Veteran Japanese manufacturer Hori recently announced that it's making a new grip accessory for the PlayStation Vita, and it seems pretty darn handy. The grip adds R2, L2, R3, and L3 functionality to Sony's handheld, supposedly making it a great fit for Remote Play sessions. It looks rather comfortable, too.
The accessory will launch in Japan this July, but we doubt that it'll ever see a Western release – as is almost always the case with Vita bits and bobs. It's also worth mentioning that it'll only work with Slim models, so don't go importing one if you've only got an original OLED screen Vita.
Do you like the looks of this grip? Are you tempted to grab one? Mash those imaginary shoulder buttons in the comments section below.
[source hori.jp, via neogaf.com]
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Here's a link to a L2/R2 grip accessory being made for the original Vita, think it's out in May
http://www.play-asia.com/l2r2-button-grip-cover-for-pch-1000-black/13/709ikh
This looks pretty cool as long as there is no lag and it is comfortable and all.
@Hego nice. I need this in my life.
Nice! Looks like I'll import it. Much prefer remote play over my Vita than on the PSTV, but sometimes the button layout is a guessing game...
Idc I'll import it off of play Asia if I have to
I grabbed an OLED Vita largely for remote play, so I could play FO4 while hanging out with my bunny in our kitchen (our bunny lives in our kitchen). I tried for like a half hour and gave up. I just couldn't get used to the controls.
The question I have is this: Are you able to use something like this and switch games to default controls, or are you stuck on the remote play controls the devs created? Obviously I can't get this specific model because I have the older model, but I've been wondering this for a while.
I have small hands, and even I find the Vita to be uncomfortable to hold for more than a half hour at a time. My hands cramp up because the controls are so damned small and there's nothing in the palms of my hands. It's all finger tip action!
@glassmusic I believe you're stuck with whatever the devs have setup. The link that Hego provided looks perfect for us OG Vita owners.
@Hego thanks!
If I hadn't sold my VITA, I would actually really be on board with this.I just couldn't get over the controls for remote play.
I might as well use my computer if it can run it.
@themcnoisy @AXEL314 No problem lads, us Vita fans got to stick together
@ztpayne7 I feel the same way! I sold my Vita because of the rear touch pad and the lack of triggers on remote play, this would have solved quite a few problems for me.
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