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Hanmik · Jan 28, 2015

All features of the [Maps] application and some features of the [near] application will be disabled with the PlayStation®Vita system software update planned on March, 2015.

Functionalities of the applications will be removed automatically once users update their PlayStation®Vita.

The disablement of features will not affect gameplay.

https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5431

The YouTube application for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) will no longer be supported after 20 April 2015, and the application will cease to be available for download from PlayStation®Store on 28 January, 2015.

Users can continue to enjoy YouTube via the "Browser" application, and will be able to access their YouTube data, such as playlists and channels, by signing in to the same Google account via the "Browser" app and on other devices. (http://m.youtube.com)

https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5432

strange that they are stopping the support for these apps..

Tapejara · Jan 28, 2015

This sucks

. I use the YouTube app all of the time. Wonder how long the rest of the apps will last; Netflix hasn't been updated in a long time.

Loudninja · Jan 28, 2015

Hmm I wonder why that's really odd.

Qassim · Jan 28, 2015

The beginning of the end.

Snuggles · Jan 28, 2015

Loudninja said:
Hmm I wonder why that's really odd.

Yeah I wonder why.

L~A · Jan 28, 2015

Can't you just go through the web browser?

sakipon · Jan 28, 2015

In what way will it affect near?

JimPanzer · Jan 28, 2015

does this mean I can't use the app anyomre? or just no more bugfixes etc?

mgs2master2 · Jan 28, 2015

sakipon said:
In what way will it affect near?

probably the map location stuff

Aaron-Lagann · Jan 28, 2015

But the Vita means life. Why do this, Sony?

Nymo · Jan 28, 2015

Well, there goes the hope to have YouTube on PlayStation TV :/

Wonder why these Google-powered services are suddenly leaving the Vita.

As for 'near': I suppose the little map that shows up when you click a location will be disappearing, since it shows a Google Map of the location? Hope nothing else major is removed from it...

Hanmik · Jan 28, 2015

L~A said:
Can't you just go through the web browser?

it says so in the OP..

Users can continue to enjoy YouTube via the "Browser" application, and will be able to access their YouTube data, such as playlists and channels, by signing in to the same Google account via the "Browser" app and on other devices. (http://m.youtube.com)

BibiMaghoo · Jan 28, 2015

Wtf Sony. Not cool.

Links_fantasy · Jan 28, 2015

Its easier and quicker to use YouTube on a smartphone anyway.

YianGaruga · Jan 28, 2015

Vita has no apps.

Good games though

HypnoDarkrai · Jan 28, 2015

I like the YouTube app

Even with those stutters

Cipher Cat · Jan 28, 2015

Imminent Vita Downfall.

Majine · Jan 28, 2015

It was nice of them to support Vita beyond its lifespan.

ShogunDarius · Jan 28, 2015

Will this effect location data, if so what happens to destiny of spirits?

Caronte · Jan 28, 2015

But someone told me the Vita is a totally healthy system. Why do this? I'm shocked.

Vashetti · Jan 28, 2015

I didn't think this abandonment would happen for a while.

Alex_Mexico · Jan 28, 2015

As an iPhone 5S owner I used my Vita's YouTube app very often due to its superior and much bigger screen. This saddens me. Not so much the loosing the app on Vita, but the fact that this may be the first concrete sign of Sony giving up on my beloved Vita.

Hip Hop · Jan 28, 2015

Alex_Mexico said:
As an iPhone 5S owner I used my Vita's YouTube app very often due to its superior and much bigger screen. This saddens me.

The first concrete sign of Sony giving up.

Yeah, if nothing comes up during this E3, the system is definitely done.

But I guess existing owners can enjoy whatever indie games are coming out for it.

score01 · Jan 28, 2015

JimPanzer said:
does this mean I can't use the app anyomre? or just no more bugfixes etc?

Seems to suggest that the apps will be removed with the next FW update? Pretty poor. Though I don't use the apps myself. Still sucky.

pslayer666 · Jan 28, 2015

This is utter bullshit! BULLSHIT!

Vita means life, so breathe more life into it instead of killing it!! for crying out loud, sony!!!

Tapejara · Jan 28, 2015

ShogunDarius said:
Will this effect location data, if so what happens to destiny of spirits?

I hope they give an update on Near. Would suck if games like Smart As and Destiny of Spirits suddenly had unachievable trophies and missing features because the maps service is no longer supported.

Edit: Well it says gameplay isn't affected. Does this mean games that use Near for trading items (Unit 13, Ragnarok Odyssey) won't be affected?

Tizoc · Jan 28, 2015

I'm a little confused, I have Youtube app on my Vita, I assume it'll remain in my download list too?

Big_Al · Jan 28, 2015

Not a fan of them removing the functionality of the app whether you like it or not.

Cheesecakebobby · Jan 28, 2015

I haven't been very pleased with Sony's slow PS4 firmware updates but now they are actually removing features from my Vita? Get your act together guys.

Ellite25 · Jan 28, 2015

Dropping this info at midnight in the middle of the week lol

Watkins · Jan 28, 2015

Tapejara said:
This sucks . I use the YouTube app all of the time. Wonder how long the rest of the apps will last; Netflix hasn't been updated in a long time.

I bought mine thinking I could use it as a netflix machine in the bedroom. Turns out netflix isn't even available in europe...

Not too bummed about youtube though, doubt I've ever used it much.

I can see how this is a bad thing for many though

AlexIIDX · Jan 28, 2015

Are you fucking kidding me!? I literally watch youtube videos and browse gaf on my vita before I go to sleep every night...that really fucking sucks.

Zeouterlimits · Jan 28, 2015

Too underused / cheap to support it?

Alex_Mexico · Jan 28, 2015

I give it until this E3 to see if Sony is doing anything with the Vita. If they don't it'll be official in that it will end up being a Remote Play device that will occasionally get ports of downloadable Psn games.

Harusame · Jan 28, 2015

That's quite unfortunate, I wonder what will be next...

Hanmik · Jan 28, 2015

Ellite25 said:
Dropping this info at midnight in the middle of the week lol

the info was dropped LONG LONG LONG time ago.

Updated 12/31/1969

(lol)

Ingueferroque · Jan 28, 2015

Hip Hop said:
Yeah, if nothing comes up during this E3, the system is definitely done.

But I guess existing owners can enjoy whatever indie games are coming out for it.

Lol, wow

Alex_Mexico said:
I give it until this E3 to see if Sony is doing anything with the Vita. If they don't it'll be official in that it will end up being a Remote Play device that will occasionally get ports of downloadable Psn games.

What? There are a lot of games coming..?

Ellite25 · Jan 28, 2015

Hanmik said:
the info was dropped LONG LONG LONG time ago.

(lol)

Confirmation they knew they were sending this thing out to die.

Strike · Jan 28, 2015

This isn't a good sign.

SatoAilDarko · Jan 28, 2015

Just downloaded it off the online store. I'll be getting a Vita relatively soon though stuff like this makes me want to wait for another $169.99 sale to happen.

JimPanzer · Jan 28, 2015

Alex_Mexico said:
I give it until this E3 to see if Sony is doing anything with the Vita. If they don't it'll be official in that it will end up being a Remote Play device that will occasionally get ports of downloadable Psn games.

I always fear they'll drop the obligation to include remote play in games. So many developers already don't care and just use the default control scheme.

Nymo · Jan 28, 2015

Harusame said:
That's quite unfortunate, I wonder what will be next...

The Skype and Facebook apps maybe? They also might as well remove the Flickr app since it's been kinda broken.

Kintaro · Jan 28, 2015

Oh man. =( Vita so dead even Youtube drops support? That's pretty low. =/

nelchaar · Jan 28, 2015

Hanmik said:
the info was dropped LONG LONG LONG time ago.

(lol)

Maybe it's time to sell my vita and get a 3DS.. Sony is clearly abandoning it now. So sad, and such bullshit.

Poetic.Injustice · Jan 28, 2015

Vita system support slowly but surely shuyting down.

Gamesgbkiller · Jan 28, 2015

Why drop Youtube support ?

Is it expensive to just make it available ?

Stupid thing.

Vashetti · Jan 28, 2015

Kintaro said:
Oh man. =( Vita so dead even Youtube drops support? That's pretty low. =/

I believe Sony maintains the apps such as YouTube, Facebook, Flickr, etc.

dallow_bg · Jan 28, 2015

Better keep Flickr alive. Use that all the time.

Tapejara said:
I hope they give an update on Near. Would suck if games like Smart As and Destiny of Spirits suddenly had unachievable trophies and missing features because the maps service is no longer supported.

Edit: Well it says gameplay isn't affected. Does this mean games that use Near for trading items (Unit 13, Ragnarok Odyssey) won't be affected?

DoS doesn't use Near or need maps.
Smart As should be fine too. Until it's servers are turned off.

webkatt · Jan 28, 2015

Vita confirmed dead.
R.I.P.
2011-2015

dose · Jan 28, 2015

Tapejara said:
Wonder how long the rest of the apps will last; Netflix hasn't been updated in a long time.

At least you got Netflix, it's STILL not been released in the UK.

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