Sony · PlayStation
PlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2000)
The slimmer Wi-Fi PS Vita revision, with an LCD touchscreen, micro-USB charging and built-in storage for saves and smaller games.
Model history · 3 models, 2005–2013
- 2005PSPCompare
- 2011PlayStation VitaCompare
- 2013PlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2000)
- Type
- Handheld
- Output
- –
- Memory
- 640 MB
- Storage
- 1 GB
- Weight
- 219 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the lighter, rounded design and longer battery life, while proprietary memory cards remain a drawback. They disagree on the LCD screen; Stuff prefers its more restrained colours and shadow detail, whereas TheSixthAxis finds its contrast, brightness and viewing angles weaker than the original OLED.
From stuff.tv and thesixthaxis.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Handheld
- CPU
- ARM Cortex-A9, 4 cores
- GPU
- PowerVR SGX543MP4+
- Memory
- 640 MB
- Storage
- 1 GB
- Disc drive
- No
- Memory detail
- 512 MB main memory and 128 MB VRAM
- Storage detail
- Approx. 1 GB internal memory card; usable space is smaller because some is reserved for the system. Internal storage cannot be used while a PS Vita memory card is inserted.
- Storage expansion
- Proprietary PS Vita memory card slot; games also use PlayStation Vita cards
Display and video
- Built-in screen
- 5″ LCD, 960 × 544
- Built-in screen
- Capacitive multi-touch LCD and rear touch pad
- Audio
- Built-in stereo speakers and microphone; stereo headphone output with mono microphone input
Design and power
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- Up to 6 hours
- Weight
- 219 g
- Battery life detail
- Built-in 2210 mAh lithium-ion battery; approx. 4–6 hours of games, 7 hours of video or 12 hours of music. Maker tests use default brightness, Bluetooth off and headphones; games also use network features off.
- Power use
- DC 3.7 V battery; DC 5 V AC adaptor; approx. 6 W maximum while charging; about 2 hours 40 minutes for an empty battery using the adaptor
- Size
- 183.6 × 85.1 × 15.0 mm (width × height × depth), excluding largest projections
- Colours
- Black, White, Lime green/White, Light blue/White, Pink/Black and Khaki/Black at Japanese launch; regional availability differs
- In the box
- Console, USB cable, AC adaptor, AC power cord and printed materials
Connections
- Ports
- PS Vita card slot, memory card slot, micro-USB Type-B for data and charging, stereo mini headset jack
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (1 × 1); Bluetooth 2.1+EDR with A2DP, AVRCP and HSP; Wi-Fi location service
- Controller
- Two analogue sticks, D-pad, four action buttons and two shoulder buttons; six-axis gyroscope/accelerometer and three-axis compass; front and rear VGA cameras
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1 GB of built-in storage without a separate memory card
- Micro-USB charging and a 219 g body
- Maker-rated 4–6 hours of gameplay
Cons
- Larger downloads still need proprietary PS Vita memory cards
- LCD screen replaces the original model's OLED
- No mobile-data model
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Output | Memory | Storage | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld | – | – | – | 260 g | Oct 2013 | |
| Handheld | – | – | – | 336 g | Jul 2012 | |
| Handheld | – | – | – | 253 g | Oct 2014 |
Previous model: PlayStation Vita.