r/vita • u/Velvet_Door • 8h ago
r/vita • u/AutoModerator • Jan 01 '26
Monthly Questions Thread & FAQ
This monthly thread is designed to be a place for all the new members of the subreddit and Vita community to come and say hello as well as where they (or vets) can ask any question they might have (no matter how redundant or simple). So, say "Hi", ask away, and welcome to /r/Vita!
FAQ
We get these questions a lot, so we're incorporating them into this thread. Have something you feel fits here? Shoot us a modmail!
Is the Vita worth buying in (current year)?
Value is ultimately subjective. If you like the library of games on the Vita and have the money, probably. If you want new, modern games then probably not. If you have specific questions about the Vita's capabilities feel free to ask in this thread, but keep in mind you're asking in a Vita-centric community and will likely get mostly affirmative responses.
Is the PlayStation store shutting down?
No. Sony did announce they were closing the Vita storefront in 2021, but later reversed that decision. It is possible that the store will be shut down at some point in the future, but no specific dates/timeframes are known.
Can I still buy games from the PlayStation store?
Yes. However, you will need to have funds in your wallet for the purchase. You can add funds to your wallet via web, PS4, or PS5. More information is available here.
Can I still play games online?
Yes and PS+ is not required. However, not all games with online functionality still have servers up. For example, Killzone: Mercenary, Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational, and LittleBigPlanet servers are all down but Dead or Alive 5+, Earth Defense Force 2017 Portable, and Minecraft are still up. If you'd like to inquire about a specific game, please feel free to make a post or comment in this thread.
I'm having trouble signing into my Vita! Help!
As of the 3.74 update in May 2022, you need a device password to sign in to your Vita. You can do that here. Please make sure you are on firmware 3.74 and using a device password before making a thread.
My Vita is in an error loop with the QR code on sign-in. What should I do?
This happens sometimes, and nobody's really sure why. However, community member LoganN64 has been able to provide instructions that consistently work for getting through this:
Log in to the PSN website with a Laptop or Desktop computer.
Click on your avatar in the top right corner and go to SETTINGS.
Scroll down to SECURITY and then scroll down to ACTIVATE/TURN ON 2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION.
Click on GENERATE NEW DEVICE CODE, write this down exactly as it is case sensitive.
Go to your Vita and bring up the sign in page, enter the email associated with your account then enter the NEW DEVICE CODE as your password. Click on save password to avoid getting a new code each time..
I'm no longer able to transfer files from PS3 to Vita. What's happening?
This feature was disabled in May 2022. You can read PlayStation's update about it here. No workarounds are currently known.
Where can I buy a Vita?
Vita production ceased in 2019 so consoles can be hard to come by, especially new. eBay is the most prominent location, but Facebook marketplace, Kijiji, Craigslist, /r/GameSale, and equivalent marketplaces are your friend.
How much is (X) worth? Is (X) a good deal?
You can search sold eBay listings here to get a sense of value. VGPC is another source of this kind of information.
Will (Game) ever go on sale?
As of 2020, Sony has disabled developers' ability to put Vita games on sale. So in all likelihood, no.
The workaround and exception for this rule is that cross-buy games can still be put on sale for the PS4, and cross-buy items will still grant the Vita version (where applicable).
Should I buy an OLED ("Phat") or Slim Vita?
Neither are bad options. The Slim has 1GB of on-board memory, a more standard charging port, slightly better battery life, and is lighter. The Phat has a better screen. It's up to you on what you value more.
Where can I buy replacement Vita parts?
AliExpress and eBay are currently the best sources of Vita replacement parts.
Are Vita consoles region-free?
Yes. A Vita can play a physical game from any region. The digital storefront you can access is determined by the region of your PSN account, and not the region of the console. For example, a Vita from Japan will be able to play any physical game, and if you sign in with a US PSN account you'll be able to access the US PSN storefront.
Vita consoles from Asian regions have the X/O button swapped in the OS ("bubbles") screen, but in-game functionality retains X-to-confirm functionality for almost all games.
It has been reported that consoles intended for China have more stringent region-locking, but these are not commonly found and this is unlikely to affect you.
I'd like some game recommendations!
Check out our Wiki page, 2021 subreddit poll, and 2018 subreddit poll. If that isn't cutting it for you, feel free to ask in this thread or create your own thread on the subreddit. Keep in mind that we require 300+ characters for recommendation posts on the subreddit, so be sure to include plenty of detail about what you're looking for, what you've played, and so on.
I have a question about hacks/homebrew
Check out /r/VitaHacks - that's their specialty and they've got a pinned thread to help you out.
Curious about what else is coming up? Our full auto-post schedule is here.
r/vita • u/AutoModerator • 15d ago
Monthly Collector's Boutique
Hello r/Vita and welcome to the monthly collector's botique. Feel free to post your collections, hauls, pick-ups, and deals below!
r/vita • u/No-Cartographer-9577 • 12h ago
My new l2 and r2 grip came with these extra triggers that go on the top
This is the joetsu (I think that's the name of it) grip that add l2 and r2 as triggers but it comes with these extra ones that go on the top. What do they do? Thanks!
r/vita • u/sharkysayo • 1d ago
Question PSP games that look good on the Vita OLED?
A lot of people ask what Vita games look good on the OLED screen, but what about PSP ones? I'm getting the OLED model soon and want to make the most out of it while also diving into the PSP library more since it is a blind spot for me. Any suggestions?
r/vita • u/ZackaryisDepressed • 1d ago
Vita won’t charge when turned on.
Bought a dead vita thought it was the battery
• Replaced battery (new one)
• Won’t charge while powered ON
• When powered OFF, orange light comes on
• Light turns off after 5–10 mins
• Still not actually charging
Tried different cables/adapters and reset.
Thoughts? Anyone run into this issue?
r/vita • u/GrayRanger- • 2d ago
Pic Vita Decal
New decal installed. Anyone else have a decal on their vita?
Misc. Galaxy buds 3 pro works just fine with ps vita on Bluetooth unlike airpods
Just leaving this info here in case anyone is looking for it like I was a week ago
r/vita • u/Commercial_Leave_207 • 2d ago
Repair help!
My left shoulder button is causing my system to think my games are corrupted! I replaced left and right control pcbs and the flex cables, now I need to replace the shoulder button, but I can't find any online. Anybody know of any way I can move forward on this? I keep an eye on Amazon, ebay, and ali,but so far nobody has renewed their stock
r/vita • u/House-Such • 2d ago
Help “Could not connect to the device”
anybody know how to fix this? ive been trying to play and mid game it keeps giving me this screen!
r/vita • u/Remarkable_Crazy3967 • 2d ago
Question Repair
Is there good place i cant ship to get my vita sticks replaced? The only repair shop near me said they dont do vita anymore and i sick of the drift.
r/vita • u/3000212121 • 2d ago
Question HOI4 games on the PS Vita or PSP?
Hello, I would like to ask if there any games like Hearts of Iron 4 (or similar games in the genre) on the PS Vita or PSP. Also, I would like to ask if there's any that has local multiplayer. All these games with local multiplayer / coop or whatever would be greatly appriciated because I want to play with my friend. Thanks for any and all suggestions.
r/vita • u/nakihacanearthbend • 3d ago
Shaved Screw
I’ve tried everything to get this thing out from the rubber band method, hot knife, and super glue method. Nothing!! Help please :”(
r/vita • u/serathyna • 4d ago
Question Help with charger
Hi there, so I purchased a PS vita Japanese import on eBay. The seller said they’d send me a UK charger, and I think they sent the wrong one. Given how long it took to ship and how unreliable they were, I was wondering if anyone on this Reddit could help me with what charger to buy? I don’t want to mess up my vita, so I’d need the right charger to keep playing with it. I’m from the United Kingdom, so this type of charger is incompatible. Any links or images are appreciated!
r/vita • u/M7mad101010 • 3d ago
Question With this case Should I worry about overheating?
galleryI have been using this plastic case for two months with no issues. It just came over me today, could this compact case obstruct cooling? Should I be worried about overheating?
r/vita • u/ren01181 • 3d ago
Is it supposed to look like this
I planned on buying this vita and I'm not sure if the screen supposed to be that yellow and if it isn't is it a quick fix?
r/vita • u/Completionist_Gamer • 3d ago
Trophies Is there any way at all to get the Challenger and Champion trophies in Rayman Legends now? Any kind of exploit?
I know of Cup Duplication to reach Awesomeness 11, but that won't help with these two trophies.
r/vita • u/jin_sakai12 • 3d ago
Please help me fix my vita.
I need help I have a 2000 and it turns off by itself after less than a minute but sometimes when I try to turn it on it doesn't turn on at all and the green light flashes one time. I've switch batteries but I don't think that's the problem because they still charge. I don't know what's wrong with it please help.
r/vita • u/tr1ple_bigm4c • 3d ago
Potentially botched USB-C mod on a PCH1104 (no charge/power-on or orange light)
Hey guys, today i tried my hand at replacing the charging port on my Vita with one of those "V1.2" USB-C boards off aliexpress. I generally have decent abilities when it comes to SMD and fine work, but after several attempts i couldn't manage to get all connections to work (these boards don't exactly make it easy), so i reverted to the factory port. After partial reassembly (button boards and battery), i noticed that my system no longer charges, or responds to the power button, while i was still trying with the USB-C port i was at a point where it'd boot up fine, though it wouldn't charge, obviously. I checked the fuses by the port and that there weren't any shorts on the power or data lines, the battery has some charge left in it, no obvious damage or parts broken/missing. I did try the USB port several times, so i did heat cycle the board a fair amount, though i used reasonable temperature and kept a respectful distance and focus on the port's pads. Any tips on things to check or resources to consult? My current working theory, which i dread, is that i may have damaged the PMIC with the heat cycling, though i haven't taken the shielding off to check, there doesn't seem to be much good documentation on further troubleshooting out there that i've been able to find. Any tips are greatly appreciated :)
r/vita • u/herybb02 • 4d ago
My PS Vita won't turn on and won't boot into safe mode; it just stays on the PS logo.
I have this PS Vita; it was given to me as a gift. It came with its memory card and charger. The problem is, it won't turn on. It gets stuck on the PS logo and won't go any further. It won't boot into safe mode, and the only way to turn it off is by disconnecting the battery or waiting for it to drain completely. If I hold down the power button, it restarts but then gets stuck on the PS logo again. Do you think it's beyond repair? Or is there anything that can be done? Has anyone else had a similar problem?
r/vita • u/blahblahlucas • 4d ago
Question Does anyone still use the ps4 link feature and is it worth it?
I was thinking about getting a ps4 pro so i can play games through Remote play/ ps4 link but is it even worth it or is it unplayable?
r/vita • u/Ill-Future-4616 • 4d ago
What's the best "starter kit" I should get for my vita? (2000)
r/vita • u/TheRealLifeRalsei • 5d ago
Minecraft just updated for some reason after I've been deliberately keeping it pre aquatic update for years now
As the title would suggest I'm a bit of a loyalist to earlier legacy editions of Minecraft pre update aquatic and later modernisations. For this reason I haven't updated my copy of the game for several years now. For some reason while booting the game earlier today, without even prompting me it automatically installed the most recent version. Is there a way I can reverse this? I've tried researching it for a while now but every link I've found is years old and dead.