So you want/have a PSV, but you are also on a budget, eh? No problems! Sure, the Vita has been out for less than a year, but there are already options for the more financially conservative gamer.
1. Systems
Currently, there are two versions of the Vita out: the $250 regular version and the $300 3G version. All things considered, unless you have a strong preference otherwise, you should probably get the regular version. BUT, there's a catch. You see Sony prepared a lot of bundles for the regular Vita, which allow you to get Assassin's Creed 3:Liberation, Madden NFL 13, and Call of Duty Black Ops Declassified at no extra cost. Other regions have even more bundles. Each bundle also includes extras like a memory stick and online content. I recommend either Liberation or COD, depending on whether you are really into shooters. Either way, you'll be getting a high quality portable game for free.
2. Retail Games for Cheap
Here are some of the less expensive choices that, for $20 or less, are still very worthy of your time, based on both personal experiences and general review scores.
3. PS+
This is hands down the greatest thing for a money tight gamer. For all PS+ members on PS3 they get the same type of discounts and free games on Vita. At launch the following games are all part of the instant game collection.
4. PSN Games
Yes, some of the best Vita games are download only. All of these games are great and a steal at their PSN prices.
5. Cross-Buy
Do you own a PS3? Well then you probably already own a collection of Vita games. All of these are free if you own the console versions.
Sub Catagory, Cross-Goods
All of your DLC and such on PS3 also works on Vita. This includes:
HD and Fury campaigns
Outfits
6. PSP, PSONE, Minis, and PS Mobile
Once again, these games are a great at their download prices. They are playable on both the Vita and other Sony platforms. With hundreds availiable on PSN there is no way I could post just a few games.
7. LBP Vita
Yes this gets its own number because it is that good. For $40 you get every game, ever! This short list includes a few of my favorites.
Frogger
Piano
Stratosphere
Orb-it
Super Conductor
Retro Vector
Tapling
Nocturnal
Ant Guy
8. Free Stuff
The PS Vita has lots of fun games and apps even if you don't want to pay a penny. Frobisher Says is actually a great game!
Conclusion:
Now, let's see what you can get for, say, $300, and for fun, let's buy nothing used and assume you are a strange gamer without a PS3.
*A brand new PS Vita ($250 w/Assassin's Creed)
*Assassin's Creed (Free with Vita)
*Wipeout 2048 ($20)
*Super Stardust Delta ($10)
*Mutant Blobs Attack ($8)
*SunFLowers ($4)
*Stardrone Extreme ($4)
*Table Top Tanks ($2)
*PulzAR ($2)
*Frobisher Says (Free)
But what if you have a PS3 and are a regular gamer on it? Chances are since you're on a videogame forum, you are. Now lets see what you can get for $300 if you already have PS+ and most of the cross-buy games.
*A brand new PS Vita ($250 w/Assassin's Creed)
*Assassin's Creed (Free with Vita)
*LittleBigPlanet Vita ($40)
*Super Stardust Delta ($10)
*Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Free with PS+)
*Wipeout 2048 (Free with PS+)
*Gravity Rush (Free with PS+)
*Jet Set Radio (Free with PS+)
*Final Fantasy Tactics (Free with PS+)
*Tales from space: Mutant Blobs Attack (Free with PS+)
*PlayStation All Stars: Battle Royale (Free with PS3)
*Sound Shapes (Free with PS3)
*Wipeout HD and Fury (Free with PS3)
*Frobisher Says (Free)
Sources
Gamestop
Amazon
Gamerankings
Best Buy
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