Use a PS Vita memory card used with a newer firmware version – on a Vita with a lower

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I have an X PS Vita. X is on firmware 3.61. It has a card. The card contains – say – a digital game purchased on the PlayStation Store, legally.

Now, let's say I have a Y PS Vita (or PSTV, it doesn't change much) on firmware 3.60.

Both the devices are activated with the same PSN Account, even if the latter doesn't have access to PSN anymore due to Sony's restrictions.

What will happen if I remove the Card from X and put it in Y?

  1. Y will recognise the card and games will be playable without any problems. Win!
  2. Y will recognise the card but will fail in launching the games due to the license not being verified or whatever. I will be prompted to update. Fail.

  3. Y will ask me to erase the card before being able to newly use it. Fail.

  4. Something else will happen…

Best Answer

Based on your comments below, Option 2.

*Since you plan on using a cracked, hacked, or software designed to otherwise sidestep the original firmware checks, you are likely to fail. *

Option 1 means you're using stock everything. Cracks and hacks typically come with the guarantee you'll lock yourself out of a certain kind of participation of the manufacturer is keen on keeping you out.

Option 3 is only a possibility of the card is corrupted or the device is faulty.

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