Sonys PlayStation Vita recently turned three years old in the west.

Here, we take a look at the most compelling reasons to purchase a Vita!

Mike BithellsThomas Was Aloneand Phil FishsFezhave found their natural home on the Vita.

Jasper Byrnes superbly creepyLone Survivorhas pretty much its definitive version on the Vita.

Play it in the dark all alone with headphones on for the scariest experience.

Originally a PS3 title,Gravity Rushwas shrunk down onto the Vita yet is no worse for it.

There are some levels which are simply awe inspiring and really show what the system is capable of.

Even better is that its included with a PlayStation Plus membership as standard.

The PlayStation online grid offers a wide range of PS1 classics likeFinal Fantasy,Arc The LadandSuikoden.

The Vitas crisp screen renders text a doddle to read.

Tearaway

Coming from the developers ofLittle Big Planet,Tearawayshares a similar handcrafted aesthetic and feel.

But whereTearawaysoars over the DIY platformer is in its use of the Vita itself.

Every feature feels fully used, and youre given a wealth of opportunities to customize things to your taste.

It finally gained the recognition it deserved when awarded with several awards at last years gaming BAFTAs.

Playstation Plus

Sonys subscription service has been an absolute game changer since it was first introduced.

If you own a PS3, Vita or PS4, it is absolutely vital.

For anyone interested in gamings less mainstream side, the Vita is an ideal purchase.