing for my case, or if there even is one.Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015
The case I received is nice enough though. It feels sturdy and holds my Vita securely. The hard cover is textured; I would feel comfortable just tossing this into a backpack and carrying it around. There's a flap with spaces for your cartridges. The bottom half is the space for your Vita, and it's a pretty exact fit. The only downside to that is if you have any accessories on your Vita. I have a charm attached to my Vita, and the exact fit means there's not really space for it. I managed to get around that by keeping the charm on and swinging it over the flap - just gotta be careful the zipper doesn't catch on the string (see attached pics). There's also a little mesh pocket inside the top half to hold stuff; I attempted to fit my Vita charger in the pocket, but it was a very uncomfortable fit at best - wouldn't recommend doing that.
Even though I'm a bit disappointed that it wasn't the case I expected to get, I don't plan on returning it. It does the job of protecting my Vita - so now I can finally take it with me places.
Extra bit of information: I purchased it used and it was fulfilled directly by Amazon. There were no pictures, but I assumed it was going to be the same case as the product listing. I may add pictures later.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015
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Craig Baugh
Great product for Vita owners - but you can't quite fit everything in...
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