PlayStation Vita firmware update v3.50 seemed like a bit of a non-event for Sony's handheld format, removing more features than it added. However, as part of a presentation at the Unite Tokyo 2015 event – as spotted and translated by NeoGAF member Parakeetman – the platform holder revealed that the new patch enables 30 per cent additional memory for usage with games.
What does this mean? Well, we're not engineers so we can't say for sure, but it sounds like the Japanese giant was reserving a portion of the platform's memory should it decide to implement new hardware intensive features in the future. By giving that power back to developers, it means that studios will now be able to push the system a little harder than before. Of course, they've got to actually make some new software first...
[source neogaf.com]
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Can I expect a mind blowing sequel to Aabs Animals then?
@Bad-MuthaAdebisi I've certainly got my fingers crossed.
Those days my Vita feels more like a Binding os Isaac portable machine than anything else
Not entirely sure how it all works but maybe this memory was reserved for Near integration, similar to how StreetPass has CPU reserved specifically for it. Now that Near is out of the picture its not an issue.
How about a Borderlands 2 patch? Get that framerate up... Make it playable...
@eLarkos Could well have been, yeah.
Final Fantasy 9 seemed to be running slower than before yesterday. Not tried it since this last update.. Anyone else having any problems with ps1 games running on vita per chance?
Interesting. So in theory it could be that sub-native resolution and or lower framerate games could be patched up?
To bad this has happened way too late, would have been cool to see how developers who made games like KZM, Tearaway and Gravity Rush utilised the extra memory.
@kyleforrester87
Yo man! I began playing FFIX the other day (for nostalgia) and it seemed to be absolutely fine for me... but then I did do a fresh install after the new patch. Maybe that counts for something?
I use my vita as a iPod now cause their is nothing else to use it now.......
@Beaston61 Thanks..Will look into it a little more then!
Vita had too much junk. We just wanted a portable console.
@kyleforrester87 I've been playing Final Fantasy V (technically a ps1 game) and it's been running well...
Worthless now ain't it?
hopefully PS1 games will load even faster!
@Wesker It's very playable now, in my opinion.
@XFsWorld really? I might buy that game if it doesn't come to Plus. I still enjoy my Vita and want to buy more games for it.
I'm only loving my Vita again because it can stream Bloodborne seamlessly from my man cave to our master bedroom.
Next, how about a 128GB memory card that doesn't cost a fortune?
@Punished_Boss_84 Uncharted2007 channel? Lol
downloading dissidia 012 as we speak
I haven't tried online yet (deep into the toukiden storyline) but it does seem to run slightly smother, could just be me thinking that though
My Vita already works great to access pushsquare.com. What more does any gamer really need?
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