PlayStation Vita emulators
The PlayStation Vita is the latest handheld console by Sony, released in 2011.
Emulators
THERE ARE NO EMULATORS THAT CAN RUN COMMERCIAL GAMES PLAYABLY YET.
| Name | Operating System(s) | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita3K | Windows, macOS | Git | ✓ | ✗ |
* Vita3K is a new emulator focused on Vita emulation that can already run some homebrew titles. No commercial games run yet. The emulator uses Vita dumps in the .vpk file format.
Emulation issues
RPCS3
The RPCS3 developers once considered adding Vita emulation support, going as far as displaying a simple 'Hello world' and a basic atomic test sample.[1] However, Vita development was completely halted since then and focused exclusively on PS3 emulation down to the website's branding. A Patreon post admitting as much asked users whether they are still interested at all in Vita emulation. Significant further developments on Vita coming from RPCS3 aren't very likely considering the general lack of developer interest, and those who are (like frangarcj) went on to join Vita3K.
