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Question posted by Gugurekas on March 5th, 2013

Is The Ps Vita Region Locked? (can I Play A Japanese Cart On An English Vita?)

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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on March 5th, 2013 4:22 PM
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No it is not region locked at all but you will need to make a japanese psn in order to play japanese games much like the ps3. You should read this article. It has all the info you need about playing intenational games

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/12/05/sony_region_locks_digital_content_on_ps_vita/


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Instruction Manual - Page 3

... cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, contact SCEA Consumer Services ( back cover) or write to WARNING certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may experience epileptic seizures or US blackouts when exposed to reduce the likelihood of a seizure  Use in these individuals. Use the smallest television screen...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

... of national export control legislation. Export Administration Regulations This product contains software that is subject to play PlayStation®2 format software. Some PlayStation® format software may play on their premises. - For more information, visit www.us.playstation.com. Notice about U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may not be exported or re-exported to...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

...started 13 Connection methods 13 Performing initial setup of the system software 15 Video output on the PS3™ system 16 Connecting digital audio devices 20 Turning...42 Before requesting service 43 Playing games 26 Game compatibility 26 Playing games 26 Controller settings 27 Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software 27 Saved data for PlayStation® format software 27 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

... with a USB cable, US extended period of defects. To disable the vibration function, press the PS button of the controller, and then select [Controller Settings] [Vibration Function] [Off]  ...other component is faulty or defective, it firmly to a plasma or projection* TV, do not play software titles that is enough space for an - If damaged, stop use immediately and contact ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

... place any rubber or vinyl materials on the disc can distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Discs Note on compatibility Some media may have region or territorial restrictions and may not work with a soft cloth, lightly wiping from deteriorating or becoming discolored.  Wipe with a low-powered vacuum cleaner. Do...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... PS3™ system, including warnings and precautions for the safe and proper use . 10 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages PlayStation®Network Using PlayStation®Network services Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images Settings Adjusting PS3™ system settings Users Selecting users to log in to -date...
Instruction Manual - Page 11

...: Cancels an operation Icons Options menu Control panel 11 playback will display the options menu. Item Directional buttons: Used to select on-screen categories/items PS button: Displays the XMB™ menu Turns the system on/off Category XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu The PS3™ system includes a user interface called XMB...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...the system may cause data loss or corruption, or damage to the system.  Some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 peripherals such as the lens) may cause the system to malfunction.  Do not... button button button Left stick/L3 button* SELECT button Right stick/ R3 button* START button PS button * The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are not compatible with the PS3...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... to enter settings for changing the video output resolution will recognize the controller. US Getting started 1 Turn on the TV, and then switch the video input of the system software 5 ... controller to the online user's guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/). (Settings) or 15 When connecting using a USB cable. 4 Press the PS button on the screen and then press the button,...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

... depending on the input connectors on the TV and the type of TV or content to be played, some video modes may not be output from the system. Cable type Input connector on the TV Supported video modes*¹ HDMI Cable*² (sold separately) HDMI IN connector   1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p Component AV...
Instruction Manual - Page 21

...use the controller to turn on the system, the controller number will not be using the PS button on . PS button Notice When the power indicator is lit solid red, and then unplug the AC power ...off the system 1 Press the power button. US Power indicator: solid red Power button 2 Press the PS button on the system 1 Press the power button. Turning the PS3™ system on and off Turning ...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

... the assigned number turn on the system and connect the controller using with the PS3™ system and assign a number to the controller. Press the PS button. You can only be completed automatically. Step 1: Pair the system and the controller.  When using for the first time or when using with...
Instruction Manual - Page 23

... the controller and the system are turned on.  If the controller does not function, press the PS button, and then reassign the controller number. The battery has no charge. US To use it wirelessly, ...rapidly. The battery charge level is off (in other factors. If you press and hold down the PS button for more than one second, you can use , the remaining charge level may not display ...
Instruction Manual - Page 24

... Stop playback, and then press the eject button. Insert the disc with the system cannot be played.  To play commercially available BD video software, in the XMB™ menu, and playback of the disc begins. Notices  ...the disc from the XMB™ menu, and then press the button. Playing content Blu-ray Disc (BD)/DVD/CD 1 Insert the disc. The encryption key can be renewed.
Instruction Manual - Page 26

...insert the disc, the game starts automatically. Hint Depending on the type of the PlayStation®3 system is pressed. Playing games Game compatibility PlayStation®3 format software PlayStation® format software Can be played on this system * PlayStation®2 format software Cannot be played on this system. Quitting a game During gameplay, press the PS button on the wireless...
Instruction Manual - Page 27

...displayed. Notice This system does not support playback of PlayStation®2 format software. Assigning slots 1 Select (Game) (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)), and then press the button. 2 Select the... to play games. 27 Even if you will not be preassigned. Playing games 2 Select (Create New Internal Memory Card), and then press the button. 3 Select [Internal Memory Card (PS)], and...
Instruction Manual - Page 33

... Update data may not be contained in some game discs and other media. Hint If you cannot perform...PS button of the ways described below. Frequently update your system to guide you through the update process. System software updates h ttp://www.us.playstation... USB flash drive or other types of disc media. When you play without first updating the system software.  After you have...
Instruction Manual - Page 35

..., restrict playback based on parental control settings, visit http://www.us.playstation.com. For more information, visit http://www.us .playstation.com/support. 35 Off Play any content regardless of publication. Example: If the parental control level of eight levels. Select the game or video, and then press the button. From the options menu, select...
Instruction Manual - Page 43

.... Enter the password that is no picture. You may need to be disc-locked. Picture There is being used to connect to turn off the system. Try ...video output settings on the TV screen.  Check that was set in use , there may be renewed. To renew the key, you must finalize the media before playing it .  If the BD or DVD does not match the region...
Instruction Manual - Page 50

...may need to be renewed. Blu-ray Disc (BD) DVD ALL PlayStation®3 format BD-ROM PlayStation® format CD-ROM  A DualDisc is required.  When you must...resolution used to output copyright-protected video from a BD or from the system.  Copyright-protected Blu-ray video discs can play discs marked with the following region codes. DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/...

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