Unexpected Take: Tears of the Kingdom Running on PS Vita for Zelda Fans

A clever fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom managed to play the game on their PS Vita through the use of an open-source game streaming service. The player showcases the game being played on their PS Vita by visiting New Serenne Stable, one of the initial locations Link can explore after descending to Hyrule.

In Tears of the Kingdom, Link has the freedom to traverse any region of Hyrule after completing the Closed Door quest. While players are suggested to venture into Central Hyrule and start the search for Zelda, they can also choose to visit Lookout Landing and aid Purah, which will provide them with information about Zelda's last whereabouts and points of interest throughout Hyrule. Eventually, Link can reunite with Impa and investigate geoglyphs that offer insight about Zelda's disappearance in the ruins beneath Hyrule Castle. One of the earliest geoglyphs is situated near New Serenne Stable, which is located just outside of Central Hyrule.

Oriori recently demonstrated their ability to play Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on their PS Vita handheld through the use of Moonlight streaming service and homebrew software. By emulating the game with the Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator, Oriori was able to stream the game from a high-end gaming PC with gigabit Wi-Fi, allowing for a resolution twice that of the game's native resolution. The demonstration showcased Oriori exploring the game's New Serenne Stable and talking to NPCs, as well as exploring the field near the Impa questline's first geoglyph. While some users have raised concerns about input lag while playing on the PS Vita, the game appeared to run smoothly without any graphical issues. It's worth noting that Oriori's PC is equipped with an RTX 3090 Ti graphics card and an Intel 10900K processor.

While the latest Zelda game can be played on a PS Vita through Moonlight, some fans have expressed concerns about potential input lag compared to playing the game on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the cost of the PC hardware needed to stream the game to another device may be prohibitive for some players. Furthermore, it is uncertain whether potential DLC for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be compatible with emulators.

To minimize input lag, further advancements in cloud streaming technology and services may be necessary. Despite the Nintendo Switch's limitations in processing power and graphics, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom appears to be one of the most optimized games on the platform. For more demanding titles, cloud streaming on the Nintendo Switch can still be a viable option.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available now for Nintendo Switch.