Sony PlayStation Vita / PlayStation TV Firmware 3.50

PlayStationNetwork:

- "PSNSM" has been renamed as "PlayStationNetwork".

PS4 Link:

- You can now adjust the smoothness of video for Remote Play. Select (PS4 Link) > [Start] > (Options) > [Settings] > [Video Quality for Remote Play] > [Frame Rate]. If you select [High], you will not be able to record gameplay on the PS4 system while using Remote Play.

Videos:

- Performance of the scene search feature has been improved.
- The playback speed for video in 1080p resolution can now be adjusted to 1.5x.

Maps:

- (Maps) has been removed from the PS Vita system software.

Near:

-Ÿ Features related to (Maps) that display addresses and maps have been removed.

Settings:

- Ÿ[Accessibility] has been added.
- Settings such as zooming, inverted colors, adjusting text size and shape, and closed captions have been added for ease of use.
- ŸThe [Chat] setting under [PlayStationNetwork] > [Sub Account Management] has been renamed as [Chat/User-Generated Media].
- Ÿ You can now restrict sub account users from sending and receiving (Messages from other players) in (Messages). To restrict use, select [Do Not Allow] in [PlayStationNetwork] > [Sub Account Management] > [Chat/User-Generated Media].

Notices:

- Do not turn off the power or remove the memory card for the PS Vita system during the update process. Interrupting the update can cause a system malfunction.
- It might not be possible to start the update if the battery charge level is low.‎ ‎
- The power button and the PS button do not function during the system update process.‎
- You might not be able to use some applications or content without first updating the system software.

About Gaming Console Firmware:

Upgrading the firmware version on your gaming console might enhance the unit's overall performance and stability, include workarounds for various issues, and improve different features (or add support for new ones).

In addition to that, if you have updated the firmware and it either faulty or has caused a drop in the overall performance of the device, applying a previous version is handy as regards recovering the console's functionality. On the downside, downgrading the firmware isn't always possible.

When it comes to applying a certain firmware, as this process is not without risks most of the times, it is recommended that this task be initiated by a power user in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. However, the installation can also be performed by a regular user at their own risk.

As for the installation method, given the large variety of gaming consoles and the various ways for applying a firmware, before even considering an upgrade or a downgrade, it's best that you carefully read and understand the installation steps, and initiate the process only once you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

That being said, if you have duly considered all these aspects, either click on the download button to get the present release, or check with our website as often as possible to find out first when the firmware that you desire is available.