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PS Vita and PS TV System Update v3.65 Released

PlayStation has released System Update 3.65 for their powerful little handheld and PS TV.

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Killa782575d ago

How extensive are the current hacks?

KeeseToast2575d ago

Henkaku allows pretty much everything put you'll need firmware 3.60 for it to work.

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gamer78042575d ago

"nice to see sony thinking about their handheld"? more like only doing an update that prevents users from hacking it, no new features for the rest of us loyal fans who bought the vita at launch.

Rippcity2575d ago

Yeah it's ridiculous. Like there's no reason they can't add remote play button remapping or even a feature that has the Vita mirror the TV (similar to the gamepad) but allow DS4 to control it (I also realize there is a workaround for this but still). It astounds me that remote play has so little support because Sony could shove that in Nintendos face with regards to taking games on the go. Everywhere I take my Vita almost 9 times out of 10 I have a WiFi connection strong enough to remote play my ps4. Such a missed opportunity imo.

CDbiggen2575d ago

I love how they still take the time to fuck people over who want to make the most of their abandoned handheld.

AntsPai2575d ago

They should add some off the features hackers have, namely, USB support on PSTV. They did on PS4. Also, fix the damn whitelist ffs, I tried to play Sega Mega Drive Collection, a PSP game, on my PSTV and it isn't compatible although is on my Vita 🤔 There's no touch controls or camera in that game so I'd like to know why it's blocked.

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Looking Back At the Most Underrated Handheld Systems

Why didn't the PS Vita get more love again?

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darthv72455d ago

Not sure if the Nomad and Express should be on this list. Meaning that while they were portable, they didn't have their own games and instead relied on the same games the console hardware used. Neo Geo pocket, Lynx, Vita... those are dedicated handhelds with their own software library.

If criteria is simply to just allow for handheld gaming then the supaboy should be on there as well.

cthulhucultist454d ago

While that is true, Nomad was an amazing handheld which I greatly enjoyed, and holds a special place in my heart.

I would definitely include it in this list.

I remember connecting it to my tv and playing Vector Man and Comix Zone and I was astounded by the fact that this was a handheld device

TheEnigma313454d ago

The Nomad should have never been made, that big cartridge on the back. Sega was throwing out money. I thought the Lynx was solid. I never knew about the Turbo express though

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New PS Vita Browser Exploit Makes Installing Custom Firmware Easier Than Ever

DS: Hacking a PS Vita has never been so easy.

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anubusgold489d ago

Why is this news if sony doesnt want it get out of the way and let modders make games for it. There are people still making games for sega dreamcast and genesis if you abandon something dont be a ahole when someone else tries to support it. Thats like some deadbeat dad coming back after 20 years and yelling at the man that raised him thats my son leave him alone lol.

Eidolon489d ago (Edited 489d ago )

I've avoided CFW because I am afraid of being banned and also was unsure how trophies would work with syncing, and then Sony constantly patches these.

luckytrouble489d ago

I installed CFW ages ago, spoofed the firmware number, blocked official updates, and even made purchases from PSN after. Sony really doesn't care what you do with hardware they no longer support.

Eidolon489d ago (Edited 489d ago )

Can you sync trophies and all that?

Eidolon489d ago

Come to think of, idk if I care about emulation or homebrew anymore on it. I just want to play vita games.

Sirk7x489d ago

Can confirm, Sony doesn't give a crap lol. As long as you're not hacking trophies, you can legitimately download games and play them online, no problem. I've had mine hacked for years.

Eidolon489d ago

They won't see you have trophies on a digital only game you have not purchased, and ban you?

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Sony Quietly Removed the Ability to Transfer Games from PS3 to Vita - PlayStation LifeStyle

Sony removed the ability to transfer games from PS3 to Vita, which unfortunately locks Vita players out of a lot of PS1 classics.

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ZeekQuattro715d ago

Sony really hates the Vita. Years later and they're still finding ways to snub owners of the device.

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Tacoboto715d ago (Edited 715d ago )

Sony really hates the players, demonstrated by an onslaught of anti-consumer moves - from PS+ Cloud Save restrictions, enforced DualSense on-console (despite input flexibility on Remote Play), no DLC Support for PS3 PS+ titles, upgrade fees on not just cross-gen titles but also now on their new PS+ service, to things like this.

Only Nintendo out-snubs Sony on treatment of their players.

King_Noctis715d ago

This I have to agree. Nintendo is the worst when it comes to consumer-friendly moves, and now Sony is coming so close.

Auron715d ago (Edited 715d ago )

Well atleast nintendo dont dictate/cherry pick what deserves censorship on 3rd party titles.

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Goozex714d ago

Ya ms has anti consumer moves like drm

persona4chie714d ago

I fully agree that Nintendo cares less about its fans and stuff, but can we look at each company for what they’re doing not others? Yeah I’m irritated at Nintendo for more or less ignoring drift, limited releases like Mario 3D all stars etc, but guess what when I’m mad at Sony for something I’m not going to keep bringing it up, it’s not going to change the fact that I still can’t transfer my ps1 games.

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Wrex369715d ago

Yeah unfortunately they gave it a decent start then just kind of relegated it to the bin. Really great handheld though and in its day was my favorite. Gravity Rush, Persona 4 golden, uncharted, tearaway, freedom unite monster hunter(psn downloaded psp version), and DRAGONS CROWN.. just to name a few.. such a good handheld I'd wish they'd try again man.

shinoff2183714d ago

Only indie devs helped keep it alive sony got some games made for it. Just most aaa devs didnt bother. That was the vitas downfall

darthv72715d ago

It seems like this was included in the most recent PS3 and Vita fw updates. So as long as i dont upgrade my systems... it should still work.

porkChop715d ago

What, why? I don't understand the point of this.

Inverno715d ago

People, jailbreak you Vita.

IanTH715d ago

Yeah, I'm not sure why Sony did this. It's one more thing to push people towards CFW, and then that's basically priming people to pirate. Why would they take away a feature? Why do companies continue to punish the loyal, paying customers? It boggles the mind.

flyinb11714d ago

This definitely pushed me to do it.

GoodGuy09715d ago

Just mod your vita and ps3 lol.

one2thr714d ago

This, Pokémon Inclement Emerald on PSVita🤯

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