The Official Playstation Vita Help Thread - Your stop for all things Vita

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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:
  • 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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^ u can also add tutorial of YouTube Downloader in OP.

cos right now,no YT app is provide by sony.

even after it app,that downloader is really helpfull n worthy.cos we can directly download video on our Vita systems.

Here's how to download and watch Youtube videos on your PS Vita.

On your Vita

1. Start the browser and enter in the address bar: http://oretube.blog99.fc2.com/blog-entry-75.html

2. Press on and hold PSVitaTubeDownloader until the 'open' dialog box appears


3. Then press 'open'

4. Then bookmark the page and name it 'Youtube downloader.


5. Go to Youtube and select a video

6. Go into bookmarks and select 'Youtube downloader'

7. You should then see options to download the video in 1080/720/480p or what ever format the video is in, this should appear above the video box top left hand corner.


8. Select by pressing either 720p or 480p as 1080 doesn't playback.

9. Select and press save, your video will now download and be added automatically to your video folder.
Tested by many PG Vita owners n working Flawlessly (y)

thanx to [MENTION=218]CerebralTiger[/MENTION] to provide link of YTD.
 
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so I know it is mentioned in the OP that the games are region free. Can anyone elaborate a little on that. Is it the same case as with the PS3 and the dlc for PS3?
 

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Simply splendid work Omair. Much appreciated! GG!

---------- Post added at 01:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:55 PM ----------

so I know it is mentioned in the OP that the games are region free. Can anyone elaborate a little on that. Is it the same case as with the PS3 and the dlc for PS3?
Games are region free yes you can play region1 stuff on your region2 or region3 console doesn't matter. Online same as PS3 but you can't make multiple profiles on same Vita Card for e.g Card A for US account and Card B for UK account

One profile per Vita Card afaik
 

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Games are region free yes you can play region1 stuff on your region2 or region3 console doesn't matter. Online same as PS3 but you can't make multiple profiles on same Vita Card for e.g Card A for US account and Card B for UK account

One profile per Vita Card afaik
Vita card meaning memory card?
 

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which video formats vita supports currently? also mention any good video converter that can convert HD video quality for ps vita
 

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which video formats vita supports currently? also mention any good video converter that can convert HD video quality for ps vita
Spoiler: show
The PlayStation Vita is capable of photo, audio, and video playback in a variety of formats. The following table lists the photo, audio, and video formats that are supported on PS Vita.

Image formats
Audio formats





Video formats


i have no idea abt convertor.but played mp4 in 720p videos on vita,a HD quality works well.
 
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ps vita help

hi guys i was just wondering that is 1mb connection good for ps vita? will youtube easily work on 1mb connection for ps vita?:crying: :crying:please tell me is 1mb connection good for it?
 

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hi guys i was just wondering that is 1mb connection good for ps vita? will youtube easily work on 1mb connection for ps vita?:crying: :crying:please tell me is 1mb connection good for it?
steam n d/l from youtube,work perfect on 1MB.

even played Resistance online play,which was lag free:wink2:
 

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hi has any one bought ps vita from homeshopping.pk? if so is it good? please tell me!!!:crying:
 

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guys does ishopping.pk offer cash on delivery for quetta? because i want to buy ps vita from there!
 

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Ps vita buying help..

salam
so brothers i have plans to get a new ps3 or ps vita this eid
but as i already have pc for my big screen gaming i am now more biased towards vita
now i have a few querries reagarding this vita and i am sure many people having the vita will be able to help me out

1.is there any price value for the regions(reg 1, 2 ,3) , pakestore selling reg 3 for 22 and amaga i think reg 1 for 26 k.i think the games and memory cards for vita are region free
2.is there online pass system for games like fifa 12 ,mk e.t.c where only one person can use the game for online.
3.purchasing the game via the disk(or retail ,or whatever) is how much more expensive?
4.at least how much size of memory card should i get(i mean what the average size of a game)

please brothers help.
 

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salam
so brothers i have plans to get a new ps3 or ps vita this eid
but as i already have pc for my big screen gaming i am now more biased towards vita
now i have a few querries reagarding this vita and i am sure many people having the vita will be able to help me out

1.is there any price value for the regions(reg 1, 2 ,3) , pakestore selling reg 3 for 22 and amaga i think reg 1 for 26 k.i think the games and memory cards for vita are region free
2.is there online pass system for games like fifa 12 ,mk e.t.c where only one person can use the game for online.
3.purchasing the game via the disk(or retail ,or whatever) is how much more expensive?
4.at least how much size of memory card should i get(i mean what the average size of a game)

please brothers help.

1=if u r useto with ntsc-J ps3's then gte reg3.other then 1,2 is better for u.btw reg1,2 is in 25k below now.
memory card n vita r region free.

2=yes u ll use onlin pass in sum games for online play.but keep in mind,u can use only 1 psn acc per card.so if u have usa psn account.then u ll need to get only reg1 game for online pass activation.

3=purchase a game (card base) is best.after play u can trade it,sell it any time.but digital; purchase u can trade or sell any more.it also takle place of ur memory card too.

4=8GB is not bad.but if u have plane to d/l games from psn then 16 or 32gb is best:wink2:.but thats y i suggest u game card(disc) other then digital D/L.
 

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1=if u r useto with ntsc-J ps3's then gte reg3.other then 1,2 is better for u.btw reg1,2 is in 25k below now.
memory card n vita r region free.

2=yes u ll use onlin pass in sum games for online play.but keep in mind,u can use only 1 psn acc per card.so if u have usa psn account.then u ll need to get only reg1 game for online pass activation.

3=purchase a game (card base) is best.after play u can trade it,sell it any time.but digital; purchase u can trade or sell any more.it also takle place of ur memory card too.

4=8GB is not bad.but if u have plane to d/l games from psn then 16 or 32gb is best:wink2:.but thats y i suggest u game card(disc) other then digital D/L.
thanks usman bhai thanks a lot
 

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can anyone one tell me what if the right of the left stick or both are malfuntioned ?
can they be replaced or repaired?
 
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