If you found yourself on firmware 3.30, not to worry, a few developers managed to run VHBL using the following games. This is a major milestone in Vita homebrew.ģ.35 (VHBL) Notice: If you are running 3.18 or 3.20, do not update to 3.30/3.35. Qwikrazor and other PS Vita hackers discovered a tantilizing exploit that created PS Vita bubbles on your homescreen that launch PSP Firmware. There's a 3.51 exploit listed in the table, but it is no longer possible to download this game demo, let alone outside of Japan.ģ.36 and Below (eCFW) - The Bubble Exploit Not to be confused with the upcoming VHL, the Vita Homebrew Loader for the Native Rejuvenate exploit.ģ.50 and Below (eCFW) ĮCFW PSP Emulator exploits, for 3.50 and below.This only allows you to run homebrew, with slightly limited compatibility (e.g. VHBL - Half-Byte Homebrew Loader for Vita.Currently, only FW 3.18 and 3.20 allows you to load any PSX game into the emulator, as opposed to the small library of PSX games on PSN.The PS Vita contains the absolute best handheld emulator for this game console, bundled with a purchase of a first party PSX game on PSN. PSX - The Sony PlayStation One, a popular video game system in the 1990s.eCFW - Full-blown Custom Firmware for the PSP that allows you to run homebrew and play PSP ISOs (PSP game images).The PS Vita contains a PSP emulator, which must be exploited to run homebrew. Sony PSP - A popular Sony handheld game console released in 2004, and had a thriving homebrew dev scene that was famed for it's diverse array of emulators.Edit: 3.60 is now considered the golden firmware, look at /r/vitahacks on reddit for more details. It is quite valuable, so don't update past it, and snap up any you see in Gamestop. It also supports the Native Rejuvenate exploit. This version is capable of eCFW, PSX emulation, and contains a handy Package Manager to install non-DRM apps/demos without a PS3. FW 3.18/3.20 - The Golden Firmware version for the PS Vita.3 3.36 and Below (eCFW) - The Bubble Exploit.

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