CTA Digital PS Vita Travel EVA Protective Case

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.

I got my Vita for Xmas and wanted to make sure that i did not break it. I searched and I found this bad boy. it was in the price range that i was Willing to spend to protect it. its a good case its pretty sturdy and seems like it will protect my vita well. I do not like how it has two straps inside to hold the Vita and my only problem with them is that they snag on the Joysticks sometimes. i dont use them anymore but the are a good addition for the added safety. I also like how it has slots for me to put my games in and pouches that i presume will hold headphones and other small things. the only thing i dont like about this case is that i cant fit the charging cable inside of it. I realized though that I do keep my laptop around with me and I can just take the USB portion with me all the time which WILL fit in the case and leave the DC distribution box and AC cable at home. =] If your looking for a case Id HIGHLY recommend this one. One more thing i wish that it had two caribiners or better yet M.U.L.E. straps so I can strap it to my USMC Day pack securely. Other then that. 9.8/10

This case is great, sure if feels cheaply construced but its strong enough to protect your Vita. It has a 1 zipper closure, i would of loved 2 zippers so you can close from either side. The elastic straps are nice, keeps your Vita from moving around inside, but if you dont like them you can cut them off with scissors, no problem. It has a middle flap where you can store upto 4 games (but the memory cards are too small the hold securely) and also mesh pouches where you could hold head phones or the USB cord. The outer case is a hard fabric style case. It comes with a metal clip/carabiner. For $10 its a great deal, i recomend.

Im a big fan of slim cases for handhelds/phones/etc. This case fits my PCH-1001 PS Vita perfectly. Im all digital (except one physical game) on Vita, so I dont care about the game cart holders, but they dont seem too good. Im sure they get the job done, though. The little flap with the game cart holders arrived a little bent; I think the sewing was a little off on mine. But what I really wanted was a light, tight fitting case, and this case does that perfectly without breaking the bank. I almost want to buy another one for my New 3DS.

This is a great case. It has enough space in it for a few games, the charger, and some headphones (and the Vita, obviously). What could be better is the little straps that secure the Vita. These are kind of annoying to move when removing the Vita. I havent decided if Ill cut them or not. They hold the device in place in case you open it carelessly. Ill give it another week or two and see how I feel about it. With the exception of the straps, this is a fantastic case at a great bargain.

ok ive read reviews on this and every one was saying that it sucks but i like it. first: yes it does have a smell but its not as strong as everyone was saying. put some nugs in there and it will be good!!! second: everyone was complaining about the straps and how they mess with the sticks or cover the screen. they dont im not going to cut them off. they are a pain in the butt to get the vita out of the case but thats what their there for so and third: the game slots are for games not memory cards way to big for a memory card if your going to keep one put it under the ps vita. it holds my vita few games and my cord for my beats so i like it

Honestly, I wasnt expecting a whole lot from this case given how inexpensive it was, but Im pleasantly surprised. It is quite stiff, and feels like it provides a decent amount of protection. I keep my Vita in a messenger bag or backpack when I travel, so I mostly just wanted something slim to protect it from slight bumps from other things in my bag. This case fit the bill. I have 16 game cards in it, and Ive stretched out the slots a bit, but it seems fine. The slots for the cards are pretty low-quality, but you could easily put a plastic card carrier inside if it that was a concern.

First, I detected no funny smell from this. It smells like nylon or vinyl. Nothing offensive. I use the straps sometimes, and just ignore them other times. Depends on how much I think the thing will be bounces around in my bag. If you just put the device on top of the straps, they hide out of the way. The case holds the device snugly, and is very well padded. The zipper is stable, closes easily, and doesnt jam or open on its own. I think thats important for a case like this. I highly reccomend keeping the little baggie the clasp comes in. Its perfect for storing the super-tiny Sony storage cards. Then you can stuff that in the webbed area and have them together with your system and not easily lost in the case. I find no use for the clasp, but as clasps go, its a nice, sturdy one. Its large enough for the AR cards to sit in the top compartment, though a slot for them might have been nice. They dont fit in the webbed area--not quite. Its a good, basic case.

Ill add my recommendations to the others here. This is a very good case that gets the job done at a very reasonable price ($9.01 at the time I am writing this). Overall, the TLDR is that this is a great case that Id recommend with one primary downside: the games tend to easily slip out of the four game sleeves in the case (they are not elastic), so you need to be careful when you open this case in a public place if you have games in there. My full list of Pros/Cons: Pros: - A fairly compact size. - Protective. I wouldnt throw it on the ground, but I dont worry about dropping it. - A good balance between soft (shock-absorbent) and sturdy (protective). - Holds 4 games in addition to the Vita. - The soft interior protects both Vita screens (front and back). - Elastic straps hold the Vita securely in place. - Price. Cons: - Games are a bit loose in their sleeves (game sleeves are not elastic) and can fall out. This is my biggest complaint about this case. I almost lost a game at an airport. - The case had an offensive odor when I opened it (but I got that to mostly go away after leaving the case on the porch for a day). - This case will not comfortably hold the charger cable well (a trade-off for its compact size, which is a Pro). Id recommend this case to someone looking for a practical Vita case at a budget price.

I only use it to hold my Vita. I buy games digitally so its all in my memory card rather than having to worry about storing cartridges but the place holders for them feel snug and secure. I dropped it on the floor with my Vita in it once and it protected my Vita just fine. I like that the case comes with a belt loop attachment so i can hook it up to my pants and my Vita is right there.