PS Vita Firmware v1.80 released earlier today has yet another undocumented feature. A poster on NeoGAF has discovered that the new firmware locks a user’s memory card under one PSN account, requiring a format if you want to use a different account.
One of the undocumented features in PS Vita firmware v1.80 is PlayStation Mobile transfers – the feature that allows you to transfer PlayStation Mobile content to and from your PS3 or PC/Mac. The PlayStation Mobile service will be launching this Autumn, so firmware 1.80 adds compatibility for the service.
PS Vita Firmware v1.80 is out now and brings with it PSOne classics on the console as well as a number of new features. The PlayStation.Blog has released a walkthough video of the new update as well as a complete list of PSOne titles you can expect for download from August 29th.
Firmware v1.80 is an extensive update for the PS Vita that adds and improves many features across the system. One of most significant additions is PSOne Classics compatibility, and the ability to use the system using the D-Pad and face buttons.
Over 50 new screenshots of action / adventure title When Vikings Attack have been released. The new screenshots are the second set to be released since the game was first announced back in May. The game will be available on the PS Vita and PS3 and will support cross-play, cross-save and more.
SCEE has released the official box art for upcoming title, Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation on the PS Vita. The game has been given a provisional PEGI rating of 18. The game is scheduled for release on October 31st 2011 across Europe and October 30th in North America.
A new PS Vita title called SunFlowers has been announced, and will be coming this Autumn. This attractive and colourful game has a pretty simple objective: you have to grow flowers using chain-reactions. The game makes use of the PS Vita’s touch screen and motion sensing capabilities. The game is also one of the few games on the Vita that plays vertically.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified PS Vita bundle that was announced at Gamescom is now available for pre-order. The bundle includes a limited edition Wi-fi PS Vita with customised Black-Ops back-plate to give your Vita a unique look.
The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection has been split into two titles for the PS Vita in this week’s PlayStation Store update in North America. PS Vita owners can download Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty HD or Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater HD separately. You can also find new Minis titles and DLC.
Criterion has revealed that upcoming Need for Speed title, Most Wanted, on the PS Vita will be identical to its console counterparts. Speaking to VideoGamer.com last week, producer Matt Webster revealed that the PlayStation Vita version is “exactly the same game” as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions.
