CTA Digital PS Vita Travel EVA Protective Case

If you have a Vita, its worth it to put that baby in some sort of case. This case fits the bill nicely. The case itself is very strong and sturdy. I would have no worries about throwing it into a backpack, which is not the case if my Vita was naked. It comes with a pretty nice clip so you can just attach it to the outside of a bag or something. The elastic straps are a nice addition and hold it very snug when its not in use. They seem to be very well attached as well. When the case is zipped close the screen is protected by the accessories pocket, so it would have to take a VERY hard hit to cause any damage. There is room for four game cards, your charging cables and a set of earbuds. Everything you need! In closing, yes, you could pony up and get the official Sony case. However, with the money saved (about $30) I bought some games off the PS Store. Kind of a no brainer if you ask me.

I bought this case to protect my PS Vita when Im not using it. The case itself works fine with the Vita is resting inside it, but inside the case is another story. The flap that will hold your games doesnt keep them very snug, so if you open the case to quickly or if its dropped your games will fall out. There are two straps that hold the PS Vita in place, and the first time I pulled on them to slide the Vita underneath, one of the straps broke. I wasnt even pulling that hard. This isnt a terrible case - Its stll usable even with one broken strap, but if you wanted a really nice Vita case I would suggest you look elsewhere.

Pros: *Easy to use and get started *Runs relatively fast *You can download games when connected to the internet Cons: *The internet does not work at locations where you need to sign in or agree to user terms (hotels, starbucks, etc) *Holding the device is not comfortable after a few hours *The Playstation network and login is silly and overly complex

Simple yet stylish in black (there are multiple variants of this basic case type). The synthetic fiber weave texture is vaguely reminiscent of a carbon fiber pattern in miniature and the clamshell halves feel sturdy. The storage flap has four slots for games (which you cant ID at a glance as the pockets are solid fabric) and a two-partition net for general storage. Theres not enough room to house your whole charger, but the USB cable will fit, as will multiple game and memory cards. So far, I have 8 games in mine. The carabiner included is decent quality, although it doesnt like to stay hanging from the small end of the loop. Wasnt sure my Vita with TPU skin case would fit, but it does, snugly. That was a great bonus.

Great case, does exactly what I want it to do which is hold my vita + games. The holders for the chips were not flimsy and actually hold the games pretty well, and you can put it however many games you want in the pocket but just be careful opening the case so they dont fall out. I personally dont use the straps to hold the vita, but its there if you want it. The case is provides a decent amount of protection from normal drops and stuff but dont expect it to take a beating, you should be taking care of your vita anyway. Oh and I dont recommend trying to fit in the entire charger (the original vitas charger), you can put in a wire but if you try to put in the brick youll have a hard time, youre better off putting it in your pocket or another bag. Anyways, Ive actually had this for a while now and its still going strong, as long as youre not looking for anything too fancy and are mainly looking for a convenient lightweight travel case then youll like it.

I needed a smaller case for my Playstation Vita because another one I bought here on Amazon was really thick. I purchased the CTA Digital PS Vita Travel EVA Protective Case and it was much thinner than the other case. The case is very firm, and when you place the PS Vita within it, its protected from bumps and scratches. While there are 2 elastic straps within the case to hold the vita, you really do not need to use them because when you close the case, the flap which holds memory cards helps to keep the Vita in place. The case is black, and very non-descript. You can also put a headset into the case along with a USB charging cable on the divided side where the memory cards are held. Theres also a loop for the carabiner clip if you chose to use it. All in all, this case fits, its firm enough to protect the Vita, and has ample room for headphones and a USB charging cord.

Edit (6 July 2013): Im putting this from a 2 star rating to a 3 star rating. It really has held up well and has protected my Vita. Its quite impressive actually. But I cant stand how the upper flap is layered still; its still unusable. ---------- Original review: Generally, it does what it says. It carries the PSVita and protects it from harm. Ive dropped it once on concrete on accident and nothing was harmed. It gets the job done. However, Im not happy with [mostly] everything else. The carabiner that was suppose to come with it, didnt even fit in the small loop. Ive tried shoving it in, but nope. Doesnt fit at all (so I left it in the box). The top level where all the games and memory cards, etc go is tucked into the case in such a way that it always flaps into the top. Some pockets for the memory cards are sown into mesh. This makes no sense whatsoever. They could have put a zipper instead of open pockets so that the games,etc wont fall out. I also would NOT recommend putting earphones in it. There is just not enough space because of the flapping layer. When the Vita is in the case and strapped in, you cant push the L or R buttons. I really wish it did so I could at least play on it while its in the case. On the center that holds the top and bottom together, I can see some parts already being undone. Ive had it... almost 3 weeks now? For the price of it right now, ~$8-ish, its decent. It does its job. If you have a few extra dollars to spend, Id probably get a better one. The case I received didnt have that dreaded smell, so thats a good thing. Edit (5 Feb. 2013): Im lowering this to 2 stars because I suspect that its scratching my PSVitas screen. About a week into use, I noticed 3 0.5-1 inch long cuts on my screen (luckily I had a screen protector) and it had to have come from the case. If they got rid of that layer on top, I think it would have been fine. Edit (19 Mar. 2013): Im actually surprised that this case has held up for so long. There hasnt been any major rips or tears or anything like that. As for the case being too small to hold the Vita, I made a quick adjustment that seems to have done the trick. Instead of putting the Vita inside (the right way up), I put it in upside down so that it sits on the top flap. This method stops the two joysticks from being smashed since the system is being held up by the two cords when the case is closed.

This case is good especially considering the cost of it. The case has a nice fabric lining outside patterned diagonally on both sides. It feels like the case has a hard shape to it and will withstand a lot (not to exaggerate, a sledge hammer WILL break this case :] ). The inside has a felt kind of fabric and a lining around the edges so that the zipper will never get in contact with the Vita. There is a flap on the top which stays up and flat unless you pull it down for access. There are pockets for games and other things but dont expect to put too much in there. The flap itself is not very thick, so if you put something pointy on top and close the case, it may damage the system if it is squeezed of pressed down due to it being so compact. I understand the reason for the straps but I removed them for a good reason. In order to place the VITA in with the straps, you have to somewhat slide it in from the left or right into the case. The inside felt fabric was tearing the edges of the rear custom decals I applied to the Vita. You can easily cut the straps out with no issues. After removing the straps, the case was perfect. I would recommend this case for its durability, design, and cost.

I can store up to 4 game cards inside it (in the flap it has inside) and it also has a little mesh bag to store other games (thats what I am going to do at least) The outside of the case feels soft tothe touch and the inside is also soft. No risk of scratching your PS Vita. It has 2 elastic straps that makes it even more secure. Someone said you can play with your vita inside this case, that is true to some extent... but if you need the bumpers or the back touch screen then you wont be able to use it (Frobisher Says and Mod Nation are 2 games that I have that cant be played while the console is inside the case) The construction feels solid and protective. I havent tested it... Im not crazy, but I trust it enough to throw it inside my backpack without worrying that my pens are going to scratch the screen or that the weight of the ASUS ROG is going to crush it. If youre looking for an inexpensive and solid case, I recommend this. 5/5 stars

Nice case. I was looking for something not to big, but would protect my Vita. This fits both requirements very well. Not a lot of room for storage, but I wasnt look for that type of case. There is enough to old several games, a charging cable and an adapter so you can charge it from a common USB wall charger.