It's about time we had one of these for the Vita. This will act as the official help thread for the Playstation Vita from now on. If you have any questions regarding the Vita, this is the place. Be sure to check the OP thoroughly before you start asking questions, odds are the answers will be in there.
On with it then.
Basic Facts
Media: PS Vita Card
CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM
Display: 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, 24-bit color, 960 × 544 qHD @ 220 ppi
Graphics: 4 core SGX543MP4+
Input: Touchscreen, Rear touchpad, Sixaxis motion sensing, Three-axis electronic compass, D-pad, 12 × Buttons (4 Face Buttons, L + R Triggers, Start, Select, Home, Volume, Power), 2 × Analog sticks
Camera: Front and back VGA cameras 0.3 MP @ 60 fps/320×240 @ 120 fps
Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Online services: PlayStation Network
GENERAL FAQs:
Q: Is the Vita region free?
A: Yes. Games and memory cards are all region free.
Q: Where can I get me one of them beauties?
Head on over to PG's premium marketplace service for cost-effective and reliable deals.
Q: How much will PS Vita cost?
A: The Wi-Fi version will retail for $249~26000rs , while the 3G/Wi-Fi version will retail for $299~33000rs.
Q: Can I play PSP games on PS Vita?
A: Obviously the PS Vita does not support the UMD format. However, we do know that PSP games will be made available for download, along with many games from the PlayStation Network.
Q: Will the Vita's dual analog sticks work with PSP games?
A: It depends on the game. So far we have seen video showing a demo of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker using the Vita analog sticks. We imagine more titles will follow, especially titles made available over the PSN network.
Q: Is a memory card required for game play?
A: You will need a memory card for those games that require game saves or have downloadable content. You will also need a memory card in order to take photos or videos using PS Vita’s integrated cameras. So you need it if you plan to do just about anything on the Vita.
Q: How much does one of these memory cards cost?
A:
Q: What is PS Vita’s battery life?
A: Officially, PS Vita is rated at approximately 3 to 5 hours of gaming, 5 hours of video playback, and 9 hours of music playback. Recharging the battery from 0 percent will take approximately 2.5 hours.
Q: Can I take in-game screenshots on my PS Vita?
A: Yes. You can press the Start and PlayStation buttons together to instantly take a snapshot of your in-game exploits. You’ll find the game screenshot in your PS Vita’s photo gallery. You may not be able to take a snapshot of certain games or of certain parts of games.
Q: There are three slots on the PS Vita, what are they for?
A: There is one slot is for PS Vita Cards, a slot for the SIM card (3G/Wi-Fi model only) and a slot for PS Vita’s removable media that stores save game files and downloaded content.
Q: Are PSP and PS3 user’s PSN accounts also available on PS Vita?
A: Yes. Your PSN account will be available on PS Vita once you log in, and will carry over your Trophy collection and user data to your PS Vita.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
When you start up your PS Vita, you're greeted by a tutorial video. Most of the features explained by the video should come naturally to you if you're a smartphone user.
However, there's plenty that's left out in that tutorial. Here's a look at those "hidden features" and how they can make your Vita experience a better one.
In summary
- Hold Volume Down and Volume Up simultaneously to toggle Mute.
- Hold PS to pull up a quick settings menu to adjust brightness/music (works in any app)
- Hold a finger down on your homescreen to go into edit mode.
- Change your Start screen using images from your photo gallery.
- Press PS and Start to take a screenshot (does not work in all apps)
More advanced hidden features
Here's a video that shows how to change PSN user accounts on your Vita.
That's about it for now. I'll be adding more tutorials and faqs as they come up.
A big thank you to @amaga for providing figures on the different PS Vita variants and memory cards. Remember, these are subject to change and are only there to give you an idea on what to expect.
For more on the Vita, refer to this thread - http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f42/playstation-vita-general-discussion-thread-122472/
On with it then.
Basic Facts
Media: PS Vita Card
CPU: 4 core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM
Display: 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, 24-bit color, 960 × 544 qHD @ 220 ppi
Graphics: 4 core SGX543MP4+
Input: Touchscreen, Rear touchpad, Sixaxis motion sensing, Three-axis electronic compass, D-pad, 12 × Buttons (4 Face Buttons, L + R Triggers, Start, Select, Home, Volume, Power), 2 × Analog sticks
Camera: Front and back VGA cameras 0.3 MP @ 60 fps/320×240 @ 120 fps
Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
Online services: PlayStation Network
GENERAL FAQs:
Q: Is the Vita region free?
A: Yes. Games and memory cards are all region free.
Q: Where can I get me one of them beauties?
Head on over to PG's premium marketplace service for cost-effective and reliable deals.
Q: How much will PS Vita cost?
A: The Wi-Fi version will retail for $249~26000rs , while the 3G/Wi-Fi version will retail for $299~33000rs.
Q: Can I play PSP games on PS Vita?
A: Obviously the PS Vita does not support the UMD format. However, we do know that PSP games will be made available for download, along with many games from the PlayStation Network.
Q: Will the Vita's dual analog sticks work with PSP games?
A: It depends on the game. So far we have seen video showing a demo of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker using the Vita analog sticks. We imagine more titles will follow, especially titles made available over the PSN network.
Q: Is a memory card required for game play?
A: You will need a memory card for those games that require game saves or have downloadable content. You will also need a memory card in order to take photos or videos using PS Vita’s integrated cameras. So you need it if you plan to do just about anything on the Vita.
Q: How much does one of these memory cards cost?
A:
- 4 GB Memory Card - $20 ~ 2500 to 2800rs
- 8 GB Memory Card - $30 ~ 3500 to 3800rs
- 16 GB Memory Card - $60 ~5000 to 5500rs
- 32 GB Memory Card - $100 ~ 8000 to 9000rs
Q: What is PS Vita’s battery life?
A: Officially, PS Vita is rated at approximately 3 to 5 hours of gaming, 5 hours of video playback, and 9 hours of music playback. Recharging the battery from 0 percent will take approximately 2.5 hours.
Q: Can I take in-game screenshots on my PS Vita?
A: Yes. You can press the Start and PlayStation buttons together to instantly take a snapshot of your in-game exploits. You’ll find the game screenshot in your PS Vita’s photo gallery. You may not be able to take a snapshot of certain games or of certain parts of games.
Q: There are three slots on the PS Vita, what are they for?
A: There is one slot is for PS Vita Cards, a slot for the SIM card (3G/Wi-Fi model only) and a slot for PS Vita’s removable media that stores save game files and downloaded content.
Q: Are PSP and PS3 user’s PSN accounts also available on PS Vita?
A: Yes. Your PSN account will be available on PS Vita once you log in, and will carry over your Trophy collection and user data to your PS Vita.
TIPS AND TRICKS:
When you start up your PS Vita, you're greeted by a tutorial video. Most of the features explained by the video should come naturally to you if you're a smartphone user.
However, there's plenty that's left out in that tutorial. Here's a look at those "hidden features" and how they can make your Vita experience a better one.
In summary
- Hold Volume Down and Volume Up simultaneously to toggle Mute.
- Hold PS to pull up a quick settings menu to adjust brightness/music (works in any app)
- Hold a finger down on your homescreen to go into edit mode.
- Change your Start screen using images from your photo gallery.
- Press PS and Start to take a screenshot (does not work in all apps)
More advanced hidden features
Here's a video that shows how to change PSN user accounts on your Vita.
That's about it for now. I'll be adding more tutorials and faqs as they come up.
A big thank you to @amaga for providing figures on the different PS Vita variants and memory cards. Remember, these are subject to change and are only there to give you an idea on what to expect.
For more on the Vita, refer to this thread - http://www.pakgamers.com/forums/f42/playstation-vita-general-discussion-thread-122472/
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