RARE PlayStation Vita Development System & Software Showcase - H4G

Ultra rare development PlayStation Vita! We cover the PDEL-1001. There are a variety of software and hardware differences including a USB and HDMI-out!
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[@MobCat_]

There is a crack for the dev kit license that extends the time to something like 9999 years....

[@LiEnby]

"crack" lul just changing the time back is a "crack"

[@rhydonify]

@@LiEnby everything is nowadays a "crack" or hack just by changing anything 😂😩👌

[@jingles8190]

r/woooosh

[@rhydonify]

@@jingles8190 shut the fuck up! 😌❤️

[@CarlJacksonville]

Rhydonify no u

[@krypotico]

A vita with HD cable. That would have been a game changer.

[@GravitySandwich]

It exists already. They call it a PS TV

[@krypotico]

@@GravitySandwich I know but it would be better if the vita could to it instead of having to own 2 machines.

[@mike5585]

HD *Output

[@zayanh2823]

Just buy a switch.

[@dachrismflvl666soieldiablo8]

@lRaziel1 physical

[@Larry]

PS4 dev systems also have the license issue.

[@qsxmirage7274]

Always fun to see other youtubers I watch, comment on a video, I'm watching.- Anyway, unlike the ps4 dev systems, the ps vita ones have had work arounds to extend the dev software made by members of the community.

[@SlySinatraa]

Peter Molenyeux wants to know your location

[@ciaragarrity6425]

Is the PSP or PS vita better for programming a game on? Thank you!

[@leion800]

i love just randomly running across you man

[@Di3mondDud3]

I remember seeing one of these at a gamestop, and i saw the little lights at the bottom and knew it wasnt retail. I wish i had the money when it was there

[@JamesBond-xx1lv]

:(

[@LiEnby]

The devkit lacks a battery, thats why it cant boot without the power plugged in ^

[@fortunax22]

Silica but didn’t he show the desktop software that was testing the battery levels?

[@LiEnby]

@@fortunax22 you mean at 6:49? thats a fake battery, in fact you can tell that by the fact it says "virtual AC" its to show how it *WOULD* perform at certain levels. how much drain there would be etc, you can even click on that battery icon on the left and change the levels~

[@fortunax22]

@@LiEnby ahh okay thanks I was curious

[@outrundoubtrun-lemonadeart682]

Imagine if someone hardmodded their Vitakit to have a rudimentary battery, using a powerbank connected to the Vita. But that's next level impossible i suppose.

[@LiEnby]

@@outrundoubtrun-lemonadeart682 I had a power bank going to my DevKit. It refused to turn on from it. It was the right amperage and voltage levels as the PSTV Adapter so I honestly have no idea why. It even worked on my PSTV!

[@yonokid2271]

when your wifi password has the same name as your wifi ***modern problems require modern solutions***

[@excommunicado001]

Wish the retail vita had an HDMI output...

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

But how would they then release the awesomeness that is PSTV /s Sony really were determined to ruin this sweet little console.

[@excommunicado001]

@@PurushNahiMahaPurush thats why they didnt included an HDMI port because they knew they will make the PSTV

[@186cm93kg]

а как же mini usb

[@186cm93kg]

это было отличное дополнение

[@topherc100]

when they dont even mention the mystery port

[@MaxlRoseGNR]

Your chanel is underrated

[@meemee1357]

this comment is also underrated.

[@zolpidem3784]

Life is underrated as well

[@fortunax22]

GuilhermeRS I’ve played better board games

[@user-rs3lg6un4n]

I wonder if someone could reverse engineer the hdmi port to make a retail psvita output hdmi.

[@lululock]

We know how a HDMI output work, it's standardized... But the motherboard of the Devkit is completely different from a retail PS Vita, so it is very unlikely that we would see a HDMI mod for a retail Vita...

[@rxgtv]

I think on the Phat models, they had a accessory port to connect it to a tv or something.

[@rxgtv]

@@lululock But theres a way on CFW.

[@rxgtv]

UPDATE: i got my hands on a vita phat and and it turns out the accessory port is basically a dummy. If you want output, use the udcd_uvc plugin for HENkaku

[@rxgtv]

The regular charger port DOES work on a devkit. If you look at the manual, it says to plug the Vita into the wall along with the DC in.

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

The Vita is truly underrated. The homebrew community has done so much for these systems, I am constantly playing with the fat and slim.

[@elimcgamerguy]

Think of the homebrew this could...brew.

[@Mincraft4Ever2]

Underrated comment

[@AmyGrrl78]

How much RAM does this DEV unit have compared to a stock Vita? Would have loved to see a picture of the motherboard. I'm curious is we could do a RAM upgrade on the stock Vita.

[@jamieamicone8070]

How do you know its not possible lol ? The ram I probably sodderd right to the MB so I doubt you can but it is probably possible forsure

[@jamieamicone8070]

It deff won't be as easy as jus changing ram or any other part it deff not gonna be easy like a computer lol

[@weberman173]

a year late and even IF you managed to solder bigger RAM chips onto the mobo(which is possible in theory) and IF they would be "recognized"(which isnt possible) the System woudl still not acces or use anymore Memory then was available by stock.. because the System allocates Ram and its coded to allocated exactly as much RAM as it Should have..

[@temp04345]

The dev unit has double of the stock vita RAM.

[@Left-Earth]

*But will it run Henkaku / Hencore ?* 😎

[@pcnazillpg5065]

Yes actually had to do it on one of mine (to reactivate it)

[@Left-Earth]

@@pcnazillpg5065 Thanks for sharing. I was actually wondering. 👍

[@JOELwindows7]

This is your daily dose of Recommendation PS VITA Dev Kit!!!

[@ZachAttackIsBack]

Is the main battery on the dev kit dead? That would also explain why it wouldn't turn on when it wasn't plugged in to AC power.

[@MMOchAForPrez]

Yes. I think he over thought that

[@LiEnby]

Actually, there is no battery at all~ the "backup battery" is just for keeping track of the system clock,

[@MMOchAForPrez]

@@LiEnby I assume Tony didn't know because the owner didn't tell him. I wonder if the owner knew that

[@CountlessPWNZ]

no, the devkit has a "virtual ac" to calculate how much charge a retail battery would have used.

[@aaliguy9986]

Some great games on the Vita are: Killzone Mercenary, Unit 13, Little Big Planet Playstation Vita, Gravity Rush, Muramasa: Rebirth, Persona 4 Golden, Tearaway and so many more.

[@volsavious2319]

Uncharted as well

[@maxklassen254]

U forgot the good ol´Minecraft my boyy ever played minecraft on the go wih physical controlls? It´s amaing.

[@excommunicado001]

There was also a early prototype that looked like the psp go.

[@rxgtv]

True

[@ChaviRemastered]

Sony: wait how do you get that?

[@alemoya4290]

Wait the vita always got the standard micro usb port ? those goddamn hacks at sony kill the vita before its arrival

[@perrodelmal]

I call my Vita the **persona 4 the golden** machine xD reccomended :)

[@rikustorm13]

Tru

[@balika011]

You don't need any exploit. The signing key is public any you can sign a activation for yourself.

[@hard4games]

oh nice!!!

[@RyderFoxtrot]

@@hard4games Part 2 incoming?

[@LiEnby]

~2.10 and lower only* they changed the signing later and now you cant, howwever, most of the time you can just change the clock back

[@NightRaven1080p]

You know what, I actually did manage to buy a dev kit off of some guy in a PlayStation vita Facebook group. I paid him $200 for it. Unfortunately, I have not been able to figure out how in the world could turn it on. So I did hear you say in the video that I must have the power connector in the USB cable in at the same time. However, I still can’t quite get it to turn on. I guess maybe I’m doing something wrong? Do I have to have the software installed on my computer in order to get it going??

[@fartyperson]

Dev units are so cool

[@space_asylum]

Man, how the hell do you get a hold of one of those? Id love to get one.

[@mkps1988]

If want vita keep eyes at pawnshop find all time $60 to $100

[@blankanonymous5214]

Quit giving away our secret cheap finds.

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

Any clue where I can download the neighborhood dev kit software? I just acquired one of these with a broken screen that I have replaced, but it still doesn’t turn on. I used the power supply and connected it via usb and all it does is change indicator light colors from blue to green to red.

[@kuriatsu]

are you able to say what firmware the vita was on?

[@snag710]

my question is what is the homebrew opportunities on this

[@maxklassen254]

In my eyes its unlimited

[@syrhtea]

So, basically the dev kit Vita is a regular PS Vita on life support?

[@awesomechad7716]

This dev kit must've been made in early August 2011 since it only has slight differences and looks closer to release

[@DJHexFdance]

Leaving out the hdmi might have also been from the pspgo poor sales, But if you do get a vita. Get the phat as the screen and build quality is better and very recently you can now downgrade firmware making hencore or Henkaku (what I use) CFW allot more available rather than trying to find one on older firmwares. Pkjb is a god send for some of those super pricy JRPGs. I already own the ntsc-j versions for collection reasons don't @ me

[@DJHexFdance]

@lRaziel1 I own a slim and a fat. The big main advantage to the slim is its a normal USB mini or type 3 whatever they call it socket. The big fat. Only one way round but fits both the phat has is super annoying and brake allllll the time. But the phat are better screen and build quility. But I use my slim more. Purly cus it's easier to charge and drop in a pocket

[@chariotgoblin8060]

It's kind of crazy how fast Sony ended 1st party support for the Vita compared to the PSP; three years after the launch of the Vita as opposed to 7 years after PSP launched.

[@tonymcnamee2741]

Just got an original Vita last month and I love it. Completed and really dug Resogun, Super Stardust Delta, Touch my Katamari and Killzone Mercenary. Been playing a lot of Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 and have Child of Light and Gravity Rush to play next. If you have PS Plus a lot of your monthly free games may be cross buy so free games right away.

[@SonicLoveEmulation]

Love the sonic top and figures in the background I paint sonic and do free requests if you like a sonic painting I would be honoured to do that for you

[@lilfrostyy8829]

If you get a Vita, Persona 4 Golden is an easy buy. One of the most popular games on the Vita to date and the reason many people buy a Vita/PSTV

[@fotozero]

Damn good production on your vids

[@mspeter97]

Do a spy with my little eyes a saturn Sophia dev kit? is this one working? does it have the cpu cards?

[@wojiaobill]

yeah they did a video on it not long ago

[@wojiaobill]

well, a preview of it at least (full video coming soon) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiWY6qmhrmUf8U

[@Rexzone007]

I never understood why they were and I did not add an HDMI or an adapter, they had a lot of money selling that accessory, but no, they had to do it third to enjoy on a TV the psvita (eye does not count the vita tv)

[@jrchmgn.]

The only thing i want for my phat vita is a micro usb charger slot like on slim.

[@203null]

Gravity Rush is probably the game that best represent Vita, Highly recommended

[@maxklassen254]

And now downloaded, I hope u wont disappoint me

[@203null]

@@maxklassen254 You won't, I promises that

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

@@maxklassen254 it's pretty good. But the controls can be annoying at times. Mostly the gravity sliding mechanics.

[@GameInterest]

Exploring the PSV kit while wearing a Sonic shirt.

[@hard4games]

My PS Vita Development System shirt wasn't clean #LaundryDay

[@maxklassen254]

Mr.Worldwide lol

[@Usaji_]

Love your videos keep it up!

[@kalvinreese8387]

To reactivate license you’ll need to format and set the date way back?

[@Envashion]

Whoah this guy got crazy facial bone structure Nohomo tho

[@hard4games]

Lol...thanks?

[@CountlessPWNZ]

@@hard4games HARD4HARD4GAMES

[@X862go]

Is there anyway we could get an inside video, like do they have etrxa hardware inside 🤔i.e video upscaler.

[@juegamas42]

sorry for my bad english, please i need help how to quit message this kit develpment kit is expired, and how update this ps vita develpment kit edition y have one, please help me thanks

[@schwiftynintendonerd]

another very well put together video :D

[@dreamrealitysyndrome]

Is the license here the same as the licenses for games?

[@thecarrieshot6411]

I have 56 games so I could probably recommend a few if you ever get the vita, just avoid gamestop when buying. Also if you get custom firmware on the system, there is a game slot that you can use for storage as well through a micro usb, the memory card on a vita is so expensive, like $90 for the 64 gb, or $54 for a 32 gb.

[@ErroneousClique]

Yep, unfortunately like the newer PS4 and XBone dev kits, they need to be activated to work. So unfortunately that unit is crippled and will not give full use of the system. SDK 2.6? I do believe SDK 3.6 is out there as well.

[@markringwald2776]

The Vita is so hot right now

[@maxklassen254]

And still so underrated

[@WhiteJarrah]

As much as I love the PSTV, the Vita should have shipped with that HDMI port.

[@MargaritoTrevino]

I love my Vita I usually use it to play games on the PS4 while not in the living room

[@IAMERROR64]

good music selections

[@speedyblacksheriff]

*_All that good stuff_*

[@fotozero]

Get the Kings Field trilogy, from From Software, the same guys that made Dark Souls.

[@pokecraftnationPCN]

Does the dev application work for retail PS Vitas?

[@CountlessPWNZ]

id assume not

[@DanBarter]

Taiko no Tatsujin V version and Tearaway.

[@DEMENTO01]

Some note: I think you could use that dev firmware on a retail one (convert a Cex aka retail version to the dev version is possible). And on the internet are a lot of dev firmwares. But anyway would be great to be able to dump that vitas firmware for preservation and also maybe for debugging/scene development. idk about you but this for me seems super interesting

[@hrudyplayz]

You can install the Testkit FW on retail but not the devkit, it's basically the same but the Devkit one got support for a few things more... I think we already have dumps of all Devkit/Testkit FWs (They were leaked from the Sony servers i believe). If not, this could be interesting...

[@manuelvazquezmanny0g488]

You have to hold the power button until it turns on

[@theinceptor3672]

I have seen one of these on ebay now.

[@pir_hana]

Does the model allow for SD2VITA?

[@rezqiano]

So hypothetically one can make game with that dev kit as long they have license to do it?

[@MoldyMcdonut]

When are you going to buy a wii u dev kit?

[@theevant1528]

If you're gonna buy a PSV softmod it, using Henkaku, turn it into a portable emulator.

[@HomikaGaming]

I got mine to play digimon games. beware the memory card and limited editions. oof the wallet lol

[@maxklassen254]

I got my SD2VITA with a 128gb card for about 25€ and man... with PKGj this thing does overshadow the 100$ 64gb propetary card so hard

[@LaMenteDeDresiSS]

Assembler rest in peace? They are running already!

[@hard4games]

Take a look at the date on the video. They went under at that time. If they're back, then awesome!

[@LaMenteDeDresiSS]

@@hard4games Ahh ok!! Nice then! Thanks!

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

It wouldn’t be too bad to ask the guy if you can crack the license and use it a bit more fully.

[@LiEnby]

RUNNING ONE SYSCALL TO CHANGE THE CP CLOCK BACK IS TOO HARRRD xD

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

Megaman 8 bgm 🤙🏻❤️

[@cammiso94]

Hey Tony, your WiFi password was visible! It looks simple, so I am sure its not a huge deal.

[@hard4games]

Thanks! I've changed it since this

[@m2pt5]

I never had a Vita, but I've heard that Gravity Rush was a good game.

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

@lRaziel1 It's also a great emulation machine once you jailbreak it. Not to mention that PS1 and PSP back compat out of the box makes it really appealing.

[@RetrogradeBeats]

The vita was born too early and died too young

[@TrainerCTZ]

Sorta ditto for psp. Go is becoming a legend

[@zain1874]

Smart comment

[@1boompje]

Do you have a link to the documentation?

[@hrudyplayz]

Go to r/vitapiracy, i uploaded the whole SDK there including the documentation ;)

[@1boompje]

@@hrudyplayz Thank you!

[@hrudyplayz]

@@1boompje You're welcome x)

[@DreambrushLPs]

Dang, I didn't know ASSEMBLERgames was shutting its doors. That's not good.

[@skuzbuxet6473]

I used to believe one of these dev kits could hold a lot for the hacking community but after seeing how basic it is the community has already done more for retail vitas then this thing can do

[@HKT-4300]

GRAVITY RUSH BUT GET IT ON PS4 LOL

[@DerpySnake]

Persona 4 Golden if you like that type of game.

[@Mabidemonstrations]

Dat Mega Man 8 music doh

[@berryscented]

Very nice

[@alexramos2568]

Get Unit 13, Silent Hills book of memories

[@volsavious2319]

I feel like silent Hill was a horrible dungeon simulator

[@alexramos2568]

@@volsavious2319 Most people agree with you, but I had fun it it.

[@186cm93kg]

1:30 what

[@Helldiver450]

Get gundam breaker 3 ASIA version. You won't regret it

[@drakedeletes9946]

is it in english?

[@Helldiver450]

@@drakedeletes9946 the asia version yes

[@186cm93kg]

плюсы мне очень сильно понравилось то что есть порты hdmi с выходом 720п и мини usb

[@mrnostalgia1987]

Had one a few years back but wasn't a viable exploit at the time

[@jeremylaffoon2417]

Can I buy that from juliasrandomproject?

[@KetwunsGamingPad]

Neighbourhood makes it look very obvious it's a possible game tester tool.

[@LiEnby]

no, its for development not testing,.

[@hrudyplayz]

It is made to be used with devkits. I'm not sure if it would work on a testkit or a retail vita with the TESTKIT FW installed...

[@minepixelcraft5196]

"Big fat exploit" (just changing the date back to 2010 lmao)

[@salomonselvalacayo5111]

How much would this cost.?

[@RetroBerner]

You said you had to keep resetting the date because the battery had died, is that what made the license expire? I wonder if it's like the old Windows Longhorn builds which had to run with the BIOS date set to a specific date in the past.

[@LiEnby]

@Official Intrenz Not quite, there are a few methods of defeating activation, on

[@violetto3219]

more like the vita THICC

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

Thicc boi

[@TheBic4]

I will be sad for a looooong time about assembler

[@techfreak244]

Is it right that my immature brain takes the lyrics to the theme song as what I think it means?

[@CountlessPWNZ]

i coomed for games

[@adrianstiles]

I think I fall in love with this Vita (even having my own Vita and loving it) PD: Also, get Danganronpa Series. There are 3 games and a spin-off and they're incredible.

[@somecallmejah1104]

I second that danganronpa notion

[@DrunkDoglol]

Where's John? :(

[@nicholashansen]

Is there ain't Developers version of the Xbox 360

[@InvaderKush]

I want that MFn shirt!!

[@TheAVJ2]

Huh it has 2 lanyard loops my phat vita from japan only has one on the left hmmm Edit: oh nope it has 2 im thinking of the psp

[@chrxniczayyy4135]

Has hdmi but can go anywhere with it. A small price to pay for salvation