PlayStation Vita | Sony

'Assassin's Creed III: Liberation' coming to PS Vita on October 30th, along with 'crystal white' Vita hardware

Sony and Ubisoft just took the wraps off Assassin's Creed III: Liberation, the first game from the franchise built from the ground-up for the PS Vita.

PS Vita YouTube app coming at the end of June

Sony has announced that a YouTube app will come to the PS Vita next month.

White PS Vita out in Japan next month along with Hatsune Miku special edition in August

Sony has announced a white version of the PS Vita along with a Hatsune Miku special edition for release in Japan.

Skype for PS Vita hands-on

A closer look at the new Skype app, which brings text, voice, and video calling over 3G and Wi-Fi to the PS Vita.

Sony pulls another exploited game from PSN

In less than 24 hours of being identified as vulnerable to the Vita Half-Byte Loader Sony pulls title from PS Store.

Sony returns PSP games to PlayStation Store after closing security loophole

Motorstorm: Arctic Edge and Everybody's Tennis are back on the PlayStation Store after Sony removed them to combat a possible PS Vita security breach.

PlayStation Suite developer program goes into open beta

The PlayStation Suite open beta has begun. Developers can now download the free SDK, which will allow them to create apps and games for the PS Vita and PlayStation Certified devices.

Facebook PS Vita app updated with photo uploads, more languages

The Facebook app for the PS Vita has been upgraded to version 1.01. The changes include the option to upload and tag photos from the portable game console to the News Feed or a friend's Wall. There are also new language options and support for Facebook Pages.

PS Vita firmware update 1.67 available now, as well as the handheld's first free-to-play downloadable

Sony's updated the PlayStation Vita to version 1.67.

PS Vita firmware version 1.66 available now

Following yesterday's announcement, publishing, and subsequent removal of PlayStation Vita firmware version 1.65, Sony has made version 1.66 available.

Sony releases (and pulls) PS Vita firmware v1.65

Sony has announced, released, and withdrawn the next firmware update for the PS Vita in the space of a day. Version 1.65 of the handheld console's software was set to make some minor usability tweaks, but was pulled following a technical fault.

PlayStation 'Orbis' coming 2013 with no PS3 or used game support?

Rumors suggest Sony is launching PS3 successor PlayStation Orbis in time for holidays 2013. It'll be capable of producing 4k resolution and won't support PS3 or used games.

Sony combats PS Vita security exploits by removing PSP titles from PlayStation Store

Sony has taken to removing PSP titles from the PlayStation Store in an attempt to close security holes in the PS Vita. The compromised titles, Motorstorm: Arctic Edge and Everybody's Tennis, can be used to run hacker Wololo's Vita Half-Byte Loader (VHBL), which can execute unsigned homebrew code.

PS3 to gain photo and video editing: PlayMemories Studio hits Japanese PlayStation Store on March 29th

Sony's PlayMemories Studio app for the PS3 is being released on March 29th in Japan. The application allows PlayStation 3 users to view, edit, and share photos and videos.

Sony Music Unlimited adds Vita support and offline playback for Android phones

Streaming music service Sony Music Unlimited has just added support for the PS Vita as well as offline playback for the phone version of its Android app.

PS Vita 'Magnet' tech does augmented reality without the cards

Sony showed off an augmented reality tech demo called Magnet at GDC 2012.

Earn trophies in used Vita games by formatting the card

PS Vita games generally only award trophies to the first PSN account associated with them, but deleting local content on the game card allows it to be associated with another user's account.

PS Vita has issues with PlayStation Plus minis, but fix on the way

Subscribers to Sony's PlayStation Plus service are finding that their free Minis don't work on their PlayStation Vita systems. Sony is aware of the issue.

Facebook for PS Vita pulled from the PlayStation Store

Sony has pulled the Facebook app for the PlayStation Vita after some users were reportedly receiving error messages when using the application.

Jack Tretton on the Vita and PlayStation

Netflix for PS Vita hands-on

We go hands-on with the Netflix app for the PlayStation Vita, and tell you if streaming movies are worth your time on the handheld gaming service.

PS Vita store updated for launch in US: Netflix, Twitter, Flickr, and more

The US PlayStation Vita store has been updated with new content for the official launch, including Netflix, Twitter, and Flickr apps.

Facebook for PS Vita hands-on video

Facebook for PS Vita hands-on (video)

Hands-on impressions of the Facebook app for PS Vita, which is available now in the European PlayStation Store.

PS Vita store live in Europe with Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Foursquare apps

The PlayStation Store for PS Vita has gone live in Europe, with a host of social apps including Facebook and Foursquare alongside the launch games.

Good Deal: buy two PS Vita games at Amazon, get one free

Amazon is offering a buy two, get one free promotion on 15 different PS Vita launch titles.

Sony VP confirms 'Call of Duty' coming to PS Vita this autumn

According to Guy Longworth, Senior VP of PlayStation marketing, we'll see the latest Call of Duty hit the PS Vita this autumn.

Sony details different 'cross-play' promotions for PS Vita launch titles

The PS Vita is inching closer to launch, and with it Sony has released more information on the cross-play feature found in some of the Vita's launch titles

Trend Micro expands security programs to the PlayStation Vita

Trend Micro has expanded its Web Safety and Kids Safety browser protection products to the PlayStation Vita.

Sony lists Vita-compatible PSP games ahead of February 22nd launch

Sony has posted a list of PSP games that will be compatible with the forthcoming PlayStation Vita.

PS Vita games showing up in PSN store ahead of launch

Joystiq is reporting that the US PS Vita is able to browse and purchase five games and some other content in the PlayStation Network store.

PS Vita maps and video recording: hands-on with firmware v1.6 (video)

Hands-on impressions of the PlayStation Vita's v1.6 firmware update, which adds a Maps application and video capture support.

PlayStation Vita maps and video recording: firmware v1.6 hands-on

PlayStation Vita won't get UMD Passport in US — PSP support is digital-only

Sony has confirmed that there will be no UMD Passport program for the PlayStation Vita in North America. Owners of PSP discs wishing to play them on the Vita will have to buy the titles again from the PlayStation Store.