is this like an extra battery in the grip itself. also what charger it takes. the 1st gen vita or 2nd gen vita charger. thanks if you reply
1963736
It is like an extra battery. It does give the vita a few hours of extra battery life. I'm using it with the same 2nd Gen vita charger which is a micro usb charger.
1139907
No I do not have any extra chargers. I use one of the heavy duty charges which shows a light on it. It flashes as it charges and then goes solid light when fully charged and does not over charge. I cannot trust the cheap charges that are black. Use the heavy duty Orange colored chargers, its worth the money put into them. If you use the 14.4 batteries, make sure that you have the right charger. The newer batteries use a slide in track catch and not the push down style. The model Number you want is PS1MVC and will charge 8.4 up to 14.4 Volt. Hope this helps.
1615667
Yes, fits new PS Vita Slim (PCH-2000). Have been pleased with this grip - battery for days.
231179
This grip is great. The charging part of it is great for a couple charges and then it seems to fall apart or stop working. I would get these for the grip, but not if you need the extended battery life or even to play while its being charged since connection broke after just a few uses.
1903855
I never experienced such drastic draining of charge when using those supplied batteries in the grip (when the camera was OFF). Mine is performing well. Please check if the same happens when (not using the grip) a single but different battery is installed in the body-if so contact the canon service; in the meanwhile, check all the contact pads in the grip for any short circuit. I hope you can figure it out easily.
1311790
The other answers are NOT correct. If you charge this battery completely and don't use it, it will hold that charge for a month or two at most. The 1 year that they specify is that the device will work at maximum capacity for one year. After that, it will slowly begin to degrade, and hold less and less of a charge. This happens to EVERY battery, even the internal one in your Vita.The device will probably last you more than a year (mine has), but that disclaimer is on there to let you know that it won't work to its full, advertised capacity after a year of use.
393147
I presume that this is a replacement or additional battery for your tool(s.) If it is, then it slides on the charger just like your original batteries. If there seems to be a problem, I would first see if it fits onto your tool. My battery came with some charge in it and the tool worked with the battery right out of the box. If the battery does not fit your tool, then you have a more basic problem and you can be glad that Amazon is so quick in resolving these types of issues.
322266
I am still waiting for this charger to arrive. But one issue... Just had my EOS 6D with one original Canon battery. I am using a battery grip (wich came with 2 Canon LP-6E replacement batteries. The original LP-6E battery in the original Canon charger did not complete its 1st charge and overnight. It was stuck on like 90%.. I placed it into the battery grip took some shots with the camera. Then placed it back into the original Canon charger. This time the charge completed and all is fine. So there may be some start up quirks with these batteries... I never experienced it before, with any kind of Canon batteries. FYI. I am still waiting for this charger to arrive. But one issue... Just had my EOS 6D with one original Canon battery. I am using a battery grip (wich came with 2 Canon LP-6E replacement batteries. The original LP-6E battery in the original Canon charger did not complete its 1st charge and overnight. It was stuck on like 90%.. I placed it into the battery grip took some shots with the camera. Then placed it back into the original Canon charger. This time the charge completed and all is fine. So there may be some start up quirks with these batteries... I never experienced it before, with any... » Read More I am still waiting for this charger to arrive. But one issue... Just had my EOS 6D with one original Canon battery. I am using a battery grip (wich came with 2 Canon LP-6E replacement batteries. The original LP-6E battery in the original Canon charger did not complete its 1st charge and overnight. It was stuck on like 90%.. I placed it into the battery grip took some shots with the camera. Then placed it back into the original Canon charger. This time the charge completed and all is fine. So there may be some start up quirks with these batteries... I never experienced it before, with any kind of Canon batteries. FYI. « Show Less
1157107
One side only charges the Vita, the other side has a USB port in which you can plug other devices using a USB port charger, to charge your unit.
1922157
Thanks for the info. I will also be buying the grip because I have bigger hands and would enjoy the longer battery life.
231254
Yes it does. But, I'm not real thrilled with this grip. Charged both batteries, went to an event, and both batteries dead within a hour! Took it off an not used it again.
919056
No batteries are included when you purchase the grip. Batteries are extra. Your current camera battery will fit one slot.
1501836
You can indeed put the charger in the upper compartment. I would not recommend this though, since it can and will damage your vita's screen and/or thumbsticks if you accidentally push up against carrier with any kind of force. If you have the slim model, I suggest maybe carrying the charging cable in the top compartment and maybe having the brick and power cord somewhere else? Regardless, be careful.
231177
I missed to answer this question a long while ago, and for that I''m sorry. I am not familiar with the protable charger, but I am pleased with this power grip. It's ergonomic, and allows me to charge the psvita or to at least continue playing without having to undock it. I had a conventional grip before, but whenever I needed to charge the psvita, I had undock it and then charge. Hope it helps!
231255
Yes, I received two different battery packs that fit into the grip... one that takes 6 AA batteries and the other with a back up Li-ion battery.
770294
Just the grip...batteries sold separately. Small but useful feature is the storage slot for the camera's battery door, which is not needed when the grip is in use...so you'll never lose it if you decide to remove the grip.
1846163
I just purchased the grip. I agree that it is somewhat unclear as to whether or not you will receive two additional batteries with your purchase. I am sorry to let you know that you will receive the grip only. The batteries must be purchased separately.