PlayStation Vita system software

PlayStation Vita system software

Developer	Sony Computer Entertainment
OS family	Unix-like (based on FreeBSD and NetBSD)
Working state	Current
Source model	Closed source
Initial release	December 17, 2011 (as 1.03)
Latest release	3.60 / April 6, 2016
Available in	Danish, German, English (United States), English (United Kingdom), Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional).[1]
Update method	Direct Download Download via PS3 Download via PC Game Card
Platforms	PlayStation Vita PlayStation TV
Default user interface	LiveArea
Preceded by	PlayStation Portable (system software)
Official website	USA Europe Japan

The PlayStation Vita system software is the official, updatable firmware and operating system for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV (known in Asia as PlayStation Vita TV).

The process of updating is almost identical to that of the PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. The system software may be updated by downloading the update directly to the PS Vita over Wi-Fi,^[2] downloading the update via a PS3 system,^[3] downloading the update via a PC,^[4] or installing via a PS Vita game card containing update data.^[5] PlayStation TV systems can also update via Ethernet connection. The PlayStation Vita uses the LiveArea as its graphical shell. The PlayStation Vita system software has one optional add-on component, the PlayStation Mobile Runtime Package. The system is built on a Unix-base which is derived from FreeBSD and NetBSD.^[6]

The current version of the system software, 3.60, was made available on April 6, 2016.^[7]

Technology

User interface

The LiveArea is the name of the graphical user interface of the PlayStation Vita system software developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. The interface features a new touch-based screen and acts like a hub page and allows users to hop between different parts of the game space.^[8] The eighth-generation PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV consoles use LiveArea as the graphical shell instead of the previous XrossMediaBar (XMB) interface, which was used by Sony's seventh-generation video game consoles such as PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. PlayStation 4, Sony's eighth-generation home video game console however uses neither LiveArea nor XrossMediaBar as its graphical shell, but rather utilizes a user interface called PlayStation Dynamic Menu.^[9]

The PlayStation Vita system software uses LiveArea as its user interface, which includes various social networking features via the PlayStation Network. Users can select the icon for a game or an application on the home screen to open the LiveArea screen for that game or application in PlayStation Vita or PlayStation TV. As a new feature of PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV's LiveArea, latest game information such as downloadable contents are shown on the LiveArea screen for that game. In addition, by scrolling down the game's LiveArea, the "Activity" of other users who are playing the same game can be checked instantly.

Cooperation with home consoles

The PlayStation Vita (and the PlayStation TV which uses the same system software as the PlayStation Vita) supports a feature called Remote Play with Sony's home video game consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4. It allows the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 to transmit its video and audio output to a PlayStation Vita. However, unlike Remote Play between the PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation 4 which is well-integrated, Remote Play between the PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation 3 is only supported by a "select" few PS3 titles and results were often laggy.^[10] Besides, the PlayStation Vita can be used as a second screen device for the PS4 (and for PS3, but only supported by very few games such as Class of Heroes 2G) for streaming content directly from the console to the PlayStation Vita.^[11]

Also, for users having both the PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation 3, it is possible to share media files videos, music and images between them by transferring multimedia files directly from the PlayStation Vita to the PlayStation 3, or vice versa.^[12] Updates of the PlayStation Vita system software can also be downloaded to PS Vita devices via a PS3 system. Furthermore, a service called Cross-Buy can be used which allows players to buy certain games that support this feature one time, and play them in both Sony platforms. Minecraft and Terraria are examples of such games, and their saved worlds are transferable between the consoles. Minecraft is no longer cross buy as of February 25th 2016. ^[13]

There is also a feature called Cross-Play (or Cross-Platform Play^[14]) covering any PlayStation Vita software title that can interact with a PlayStation 3 or a PlayStation 4 software title. Different software titles use Cross-Play in different ways. For example, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a title supporting the Cross-Play feature, and the PS3 version of the game can be controlled using the PS Vita system. In addition, PS Vita users may play some PS3 games using the PlayStation Now cloud-based gaming service.

Internet features

Although the PlayStation Vita console can function without any Internet connection, it will provide more functionality when it is connected to the Internet. For example, users may download updates to the system software from Internet as well as playing online when the Internet is properly connected. Also, with Internet connection enabled the PlayStation Vita system allows users to access a variety of PlayStation Network (PSN) services such as the PlayStation Store and the PlayStation Plus subscription service, and games and other contents may be purchased from these services. Applications such as the PlayStation Now App and the Live from PlayStation App as well as various video streaming apps also require an Internet connection to function properly.

The "Browser" is a pre-installed app on the PlayStation Vita for browsing the web. Although it's not very different from web browsing on a PlayStation Portable, the browser itself has been improved over the PSP's version, making it an easier and better experience. The browser app does not have tabs, but users can have up to 8 separate browser windows open at once. They can also save images from webpages to the PS Vita memory card by touching and holding on the image until a menu appears. However, while they can use the web browser while playing a game or watching a video, display of some of the web content will be limited; as a result it is recommended to quit out of any opening game or video first before doing a lot of browsing. Furthermore, while the PS Vita web browser supports HTML5, cookies and Javascript, it does not support Adobe Flash at launch (unlike the PSP web browser).^[15]

Another application pre-installed on the PlayStation Vita at launch was "Maps", which displayed online maps when an Internet connection is available. However, it was removed by Sony via a system update, along with the "near" feature in 2015.^[16]

Multimedia features

Like many other video game consoles, the PlayStation Vita is capable of photo, audio, and video playback in a variety of formats, and the built-in cameras can be used to take photos or videos. However, unlike Sony's home consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4, it is not possible to play Blu-ray or DVD movies on the PlayStation Vita since it lacks of an optical disc drive, or a UMD drive as with the PlayStation Portable. However, users can transfer movies in a supported format from and to a PlayStation Vita system, and there are videos for download at the PlayStation Store. Also, users can transfer content that is playing or displayed on a PlayStation Vita system to a PlayStation TV system, allowing them to view the content on their televisions instead of PS Vita screens. The following multimedia formats are supported on a PS Vita or a PS TV system:

• Videos: MP4 SP, MP4 AVC / MP4 H.264 Baseline, Main, or High Profile Level 4.1
• Photos: JPEG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, PNG
• Music: MP3, MP3 Surround, WAV, WMA 9, MP4 Audio, MPEG-4 Part 3, AAC / AAC Low Complexity (unprotected)

Furthermore, there are a few entertainment applications available for download on the PlayStation Store for the PS Vita and the PS TV system. Sony announced at Gamescom 2011^[17] applications like Netflix would become available via the PlayStation Store.^[18] Additional applications available for download include Music Unlimited,^[19] Flickr,^[20] Nico Nico, TuneIn Radio, Qello, Crunchyroll, Crackle, Hulu Plus, Redbox Instant and YouTube,^[21][22] although many of them are not compatible with the PS TV at launch.^[23]

Backward compatibility

Similar to the early PlayStation 3 consoles which were compatible with PlayStation 2 titles, the PlayStation Vita is backwards-compatible with most PlayStation Portable games. However, the PlayStation Vita lacks the PlayStation Portable's UMD drive, ^[24] and Sony had confirmed that PSP owners would not be able to transfer their physical UMD games across to a PS Vita system. This means that users will only be able to play PSP games on their PS Vita that they originally downloaded via the PlayStation Network rather than bought on disc.^[25] When playing a PSP game on a PS Vita system, the PS Vita's dual analog sticks are supported on PSP games; the right stick can be set to mimic either the D-pad, the left stick, the L and R buttons, or the face button cluster of the original PSP system.^[26] The graphics for PSP releases are up-scaled, with an optional bilinear filter to reduce pixelation.^[27]

Besides PlayStation Portable games, the PlayStation Vita is also backwards-compatible with the majority of titles from other platforms such as PSone Classics, PlayStation minis, and PlayStation Mobile games. PSone Classic titles were not compatible with the PS Vita at launch,^[28] but they gradually became available for the PS Vita since system software update 1.80, released on August 28, 2012. PlayStation Mobile games were originally intended to be compatible with both PlayStation Vita, PlayStation TV, and certain devices that run the Android operating system, but PlayStation Mobile 2.00 released in 2014 would only target PlayStation Vita and (optionally) PlayStation TV.

History of updates

Version 1

Version Release date (UTC) ^Notes	Description
1.03 December 17, 2011	Japanese release firmware
1.04 December 17, 2011	Provided only with Shin Kamaitachi no Yoru: 11 Hitome no Suspect
1.05 December 17, 2011	Japanese release firmware
1.06 February 15, 2012	EU release firmware US First Edition Bundle release firmware
1.50 December 17, 2011	System Support for the PlayStation Vita cradle.
1.51 December 27, 2011	System Addresses freezing issues with certain games.
1.52 January 16, 2012	System Improved system stability. The 1.51 bug where the 3G/Wi-Fi SKU would not recognize a SIM card has been fixed.[29]
1.60[30] February 8, 2012	Apps An application powered by Google Maps has been added. Near In [near], information about players is now displayed on the [Discoveries] screen. Content Manager Users can now delete backup files in [Content Manager]. Photos Users can now record video under the [Photos] application. System The PS button will now flash blue while the battery is charging. In [Settings], the position where [Flight Mode] appears has been changed. You can now publish stories about the products that you rate in PlayStation Store to Facebook. You can now report inappropriate messages in [Group Messaging] and inappropriate comments about an activity. “PlayStation Network account” has been renamed to “Sony Entertainment Network account”.
1.61[31] February 21, 2012	System Improves certain aspects of the system software.
1.65[32] April 3, 2012 Replaced with 1.66	System [Notification Alert] has been added to [Settings], allowing users to toggle alerts on and off. [After 10 Minutes] has been added to time options under [Power Save Settings]. Caps Lock is now supported in the On Screen Keyboard. An arrow icon will now display when PS Vita finds new activities in the LiveArea. Addition of installation progress bar for downloaded games and DLC. minis with a pre-set expiry date (such as those obtained via PlayStation Plus) now load correctly. Fixes security issues with two PSP games that allowed users to run unauthorized content on the device through an exploit.[33]
1.66[34] April 4, 2012	System Fixed problems which appeared in 1.65 [Settings] The [System Music] setting in [Settings] > [Sound and Display] now affects background music in [PS Store], [near], the Sign-Up screens, and the Home menu. The display time of notification alerts has been reduced from 5 seconds to 3 seconds. Functional improvements have been made in the following games and applications: Unit 13, Gravity Daze, near. Near When searching for location data, users now have the option to [Retry] and [Cancel] when a failure occurs. A direct link to [PS Store] is made available for new applications that users may discover on [near]. Users can now update data at any time within [near], provided they are within the same location.
1.67[35] April 11, 2012	System Resolves an issue with the camera functionality when playing Dream Club Zero Portable.[36]
1.69[37] June 11, 2012 Optional	System Improved system stability A savegame exploit within Super Collapse 3 has been patched, disallowing the usage of VHBL via the game.[38] Resolves a compatibility issue with the PlayStation Portable game Conception: Ore no Kodomo wo Undekure!.[39]
1.691 July 4, 2012 Optional	System Resolves a compatibility issue with the PS Vita demo for Escape Plan.
1.80[40] August 28, 2012	System Users can now control the home screen, as well as some applications like [Music] and [Video], with the PS Vita system's buttons. Notification settings under [Sound & Display Settings] have been moved to their own [Notification Settings] menu. The items under [Date & Time] > [Date & Time Settings] have been changed. A Japanese keyboard has been added. Memory cards are now locked to PSN accounts, to prevent users from switching between accounts. The system will refuse to accept a memory card locked to another account unless the memory card is reformatted.[41] The layout of category lists have been improved in [Photos], [Music], and [Videos]. The [Notification Center] has been redesigned. Importing content from a PC or PlayStation 3 has been improved. The [Help] feature of the LiveArea has been improved. Icons for some menu items have been changed. Users can now report some errors to Sony Computer Entertainment. Background colors have been changed. Remote Play Added [Cross-Controller] feature to allow the PS Vita system to interact as a secondary controller with a PlayStation 3 system. Games Users can now play select PSone Classics from the PlayStation Store. Users can now map more combinations of PSP system buttons to the PS Vita right analog stick when playing PSP games or minis. In addition, users can also map a PSP system button to each of the four corners of the PS Vita system touch screen. [Import Saved Data] has been added to the LiveArea screen. This will only be shown for games that support this feature. Photos The MPO format can now be viewed on the PS Vita system. Additionally, it is now possible to transfer MPO files using a PlayStation 3 or PC using Content Manager. 3D and multi-angle viewing are not supported. Music Playlists in iTunes (10.6.3 or later), M3U, and M3U8 formats are now supported in [Music]. Playlists can also be transferred from a PS3 system. Videos Playback speed control and repeat play have been added to [Video]. When moving the progress bar during video playback, it now shows the image of the specified location in the video. A thumbnail for videos will now be generated automatically when there is no thumbnail information available. Users can now copy photos or videos to a PC or PS3 while a photo or video is displayed. Friends Users can now delete multiple friend requests simultaneously. Near [near] can now gather information of surrounding Wi-Fi access points without an Internet connection and will update location data based on this information at a later time. The LiveArea screen for [near] has been improved and now shows lifetime statistics. Group Messaging There have been layout improvements made to [Group Messaging]. Users can now take photos using the camera to add as attachments in [Group Messaging]. The [New Message] button on the [Group Messaging] LiveArea screen has been removed. Maps [Maps] has been improved by adding a button to the top of the screen to switch between [Search for Location] and [Search for Directions]. Users can also touch and hold a location on the map to place a flag. Browser The use of the rear touchpad for scrolling and zooming is now supported in the [Browser]. Users are no longer able to use a JavaScript bookmark trick to download YouTube videos in the [Browser]. A button has been added to the [Browser] to immediately go to the top of the page. Party Users can now view a history of up to 100 chat messages and information in [Party].
1.81[42] September 17, 2012	System Software stability has been improved. A savegame exploit within Monster Hunter Freedom Unite has been patched, disallowing the usage of VHBL via the game.[43] Treasure Park An issue was resolved where the game would fail to load properly if the user had received too many treasure sheets.

Version 2

Version Release date (UTC) ^Notes	Description
2.00[44] November 19, 2012	System System buttons can now be used in more applications. Turkish has been added as a system language. In [Settings], users can now set how they will be alerted depending on the type of notification. [Disconnect Wi-Fi Connection Automatically] has been added to [Network] > [Wi-Fi Settings]. [PlayStation Network] Support for PlayStation Plus has been added. Users can now connect their PlayStation Network account to Twitter. [Avatar], [Panel], [Online ID], [About Me] and [My Languages] under [PlayStation Network] > [Account Information] have been moved to the new category [Profile]. [PlayStation Mobile] has been added under [System]. Screenshots are now saved in the background. Trophy synchronization is now performed in the background. A savegame exploit within Urbanix has been patched. Users can now delete screenshots or songs from PlayStation Portable games. Content Manager [Content Manager] has been redesigned. Users can now transfer content to and from PlayStation Plus online storage, to and from a PS3, and to and from a PC via Wi-Fi. Browser The rendering engine has been improved. The [Browser] now uses additional GPU processing power. Tapping on a YouTube link will now open the respective video in the YouTube app. The HTML5 and JavaScript engines have been upgraded. Users can now send their current [Browser] URL using their Twitter settings. Users can now access the [Browser] while in an application or game.[45] A pointer can now be used (in conjunction with pressing L or R and tapping on the screen) to select links. Apps [Email] has been added as an application. Maps [Maps] can now display weather information for locations where it is available. Near The layout of [Near] has been revised. Friends The activities list for Friends has been moved to the LiveArea screen. Users can now attach a comment when sending a friend request. Users can now file a [Grief Report] for inappropriate comments when sent with a friend request. TIFF, BMP, PNG, GIF, and MPO are now supported as file formats in [Group Messaging]. Videos The PS Vita system can now display videos with 1080 resolution. Videos can now display captioning. Videos can now be played in slow motion. Users can now skip chapters in videos. Folders can now be transferred from a PS3 or PC to the PS Vita for [Photos] and [Videos]. When browsing lists in Music and Videos, titles will now scroll horizontally if they are too long. PSone Classics [Assign Touchscreen] and [Assign Rear Touch Pad] have been added to [Controller Settings]. [Custom] has been added to [Other Settings] > [Screen Mode].
2.01[46] December 3, 2012	PlayStation Plus Issue with the [Upload Automatically] setting for saved data has now been corrected. System Improved system stability
2.02[47] December 19, 2012	System Improved system stability
2.05[48] January 24, 2013	System Improved system stability Closes exploit in UNO game.
2.06[49] March 12, 2013	System Improved system stability Closes exploit in Dissidia Duodecim PSP game. Closes JavaScript URL spoofing exploit in Browser.[50]
2.10[51][52] April 9, 2013	System Users can now create folders, with a maximum of 10 icons per folder, and up to 100 icons (including folders) on the home screen. Users can now verify which PS Vita card is in their system by looking at the information bar. Users can now save home screen layouts per PS Vita card. When [Mute Automatically] is toggled in [Settings], the PS Vita will mute speakers when a headset is unplugged. Similarly, music will now pause if a headset is unplugged when the music app is used. [Use Wi-Fi in Power Save Mode] has been added to [Power Save Settings]. [Disconnect Wi-Fi Connection Automatically] has been removed. Patches an exploit in the game Apache Overkill.[53] PlayStation Plus PlayStation Plus members can now automatically update [PlayStation Mobile] software and upload game save data using a 3G connection. Users can now upload or download game save data using a 3G network. Browser Video support within the [Browser] has been added (a memory card is required; some videos are not supported). Email Enhancements to [Email] now allow users to view HTML messages, add multiple email addresses to contacts, and search messages. Group Messaging Users can now send messages to multiple recipients. Photos Still images can now be displayed in high resolution when zoomed in. Content Manager Users can now check for system updates when plugging their PS Vita into their PS3 system. The system version of the PS3 must be 4.40 or higher. Users can now add a name for the PS Vita backup data when saving to a PS3 or PC. The system version of the PS3 must be 4.40 or higher, and the Content Manager Assistant application must be updated. PlayStation Store When reporting PlayStation Mobile content as inappropriate, users can now include details.
2.11[54] April 16, 2013	System Improved system stability. Stabilizes the playback of certain titles.
2.12[55] May 8, 2013	System Improved system stability.
2.50 Pre-installed Only First found on October 10, 2013	System This firmware was only available pre-installed on the initial release of the PCH-2000 model. It adds support for PlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2000), but otherwise the firmware is identical to the previous version (2.12).
2.60[56][57] August 5, 2013	Default release firmware for the PlayStation Vita TV in Japan. System [Devices] has been added under [Settings]. [Bluetooth Settings] has been moved to [Devices]. The Quick Access Menu when the PS button is held has been improved. Stability improvements. Anti-aliasing has been applied to home screen icons. Closes exploit in Gamocracy One: Legend of Robot. Closes undisclosed exploit in Pool Hall Pro. Fixes screenshot compression bug for Gravity Rush and Everybody's Golf introduced in firmware 2.10. LiveArea The LiveArea for [Content Manager] and [Photos] has been updated. PlayStation Plus A [PlayStation Plus] icon has been added to the LiveArea to allow users to easily upload or download saved data. Browser Video support within the [Browser] has been extended. Content Manager Users can now use content on a remote system before transferring it. Trophies Trophies can now be hidden.
2.61[58] August 28, 2013	System System stability has been improved. A savegame exploit within Arcade Darts and other games has been patched, disallowing the usage of VHBL via the game.[59]

Version 3

Version Release date (UTC) ^Notes	Description
3.00[60] November 5, 2013	System [Parental Controls] has been added to the home screen. Future system software updates can now be downloaded automatically. Portuguese (Portugal) language has been updated to reflect changes due to the Portuguese Language Orthographic Agreement of 1990. System stability has been improved. Several Game Exploits, Fieldrunners and others, that were actually undisclosed, got fixed. This disallows the usage of VHBL via these games.[61] Trophies Trophies for PS4 software can now be displayed on PS Vita. Content Manager Users can now transfer content to and from a PS3 with Wi-Fi on the same network, when the PS3 is version 4.50 or newer. Messages [Group Messaging] has been renamed to [Messages]. The icon has been changed. Messages can now be sent to and from the PS4 and mobile devices running the PlayStation App. Email Contacts can now be synchronized from Gmail and Yahoo! Mail using CardDAV. Party The icon has been changed. Users can now voice and text chat with friends on PS4. Remote Play [Remote Play] has been renamed to [PS3 Remote Play]. PS4 Link [PS4 Link] has been added to the home screen. Friends The layout for the [Friends] application has changed. There are now four tabs available: Find Player on PSN Friends Friend Requests Players Blocked Photos Users can now take panoramic photos with the PS Vita's camera. Panoramic photos can be viewed using the system's motion sensor.
3.01[62] December 5, 2013	System System stability has been improved. A savegame exploit within several games has been patched, disallowing the usage of VHBL/eCFW via the games.[63]
3.10[64] March 25, 2014	System The number of applications that can be displayed on the home screen has increased to 500. [Adjust Daylight Savings Automatically] has been added. [30 minutes] has been added to [Enter Standby Mode Automatically]. (Japan only) PocketStation functionality has been integrated into the system software.[65] Added DualShock 4 compatibility to the PlayStation Vita TV.[65] Added PlayStation Mobile compatibility to the PlayStation Vita TV.[65] Use of an [External Keyboard] is now supported (for example, PlayStation Bluetooth Wireless Keypad). Savegame exploits in various exploit titles got fixed. Savegame exploits in various additional undisclosed exploit titles got fixed as well. Internal firmware changes now prevent the execution of bigger files (e.g. TN-V/ARK eCFW) via exploits in PSP Minis, if these PSP Minis lack network functions. Apps Added a new [Calendar] application that synchronizes with Google Calendar. Content Manager Added [Manage Content on Memory Card] option. Messages Messages sent and received now include voice messages. Parental Controls Access to the PS Store can now be restricted. Added a children's age guide. Music Users can now search on connected devices such as a PC. Video Users can now sort content by size. Photo [Rotate Screen Automatically] has been added. [Freeform] has been added to the list of panoramic options.
3.12[66] March 28, 2014	System System software stability during use of some features has been improved. Fixes problems with bigger memory cards,[67] which occurred in system software 3.10.
3.15[68] April 30, 2014	System (PS Vita TV only) Full functionality for PlayStation Vita TV remote play with PS4 systems added.[69][70] Savegame exploits in various undisclosed exploit titles have been fixed.[71] PS4 Link Linking PS Vita with PS4 is now easier.
3.18[72] August 7, 2014	System System software stability during use of some features has been improved. No entry sign changed.
3.20 Pre-installed Only First found on October 14, 2014	System This firmware was only available pre-installed on the initial release of the PlayStation TV in North America and Europe. It allows the usage of non-Asian PSN accounts on the PS TV, if set up via PS3 or proxies, but otherwise the firmware is identical to the previous version (3.18).
3.30[73][74] October 2, 2014	System [Theme & Background] has been added to [Settings]. Full array of languages has been added to [External Keyboard] settings (previously was Japanese and US English only).[75] [Import Saved Data] feature has now been fixed after becoming broken with release of system software 3.15. PS4 Remote Play now supports two players simultaneously.[75] Added timezone for Nouméa and daylight savings support for Wellington, New Zealand. "Intellectual Property Notices" are now listed in the app menu on the LiveArea screen. A savegame exploit, several kernel exploits, a WebKit exploit and some internal system flaws have been fixed.[76] Trophies Trophy rarity can now be viewed. Calendar Users can now attach and send events created in [Calendar] to [Messages] and [Email]. Recipients can save those events in their own calendars. Users can now add Friends and other players to events created in [Calendar]. The Calendar app’s LiveArea now supports the next six tagged events.[75] Browser The system's [Browser] now supports closing all open windows.[75] Improvements to the [Browser]'s ability to load pages and compatibility with HTML5/Javascript content have been made. HTML5test score increased from 291 to 345.[77] Content Manager Support for Content Manager Assistant with Windows XP and Mac OS X Leopard has been discontinued. PS TV The name of the VTE-1000 series has been changed to PlayStation TV or PS TV within system applications.[78] A maximum of 4 wireless controllers can be connected to the PS TV. The number of players depends on the game or application. North American and European PSN accounts can now be used with the PlayStation TV. Detailed warning prompt added to Standby/Shutdown screen on PlayStation TV devices.
3.35[79] October 28, 2014	System A savegame exploit in the PSP game Go! Sudoku has been fixed.[80] Enables compatibility with the Live from PlayStation app (requires firmware 3.30 or higher)[81] available to download from the PS Store. PS4 Link Four-player Remote Play support to PlayStation TV. Users can now adjust the video quality for Remote Play on the PS TV system according to the network environment.
3.36 January 14, 2015	System Fixes some internal functions of the PS Vita's PSP emulator.[82] A savegame exploit in an undisclosed PSP game has been fixed. The PSP Emulator of the PS Vita has been updated to PSP firmware 6.61.
3.50[83][84] March 26, 2015	System Adds support for streaming in 60 frames per second while using PS4 Remote Play. If 60fps is enabled, the PS4 system will be unable to record gameplay while using Remote Play. Accessibility has been added to the settings menu, with options such as zooming, inverted colors, closed captions, enlarged text and increased contrast options. The Maps application has been removed. 'near' will not show Maps and other related content anymore. PSN has been renamed to PlayStation Network The [Chat] setting under [PlayStation Network] > [Sub Account Management] has been renamed as [Chat/User-Generated Media]. Sub account users can now be restricted from sending and receiving [Messages from other players] in [Messages]. The online-status of friends is no longer shown with a pop-up box. Fixed savedata exploits in various PSP games (Arcade Darts, Patapon 2, Numblast, etc.). Fixed kernel mode exploit that enabled the usage of eCFWs within the PSP emulator of the PS Vita. Fixed the "custom bubble" exploit. 30% of the reserved 256MB memory for the operating system now free for games.
3.51[85] May 13, 2015	System System software stability during use of some features has been improved. Additional fixes for the "custom bubble" exploit. Fixes lag some users reported on the home screen of the system.
3.52[86] June 23, 2015	System System software stability during use of some features has been improved. Revoked PlayStation Mobile.[87] Fixed the "Rejuvenate" exploit.[87]
3.55[88] September 30, 2015	System Fixed the Mail Writer exploit.[89] Fixes several PSP usermode exploit.[89] PS4 Link You can now adjust the setting for video resolution when using remote play on a PS Vita system. Select (PS4 Link) > [Start] > (Options) > [Settings] > [Video Quality for Remote Play] > [Resolution]. If video or audio skips during playback, try selecting [Low (360p)] to help improve the quality. Parental Controls You can now restrict [Email] from starting.
3.57[90] January 20, 2016	System Removed the system-wide Facebook integration. Fixed kernel mode exploit that enabled the usage of eCFWs within the PSP emulator of the PS Vita. Fixed the "custom bubble" exploit.[91]
3.60[92] April 6, 2016	System This system software update improves system performance.

See also

Other gaming platforms from Sony:

• PlayStation 4 system software
• PlayStation 3 system software
• PlayStation Portable system software

Other gaming platforms from this generation:

• Nintendo 3DS system software
• Wii U system software
• Xbox One system software

Other gaming platforms from the seventh generation:

• Nintendo DSi system software
• Wii system software
• Xbox 360 system software

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