If you are still unsure about what the PS Vita has to offer, or if you still have lingering questions – this Ultimate PS Vita FAQ should help you out. Over 45 questions are answered directly from Sony. For everything else, check out our very own PS Vita FAQs.
PS Vita FAQs
What sized memory cards are available for the PS Vita?
PS Vita memory cards are available in three sizes and will be priced at the following:
- 4Gb Memory Card – €19.99/£17.99/$26.95 AUD/$34.95 NZD
- 8Gb Memory Card – €34.99/£31.99/$44.95 AUD/$59.95 NZD
- 16Gb Memory Card – €49.99/£44.99/$64.95 AUD/$84.95 NZD
What is the difference between the PSP system and the PS Vita in terms of hardware specs?
Advanced portable entertainment system
- A high performance CPU / GPU combined with OLED enables rich, visually striking graphics never seen before on a portable entertainment system. PS Vita also adopts the Super Oval Design form factor, which fits comfortably in users’ hands.
Revolutionary User Interface
- A unique multi-touch pad on the rear, with the front touch display. Two cameras on it’s front and rear, as well as three motion sensors, gyroscope, accelerometer, and electronic compass.
LiveArea
- Every game title for PS Vita will be provided with a space called “LiveArea” where users can share the fun and excitement with other players.
Location-based services
- SCE will provide location-based services on PS Vita as part of the basic features utilizing PlayStation Network. The new application called “Near,” developed specifically for this service and the network, will be pre-installed in the system.
Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity
- PS Vita is equipped with 3G in addition to Wi-Fi.
Closely coordinated with PlayStation Suite
- The newly developed and released game content for Android based portable devices can also be enjoyed on PS Vita.
Can you take out the battery from the system?
No. Due to the rear touch pad, the PS Vita uses a embedded battery.
Will the PS Vita have video output?
No, PS Vita does not have a video output feature.
Are PSP/PS3 user’s PSN accounts also available on PS Vita?
The same PSN accounts will be available on PS Vita.
Will PS Vita support all content that will become available on PlayStation Suite?
PS Suite content developed in the new game development environment provided for PS Suite can be enjoyed on PS Vita.
How will existing PSP UMD games work with the PS Vita?
SCE with the support of third party developers and publishers have been offering select UMD titles on PlayStation Store and will continue our effort to deliver these content in the form of game medium for PS Vita going forward.
However, Sony will need to clear all copyright / legal related issues and due to this not all software titles will become available on PS Vita. Sony will announce details for each title when ready.
If you have existing UMD games that you want to play on the PS Vita, Sony are looking into the possibility of porting these across like the PSPgo Rewards programe. There are no plans on adding a UMD Reader to the PS Vita, however.
Is PS Vita compatible with PSP content other than games such as video and comics available on PlayStation Store?
SCE plans to make those content available on PS Vita.
Is PS Vita compatible with other PlayStation platform games?
Users can play PSP titles, minis and PSone classics titles which are offered on PS Store.
There are no plans to make PS Vita compatible with PS3 or PS2 titles at this point.