Atma Xplorer

Xploring Games, Computing, Photography

Vita Homebrew Loader (HBL) now released

Wololo has officially released the Half-Byte Loader for the PlayStation Vita, calling the project: VHBL. The VHBL is a port of the PSP homebrew loader that will allow users run any fan made PSP game


PlayStation Vita tops 1.2 million worldwide sales

SCEA has officially announced that the PlayStation Vita has sold over 1.2 million units as of February 26.  The sales figure includes numbers from Japan, Asia, North America and


Sony explains why the UMD Passport is Japan-only

With the PlayStation Vita now released internationally and Sony adamant that the UMD passport program is not headed for anywhere else outside Japan, you might be wondering for the reason why this is the


PSA: PlayStation Vita Is Now Available worldwide

Now head to your favorite retailer and pucker up some cash as Sony’s latest gamning console hits shelves. The PlayStation Vita is priced at $249/$299 and €249/€299 for the Wi-Fi and 3G units


No UMD Passport for US Vita owners

Unlike PSP/PS Vita gamers in Japan, Vita buyers in the US will not get the same treatment when it comes to migrating their current UMD library on to the Vita. You will have


Vita games will be cheaper via PS Store

A Sony representative has confirmed the discount that digital copies of Vita games sold via the PS Store will be cheaper than their cartridge-based counterparts. The exact quote is as follows: “I can confirm


New PlayStation Vita bundle includes memory card

Things are prepping up quite nicely for people who opted to wait for the international release of the PlayStation Vita as Sony has a new hardware bundle for the patient. Available via Amazon the PlayStation


Sony finds 3DS sales encouraging

While the Vita has had less than stellar sales after launching, Sony maintains a positive outlook thanks to the sales of it’s competitor, the Nintendo 3DS. SCEE president and CEO Jim Ryan says that “One of


[Head to Head] PlayStation Vita vs Nintendo 3DS

The next generation of portable consoles is finally here  and we’re going to pit them against each other so you can decide for yourself which system you’ll be investing in or at least upgrading


PlayStation Vita Third Week Japanese sales drop to 42,000

It looks like the hype from the PlayStation Vita‘s launch has dimmed down while the Nintendo 3DS continues to reign on top.  Either Sony’s marketing team is still on vacation or the launch of


Rumor: Monster Hunter for PS Vita set for 2012 release

Monster Hunter fans who have been waiting on Capcom to release the english version of Monster Hunter Portable 3rd may not want to hear this upcoming news bit. According to the latest issue


Sega Genesis running on the PlayStation Vita via HBL

Aside from his earlier video which featured Doom running on the Vita to demo the Homebrew Loader, Wololo has another one in store, this time a video of a Sega Genesis emulator called the


Wololo confirms public release of Vita HBL

Woot! Give Wololo and the HBL devs a beer. Homebrew Loader is finally up and running for the Vita and here is a video of Doom running over HBL on Wololo’s PlayStation


See why PSP games are better on the Vita

Dale of Destructiod has posted a video of him playing Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on the Vita. Why bother playing Peace Walker on the new console? The second analog stick


Rumor: Gundam Seed Battle Destiny headed to PlayStation Vita

Fresh from the rumor mill, it seems that Vita owners and Gundam fans will have something to look forward. Artdink, the same studio behind the Mobile Suit Gundam Vs franchise on the PSP


Sega Teases New Hatsune Miku Game

With Diva Extend doing well in the market and Project Mirai set to dominate 3DS sales, Sega is teasing a new Hatsune Miku game for 2012. The teaser trailer can be seen above featuring


HBL for PS Vita in the works

Looks like 3rd party development for the Vita will start a lot earlier than expected as Teck4 and Wololo have found and confirmed a working game save exploit for the recently released console. What


Sony announces US PlayStation Vita Launch Lineup

If you’re already pondering on getting a Vita and are contemplating on importing a Japanese unit, Sony’s recent announcement may just give you pause as the company lays out it’s official software plan for


A peek inside the PlayStation Vita

With the PlayStation Vita officially launched in Japan, we finally get to see the new console’s innards thanks to Pocket


PlayStation Vita launches in Japan

Today marks a special day for Sony as the PlayStation Vita officially launches in


website stats