Vita3K emulator for Android and iOS
| Project | Vita3K |
| Developer | EXtremeExploit |
| Compatible OS | Android, iOS |
| Category | Emulator, PS Vita |
| License | Open source |
Index
- Info
- Highlights
- System requirements
- How to install
- Download
- New features
- Install games
- How to update
- License
- FAQ
Info
Vita3K is the world’s first functional experimental open-source Play Station Vita emulator written in Java and C#, compatible with Android and iOS devices.
The emulator currently runs some homebrew programs and also able to load most PS Vita commercial games on smartphones.
Highlights
Vita3K emulator is at an early stage, so please be sensitive to that when opening new issues.
Expect crashes, glitches, low compatibility and poor performance on devices that do not meet the requirements of the table below.
Play Station and PS Vita are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
The emulator is not related to or endorsed by Sony, or derived from confidential materials belonging to Sony.
Please note that the purpose of the emulator is not to enable illegal activity.
System requirements
The hardware requirements for running the application vary depending on your current configuration.
Our recommended specifications don’t guarantee perfect performance in most games, but rather strive to provide a cost effective recommendation while still considering performance.
The following table lists the minimum system requirements to run this app:
Android requirements
| OS | Android 10 (or newer) |
| CPU | Octa core 1.5 GHz (or higher) |
| RAM | 4 GB (or more) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 (or higher) |
| Storage | 32 MB aviable |
iOS requirements
| OS | iOS 11 (or higher) |
| Device | iPhone 8 (or equivalent iPad) |
| RAM | N.D. |
| Jailbreak | Not required |
| Storage | 32 MB aviable |
We cannot guarantee the performance of system specifications lower the recommended requirements but you’re always welcome to experiment.
For the best experience, users should be running within the recommended requirements.
How to install
On Android
- Download file on the link button
- Open a File manager
- Select the folder containing the downloaded file
- Open the file .apk
- Press install button
- Launch the app
On iOS
You can install this application on iOS devices (iPhone or iPad) with AltStore (no jailbreak is required).
AltStore app requires a Windows or Mac computer for the initial installation of the AltServer software.
The latest version is available on the download section.
- Download AltServer on your computer (Windows or Mac OS)
- Install AltStore to your iPhone (or iPad)
- Launch AltStore to begin downloading apps
- Leave AltServer running, and AltStore will do the rest
Download
The latest version of this app is available on the link button below.
| Name | vita3k-emulator |
| Format | APK / IPA |
| Size | 14.0 MB [Android] / 32.5 MB [iOS] |
| Version | Latest |
| Step | Experimental |
New features
This version implements the following features:
- Added “Create Home Shortcut” option from the GUI
- Added Auto Update Build function in Settings
- Implemented Native Filepicker on non-GNOME Environments
- Adding support for language patching / rePatch functionality
- Added support cleanup of hoststate without destroying gui
- Implemented forceload mode & forcesave mode for color/stencil/depth surface
All the updates have the latest fixes and optimizations, but their constantly changing nature means that little testing has been done on them and unknown bugs may appear.
Install games
You can play games on this emulator by following these simple steps:
- Download games files with compatible format (.pkg)
- Move the game file on the selected folder in settings menu
- Refresh the game feed
Vita3K emulator is capable of running most commercial games at full speed, provided you meet the necessary hardware requirements.
Some games may be delayed or flashback in the process of running.
This may be related to the performance of the mobile phone, or it may be related to other unknown factors.
Update
There will be frequent updates which you can grab from the download section.
This application is from a third-party developer, so an automatic update won’t be available.
You will need to manually update the app by removing the old version and installing the new version.
All the updates have the latest fixes and optimizations, but their constantly changing nature means that little testing has been done on them and unknown bugs may appear.
License
Vita3K emulator project is not meant for illegal activities, and we have a strict policy about piracy.
- Play Station is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Android is a trademark of Google LLC
- iOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
All resources are obtained via reverse engineering of legally owned devices, games, and information present on the internet.
The main objective of this project is to enhance the gaming experience, research, and provide education about the core concepts of device emulation.
FAQ
This guide/tutorial answers the following questions:
- How do I install Vita3K emulator on Android and iOS?
- How do I download Vita3K emulator APK/IPA?
- How can I play PS Vita Games on my Android and iOS?
- Is there any PS Vita emulator for Android and iOS?
- Can you play Vita3K emulator on Android and iOS?
- How to play PS Vita games on iPhone?
- Is Vita3K emulator safe?
- Is Vita3K emulator legal?