During Tokyo Game Show we announced that PlayStation Plus would be coming to PlayStation Vita in November. We are excited to reveal that PS Plus will be available on November 19th as part of the next PS Vita System Software Update (v2.00).
I teamed up with Ray Bautista, Product Manager of Digital Platforms Strategic Planning to give you a sneak peek at the Instant Game Collection for PS Vita and all of the benefits and features that PS Plus has to offer. Today I’ll walk you through some of the other new features you can look forward to with the system software update, including an email app, the ability to transfer content wirelessly between your PS Vita and PC, and enhancements to the web browser.
With the addition of PS Plus, and such a great lineup of exclusive games launching by this holiday, now is the perfect time to purchase a PS Vita.
As Ray mentioned, PS Plus will offer exclusive discounts and bonus features for both PS Vita and PlayStation 3 members. In addition to online storage for game saves, automatic updates and Trophy synching, PS Plus members will get access to the Instant Game Collection, a constantly updated library selection of games, starting when the PlayStation Store updates on Tuesday, November 20th.
Once you update your PS Vita to v2.00 and PS Store publishes next Tuesday, PS Plus members will be able to download the Instant Game Collection, which includes PS Vita games Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Jet Set Radio HD, WipEout 2048, Gravity Rush and Tales From Space: Mutant Blobs Attack!, as well as (PSP) PlayStation Portable hit Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions.
Don’t forget that PS3 users with an existing PS Plus membership will be able to enjoy PS Plus features and services on both PS3 and PS Vita systems at no additional cost. You will be able to choose between the two subscription options — a three month plan for $17.99 and a one year plan for $49.99.
For more information on System Software Updates, please visit this page, which will provide additional details on v2.00 when the update goes live.
6.5 GB. For every one of those games (except JSR since that’s not out on PSN Vita yet).
6. Point. 5. GB.
RRRAAAGGGHHH!!! Now, I know the online storage will let us upload our save files, but I DEFINITELY need some kind of reassurance that I can safely delete all of my Vita games and still keep my save files. This is especially true for the PSN-Only titles, like, say, Disgaea 3.
Even if the updates for this are lackluster for the next 7 months this will still be a huge value for anyone on the fence about getting the vita, or the people on the fence about plus.
All I can think about is what happens at E3 next year. If they do something similar to last year and roll out 12 kickass games for ps3 + and 6 kickass for vita + that will be epic. So glad I signed up for that credit card and got the extended year for plus, now I’m not up for renewal until april or may of 2014.
VIVA LA PLUS!!!!
Oh, and here’s a query: Will we finally be able to buy premium avatars through the Vita store with firmware 2.0?
When is Wake-up club going to come out for Vita? This is the only app that I was looking forward to. It would be nice to make the Vita an Alarm clock since I always have it on a stand next to my bed.
Also when can we have more than 10 blocks of icons on the vita? I’m already near the limit of 100 app/games on my vita?
i just bought a 32GB card on craigslist for $50. just look online for deals.
if anyone wants to buy a brand new, unopened 8GB card, and/or a vita accessory starter kit (includes (1) 4GB card) just PM me.
OMG YES! THANK YOU SONY!
I’m so glad now I didn’t waste money on Uncharted, Gravity Rush, or Mutant Blob attack. I wanted all 3 of those games but $40 is a total ripoff.
But now…they’re free!?!? AWESOME!
LittleBigPlanet, Assassin’s Creed, and Mortal Kombat are the only vita games I bought because they have replayability. So glad I can add the instant game collection to my vita and keep that dust off of the screen for a LONG time! :) Thanks again!
@153
Make that ANYTHING with our avatars on PS Vita PERIOD. You know, so I won’t have to buy/change them on my PS3 only.
im going to need another memory card
I AM RENEWING MY MEMBERSHIP THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT UNCHARTED AND GRAVITY
OMG OMG OMG! Wipeout too!!! YAY! :) So happy!
Hopefully next time you guys will add Call of Duty Declassified and Resistance so i don’t have to waste money on those either! :)
Currently buying a 32gb memory card from Tiger Direct as I type this to prepare for plus on Vita. That si a great launch setup. Now those who haven’t tried Wipeout can and I can enjoy the rest!!!
One more question, Will we ever be able to do wireless transfer content between PS3 and Vita?
Son of a gun plus sucks. I thought the deal for Mutant blobs this past update was a good deal until they made it free the next week. How is plus supposed to save people money when people buy the “deals” then some of them are free the next week. I hope in the future plus discounts are completely removed as they are useless.
I think Rey made that video.
As a diehard PlayStation fan, I’d love to sign up for PS+, but I don’t like the fact that I have no option to buy games, DLC, etc. when they’re being offered for free through PS+. To me, the instant game collection is a great way to try games and content I may not have otherwise, but I still want the capability to pay for it if I like it so that I can support the developer. The fact that I don’t have that freedom is a deal-breaker for me. Sony should seriously look at rectifying this, I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way.
@164,
Discounts are awesome. Owning most games, I need the discounts to get more out of my Plus subscription. Just because it sucks for you, does not necessarily mean it sucks.
@151 Disgaea 3 isn’t download only man.
Thank you so much.
Now, I searching where buy one PS Vita.
I was honestly only expecting 3 games. Even then I was only expecting 1 of the cheaper Vita games and maybe 2 PSP games or 1 PSP game and a PSOne Classic. Boy was I wrong.
Honestly, if I complain about any Vita offerings through plus for the rest of the year please slap me, because this month alone is already worth more than the price of 1 year. Color me impressed.
oh i’ll be watching Sevyne. ;)