PS Vita update brings PSone support, cross-controller compatability

by Gaetano Prestia Featured 7 Comments 6 Votes 1250 Views 15/08/2012 Back to News

PlayStation Vita is set to receive a big update late this month, with PSone compatibility and cross-controller functionality the key features set to come to the handheld.

Update 1.80 will allow Vita gamers to use their handheld as a controller for compatible PS3 games, including LittleBigPlanet 2. The feature will be accessed via the Remote Play application on the Vita.

The Vita's main home screen will also get button functionality, a often-requested feature after Sony opted for touch-screen exclusive control of the system's operating system.

Music support will get a new Playlists function, allowing you to transfer iTunes, M3U and M3U8 playlists from a PlayStation 3 or PC via Vita's Content Manager.

The web browser will bring touch pad operation, which will allow you to control and scroll through webpages like on a tablet.

Check out the full list of updates at the officially PlayStation Blog

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PS Vita update brings PSone support, cross-controller compatability Comments

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MyFragian

Its a pretty decent update for once :D

15/08/2012

NSW!!

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The_Boss

This I like :D

15/08/2012

Straight out of Bel Air

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Tano

MyFragian said: Its a pretty decent update for once

I guess they haven't had to make major changes seeing as though the homebrew scene isn't especially big atm :P

15/08/2012

"Niko! Cousin!"

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MyFragian

Beta said:
MyFragian said: Its a pretty decent update for once

I guess they haven't had to make major changes seeing as though the homebrew scene isn't especially big atm

most likely :P

15/08/2012

NSW!!

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Tsunamo

August 28th for those wondering.

15/08/2012

[Perth, W.A | MMGN]

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djd1972

Has anyone else tried this yet? The games i have tried dont use the full vita screen size. Maybe about half.

28/08/2012

Brisbane, Queensland

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Tsunamo

djd1972 said: Has anyone else tried this yet? The games i have tried dont use the full vita screen size. Maybe about half.

Hold your finger on the screen for a bit while in-game, the setting should pop-up. You can change it to fullscreen in there.

28/08/2012

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