Each version of this software suffers from certain vulnerabilities that some games can exploit.
We’ll go into the detailed process on how to hack your PS Vita in another entry, but in a nutshell, the PS Vita runs its own operating system or OFW (Official Firmware).
That is, you can’t actually run Vita ROMs (digital game copies) or install native Vita apps that take advantage of the full power that the system has to offer. The bad news about this is that native-level Vita hacks are not possible (yet). Well, this entry would not exist if it couldn’t, right? The thing is, since the PSP was able to be hacked on a native level, Sony learned its lesson and made the Vita a lot more secure. Can the PS Vita Be Hacked in the First Place? Important Note: If you have a PS Vita, don’t forget to check out our various entries about it, including some killer PS Vita tips, how to transfer media to your Vita wirelessly and more. Perhaps you are even wondering what all this hacking talk is about and if you could do it yourself. Well, you’re in luck – read along to find out everything you need to know about the PS Vita hacking scene, including common terms, how Vita hacking works, and more. If you own a PS Vita, you have certainly heard at least mentions of users able to ‘hack’ it.