Sony has released version 4.0 of the firmware of the PlayStation 3 released. This is the console prepared for the arrival of the PS Vita. So, among other things, saves from the Vita to the PS3 and back are copied.
Because the PS Vita from 17 december to purchase in Japan, Sony already firmware 4.0 be released for the PlayStation 3. This version makes it possible to communicate between the console and the handheld. So can savegames, music, photos and videos between the two systems back and forth to be copied. Thus, it is now possible to have games for both systems appear on one system to start, and on the other system will continue to play. Further, it is possible to software for the Vita to download via the internet connection of the PS3 and then the Vita copy. This can be done with games that can be downloaded from the online PlayStation Store and also with updates for the PS Vita. The firmware extends beyond the privacy settings of the PlayStation Network. So can messages and friend requests easier to be blocked.
The PS Vita is the successor of the PlayStation Portable. The handheld has a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor and a quad-core-SGX543MP4+ as a heart, complemented by 512MB system ram and 128MB of vram. The device has a multitouch oled screen of 13 inches and a touch-sensitive surface at the back. It is striking that the handheld’s dual analog sticks, supplemented with the usual d-pad, four PlayStation buttons and two shoulder buttons. The device has a gyroscope, an accelerometer and a camera on front and back, and can be done via wi-fi to communicate. The handheld will appear in two models. The standard model costs 250 euros, the top model has 3g and 300 euros in costs. The PS Vita from 22 February to purchase in Europe.
