
Latest Vita Firmware: 2.06
On December 17, 2011, a handheld was launched that took the hearts of many by storm. Despite it's ups and downs, the PlayStation Vita remains a handheld with a solid library, and this thread's purpose is to discuss the software released on a monthly basis.
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5 - MLB 13: The Show ($39.99)
Germinator (PSN, $9.99)
12 - Sound Shapes DLC
19 - Nun Attack
Carnage Heart EXA (PSP)
Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland (PSN, $39.99)
22 - Dead or Alive 5 Plus ($39.99)
?? - Legends of War: Patton ($?)
Germinator (PSN, $9.99)
12 - Sound Shapes DLC
19 - Nun Attack
Carnage Heart EXA (PSP)
Atelier Totori Plus: The Adventurer of Arland (PSN, $39.99)
22 - Dead or Alive 5 Plus ($39.99)
?? - Legends of War: Patton ($?)
EU
1 - Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus (£?/€?)
8 - Legends of War: Patton (?)
22 - Dead or Alive 5 Plus (?)
27 - Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (?)
8 - Legends of War: Patton (?)
22 - Dead or Alive 5 Plus (?)
27 - Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (?)
?? - New Pinball Arcade tables: Star Trek The Next Generation, Attack from Mars/Genie Pack, Dr. Dude/Firepower Pack.

MLB 13: The Show
Swing for the fences with MLB 13 The Show, the 2013 installment of the number-one selling Major League Baseball video game franchise. The PS Vita version of The Show features the same list of upgrades and new features as the PS3 version -- exciting new developments such as a completely new beginner mode, and instructional enhancements that make The Show the best pick-up and play baseball experience available. In addition, the improved Play Now mode streamlines gameplay, for faster and simpler games.
As with last year, you can sync your Season, Franchise and Road to the Show saves between portable and console platforms to continue the action anywhere. MLB The Show also offers the opportunity to play with friends around the world at no extra cost on PlayStation Network.


Dead or Alive 5 Plus
The same great fighter for the PS3, now on your PlayStation Vita! This version is (supposedly) still rockin' the same solid 60FPS gameplay along with Cross Play, Cross Goods and Cross Save support with it's console counterpart!
New Features include:
- TOUCH FIGHT
- TUTORIAL MODE
- MOVE DETAILS PLUS
- BACKGROUND MUSIC


Legends of War: Patton
It's a historical strategy game based on general Patton.
...Does anyone really care? Edit: Likely cancelled, so no one did!


7 - Soul Sacrifice
Tales of Hearts R
14 - Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling
Cure Mate Club
16 - Slotter Mania V Zettai Shogeki II - Platonic Heart (Slot Machine)
20 - One Piece Pirate Warriors 2
Pro Baseball Spirits
Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland
22 - Dead or Alive 5 Plus
23 - HAIYORE! Nyaruko-san Meijou Shigatai Game no Youna Mono
28 - Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Sei Madou Monogatari (Holy Sorcery Stories)
Tales of Hearts R
14 - Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling
Cure Mate Club
16 - Slotter Mania V Zettai Shogeki II - Platonic Heart (Slot Machine)
20 - One Piece Pirate Warriors 2
Pro Baseball Spirits
Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland
22 - Dead or Alive 5 Plus
23 - HAIYORE! Nyaruko-san Meijou Shigatai Game no Youna Mono
28 - Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Sei Madou Monogatari (Holy Sorcery Stories)

Tales of Hearts R
Remake of Tales of Hearts for the Nintendo DS. The game features fully voiced dialogues and new events within the main scenario, two new fully playable party members, and complete 3D graphics. The battles now have a focus on jumping up and taking the fight to the air.


Steins;Gate
Steins;Gate: Hiyoku Renri no Darling
Steins;Gate is a visual novel about SCIENCE and TIME TRAVEL, but mostly SCIENCE.
Hiyoku Renri no Darling is a "fandisc" for the original VN. They can be bought together or separately.


Sei Madou Monogatari (Holy Sorcery Stories)
Roguelike by Compile Heart. The protagonist of the game is Pupuru, a student of the Magic Academy who got suspended. She is intrigued by an old curry book, and learns of some old magical curry recipes, and decides to gather the required ingredients to save the neighborhood curry shop. Likely very cute.



DJMAX Technika Tune is a unique music game that makes full use of touch screen technology. Adapted from the original arcade series known for their stylish background videos and touchscreen gameplay, the Vita version has the same intuitive music-focused gameplay as well as OST and M/V modes for players who simply want to listen to the music or watch the music videos. The game features more than 60 songs and tons of unlockables, so it is perfect for those who wish to play the game on-the-go, or for those who love tracking down anything and everything they could in a game. With varied difficulty settings, both newcomers and veterans alike can enjoy what the game offers!
See more information in the OT: DJMAX Technika Tune |OT| Fashionably Late to the Vita Dance Floor

Just got my copy today from play-asia. First impressions are that this game should be called DJMAX SEXYTIME because damned if I'm not mucking up my combos as a result of getting distracted by the beautiful babes in the video clips.
Available at the PSN Webstore.

Feel like your Vita skills are up to the test? Then take part in this monthly challenge where we find out who among you is the best of the best. The winner of this challenge gets to choose which game gets highlighted as "Game of the Month" in next month's OT!
March Challenge: Path of the GAF Ninja!

The Challenge: Ninja Trial - Path of the Master Ninja, Mission 2
Objective: Obtain the highest amount of Karma as you can.
How to Enter: PM me a screenshot of your results screen or Mission select showing your Karma score for the level.
Unlike the last challenge, I won't be keeping an updated score to beat. Do the best you can, submit your score and hope for the best! I'll tell you if your score isn't the highest if you ask.
The cutoff date for this challenge is March 30, 2013. Good luck, and happy killing!

How do I backup/transfer my games and saves to and from my PC/PS3?
For PC:
Follow this guide.
For PS3:
Follow this other guide.
How do I switch accounts on my Vita?
Short Version -
First of all, note that:
1. A system can only be linked to one account at a time
2. A memory card can only be linked to one account at a time
To switch accounts, you must:
1. Restore the PS Vita System (Settings > Format > Restore)
2. Format the memory card (if you only have one) or swap in another memory card (if you have multiple)
Long Version here.
(Thanks to Kazerei and The Grim Heaper!)
What does system update X.0X do?
"Improve system stability", usually, unless noted otherwise.
What is PlayStation Plus? Why should I, as a Vita owner, care about it?
PS Plus is a subscription service that not only gives you access to extra perks to use for your PS Vita, but also grants you an Instant Game Collection of 6 games available to try out for free. These perks include:
-1 GB Cloud Storage for all your PS Vita Game saves (PS1/PSP saves are not allowed).
-Automatic Save uploads to the Cloud, Game Updates and Trophy syncs.
-The same features available for your PlayStation 3 console, only with even more games.
Is Persona 3 Portable as bad as people say it is?
It's not. There are some downgrades, unfortunately, but a lot of the gameplay tweaks make it a greater experience than Persona 3 FES in some aspects, while worse in others.

Upcoming Vita Games and Apps for 2013
Vita Compatible PS1 Classics
PlayStation Mobile Thread of Indie Games, and Apps on Android/Vita
Vita NeoGAF Game Reviews
Vita Wallpaper Thread
Vita Tips and Tricks
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Game OTs
Lets Play 12 PSN Classics in 2013 - March [Wild Arms]
Dead or Alive 5 Plus |OT| ( + )( + )
Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus |OT| Wrap your Hometown in Happy Boobs
DJMAX Technika Tune |OT| Fashionably Late to the Vita Dance Floor
Phantasy Star Online 2 Vita Import |OT| Save This World With Your Own Hands
Ninja Gaiden S2+ |OT| The Feel of Ninja Gaiden 2
