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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2018
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Get this now if you don't already have a grip on your PS Vita!
By Luke on March 3, 2018
I've had the PS Vita 1000 for about five years now, and finally bit off on buying an extension grip for this system. After reviewing many grips based off of Amazon reviews, I decided to get this one. After playing for 15 minutes whilst using this product, I can say this extension grip made my Vita feel like a completely new system. It eliminated the instant hand cramp I am used to for the Vita, and made the controls of the system much more viable. I wish I got this much sooner. Also the plastic is perfectly textured, and doesn't make the PS Vita want to slip out of my hands as the original plastic did. If you got a Vita and do not have a grip extension already, get this and you will love your PS Vita even more!
By Luke on March 3, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2013
There are several Vita grips on the market, and after doing an extensive amount of research, I settled on picking up the CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip. My reasons for wanting a grip are similar to many who seek such an accessory: I have big, strong Rock Biter hands, and I simply couldn't stand the thought of the Nothing ripping my brand new Vita from their clutches.
Bonus points if you get the reference. I'm probably showing my age!
Suffice it to say, holding the Vita in a position where I can easily get to the shoulder buttons is an awkward task. Either my hands are all over the rear touch pad, or I hold it in such a way that I feel like I'm going to drop it. I needed something to add support, and I wasn't happy with the size or shape of the PDP Trigger Grip (although I may be the only person who likes the idea of the lower triggers replacing the shoulder buttons).
I received the Grip from Amazon around the first of the month, and was immediately in love with it. The handles feel good and I'm able to hold it comfortably, even when laying flat on my back in bed. After fooling with the home screen for a while, I wanted to get on Amazon and give the grip a 5 star rating.
But then I decided to play a game, and I noticed ... It. I'm sure you're aware to what I refer: the dread system jiggle.
Yes, as other reviews have pointed out, the Vita does shift ever so slightly in the grip. I'm not sure I would use the word jiggle -- even though I just have -- as that's not really what it does. You can flip the grip over and give it an almighty shake and the Vita doesn't move at all. It holds the system very snug. The problem is closer to that of an un-level kitchen table: if you press down on one corner of the system, the other corner of the system will rise ever so slightly, and vice versa. It's one of those things that, once you notice it, you can't un-notice it.
I thought I could deal with it, that it wouldn't bother me. But after nearly three weeks of playing Persona 4 Golden and Uncharted: Golden Abyss, it has become really distracting. It's especially bad if I'm laying on my back with the system facing down toward me from above. I'm not sure why. It's probably got something to do with science. I'm not good with science, so I decided to toss the grip in a drawer and buy the PDP Trigger Grip to replace it, but not before logging onto Amazon to give this grip a 3 star review.
Why then, you may be asking, did I give it a 5 star rating? Because high school workshop-style inspiration intervened.
Rather than chunk the grip in a drawer, I decided to try and make it level. I took a paper towel, tore a long, thin strip off the side, then folded it over several times. When I had it down at a size I thought was appropriate, I tucked it in the bottom right corner of the grip and slipped the Vita in over it.
And like magic, the wobble was gone!
The Vita doesn't sit any more firmly in the grip than it did before, but now it's stable. Thus far, that piece of paper towel has had no adverse effects on the Vita or the grip (if that changes, I'll post an update to the review). I'm thinking about maybe stacking a couple of strips of electrical tape inside the corner of the Vita grip instead of using a bit of paper towel. Electrical tape is nice and smooth on the non-sticky side, it's just about the same color as the grip, and it'll be out of sight when the Vita is slotted in, so having it there is no big deal (if I do go that route, I'll update the review).
At the end of the day, I'm actually giving the grip a 4.5 star review -- having knocked off half a star for the design flaw that causes the wobble -- but Amazon only allows full-star reviews, so I gave it five. The grip feels great in my hands, and it just takes a little bit of simple DYI to make the whole thing rock solid. If you're willing to put the tiniest bit of effort into leveling the Vita, it's easy peasy. I'll even include some photos of how I've done it, so you can see it for yourself.
If you simply can't stand any of the other grips on the market, this one is a great buy!
UPDATE: It's now February 1st, 2014. Almost four months have passed and I'm still using this grip. I did eventually swap out the small strip of paper towel with a couple of strips of electrical tape and the system continues to remain firmly in place with no noticeable wobble and no adverse side effects on the Vita itself. For the price, this thing has been well worth it!
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A bit of DYI removes that pesky wobble
By The War Doctor on November 18, 2013
Pretty much everything that can be said about this grip has been, so I'll keep this short and sweet.By The War Doctor on November 18, 2013
There are several Vita grips on the market, and after doing an extensive amount of research, I settled on picking up the CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip. My reasons for wanting a grip are similar to many who seek such an accessory: I have big, strong Rock Biter hands, and I simply couldn't stand the thought of the Nothing ripping my brand new Vita from their clutches.
Bonus points if you get the reference. I'm probably showing my age!
Suffice it to say, holding the Vita in a position where I can easily get to the shoulder buttons is an awkward task. Either my hands are all over the rear touch pad, or I hold it in such a way that I feel like I'm going to drop it. I needed something to add support, and I wasn't happy with the size or shape of the PDP Trigger Grip (although I may be the only person who likes the idea of the lower triggers replacing the shoulder buttons).
I received the Grip from Amazon around the first of the month, and was immediately in love with it. The handles feel good and I'm able to hold it comfortably, even when laying flat on my back in bed. After fooling with the home screen for a while, I wanted to get on Amazon and give the grip a 5 star rating.
But then I decided to play a game, and I noticed ... It. I'm sure you're aware to what I refer: the dread system jiggle.
Yes, as other reviews have pointed out, the Vita does shift ever so slightly in the grip. I'm not sure I would use the word jiggle -- even though I just have -- as that's not really what it does. You can flip the grip over and give it an almighty shake and the Vita doesn't move at all. It holds the system very snug. The problem is closer to that of an un-level kitchen table: if you press down on one corner of the system, the other corner of the system will rise ever so slightly, and vice versa. It's one of those things that, once you notice it, you can't un-notice it.
I thought I could deal with it, that it wouldn't bother me. But after nearly three weeks of playing Persona 4 Golden and Uncharted: Golden Abyss, it has become really distracting. It's especially bad if I'm laying on my back with the system facing down toward me from above. I'm not sure why. It's probably got something to do with science. I'm not good with science, so I decided to toss the grip in a drawer and buy the PDP Trigger Grip to replace it, but not before logging onto Amazon to give this grip a 3 star review.
Why then, you may be asking, did I give it a 5 star rating? Because high school workshop-style inspiration intervened.
Rather than chunk the grip in a drawer, I decided to try and make it level. I took a paper towel, tore a long, thin strip off the side, then folded it over several times. When I had it down at a size I thought was appropriate, I tucked it in the bottom right corner of the grip and slipped the Vita in over it.
And like magic, the wobble was gone!
The Vita doesn't sit any more firmly in the grip than it did before, but now it's stable. Thus far, that piece of paper towel has had no adverse effects on the Vita or the grip (if that changes, I'll post an update to the review). I'm thinking about maybe stacking a couple of strips of electrical tape inside the corner of the Vita grip instead of using a bit of paper towel. Electrical tape is nice and smooth on the non-sticky side, it's just about the same color as the grip, and it'll be out of sight when the Vita is slotted in, so having it there is no big deal (if I do go that route, I'll update the review).
At the end of the day, I'm actually giving the grip a 4.5 star review -- having knocked off half a star for the design flaw that causes the wobble -- but Amazon only allows full-star reviews, so I gave it five. The grip feels great in my hands, and it just takes a little bit of simple DYI to make the whole thing rock solid. If you're willing to put the tiniest bit of effort into leveling the Vita, it's easy peasy. I'll even include some photos of how I've done it, so you can see it for yourself.
If you simply can't stand any of the other grips on the market, this one is a great buy!
UPDATE: It's now February 1st, 2014. Almost four months have passed and I'm still using this grip. I did eventually swap out the small strip of paper towel with a couple of strips of electrical tape and the system continues to remain firmly in place with no noticeable wobble and no adverse side effects on the Vita itself. For the price, this thing has been well worth it!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2016
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
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Alex Flores
Me sirve, podría mejorar en algunas cosas
Reviewed in Mexico on November 20, 2016Verified Purchase
Erik
Comfortable and sturdy
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2014Verified Purchase
Jerab S
Best grip out there for the price, extremely comfy, fits perfect, taking off to charge becomes a pain
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2017Verified Purchase
Mjingh
Not what I expected
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2019Verified Purchase
MDuh
Enhances the comfort greatly!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2018Verified Purchase
Enhances the comfort greatly!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2018
This grip has allowed me to comfortably hold the vita when playing rhythm games. For JRPG games, It's nice that you can hold the switch on the hand grip handle rather than holding the switch at the back or by the it's edges awkwardly.Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2018
You can also make your vita stand upright now with this grip rather than laying it flat. Helps greatly if you are playing JRPG/VNs with long dialogue.
Been using it for 3 months almost every day at transit and it hasn't shown any sign of wear or the grip being loose.
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