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¥980. That was all they wanted for it. A boxed Sega Saturn Arcade Racer Joystick for the cost of a pint. As with most used electronics here in Japan, it was in excellent condition. Boxed, bagged, and with instructions - near pristine. The epitome of Japan-used. I wanted it, but I didn't want to lug it around all day and then have to take it on a rush-hour train. You see, I was shopping during my lunch break. Suited and booted, rummaging through boxes of old games dressed in my finest; the dapperest bargain hunter that you ever did see. Quite the spectacle in Akihabara, where most of the visitors can hardly dress themselves and, if they can, they're probably wearing a hideous anime t-shirt (Japanese) or a shorts-and-massive-rucksack combo (white people). I wanted it, but it was impractical. So I walked away and spent most of the afternoon regretting my decision. That is until I remembered that I was going home via Akiba that evening. So I went back and bought it, and

All signs point to the end of the Vita, with shipments of the remaining models set to end "soon". To celebrate the life and mark the death of Sony's beautiful, ill-handled and ill-advised portable, I have written a poem. The Vita has no Games by me The Vita has no games said the man on the internet Yes it does said another also on the internet I can name plenty of exclusives worthy of your time Examples of developers at the top of their craft Especially if you like hentai games rubbing the back of your Vita and looking daft No wanky shit said the man on the internet The Vita has no games! Then what would you call Persona 4 Golden Lumines Electronic Symphony and Uncharted Golden Abyss? No games you say Are you taking the piss? Retreads and derivatives said the man on the internet The Vita has no games! Well how about indies? Undertale, Thomas was Alone, Olli Olli and TxK Excellent games made even better