CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip
About this item
- Lightweight and comfortable grip design
- Full accessibility to all the PS Vita controls
- Ideal for using your PS Vita as a PS3 controller
- Smooth rubberized coating
Product information
| ASIN | B0073ESZ58 |
|---|---|
| Release date | March 5, 2012 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
| Product Dimensions | 9.6 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches; 4.8 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Rated | Rating Pending |
| Item model number | VIT-HG |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.8 ounces |
| Manufacturer | CTA Digital |
| Date First Available | January 27, 2012 |
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Product Description
Play games more comfortably on the next generation PS VIta with CTA Digital's Hand Grip for PS Vita. This sleek and ergonomic grip is styled after the comfortable form of a home console controller and easily fits around the PS Vita without blocking any buttons or ports. There's even a specially designed opening in the back for full access to Vita's unique rear touch pad. The Hand Grip transforms the handheld portable device into a familiar gaming controller and together with Sony's cross play technology you can enjoy using the Vita to interact with the PS3. So get a hold of more comfortable control using CTA Digital's Hand Grip fro PS Vita.
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Customers find the video game controller comfortable to hold. It has a smooth yet gripping texture, and their hands wrap around nicely. They appreciate its functionality, build quality, and value for money. However, some customers are disappointed with the charging capability and have differing opinions on how well it fits.
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Customers appreciate the grip's comfort. They find it provides a good feel to the plastic and allows for comfortable holding of the PS Vita. The grip allows fingers to relax, making extended use easier on the hands.
"...The handles feel good and I'm able to hold it comfortably, even when laying flat on my back in bed...." Read more
"...the house without worrying that I am going to drop it, because it feels nice and secure when you tightly grip one side of it, and the rubber-like..." Read more
"...The grip case doesn't scratch the Vita - Feels comfortable even for smaller hands, providing hours of gameplay -..." Read more
"...to keep the Vita from slipping; once you have it locked in, the Vita is snug and isn't in danger of falling out of the cradle even when held upside..." Read more
Customers like the grip. They say it's comfortable, with a smooth yet gripping feeling. The Vita fits snugly in the grip, but can be pushed around a few millimeters. The hands wrap around nicely, giving better control over the device. The grip has a great texture and shape, and most importantly, it allows you to easily take it out and put it away. It holds the Vita securely, extends the battery life, and makes holding and playing games easier.
"...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..." Read more
"...Cons: - Grip case fits perfectly with the Vita, but stills feel a little shaky sometimes -..." Read more
"...Also, the grip is pretty solid, even when twisted there are no creaks or anything, it really feels like one solid piece...." Read more
"...due to sweaty hands, which brings my next point, this grip is very easy on the hands, I used to get pains in my left hand, but this grip took that..." Read more
Customers like the functionality of the video game controller. They say it works well, is sturdy, and has a nice design. It's a solid upgrade to their Vita that only makes them want to play it. Customers find it well-made and not cheap.
"...It is nice and wide and has plenty of space up top for your index fingers to rest...." Read more
"...It feels like a quality product, and not something cheap, even though it is relatively inexpensive...." Read more
"...It's been 6 months now and have used it everyday. Still works and looks new. Great purchase. You won't regret it. UPDATE 09/04/2012..." Read more
"...any grips that come out in the future that manage to out do this awesome product...." Read more
Customers appreciate the sturdy build quality of the video game controller. They find the handle solid and the locking mechanism sound. The material is good, and the grip case is lightweight yet stable. It doesn't feel cheap or cheap at all.
"...and it just takes a little bit of simple DYI to make the whole thing rock solid...." Read more
"...without worrying that I am going to drop it, because it feels nice and secure when you tightly grip one side of it, and the rubber-like texture..." Read more
"...Easy to install the grip case - Light weight - Pretty stable - so you can play it laying down on the couch or something without the Vita..." Read more
"...Overall, I'm duly impressed. It feels like a quality product, and not something cheap, even though it is relatively inexpensive...." Read more
Customers like the gameplay. They say it makes playing for hours on the Vita easier than without it, making sports games and shooters much easier. The texture of the grip case makes playing the Vita a lot more fun.
"...Feels comfortable even for smaller hands, providing hours of gameplay - The texture of the grip case feels pretty nice -..." Read more
"...It certainly makes my one handed play style easier since I have more to hold onto...." Read more
"...When playing Pixel Junk Monsters HD, I am able to play for two hours or more since I can use the actual grips (no need to reach for the bumpers)...." Read more
"...have a slight rubber-type coating/feel, and that's really nice for long play sessions...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the video game controller. They say it looks decent for the cost, is easy to install, and lightweight.
"...For the price, this thing has been well worth it!" Read more
"...In conclusion, this is definitely worth its low price, and you will never want to go back to using your vita without it once you have it...." Read more
"...To me though, I'm still happy that I got this. It was worth it." Read more
"...a quality product, and not something cheap, even though it is relatively inexpensive...." Read more
Customers have different views on the fit of the video game controller. Some find it snugly holds the system in their hands, feeling like a slightly larger PS3 controller. Others feel it doesn't fit as well as they would like, with wiggle room and a narrow handle that doesn't fill their palms while gripping.
"...Here's the pros and cons: Pros: - Fits perfectly for the 1st gen PS Vita - The grip case doesn't scratch the Vita -..." Read more
"...in my left hand, but this grip took that away; it feels like a slightly larger PS3 controller...." Read more
"...It fits well enough, but there's some slight rocking that can occur when you press the buttons on one side without holding down the other...." Read more
"...I will say that it does has a TEENY bit of wiggle room, but it is so small that it is not at all a problem when gaming...." Read more
Customers are unhappy with the grip's charge capability. They mention it blocks the charging port, game slot, and memory card port when in use. The grip also blocks access to the PS Vita power port and micro-usb port.
"...You’ll have to decide how annoying being unable to charge and swap out any physical games or memory cards is to you though." Read more
"...The most annoying thing though is the inability to charge the Vita while playing with the grip...." Read more
"...I would say one drawback is that you can not charge the Vita while using the grips, but I never change the Vita while I am playing anyway so that..." Read more
"...A minor annoyance is that this grip does block access to the PS Vita memory card port as well as the power port, so if you want to hook anything up..." Read more
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A bit of DYI removes that pesky wobble
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2013Pretty much everything that can be said about this grip has been, so I'll keep this short and sweet.
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!
5.0 out of 5 stars A bit of DYI removes that pesky wobblePretty much everything that can be said about this grip has been, so I'll keep this short and sweet.
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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- Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this product. After reading some of the reviews here, I was a bit skeptical, but this seemed like the best fit for my needs and there is not exactly a huge variety in vita accessories, so I decided to give it a shot. I am very glad that I did.
When the package arrived I was prepared for the worst. The box it came in was very plain and it had made in China written on the side of it as the first thing you see. Yet when I opened it and got it in my hand, I was immediately impressed.
While it is made of plastic, it has a coating on it that makes it have the same feel in your hand as rubber would. The texture is so similar to rubber that I had to double check just to make sure it wasn't. I unlocked the lock on the bottom of it and slipped in my vita and it was a nice fit. I will say that it does has a TEENY bit of wiggle room, but it is so small that it is not at all a problem when gaming. You have to be nitpicking big time to find it as a problem.
The benefits of it, however, are immediate. I have big American hands (I wear a XL glove size) that have always had problems with handhelds making them cramp. The ps3 and ps2 controller have always been too small for me as well and my hands are far more comfortable on a xbox controller. I couldn't even play the vita for a full hour without having to stretch and massage my hands from cramping. This hand grip completely fixed that.
It is nice and wide and has plenty of space up top for your index fingers to rest. This doesn't at all take away from using the back touch-pad, as your middle fingers naturally hover over the center of it, making it nice and easy to reach. It also makes tilting the psp easier too, because you can just apply pressure with your palm to the side of the grips to make it twist with smooth ease. Much easier than it would be without it.
Another thing I like about these grips is that they make holding the vita with one hand much, much easier. I can get up and walk around the house without worrying that I am going to drop it, because it feels nice and secure when you tightly grip one side of it, and the rubber-like texture makes it easy not to drop, unlike the slippery vita by itself.
One more benefit of it is that I can set my vita down on hard surfaces without worrying about it now. I didn't like to set my precious vita and its glass back touch-pad down on things before, because I would always worry about the back glass getting scratched. Now, with the grip on it, it rests higher, so the glass makes no contact with the surfaces I set it down on. This is a nice added bonus.
The only con I would give it is that you cannot charge your vita while using it. I find myself dreading the low battery indicator because I know I will have to continue my game without the grip and go back to the primitive non grip vita game play and all the cramps that go with it until it is charged again.
In conclusion, this is definitely worth its low price, and you will never want to go back to using your vita without it once you have it. If you are on the fence about this, pull the trigger. You will be glad you did.
Top reviews from other countries
Luc BellavanceReviewed in Canada on January 21, 20135.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied
I love my Vita. I play it many times a week. Sometimes for hours at a time. So the need for a better grip for it came naturally to me, being so used to the classic playstation controllers. I wasn't sure this would do the job, but of the available choices, it most represented the ps3 controllers. So I took a chance, since it's not a huge investment, and I can say that I'm extremely happy with it.
It feels great, solid build yet smooth and comfortable. It doesn't feel flimsy or anything, and i can see it lasting a long time imo.
It's only drawback in my opinion is the fact that you can't plug in the external power while it's on the vita, as is obvious on the image. So for me, that's a minus, albeit a small one.
So if you feel, like me, that your vita is somewhat awkward to hold while playing, buy this and you won't regret it.
Ralston PintoReviewed in India on May 12, 20145.0 out of 5 stars Simple Perfection
The grip is simple and light. Feels good in the hand as it has a rubberised finish. Locking the Vita into it is easy and there's no wiggle room. Really comfortable to hold and I haven't had cramps yet.
For anyone on the fence - Buy it. Its the best way to play.
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ManuelReviewed in Mexico on July 4, 20185.0 out of 5 stars Excelente material
Buen material, se ajusta muy bien a la psp vita, no obstruye los orificios de los audifonos, tiene buen agarre.
Jerab SReviewed in Canada on January 17, 20174.0 out of 5 stars Best grip out there for the price, extremely comfy, fits perfect, taking off to charge becomes a pain
Awesome grip. No L2/R2 but probably the best grip for comfort and price. Snaps in place with one easy click, and just as easy to remove. Does not scratch anything. Once snapped in, it's in there very snug and tight. I have literally no problems with the grip shifting, unless u wanna break your thumbs with major force to try to move the vita inside the grip. I never take mine off only to charge the vita. Although I found taking the grip off to charge a pain, because this grip is so comfy you never wanna play the vita without it on, and a pain in those longer vita sessions, having to take the grip off to charge while u still wanna play. If you can get past that issue, it's the best pch1000 Vita grip out there. I own 3 of these grips now :) I'd give it 5 stars, but loses one due to the charging issue. You'll be happy with this purchase and the product. I'm pretty certain of it. Happy gaming everyone :)
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Edgar Ivan Huerta RodriguezReviewed in Mexico on October 29, 20185.0 out of 5 stars Comodidad del producto
Muy cómodo y fácil de transportar




