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Sony announced the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita digital storefronts will close next year (2027) in most regions, with Latin American stores shutting earlier in Aug 2026 and others by late 2026; production of physical discs will end in 2028. Purchases will remain downloadable “for the foreseeable future,” but PS5’s lack of native backward compatibility means many titles could become unobtainable.
Furyu is remaking the 2013 Vita/3DS RPG Exstetra for PS5 and Nintendo Switch with a worldwide release; a PC version launches on July 30, 2026, followed by PS5/Switch later. The game will include English language support, and its story centers on a Prisma who must save two worlds through a kiss.
A player named Tqvry has earned Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2's Master of the Secret Arts Platinum on the PlayStation Vita, a trophy tied to completing 35 Turbo Speed duo missions. With Vita online play unsupported, the run relied on a computer-controlled partner and the 30fps cap, making it extraordinarily difficult. PSN Profiles lists him as the only person to have done this legitimately, placing the trophy among the rarest in PlayStation history (about 0.01% of players own it).
The PlayStation Vita continues to shine as a handheld gaming device, offering a comfortable and functional design with a wide range of classic games and excellent indies. Despite challenges in obtaining new games, the Vita's appeal remains strong, especially for those seeking to revisit older titles and enjoy traditional control schemes on the go.
A PlayStation Vita owner discovered that an entire ant colony had taken up residence inside the handheld, with eggs scattered throughout. Seeking advice on how to repel the ants without harming them, the owner received suggestions ranging from compressed air to freezing the device. Ultimately, the ants were accidentally killed during a cleaning attempt, but the Vita survived unscathed.