Reddit reviews CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip

I use the CTA grips http://smile.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58 which are basically the Nyko one without the built-in battery as I have read a lot of reports of that battery being cheap and failing pretty quick.

I have fairly large hands, and they work pretty well. And they are dirt cheap, which is also a bonus.

And you can use them with the official PS Vita carrying case just by cutting off the small strap used to connect to the vita. Which is also nice.

Get something like the Nyko Power Grip or CTA Digital Grip (no battery)

I can now hold the Vita comfortably for long stretches and the design of the grip keeps your fingers off the touchpad

Hit left on the D-pad & triangle/circle/X/square at the same time.

Also, buy this.

if you wanna compare screens.

The slim feels nicer in my hands, is a good but lighter, uses a regular usb micro cable, but colors look bleached out.

I would get the 1000 this grip case and this dock

I have a OLED Vita and ended up with this one after trying a couple. Looks similar to the Nyko Power Grip, minus the battery.


http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1454085959&sr=1-2&keywords=vita+grip

I highly recommend getting a grip that basically turns the Vita into a controller with a screen. It'll make it infinitely more comfortable to play. I got this one, but there's a bunch of other options as well.

I tried this one and hated it:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But then I bought this one and it is amazing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072A4JVW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm sure if you search on Amazon you'll find the same one for the same price I got it (around $10).

Look for ones that expand the trigger grips and don't block the charger.

This grip.

It's kind of ugly, and you can't charge while it's attached, but it's very comfortable.

There were a couple other grips I've been considering. I would love suggestions if anyone has a grip they love. I want one that doesn't block the charger port.

I would definitely recommend this grip, but I'm still on the lookout for a better one.

Get this:

CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip by CTA Digital http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_RTxQub1208SXS

and these:

Bluecell Set of 14 Pcs Game Control/Controller Joystick Pad Cover for Sony Playstation PSV PS Vita by Bluecell http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G3TV6Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_KUxQub0DK6JPH

makes the feel 10x better :-)

As you're in the EU, I'd check out the Kelux Grip in place of the Assist grip. It looks like CTA Grip which is the Nyko Power Grip without the battery. I love the feel of my Nyko so the Kelux should be good.

This is the one I had been looking at: http://amzn.com/B0073ESZ58

I like this style. www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0073ESZ58/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526922344&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=vita+grip&dpPl=1&dpID=414hUh2DXpL&ref=plSrch

I have this one and I like it. I'm 6'2 and I have big hands. Great for extended play sessions and its inexpensive.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit: for those not wanting to click the link, it's the "CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip"

I honestly wouldn't recommend them. After a while the triggers start to stick rather than flick in a smooth motion. Also if you have large hands ( i do) the trigger grip doesn't offer much support to your palm as a dualshock controller would. I spent $15 on it and i feel like i was ripped off :/

I would recommended this one, its the only one that has superior comfort and provides some slight protection for your vita.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0072A4JVW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0Y1N96N724CQ1HG0SS3M

hope this helps

I have an original Vita and picked up one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58

I have a hard time playing for any length of time without it. It doesn't have triggers like the other grip that was linked but the design is more comfortable to me.

The only downside is that the grip blocks the charging port but I just see that as a reminder to take breaks.

this should help: one of the best purchases i've made for the vita

Vita has to be connected through wifi, PS4 can be connected through either wifi or ethernet, but you definitely want it connected through ethernet. When you're close enough to the PS4, your Vita will connect directly to the PS4 and works pretty great.


I've used it at my girlfriends house where they have slow internet and a ton of people on at the same time streaming tv, and I was about 30-50 ft from the router, it had noticeable lag and the graphics started getting rally blurred and it disconnected a few times.


Under best conditions, you'll probably want to avoid the crucible, because even with minimal lag, I think it purposely drops frames too keep the connection solid but this makes the controls feel..off. There isn't a lag, it just feels too sensitive almost. I tested it by playing with my TV still on (basically using the Vita solely as a controller) and it's very responsive and feels fine, but holding up the Vita to watch both screens at once, they both start and finish movements at the same time, the Vita just looks jumpy. It's not to hard to get used to and it works great for anything PvE, but the jarring feeling you get while turning can easily cost you a match in crucible.


Also, right bumper to fire, left bumper to ADS, feels natural obviously. But touch the right side of the screen to melee, left side for grenade, both easy to hit on accident. Center of the screen for nav mode. Tapping ▼ on the D-pad to sprint (feels easier than L3 on DS4 imo), and holding ◄ on the D-pad allows you to use ∆, Square, O, and X for your emotes. I don't know if ▲ or ► do anything, and without R3 you can't check other players unless you go to the roster ▲ on the D-pad is for character highlight, and it looks like ► doesn't do anything. Wish they would let ► allow you to compare items.

I personally love it though.

Edit: Anyone considering this should also consider getting a grip for the Vita, It makes a huge difference imo (cheap one here).

Edit 2: Control Scheme. Apparently ▲ on the D-pad is Character highlight.

It's called "CTA Digital Trigger Grips"

I know you're not in the US, but these were the one I purchased:

CTA Hand Grips

But from your picture, it looks exactly the same.

There's another that looks the same but named differently. Here

I'm super proud of you for making this yourself, so please understand that I'm not trying to take anything away from your feat.

For those of us that can't built shit, here's a 12 dollar solution with over 200 positive reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1397150099&sr=1-3&keywords=ps+vita+accessories

i bought these made a world of difference 100% NO HAND CRAMPS !!

https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Analog-Stick-Cover-High-Black/dp/B00XXSONHM

also in white at $13

& for my grip

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58

$13

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before that i had the PDA Trigger Grips .. was quite nice but still hand cramping ... i highly recommend the above

I haven't noticed any battery degradation. But if you're worried:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0073ESZ58/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1527260190&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=vita+grip

Same thing minus the battery.

But your way is even more uncomfortable... My thumbs are all jammed up. My way is comfortable with full range of motion, just tiring.

EDIT: I guess you're holding it like this with the gummed up left thumb on the stick. Or maybe like this claw hand who is similar, but trying to get more space for thumb motion. Neither look that great and of course I've tried those positions. I don't want to hold the weight with my pinkies.

Anyway, get a grip and problem solved. That's why these things are being made.

Very nice write up and comparison Bubba. I have the trigger grip myself and find that I don't really like the bumper cover buttons because I feel they're not quite as responsive as the vita bumpers. While playing ModNation Racers Road Trip I find that while I think I'm accelerating with the trigger grips right bumper it seems to be losing the connection and I'm not accelerating. It could just take me a little more getting used to it.

It looks like there's another grip out there that I'm thinking of checking out: CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

I have the PDP grip here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072A4JVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And these CTA ones here, but I still use these pretty often.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think ~$100 is fair. With that you would be getting a PS ViTA (3g capable model including cables), these grips, a 4GB vita memory card, an 8GB memory card, Mortal Kombat, Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Call of Duty, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy X-2 shipped to anywhere in the US.

I also got one shortly after getting PS Plus and haven't regretted it. I haven't played it a ton because I don't have as much time for games anymore, but I think it is a solid system.

I would recommend getting some kind of grip to make it easier to hold though, I was getting hand/wrist pain before I got myself this thing:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073ESZ58/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can't charge while playing but I think it works quite well otherwise.

I don't have thumb grips but I did find that this grip made shooters more comfortable. It says "trigger grip" but it doesn't actually have triggers so it's not totally accurate.

Also, practice seemed to help a lot. When I first bought Killzone: Mercenary, I had some trouble aiming but I got much better by the end of the game (and it's pretty short, so it didn't take long) so just stick with it and hopefully it will get easier.

Is this almost the same thing? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0073ESZ58/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483797250&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=nyko+power+grip+vita+1000&dpPl=1&dpID=414hUh2DXpL&ref=plSrch

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58

Here you go

I have them and they are awesome. They were designed was with comfort in mind, every finger has a perfect position. Only draw back in no charging while you play.

One more thing I forgot to mention. It's worth investing in a Vita grip if you plan to play for an extended time. There's a few you can find on Amazon that are inexpensive. Just make sure you know which Vita you have. I have a first generation which are slightly bigger so some grips will not fit.

This is the one I use: CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_dizOwb55ENZ1B

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58

It's a bit heavy if you don't actually need the recharging functionality, I prefer using a regular grip that's the same shape such as this.

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58

It seems when it comes to grips you have a smaller grip with decent controls and grip and then you have the larger grips which aren't very portable but come with excellent controls. With that being said, it doesn't look too much different from the CTA Digital Hand Grip.

I have this one I don't play my Vita often at all, but it makes it so I CAN play it a ton if I want (usually only on vacations). It blocks the Charging port, but it's definitely comfortable, fairly similar to a wider PS3 controller. It doesn't have custom triggers. The back touch screen can be awkward, but I think that's just me and my very small hands. I really like having the handle extend downwards for grip, which is why I didn't get the smaller ones like the "compact" one you linked.

It's pretty similar in shape to the Niko one you linked, the Niko one has that extended life battery, which makes it heavier, but I've heard decent things about it as well. I don't think I've seen anyone really regret buying ANY of the grips available on the market from what I've seen, so just pick the one that looks most appealing to you.

i have this one

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1418158958&sr=1-1&keywords=vita+grip

if you have big hands i'll recommend it

I didn't search but you could always just try amazon.co.uk
Amazon doesn't ship out of country from any of its locations, I personally recommend longer grips if you have big hands though like these

I like the boomerang style ones. (Here's an example of the one I own.)
https://www.amazon.com/CTA-CTAVITHG-PlayStation-Vita-Hand/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518098557&sr=8-1&keywords=Ps+vita+grip
It is easier to hold the vita with it and is sturdy and feels good when you hold it. The only con is that you cannot charge while the grip is on the vita. If that's a deal breaker, I think the pdp grips allow you charge the vita.
I know it sucks the vita doesn't have the triggers, I'd argue the trigger grips make it worse. I think the easiest solution would be if Sony allowed you to use your Ps4 controller with the vita but I don't think they care at this point.

I've read plenty of reviews/posts from people with the PDP trigger grip that don't really like it. Some say the triggers are mushy, some say that the case scratches the triggers, etc.

I picked up this cheapy from Amazon and I love it. I sometimes with it had longer handles like this CTA grip but at the same time, that would prevent it from fitting in side the case I use. That CTA one also blocks the charge port so long gaming sessions require removing the case or charge breaks.

I highly recommend the cheap grip, you can't really go wrong for <$5. The worst thing about it is that it isn't very grippy, otherwise it does it's job. Check out the reviews on Amazon too.

I'm on mobile now, so mind the link, but I use these now.

CTA Digital PS Vita Hand Grip by CTA Digital http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YTTStb17X7B0V

The only MAJOR downsides here are:

1. No access to the game card port while the grips are attached.
   And
   
2. No access to the charging port while the grips are attached.
   
   These downsides don't bother me so much considering how much better they feel in my hands compared to the Vita sans-grips.

How big are your hands?

Edit: Eh. I'll just throw the cheapest two grips I know of and have used. These grips are for the 1000 model.

PDP Trigger Grip is the only trigger grip that I know of that works well. Good for big hands and small hands. Medium hands... not so much.

CTA Grip is the best non trigger grip for your money. It does what the Nyko Grip does at a cheaper price and... that's all there is to it. It's a grip. The other alternative to this is the Japanese Assist Grip and the Nyko Vita Grip. Great for any size hands.

Here's how to keep your hands from cramping:

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58

I've found that this type of grip helps a lot...

http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1464185617&sr=1-1&keywords=vita+grip

Entering. It's only the four featured games available, right? If so, I'm entering for Trajectile. It looks like a fun bus/waiting time game.

This is something cool you can buy. It let's you hold the Vita as you would a controller and is under $20. This is a better version, but it's $35. There are others too.

Get a grip bro - http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395338944&sr=8-1&keywords=vita+grip

This is the one I got

Still available cheaply and it's fairly comfortable.

This one: http://www.amazon.com/CTA-Digital-Vita-Hand-Grip-playstation/dp/B0073ESZ58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345714230&sr=8-1

Keeps very steady and improve a lot of the ergonomy, I can't play it without this anymore.

Without the grip, in 15mins my hands are aching in agony.

With the grip I can play for hours.