PSVITA V 1.8 Goes Live Supports PSONE Classics (& Confusion)

The PSVITA finally has the ability the play PSONE classics! Although many expected this feature to be available from day one, it seemed that Sony needed to iron out a few issues before making them compatible on the Vita. Some speculate the delay was due to ensuring anti-piracy and that by adding this  feature could put Sony in a tight spot. Regardless we got it which means now I can play Final Fantasy VII on that glorious OLED screen. YAAAYY!

It’s important to note that not all PSONE games can be downloaded straight to the device. Here’s a list of game that can currently be downloaded  from the PSN Store on the PSVITA in NA:

• Arc the Lad
• Cool Boarders 2
• FINAL FANTASY VII
• Hot Shots Golf 2
• Jet Moto
• Syphon Filter
• Tomb Raider
• Twisted Metal 2
• Wild Arms

“Why aren’t all of them available to downloaded?” You may be asking. Again, this could be Sony taking measures to prevent piracy BUT if you wish to put other PSONE classics, then you can download them on the PS3 and transfer them to your PSVITA. Here’s a simple how to guide.

Unfortunately not all PSONE games can be transferred to the PSVITA making things a bit more confusing. Destructoid managed to grab a list of games that currently work on the PSVITA so here’s hoping yours made it.

North American PSOne Classics known to be available for transfer (via Reddit)

• 2 Xtreme
• Alone in the dark, a new nightmare
• Arc the Lad
• Arcade Hits: Shienryu
• Arcade Hits: Sonic Wings Special
• Breath of Fire IV
• Burst Angel
• Castlevania Chronicles
• Castlevania: SotN
• Cho Aniki
• Cool Boarders 2
• Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness
• Destruction Derby
• Dino Crisis
• Dino Crisis 2
• Final Fantasy Origins
• Final Fantasy IV
• Final Fantasy VI
• Final Fantasy VII
• Final Fantasy VIII
• Final Fantasy IX
• Gaiaseed
• Gex 3
• harvest moon: back to nature
• Hot Shots Golf 2
• International Track and Field
• Jet Moto
• Jumping Flash
• Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
• Legend of Dragoon
• Medieval
• Mega Man
• Mega Man 2
• Mega Man 3
• Mega Man 4
• Metal Gear Solid
• Money Idol Exchanger
• Parasite Eve
• Parasite Eve 2
• Rally Cross
• Rayman 1
• Resident Evil: DC
• Resident Evil 2
• Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
• Saiyuki: Journey West
• Street Fighter Alpha 1
• Silent Hill
• Syphon Filter
• Syphon Filter 2 and 3
• Threads of Fate
• Tomb Raider
• Toy Story 2
• Twisted Metal 2
• Unjammer Lammy
• Vagrant Story
• Warhawk
• Wild Arms
• Wild Arms 2
• Xenogears

And if you’re one of those who don’t have a PS3, well you’re SOL and need to be patient.

Oh, and apparently the update includes other features like using the d-pad to navigate the menus or something. Check out the overview in the video below. If you’ll excuse me I need to go and lay down. I suddenly have a terrible head ache.