Vita "hacked," (PSP) homebrew on the way (not piracy)
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Stereogatari
Banned
I don't use my Vita much so it's easy to keep mine on a low firmware, and Remote Play was only fun the first month I got my PS4.
But if you use the Vita for those purposes and buy new games that require higher firmware, then I'd just say update. Android devices can do emulation and PSP games better than the Vita does anyway, and with a potentially bigger screen. For example a mighty combo would be an Xperia Z3 tablet (8 inch screen) with the official controller mount:
KojiKnight
Member
There just hasn't been anything Vita wise that has been worth updating for IMO. PS+ months have been slim for the vita and nothing new out has demanded my attention... So I haven't even played my Vita in the last month or two. If I had jumped on Conception being $20 I would have... but I kept thinking that during the Christmas sale that another better JRPG might go on sale (like Rorona).
Yeah, the Vita would be better, but now that powerful phones are abundant the need for it on the Vita isn't as strong. When the PSP was out it was the only device of it's kind. Still, it would be good to have a pocket emulator, a phone + DS4 isn't as portable.I don't use my Vita much so it's easy to keep mine on a low firmware, and Remote Play was only fun the first month I got my PS4.
But if you use the Vita for those purposes and buy new games that require higher firmware, then I'd just say update. Android devices can do emulation and PSP games better than the Vita does anyway, and with a potentially bigger screen. For example a mighty combo would be an Xperia Z3 tablet (8 inch screen) with the official controller mount:
I've gotten remote play to work on my Nexus 4, but it's a lot more laggy and the DS4 doesn't seem to work yet. Maybe someday.
Yeah, I want to play resogun and some of the other PS+ freebies, plus remote play. I'll probably update soon, because I'll be getting games like Resident Evil Revelations 2 for sure.
Man, the PSP was so much easier. The swaploit and xploit came out less than 6 months into the vitas lifespan.
edit: On a sidenote, the swapper and Duke Nukem both run on 3.18
KojiKnight
Member
Man, the PSP was so much easier. The swaploit and xploit came out less than 6 months into the vitas lifespan.
edit: On a sidenote, the swapper and Duke Nukem both run on 3.18
Those all came about because Sony forgot to include verification checks in the first retail PSP firmware in Japan (1.0) which let anyone run any piece of unverified software. Many developers essentially had developer units day one (or were able to get a hold of them fairly easily).
It's much easier to find an exploit on a future update when you already have control of a previous one. Obviously we weren't so lucky this time.
Yes. Use QCMA and connect for Vita in airplane mode. Go into content manager, connect to PC and then unplug the cable from your PC. Now plug the cable into your PS3 and you should be good to go. All games with transfer, but not all will launch. Resogun for example will tell you you need to update to 3.35. duke Nukem 3D however works.
Also you might need to reset your vita first after you turn on airplane mode.
Codiox
Member
Alright thanks! Will try that!
KojiKnight
Member
New mandatory update blocks making new custom bubbles for PSP software. Any existing ones will still work if you move from 3.35 to 3.36, but the method used to create the custom bubbles is now patched and likely another update will come along that sweeps up the left overs.
http://wololo.net/2015/01/14/mandat...-36-is-now-available-good-bye-custom-bubbles/
http://wololo.net/2015/01/14/mandat...-36-is-now-available-good-bye-custom-bubbles/
Is there somewhere where I can find a list of games that will launch (while my Vita is still on 3.18)? Will Spelunky work?
Probably since Spelunky is rather old. Only somewhat recent games wouldn't work afaik, unless game updates can change that.
???? Ask it anyway?
I know it seems silly but I just got a really bad feeling after posting it.
Whenever I try the QCMA trick to transfer stuff from my PS3 to Vita, I keep getting Error C3-14978-9 when connected to QCMA, and when I plug in the PS3 it keeps prompting an update.
I turned on Airplane Mode, rested, and did everything but each time I connect to my PS3 it won't let me transfer stuff and prompts an update.
I turned on Airplane Mode, rested, and did everything but each time I connect to my PS3 it won't let me transfer stuff and prompts an update.
Audioboxer
Member
A native hack for emulation on the Vita is something of dreams. Would be awesome. Not to mention the PSTV would act as a nice big screen emulation device.
KojiKnight
Member
Custom bubbles are just what it sounds like, they are vita screen bubbles that boot directly into homebrew/games. eCFW is when you install custom PSP firmware, so that when you are in PSP mode, it looks and acts like like a hacked PSP including a full XMB menu.
For the custom bubbles to work (be installable) you'll need to at least be able to run homebrew.
Anyone? I just can't seem to get PS3 transfer to work on a lower firmware without prompting an update with the QCMA trick.
Did you set your QCMA to whatever your firmware is? Settings > Other > CMA protocol version
Isn't it CMA Protocol Version FW 3.30 - 1900010?
I have it in offline mode, disable wifi monitoring, and skip photo/video/music.
I tried it on both 3.30 and 3.35 before giving up and updating and it still didn't work for me then.
Audioboxer
Member
Good news, act quick
http://wololo.net/2015/01/23/the-next-upcoming-exploit-game-for-ps-vita-firmware-3-36-is/
Patapon 1 DOESN'T work, don't buy it.
http://wololo.net/2015/01/23/the-next-upcoming-exploit-game-for-ps-vita-firmware-3-36-is/
Patapon 1 DOESN'T work, don't buy it.
Joining in on the homebrew bandwagon with Patapon 2 which I just purchased. I suppose I sit back and look pretty until the save exploit is released, right? Which should let me get both eCFW and custom bubbles?
IIRC I had used a save exploit before to run homebrew, but ended up underwhelmed at having to boot up the game and save file every time so this sounds like what I've been dreaming of, only short of full Vita emulation.
IIRC I had used a save exploit before to run homebrew, but ended up underwhelmed at having to boot up the game and save file every time so this sounds like what I've been dreaming of, only short of full Vita emulation.
Even for Europeans?Good news, act quick
http://wololo.net/2015/01/23/the-next-upcoming-exploit-game-for-ps-vita-firmware-3-36-is/
Patapon 1 DOESN'T work, don't buy it.
Was tempted but I'm going to buy a psTV instead and keep that updated. Play new games on the psTV (if compatible) and keep the vita at 3.18.
But to be honest, I don't see much coming from the native hack. Doubt we'll get emulators etc, and even if we did I doubt they'd be any that the PSP can't handle (an improved n64 maybe)
Audioboxer
Member
Nope. ONLY Patapon 2 works/worked (don't know if Sony have pulled it yet).
Playing Earthbound on my Vita thanks to this
https://twitter.com/Gavin_Devine/status/560067467478052864Can't wrap my head around creating custom bubbles so I'm just leaving it. The Ape Escape demo will forever boot VHBL and while I'd love to have a VHBL bubble I don't want to break something that's currently working.
VitaFTP is great for transferring files. I use Filezilla on my PC. No more having to hookup the USB cable and use CMA.
Ingueferroque
Banned
So what do you guys play on hacked Vita's?
I guess Amiga emulation isn't a thing, right? That was suffering on PSP hardware.
I guess Amiga emulation isn't a thing, right? That was suffering on PSP hardware.
Is there any reason for me to be concerned about this if I already have the TN-V firmware installed on my 3.18 Vita?Good news, act quick
http://wololo.net/2015/01/23/the-next-upcoming-exploit-game-for-ps-vita-firmware-3-36-is/
Patapon 1 DOESN'T work, don't buy it.
For VHBL or CFW?
VHBL, ARK CFW and custom bubbles.
I'm really behind in the scene at the moment (haven't even tried custom bubbles and still on 3.18) but from some quick reading it seems the custom bubble tricks have made TNV no longer necessary for playing PSP backups.
I'm still on 3.18 myself TN-V but I would love to update my trophies.
AdawgDaFAB
Member
How does ARK compare to TV-N?
Oublieux
Member
It might be QCMA itself. I backed up my entire memory card via QCMA but it just would not restore! I freaked because all my save data was there, but uninstalling QCMA and its drivers and using OpenCMA to do the restore did the trick.
I believe QCMA still has a few kinks that have yet to be recognized.
Is there a way to use OpenCMA on Mac OS X?
I'm pretty sure I've seen some members be able to do this completely fine with their Vitas, Macs, and QCMA.
Could anyone walk me through this or do a quick video of the QCMA cable trick?
Oublieux
Member
Unfortunately, I think the best bet would just be using OpenCMA on a Windows install on your Mac. I am only mentioning OpenCMA because restoring on QCMA led me to an error code too. The restore failed multiple times but worked flawlessly on OpenCMA.
FataIChoice
Member
Yeah, I am not updating because the PS1 loader is too good. Would've liked to get Corpse Party: Book of Shadows on my Vita though (PS3 does not transfer that game for whatever reason).
So with this new kernel exploit I can do PS1 loaders as well, or is it that they're patched with the latest FW but the new game isn't?
Note: I don't actually know that much about the PS1 loaders, I've just seen them mentioned in passing and not bothered to look into them any further (and I know I probably should, but I'm already on the lastest OFW).
Note: I don't actually know that much about the PS1 loaders, I've just seen them mentioned in passing and not bothered to look into them any further (and I know I probably should, but I'm already on the lastest OFW).
The genuine PS1loader was patched since 3.18.
With ARK, I've read it has a PS1 emulator but sound does not work.
In addition of Patapon?
Yes. The game is Numblast.
