Possible dodgy PS Vita?

Bengaboy · 19 Oct 2013 at 17:15

I bought a Vita last week on one of the various deals thats going around.

The only thing that is nagging me about the console, is that the top left shoulder button has sort of lost its spring. Its quite hard to explain, the button works, just doesnt feel as responsive as the right.

It sounds very small, but this will annoy me for a long time! Is this the same on all of the Vitas (unlikely) or shall I just exchange it for another one?

mame · 19 Oct 2013 at 17:32

mines not like that

fornowagain · 19 Oct 2013 at 17:35

Nor the two here, take it back.

Bengaboy · 19 Oct 2013 at 17:45

Roger, will get it swapped ASAP then ... Has anyone ever returned anything from Tesco Direct? I believe I may be able to take it into a store and sort it. If no one knows, I will give them a bell

TheVoice · 19 Oct 2013 at 17:59

I don't think you can return online orders instore. It'll tell you on the paperwork that came with it.

Spinal2k2 · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:16

The larger tesco stores that do the collect from store when you order online allow you to return items to the store for replacement etc. You would prob have to go back a few days later to collect your replacement when it arrives.

Kosmiche · 19 Oct 2013 at 19:37

Mines the same!

Got it from Argos 3 weeks ago and my left button doesn't feel springy, the right button has a much more positive spring to it.

It doesn't really annoy me but I picked up on it as soon as I got it, so mine has always been like this.

Bommy · 19 Oct 2013 at 20:28

Just tested this on mine (which I've had since just after launch) and the right shoulder button definitely feels a bit more springy than the left. Never noticed it before & it's not been an issue when playing so might just be how they're made. If that's the case then some might be more worse than others so if it bothers you I'd try and get it swapped.

Nismo · 20 Oct 2013 at 08:09

Both my shoulder buttons feel identical, 3G version bought from Tesco Direct this week :confused:

chaparral · 20 Oct 2013 at 08:37

My Vita buttons are about the same....

ObixConstant · 20 Oct 2013 at 09:13

Had a similar problem with a PSP way back, definitely get it replaced if you can. Nothing more annoying than this type of issue on handheld devices.

Khrest · 20 Oct 2013 at 11:07

I had a problem with the left button making a creaking noise, slacking off the nearest case screw by a quarter turn fixed it so might be worth a shot. A bit of research shows it was a common issue because Sony's factory sometimes over tightens them.