New Updates to PlayStation® Plus, Content Management, Browser and More Gives PlayStation® Vita Users increased access to Games, Friends and Entertainment Anywhere Anytime
Sydney, 21 November 2012: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced an extensive list of over 19 exciting updates that are available on PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) through software system update v2.00. Included in the update will be increased support on PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus), Wireless Content Management and improved browser performance.
PS Vita users will now have access to PS Plus, the premium subscription service package from PlayStation® Network (PSN). With the launch of PS Plus for PS Vita, users will have access to an Instant Game Collection, which includes unlimited access to regularly refreshed selection of downloadable games.
Across both the PlayStation®3 (PS3) and PS Vita systems, the Instant Game Collection gives members unlimited access to a constant library of 14 games and at least five new games a month, equating to 65 games a year while they have an active PS Plus subscription.
Beyond PS Plus, PS Vita System Software Update v.2.00 will strengthen the PS Vita platform by adding a host of new features and enhancements. Users will also be delighted at the updates to the display performance and the browser functionality. The improvements have been made to ensure an even better user experience and with further updates to the display functionality in planning, the PS Vita experience is constantly evolving and improving.
The update will deliver increased functionality to Content Manager which will allow wireless content transfer between PS Vita and PC. Users will be able to browse folders on their PC or PS3 system and copy them easily right onto their PS Vita.
A new email app has also been added to the browser that allows users to add up to five email accounts and 5,000 contacts. Onscreen notifications will let PS Vita players know when they’ve received mail so you can keep in touch anywhere, anytime.
PlayStation®Vita System Software Update version 2.00 Highlights include:
- PS Vita users will be able to check read and send email directly from the PS Vita
Content Management
- PS Vita users will be able to wirelessly transfer content between PS Vita and PC in addition to browsing folders on PS3/PC and copying them to PS Vita
- Will now display photos imported via PS3 and PC
Settings for PS One classics
- PS Vita users will be able to assign controller buttons to touchscreen, rear touch pad and buttons on PS Vita system
- Custom screen mode option for flexible screen size adjustment
Web Browser
- Enhanced performance of the web browser along with improved support of HTML 5 and JavaScript
- PS Vita users will have the ability to “Tweet” web page addresses
A full overview of the 2.00 system update can be found at http://eu.playstation.com/ps-vita-ss-2.