Da_Isiot posted...How did they save the vita?
I shoulda got a wiiu instead, least id of gotten the console and remote in the same package instead of buying a remote (vita) now and the console (ps4) later.
I know you're joking, but if you're only interested in the off-tv aspect, the WiiU is the far worse choice. Remote Play isn't going to be hindered by stupid touch screen gimmicks, or developer laziness (should it be in Sony's hands). See: Monster Hunter 3U. Or any WiiU game that utilizes the Gamepad at all which wouldn't work.
Not to mention you're comparing a controller to a dedicated handheld..