Some questions about the PSP / Vita

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RealGamingExpert said:

Hello everyone!

I was thinking about buying a PSP yesterday, because i saw it for really low prices on ebay (~50€ with games).

 

So my questions about this are the following:

1. Can i still buy all PSP games on the Playstation Store or are there games that arent on there (also the prices would be great!)?

A lot of games are, but not all of them, not even close really. Most of the newer ones are on there, along with the most popular ones, but don't expect everything. A major game people ask about, KH: Birth by Sleep, for example, is not on there. It pains me to say it as a Vita lover, but if you want it mostly for PSP, just get a PSP. You'll get games for cheaper overall, plus you can easily install homebrew on it.

2. Can i import games and play them on the vita or are there any region locks?

Yes, all physical games are playable on any device, regardless of region.

3. Any game recommendations? I mainly plan on buying RPGs, but there are probably a lot more good games than that!

RPGs? You've come to the right place! Demon Gaze, Persona 4, Ys: Memories of Celceta, Freedom Wars, Conception 2, Atelier, Soul Sacrifice, Murusama Rebirth, and so much more.

Also, Gravity Rush, Tearaway, and LBP Vita should all be tried out as well.

4. I own a PS3, so Remote Play will be a thing i will use. I've read that not all games work with remote play so i looked up a list of games that would work.

(http://www.vitaplayer.co.uk/list-of-ps-vita-remote-play-compatible-games/)

It seems like only a hand full of games work and none of those that i'd play are on there. Am i missing something or are these really the only games that work  with Remote Play?

Nope, you're not missing anything, that's it. The Vita is only viable for remote play with the PS4, on which all games are supported.

5. Are there any hidden costs? I know that i have to buy a memory card, but maybe there is more!?

Other than the memory card, not really. I would recommend you get PS+ though, since you get so many amazing free games from it, a lot of them RPGs too.

6. Last question isnt that important, but can i record gameplay of the vita without buying a capture card or something? The 3DS unfortunately needs a expensive capture card to record gameplay, so if its possible without any additional costs that would be great!

No recording, just screenshots.

Answers in bold.