Why I Modded a PS Vita in 2025
/ simonfeilder http://simonfeilder.substack.com Written guide to modding/jailbreaking: https://vita.hacks.guide I followed this video: • How to Hack Your PS Vita in 2025 | Complet... In 2025, the PlayStation Vita is more alive than ever – thanks to the incredible modding and homebrew community. In this video, I show why I finally picked up a PS Vita Slim and modded it, what the process is like, and everything this underrated handheld can do once you unlock its full potential. From emulation (PS1, PSP, SNES, N64, Mega Drive, and more) to Adrenaline, RetroArch, and RetroFlow, to running homebrew apps, ports, and even Remote Play for PS4/PS5 – the Vita is still one of the best handhelds out there. I’ll also cover SD2Vita setup, storage options, media playback (MP3s, MP4s, Plex/Jellyfin), and tweaks like overclocking. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth modding a PS Vita in 2025, the answer is YES. Whether you’re into retro gaming, handheld consoles, or just tinkering with old tech, this little machine is a dream. 📌 Covered in this video: -How to mod a PS Vita in 2025 (and risks to watch out for) -Playing PS1, PSP, and Vita games on real hardware -Emulation with RetroArch & standalone apps -Using SD2Vita + microSD cards for cheap storage -Remote Play with PS4 & PS5 -Homebrew apps, tweaks, and fan-made ports -Media features: music, movies, Plex/Jellyfin streaming -Why the PS Vita still matters in 2025 If you’re a fellow Vita fan, or you’ve just rediscovered yours after years in storage, let me know your favorite games and mods in the comments! 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out my other retro and tech tinkering videos. #PSVita #VitaModding #RetroGaming #PSP #PlayStation #HandheldGaming #Emulation #Homebrew 0:00 Intro 1:05 Hong Kong haul 2:03 I got the Slim aka PSV2000 3:35 Let's mod it! (jailbreak) 4:35 Will It Run Doom? 5:00 Modding disclaimer 5:42 Modding time-lapse 6:45 An error has occurred 8:00 Success! 8:25 Adrenaline PSP emulation 9:35 P K G games repository 10:44 PS4 remote play 11:45 Competing with mobile: touchscreen and gyroscope 12:25 Uncharted interactive features 12:45 Tearaway touchpad 13:15 Retroarch games emulation 14:11 Retroflow launcher 14:40 Modding community 15:05 Ports (Max Payne, GTA, Cuphead, Simpsons Hit & Run) 16:00 Battery life 17:03 Video player 17:50 Network Media Player DNLA streaming (Plex, Switchfin) 18:17 Old man eye sight 18:40 Music player 19:32 The cameras 19:53 Vlogging on PSVita 20:55 VitaShell file manager 21:33 Wrapping it up (It's awesome!) 22:29 Convergence / divergence? 23:38 Outro
