(PSV) is a whole entertainment complex in your pocket. Music, photos, games and much more will delight you every day after purchasing this miracle device from Sony Computer Entertainment.

The PS Vita handheld gaming console can be synchronized with your computer.

An important aspect of operation will be the synchronization of the portable console and PC ( personal computer) - this is necessary for the exchange and transmission of information between them. There is nothing complicated in connecting them to each other, all you need is a PC, PS Vita, a USB cable (usually included) and the Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation program. Please note that your portable console must have the latest firmware installed.

Step 1

Connect your portable console to your PC using a cable.

Step 2

You need to install an application to work with data. To do this, follow the link - http://cma.dl.playstation.net/cma/win/ru/. Click on the "Download" button latest version", then install the downloaded program.

Launch the program - a small icon in the system tray will indicate that it has started working.

Step 3

The next step is to prepare the material for duplication. In order for your pictures, music, etc. to be displayed on the device, they need to be placed in the appropriate categories of the “Libraries” directory. You can see these folders on the left side of any open window. Simply put, if you need to transfer music from your computer to the console, then the audio files should be placed in “Libraries” -> “Music”. Place the files you need to upload to PSV in the appropriate folders.

Step 4

Go to your device. Launch Data Management. There, in the “Copy Data” category, you will see “Computer -> PS Vita System”, select this item.

A window will open showing folders similar to the directories in the Library. Select the one that contains the objects you need.

Step 5

PS Vita will display on its display the objects you previously dropped into the appropriate directories. Select the media you need to copy (they will be marked with a checkmark) and click the “Copy” button. The download process will begin and once completed they will be available on the PSV.

Copying files from PS Vita to computer

Copying from a portable console to a computer is carried out using the same program - Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation. The first thing to do is connect the Vita to the PC via wire. Then go to “Data Management” on the PSV and mark the data you need to duplicate to your computer. Click the “Copy” button and wait until the procedures are completed. Done, the files have been successfully copied.

How to connect PS Vita to laptop

The process of connecting a console to a laptop is no different from connecting it to a PC. The sequence of actions is the same: download the Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation program, connect the Vita to the laptop using a wire, place the files needed for duplication in the appropriate directories.

The last thing we would like to draw your attention to:

  1. If you have connection problems, check the integrity of the USB cable and connectors. According to statistics, this is one of the most common problems when synchronizing two devices.
  2. As mentioned above, make sure you are using the latest firmware on your PSV before using it.
  3. Objects to be transferred from one device to another must be placed in the appropriate categories of the Library catalog. PS Vita will not see them if they are located in another location.
  4. Some data is only intended for multiple devices associated with one account.
  5. Installed to certain file categories limited access. You can work with them, but to do this you need to properly configure parental controls.

That's all. As you can see, there is nothing complicated about connecting PS Vita to a PC.

Team molecule has released a utility that allows you to install such a popular software, as emulators of the Sega Mega Drive, SNES and NES consoles, as well as portable devices Nintendo Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Atary Lynx and Sega Game Gear.

Unlocking PS Vita can be done without any problems if your device is running firmware version 3.60. Dedicated apps are expected to arrive soon to give the Vita even more functionality.

The utility's developers emphasize that they only want to provide everyone with the opportunity to program and run their own applications. HENkaku is not intended to illegally use PS Vita games. Whether the source code will be open has not yet been specified.

Anyone who doesn't own a Vita and doesn't want to spend a lot of money on a portable console will find a good alternative in the PlayStation TV: the mini-console costs only about 45 euros and is compatible with many Vita titles. PS TV can also be unlocked using HENkaku.

Installing HENkaku on PS Vita

If the PS Vita or PS TV is running firmware version 3.6, users simply need to open a browser, go to the HENkaku website, click on the “install” button and do a few steps simple steps on installation. “Alien” programs can then be “uploaded” to the PDA via FTP.

Additional data and information about already known problems can be found on the official website of the utility developers.

Note: It is not yet clear how Sony will respond to the hack, or whether it will do so at all. In the worst case, users of this utility will have to put up with PS Vita defects and account blocking, so you make all changes to the system at your own peril and risk.

Sony has announced new applications for the PlayStation Vita handheld console. The developers have identified three topics for their programs: ecology, music and travel. All applications will be distributed free of charge and should be available to users in the near future.

Ecolibrium will encourage users to create and maintain their own ecosystem. All inhabitants will live according to the principle of the “digestive chain”. If it is broken, the user will have to look for various ways to save endangered species. Players will be able to exchange their specimens with other PS Vita owners.

The Imaginstruments app is a music creation tool. Users will be able to select one or more musical instruments to create their own composition. The application has an intuitive interface and allows you to share your written music with friends.

It is unlikely that the new free content will lead to improved sales of the portable console, which was expected to experience a big drop in demand just a week after its successful launch. It is expected that Sony may announce a price cut for the PS Vita during E3 2012.

PS Vita is a portable gaming console from the world famous company Sony. If you love mobile gaming, but you are not satisfied with the quality of projects for smartphones on iOS or Android, then buying a PS Vita is more than justified.

Despite the fact that the console was released in 2013, society has not yet come to a consensus. Some say that the PS Vita is only suitable as an additional accessory for the PS4, while others argue about the large number of indie games in relation to large projects. But still there is something to play on it.

Let's put all disputes aside and figure out how install games on PS Vita.

Methods for installing games on PS Vita

Let's move on directly to the games and how to download them to your console. Eat 3 main paths:

  1. Download from PS Store;
  2. Purchase of game cartridges;
  3. Hacking the system for free games.

Each method has individual nuances that definitely need to be highlighted.

How to download games on PS Vita from PS Store

There are a couple of things to consider when purchasing games from the PlayStation Store.

All games and programs for PS Vita are downloaded for a specific region. That is, if when registering an account you indicated your country of residence - Russia, then you will be able to download only the content that is available in this country.


If you have a PS Vita Slim, the amount of built-in memory is exactly 1GB, you will have enough space for approximately for 1-2 games, so you can’t do without an additional storage device (flash card). If you have a Fat version, then games are downloaded exclusively to a flash drive.

PS Vita supports flash cards with capacity up to 64GB inclusive.

Some games may require PlayStation Plus subscription.

Let's move on to installation:

  1. In the PS Store, go to the page of the game you like;
  2. Select "Buy now" or "Rent";
  3. Review the purchase information and click "Confirm purchase".

As soon as the funds are debited from your wallet, the download of game data will begin. Click the button PS, to see download status and monitor the progress of the operation.

How to run games from PS Vita cartridges

The beauty of cartridges is that you can save money by buying any game second hand. Unlike buying the same discs on PS4, you can test the card's functionality on the spot.

To start the game:

  1. Insert the cartridge into the appropriate slot on the PS Vita;
  2. Click on the game icon that appears on the main screen;
  3. In the window that opens, click "Launch".

To minimize the game, click on the button PS. Resume is available in the Live Area window.

How to install pirated games on PS Vita

There is another way to get games and applications for PS Vita - Henkaku firmware.

Installing games on a flashed PS Vita is quite simple. There are plenty on the Internet PS Vita game dumps, which can be easily downloaded via torrent. Information about the game is recorded in a file with permission.vpk, which needs to be installed, and the game itself is located in the folder that follows copy to flash card via FTP client. You don't need to do anything else.

How to avoid getting banned from PS Vita

Installing any custom firmware is accompanied by the risk of getting a console ban, especially if you access the PS Store from it or download system software updates. Therefore, before purchasing a flashed console, make sure that it is not banned from PSN.

How to check if PS Vita is banned: Go to PS Store and download any application from the download list. If it gives an error, most likely - console is locked.

There are other reasons why you can get banned:

  1. Payment for stolen content credit cards;
  2. Obscene language and materials 18+ (including in nicknames or avatars);
  3. Buying/selling other people's accounts.

For minor offenses, you can only lose your account, but in some cases, your console can become, for example, an excellent stand for a mug. Sony often bans the console itself, after which you will not be able to log into the PS Store from absolutely any account.

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