The PlayStation Vita is getting a big firmware update in Japan this week, Andriasang reports. On Wednesday, to be precise. Presumably, this also means that the incoming features in firmware version 1.6 will be in place when the handheld launches in North America in a little more than one week from now.
The big feature add seems to be a Map app. You'll be able to zero in on where in the world you are, check out the landscape in satellite view and get walking or driving directions. The app uses GPS with a 3G connection or works out your location by looking at nearby hotspots over Wi-Fi. Also coming is an update to the device's photo app which will allow for video recording.
Andriasang also notes that Sony will be releasing a Mac version of the Vita's Content Management Assistant app, which is required to transfer content between the Vita and your home computer. Finally, the update will also update Vita systems to reflect the company-wide name change of all "PlayStation Network" items to "Sony Entertainment Network."
Source: Andriasang
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kiohto
The downloads actually dont take quite as long on the ps3, especially if you feel like downloading updates and games on the pc then transfering them
johnspimpin503
i get my vita next week woooowooooowooooo you know it
gamermoney
can I use the map app at the zoo?
DPsx72
That's what Sony does. Which makes it tough because despite having the best hardware and library on PS3 at least, they make a lot of stupid decisions. The damn thing isn't even out here and it's already had what, 3 updates? I'm sticking with my 3DS.
eaglefan129
I hope that I don't spend the evening downloading updates once the Vita launches worldwide
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