What is the actual purpose of the USB port in the PSTV?

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The PSTV (also called PS Vita TV) has a USB port as part of the unit, but what is this port actually used for?

As far as I know, it can't be used for data transfers and/or peripherals so it seems kind of useless.






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How do I use a USB on PlayStation TV?

A PS Vita Memory Card is required to save games downloaded from the Sony PlayStation Store. It is also required to restore saved data from games and add-on data. This includes photos, music and other types of content. PS Vita is a memory card for use with PS Vita or PS TV.

Do you need a memory card for PS TV?

The system supports Remote Play compatibility with the PlayStation 4, allowing players to stream games from the PlayStation 4 to a separate TV connected to PS Vita TV, and also allows users to stream content from video services such as Hulu and Niconico, as well as access the PlayStation Store.

What does the PS TV do?

Windows: Right click the Content Manager Assistant icon in the notification area of the taskbar, and then select the [Settings] > [Network Connection Settings] > [Connect to PS Vita System or PS TV System Using Network] checkbox to set a checkmark.



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