Full PlayStation Vita Firmware 3.30 Details

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Sony is bringing a hefty update to their powerful handheld that’s sure to make gamers happy. Unlike traditional Vita updates that tend to be ‘general bug fixes,’ the PlayStation Vita firmware 3.30 brings the long-awaited custom themes that will help make each Vita unique. Sony is also bringing major tweaks to the Vita calendar and trophy functionality among other updates.

After the jump, the full PlayStation Vita firmware 3.30 details await you.

Main Features:

Settings

  • Added [Theme & Background]. You can download themes from PlayStation Store to change the icons and backgrounds displayed on the home screen.

Trophies

  • You can now see how rare a trophy is. Select [PSN] and then select the title.

Calendar

  • You can now add other players besides your Friends when you create events.
  • You can now save events received through [Messages] and [E-mail]. Select the calendar file inside the message to view the event, then select [Options] > [Add to Calendar] to save the event to your calendar.

Miscellaneous

  • References to the product name on VTE-1000 series system screens have been changed to [PlayStation TV] or [PS TV].
  • You can now adjust the volume level of your PS TV system. Press and hold the PS button, and then select [Master Volume] on the screen that is displayed.

Other Features:

Browser

  • You can now close all windows at once. Select [Window] > [Options] > [Close All Windows] > [OK].
  • The display speed of Web pages has been improved.
  • Support for HTML5 and JavaScript has been enhanced.

Calendar

  • LiveArea can now display up to 6 events scheduled today or later.
  • You can now set the colour of the days in the calendar. Select [Options] > [Settings] > [Day Colour] on the calendar screen.

Content Manager

  • The operation guarantee for the Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation has terminated for Mac OS X Leopard and Microsoft Windows XP. For details about the operating environment for the Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation, click here.

Settings

  • [Noumea] was added to [Date & Time] > [Time Zone].
  • Support for Daylight Savings Time was added for Wellington (New Zealand).
  • Several languages were added to [Devices] > [External Keyboard] > [Type]. Languages other than Japanese and English can be typed from a Bluetooth keyboard connected to a PS Vita / PS TV.

Miscellaneous

  • You can now use four wireless controllers simultaneously with a PS TV. (Note: some games have a set number of controllers that can be used simultaneously to play.)
  • Up to two players can now play simultaneously on [PS4 Link] remote play.

With PlayStation Vita firmware 3.30, Sony is also prepping the portable to work with PlayStation TV.

Discuss:

How has the PS Vita firmware 3.30 been for you?

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