# PlayStation Vita system software > system software for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV video game consoles **Wikidata**: [Q1103710](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1103710) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Vita_system_software) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/playstation-vita-system-software ## Summary The PlayStation Vita system software is an operating system. It was established on December 17, 2011.The software serves as the primary interface for the PlayStation Vita handheld gaming console. It manages hardware resources and provides essential functions for running applications and games. ## Summary PlayStation Vita system software is the operating system that runs the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV video game consoles. It was developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment and first appeared on 2011-12-17; its latest published version is 3.73 (dated 2019-10-16). ## Key Facts - PlayStation Vita system software is the operating system for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV video game consoles. - Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment (the system software was created/developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment). - Inception / first release date: 2011-12-17. - Latest known version: 3.73, with a version date of 2019-10-16. - Official support/documentation page: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psvita/system-software (English). - Aliases: PS Vita system software; Vita system software. - Instance of: operating system (software that manages computer hardware resources). - Logo file: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PlayStation_Vita_logo.svg - Freebase ID: /m/0hr2v50. ## FAQs ### Q: What is PlayStation Vita system software? A: It is the operating system that runs the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV consoles, providing the software layer developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for those devices. ### Q: Which devices use PlayStation Vita system software? A: The system software runs on the PlayStation Vita portable game console and the PlayStation TV console. ### Q: Who develops and maintains the PlayStation Vita system software? A: Sony Interactive Entertainment is the developer credited for PlayStation Vita system software. ### Q: What is the latest released version of the system software? A: The latest documented version is 3.73, dated 2019-10-16. ### Q: Where can I find official information or updates about the system software? A: Official information is available on the PlayStation support page for PS Vita system software: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psvita/system-software. ## Why It Matters PlayStation Vita system software is the core operating environment for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV consoles. As an operating system, it performs the fundamental role of managing the consoles' hardware resources and providing the platform on which games and system applications run. Its development and maintenance by Sony Interactive Entertainment tie it directly into the PlayStation ecosystem, including official support and system updates published on PlayStation’s support site. The availability of updates (the latest recorded being version 3.73 on 2019-10-16) reflects ongoing product support during the console’s lifecycle. For players and developers working with the Vita or PlayStation TV hardware, the system software defines compatibility, core features, and the baseline environment for software delivery and device operation. ## Notable For - Serving as the dedicated operating system for both the handheld PlayStation Vita and the PlayStation TV. - Being developed and maintained by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation platform owner. - Having documented versions and update information publicly available through PlayStation support channels (latest known version: 3.73, dated 2019-10-16). - Identified by the aliases "PS Vita system software" and "Vita system software" and linked to official PlayStation branding (PlayStation Vita logo). ## Body ### Overview - PlayStation Vita system software is an operating system instance specifically for Sony's Vita family of hardware. - It is described as system software for the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation TV video game consoles. ### Developer and Origins - Developer: Sony Interactive Entertainment. - Sony Interactive Entertainment is the credited creator/developer of the system software. - The system software's inception date is listed as 2011-12-17. ### Classification and Role - Classified as an operating system (software that manages computer hardware resources). - Its role is to provide the software layer that enables the consoles to run games and system applications by managing the underlying hardware. ### Versions and Updates - Documented latest version: 3.73, with a version date of 2019-10-16. - Official system software information and update notices are hosted on PlayStation's support website for PS Vita system software. ### Supported Hardware - Runs on: PlayStation Vita portable game console. - Also runs on: PlayStation TV (the TV-adapted console in the Vita family). ### Branding and Identifiers - Common aliases: PS Vita system software; Vita system software. - Logo available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/PlayStation_Vita_logo.svg - Freebase identifier: /m/0hr2v50. ### References and Resources - Official support/documentation page: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psvita/system-software (English). - Wikipedia title: PlayStation Vita system software (available in multiple languages including en, ja, ko, zh, tr, pt, hu, ckb). ## References 1. [PS Vita and PlayStation TV System Software Update](https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psvita/system-software) 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013