Testseek.co.uk have collected 31 expert reviews of the Sony PlayStation Vita Slim and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony PlayStation Vita Slim.
February 2014
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The editors liked
Good back catalogue of titles
Connect to PlayStation 4
Slick design
Cheap console
Good battery life
New rear touchpad
Nice price
Brilliant game library
Lighter
More ergonomic design
Screen is actually more natural
Remote Play is great
Now has some built-in storage
Sony has made some great choices in redesigning its portable games console. It’s 20 per cent slimmer and 15 per cent lighter
Which doesn’t sound like much
But it feels much more portable and comfortable overall as a result. The console also comes with 1GB of internal memory - not enough for storing downloaded games
But enough to at least store your saved games if you’re mostly gaming on cartri
Slimmer and lighter
Comfortable to hold
Extra long battery
1GB of internal memory
Thinner
Micro USB charging
1GB storage
Remote Play with PS4 is great
It's a wellbuilt piece of kit that will appeal to many gamers
As long as they have the spare cash to afford it.
Lighter and slimmer
Longer battery life
Better access to touchscreen and touch pad
Refined design
Slimmer and lighter than the original
The editors didn't like
Display has been downgraded
Connection to PlayStation 4 not up to scratch
Controls for DualShock based PS4 games are tricky
Costly peripherals
Diminished visual capabilities
Flimsy build
1GB still isn't enough
Feels less premium than original
The biggest change to the PS Vita Slim is the screen
Which is now a standard (and cheaper) LCD display
Whereas the older model had a gorgeous OLED panel with fantastic contrast. The picture quality on the Slim suffers as a result
Blacks aren’t as deep
Fast motion isn’t as smooth
And colours don’t pop as well as they did on the original Vita. Unlike the original Vita
There’s also no 3G model
Expensive
LCD not OLED
LCD rather than OLED screen
No 3G version in UK
The screen has been downgraded from the original PS Vita
But the Slim's biggest problem might be finding a market
Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
Lighter, more ergonomic design, Screen is actually more natural, Remote Play is great, Now has some built-in storage
1GB still isn't enough, Feels less premium than original
PS Vita Slim release date, price and initial verdict In the relatively short time we've so far had with the Vita Slim we're happy to report that it absolutely is an improvement on the outgoing model. It's comfier to hold, it lasts longer, it no longer rel...
Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: The PS Vita Slim is a new version of the PlayStation Vita. Pocket-lint managed to get some hands-on time with the new handheld console ahead of working up a full review over the coming days. Quick first impressions are positive. The unit is noticeably li...
The biggest twin-draws the PS Vita Slim has at launch are its entry price and its games library. First, the console's starting price is a lot cheaper than that of the original PS Vita was at launch.Second, the number of quality titles available for purcha...
Published: 2015-07-01, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: The PS Vita never came close to fulfilling its massive potential, and with scant attention to the portable at this year's E3 , it looks like Sony has all but given up on it as the system it was originally meant to be. But that doesn't necessarily mean it...
Published: 2014-07-24, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com
The new Vita Slim charges with any Micro-USB cable, is thinner and lighter, has improved battery life, and works nicely as a PS4 accessory for local game streaming. The game library's gotten really good, too, including freebies for PS Plus subscribers
Expensive proprietary memory cards are necessary and annoying, new LCD display is less vivid than the original Vita's OLED display, the lack of rumble and extra buttons means some remote-play PS4 games translate awkwardly
Two years in, the PlayStation Vita has come of age and become a refined piece of hardware and an excellent place to play a lot of games. You don't need one, but it's really fun and worth its price....
Thinne, lighter desig, Solid LCD displa, Robust games librar, Micro USB charging capability
Analog sticks can be uncomfortable with certain game, Expensive proprietary PlayStation memory cards
The PlayStation Vita Slim sports a sleeker design, longer battery life and more games than the original, but the controls could be better. Since 1989, Nintendo has been the gold standard when it comes to handhelds. There have been many challen...
Published: 2014-06-30, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Feels much thinner and lighter than the original PlayStation Vita. LCD screen is crisp and vibrant. Micro USB port. Lots of classic games available over PlayStation Network.
Still uses Vita memory cards. Native Vita game library isn't as compelling as that of the Nintendo 3DS
Even though it still uses Sony's own pricey memory cards, the slimmer, less-expensive new version of the PlayStation Vita is improved in nearly every way....
Published: 2014-05-19, Author: Daniel , review by: ubergizmo.com
The PlayStation Vita may not have made as big a splash as Sony would have liked when the dedicated gaming handheld was released back in 2012, but we certainly think they have a hit with the Vita Slim. It's lightweight and slim body make it much easier to...
The Vita Slim improves on the original Vita in several small ways—buttons, plugs, included memory, ease of use, lighter weight. It also brings one notable downgrade—the less brilliant screen. In the end, it's important to step away from the constant compa...
