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Dock and charge your PlayStation Vita with the sleekly designed Cradle. As the perfect home base for your PS Vita, you can connect your powered speakers or headphones to fill out the audio experience. Ideal for your desk, workstation, or bedside table, it displays your PS Vita at a perfect viewing angle for watching movies and videos.
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34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The Vita Cradle is a very basic idea and is one of those accessories that some may feel "ripped off" by (for another example, see the PS3 vertical stand that many complain about it) and to tell you the truth.. it's not for everyone.
For those who would use this type of accessory though, the cradle is a must-have.
My first reaction to it was "Wow, this is light!" - I previously had a "Hori Portable Display Stand" for the PSP and loved it.. and using the new Vita Cradle I'm even more impressed.
The PSP stand was much larger (which was fine for a desk, but not really portable). It also weighed quite a bit more and had no electronics (it was literally a molded block of plastic to rest the PSP on). With that said, it worked great as a display stand for either storing the PSP when not in use, while charging, or for watching movies.
The Vita cradle improves on this idea by adding actual electronics to it (the center of the stand has a USB attachment that the vita rest on). The rear of the cradle has a Vita USB input and Line Out audio jack. You will need your own PS Vita USB Cable to use this stand for charging or syncing. While it has the ports on it, the cables are not included. It's also worth noting that the USB input on the back requires a USB cable (it would have been nice if they used a more standard cable design - something like a Mini USB cable - so that you can use your vita cable as a spare or to take with you for times you might need to use it (charging the vita on the go, etc..)
I was very impressed with just how light the stand is - despite having some electronics in it, it feels incredibly light (about the weight of an empty Vita game case). One problem with the PSP stands were that they were quite heavy -- not a problem for sitting on your desk, but you can't really take it "on the go" with you.
With the smaller profile of the cradle, it can also easily fit into your bag (I was able to fit it into the official PS Vita Travel Pouch without issues, placing it in the "accessories" side where the game cards, AC adapter and USB cables would normally go). There is still room to hold a PS vita.
Quality is OK - I think it can take a couple drops, but with the light material used I can also see it getting scratched/showing wear, or even snapping pieces off if dropped onto a hard (concrete) floor from more than a few feet.
The front design looks very nice (it's a brushed metal look with a Playstation logo in the center) - much nicer than the (more functional) PS Vita stands out there that feature speakers. The front panel is also covered with a clear plastic.
The back Line Out output has a 3.5mm connector (standard headphone-sized) and can be used to either plug headphones into it (unlikely situation) or connect it to an external set of speakers (more likely situation). This makes it great for movie viewing (it's also angled just for that purpose!). Whether you choose to connect it to a set of external speakers or not, you have a much nicer hands-free view of the screen (which will help with movie watching or listening to music while still being able to easily see/access the screen).
While the material it's made of is very light, I'm OK with that simply because it makes the unit more portable (if you're watching movies on it, there isn't too much reason to watch it at your desk at home when you have easy access to other video sources (computer/blu-ray players/dvd players/large TV's/PS3's) - if you're watching movies on it, you're probably away from the home. If that's the case, you don't want to carry a stand as big, heavy and bulky as the vita itself.. so this design really works nicely.
What I would have really liked, to make this product even better..
* 2 Inputs (either 2 vita USB inputs or 1 Vita input + 1 AC input) so you can charge and sync without constantly swapping the USB cable)
* TV out (in addition to the Audio out) so you can watch movies on a larger screen, or a front headphone output
* Ability for it to fold into itself - the design is good but it seems like it should be able to compact down to about half of it's size (this might come at the expense of making it more fragile though).
Overall, very happy with it - well worth the money, but not for everyone.
If you never plan to sit it down on a desk (ie: you always store it in a bag), never want to "display it" and never plan to watch movies on it.. you don't need this. I fyou plan to do any of the above, this is a great item to have,
For those who would use this type of accessory though, the cradle is a must-have.
My first reaction to it was "Wow, this is light!" - I previously had a "Hori Portable Display Stand" for the PSP and loved it.. and using the new Vita Cradle I'm even more impressed.
The PSP stand was much larger (which was fine for a desk, but not really portable). It also weighed quite a bit more and had no electronics (it was literally a molded block of plastic to rest the PSP on). With that said, it worked great as a display stand for either storing the PSP when not in use, while charging, or for watching movies.
The Vita cradle improves on this idea by adding actual electronics to it (the center of the stand has a USB attachment that the vita rest on). The rear of the cradle has a Vita USB input and Line Out audio jack. You will need your own PS Vita USB Cable to use this stand for charging or syncing. While it has the ports on it, the cables are not included. It's also worth noting that the USB input on the back requires a USB cable (it would have been nice if they used a more standard cable design - something like a Mini USB cable - so that you can use your vita cable as a spare or to take with you for times you might need to use it (charging the vita on the go, etc..)
I was very impressed with just how light the stand is - despite having some electronics in it, it feels incredibly light (about the weight of an empty Vita game case). One problem with the PSP stands were that they were quite heavy -- not a problem for sitting on your desk, but you can't really take it "on the go" with you.
With the smaller profile of the cradle, it can also easily fit into your bag (I was able to fit it into the official PS Vita Travel Pouch without issues, placing it in the "accessories" side where the game cards, AC adapter and USB cables would normally go). There is still room to hold a PS vita.
Quality is OK - I think it can take a couple drops, but with the light material used I can also see it getting scratched/showing wear, or even snapping pieces off if dropped onto a hard (concrete) floor from more than a few feet.
The front design looks very nice (it's a brushed metal look with a Playstation logo in the center) - much nicer than the (more functional) PS Vita stands out there that feature speakers. The front panel is also covered with a clear plastic.
The back Line Out output has a 3.5mm connector (standard headphone-sized) and can be used to either plug headphones into it (unlikely situation) or connect it to an external set of speakers (more likely situation). This makes it great for movie viewing (it's also angled just for that purpose!). Whether you choose to connect it to a set of external speakers or not, you have a much nicer hands-free view of the screen (which will help with movie watching or listening to music while still being able to easily see/access the screen).
While the material it's made of is very light, I'm OK with that simply because it makes the unit more portable (if you're watching movies on it, there isn't too much reason to watch it at your desk at home when you have easy access to other video sources (computer/blu-ray players/dvd players/large TV's/PS3's) - if you're watching movies on it, you're probably away from the home. If that's the case, you don't want to carry a stand as big, heavy and bulky as the vita itself.. so this design really works nicely.
What I would have really liked, to make this product even better..
* 2 Inputs (either 2 vita USB inputs or 1 Vita input + 1 AC input) so you can charge and sync without constantly swapping the USB cable)
* TV out (in addition to the Audio out) so you can watch movies on a larger screen, or a front headphone output
* Ability for it to fold into itself - the design is good but it seems like it should be able to compact down to about half of it's size (this might come at the expense of making it more fragile though).
Overall, very happy with it - well worth the money, but not for everyone.
If you never plan to sit it down on a desk (ie: you always store it in a bag), never want to "display it" and never plan to watch movies on it.. you don't need this. I fyou plan to do any of the above, this is a great item to have,
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably like the previous reviewer some people might think that the cradle comes with its own AC adapter power cable, it doesn't nor has it implied that it ever did. You must read the information of a product carefully and also check online about the product you can't just assume it's going to have something and get annoyed when it doesn't. The cradle is about the width size of a paperback book but the design feels sturdy enough though as expected the cradle is made of plastic it won't break easily unless you step on it or intentionally break it. The back of the cradle has the adapter port to plug attach the ac power adapter to as well as an audio output port for mini-speakers as well. So again while you do get the PS Vita cradle with an instruction booklet you will not get a power cable or anything else but no fears on the cable as you will get that with the PS Vita itself.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I purchased this to be a docking/power station. It is nice looking and other reviewers have covered the basics, so I will cut right to what I consider to be the huge flaw. When headphones are connected to the cradle, you cannot adjust the sound. It disables the physical buttons that do so, and automatically locks the volume at what I consider to loud for earbuds. I hope they rectify this in a later firmware pouch. As of now, it earned Amazon another sale, as I bought some earbuds with volume control.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sleek cradle worth the price
+Great for alarm clock app and netflix
+Secure and snug fit for vita
+Classic Sony design
-Could be heavier
I bought this for about $20 so that I... Read more
+Secure and snug fit for vita
+Classic Sony design
-Could be heavier
I bought this for about $20 so that I... Read more
Published 4 hours ago by Jefferey H. May
5.0 out of 5 stars
PlayStation Vita Cradle
I use this cradle to view movies on my PS Vita and as a desktop clock, it charges the system using the same charger.
Published 2 days ago by Iceman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect but with some design problems.
The cradle itself is nice and works really good, but for the prize I expected more design I mean will be amazing if the angle can be adjustable and become with volume bottoms. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Yo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does what is advertised
Purchased so I could have my vita on my nightstand since I find myself using it more and more... and with wake-up club
Cradle works as advertised and is a cheap price! Read more
Cradle works as advertised and is a cheap price! Read more
Published 16 days ago by Jared B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Handy Tool
The Ps vita cradle is a great accessory, before i had my ps vita just laying around my computer desk but now i used the stand to charge it and and has a good position so you could... Read more
Published 16 days ago by Jose
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very handy
Yea, the review title says it all. If you want to buy it, go for it. If not, Don't. Your choice.
Published 20 days ago by Chris Trevarthen
4.0 out of 5 stars
it does what its designed to do
well, if you want to have your Vita on a stand so you can watch stuff or get a better viewing angle for when you are using something like wake-up club, this does the job pretty... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Elc
4.0 out of 5 stars
Decent PS Vita Cradle
I bought it used, so I wasn't that expensive. My ps Vita (black) looks great when placed on the cradle. However, the cradle itself feels cheap because its entirely plastic. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gunbladerq
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Well
When I first received my Vita for Christmas I could not think of why I would need an accessory such as this. That was until I installed Netflix on my Vita. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RC
4.0 out of 5 stars
A little pricey for what it is but worth it anyway.
These days it seems that everyone has about a dozen portable electronic gadgets to charge, and I'm certainly no exception. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Robert Wagner
