A handheld gaming console released in 2011 by Sony. Formerly referred to as Sony's NGP (Next Generation Portable), this device features front and rear touchpad capability, a 5-inch screen, six-axis motion control and WiFi network reception. Some models are also 3G network reception enabled.
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Trophies in pre-owned Vita game
When I go to start a pre-owned game, I am met by this ominous warning:
You cannot earn trophies in this application. Do you still want to start this application?
Only the first player to use an application can earn trophies. To earn trophies, you…
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PS Vita Import / purchase overseas
I'm travelling soon and am considering buying a (much cheaper there) Playstation Vita to bring back home.
Will I have any issues using an imported Vita at home?
Will I be able to:
configure it to use English?
connect it to my local PSN store and…
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How do you know the PS Vita is charging?
Mine seems not to charge. I have tried with the charger in different plugs and do not see any indication that it is charging. Same thing when connected via USB.
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What accessories are used with this mysterious accessory port?
So, I got a PS Vita recently. As I was poking around trying to figure out how everything worked, I noticed this odd, unmarked port on the top of the system.
It's only labeled as "Accessories Terminal", but I can't find any indication as to what…
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Where are Vita saves stored?
I want to borrow some Vita games off a friend, I was wondering if I might need to worry about overwriting his own saves.
With PS3/PSP games I know saves are stored on the device itself (since the game media is read only), but since Vita has its…
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Do I have to manually check for updates?
I noticed there's a manual button to check for updates on the Live Area for games. If a game update is out will launching the game check for updates or do I have to manually check for updates? Do PSP games on the Vita auto/not-auto update just like…
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Can I use ps plus in another country?
I was wondering if I join PS Plus in the US, will I be able to play downloaded games when I'm in another country? also, will I be able to purchase game or renew PS plus in another country?
Thanks
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How much time do I have to recharge the PS Vita's battery before I lose my progress?
The PS Vita has a very neat feature to avoid data loss due to a drained battery.
When its battery level reaches a critical low, it'll forcefully enter a low-power state, during which time it'll appear to be in standby, but cannot be awakened from it…
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What do the different PS button light signals mean?
I have a PS Vita and I keep it in sleep mode on my desk most of the time.
The PS button light is off most of the time, but I see the PS button turning on often.
I know orange means charging, but once in a while it will flash a few times then turn…
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What does "The LiveArea screen has been refreshed" mean?
When I come back to my PS Vita occasionally it will have 1+ notifications that "The LiveArea screen has been refreshed", usually for the Videos and Store apps.
What does this mean? Does some setting control this?
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PS Vita Wi-fi and tethering
I have an Android phone able to provide 3G data connection over WiFi Tethering, and I would like to know if the WiFi version of PS Vita is able to use it to play online and access leaderboard features or if instead is limited in some way by Sony…
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Ps Vita Black Screenshots?
When i take screenshots on my Ps Vita (Ps Button + Start) they do not appear, or appear as black images, but this only seems to happen with games.
Does anyone know how to fix it?
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Can PS Vita memory cards be switched between consoles?
If I had a PS Vita and a memory card with games/saves on it tied to a PSN account, is it possible to put that memory card into a different PS Vita and still access the same content without any additional steps? This is assuming I would be signed…
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How can I tell whether Vita game save data is on the cartridge or the memory card?
It's kind of strange that this isn't consistent between all Vita games. How can I determine where a game saves its data (and therefore whether it can be backed up and restored)? Is it game data supposed to show up in "Application Data Management" if…
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Look at ebook or website during playing a Vita/PSOne game?
I just bought Final Fantasy VII on the PSN with my Vita and would like to play a 100% Complete game. Therefore I need to look at the FAQ every so often.
Sadly I couldn't find an ebook reader for the Vita yet and also it wants me to quit the game…
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