PS Vita Update 1.80 is Live, Brings PSone Classic Support

PlayStation Vita’s newest firmware update -- 1.80 -- is now live. It comes in at 102 MB in size and should prove to be a quick download over wi-fi. Of course, you could always download it even quicker by connecting your Vita to your PlayStation 3.

Update 1.80 brings with it a few fixes, but it’s most notable for “turning on” the Vita’s ability to play PSone Classics. This is great news, as there are scores and scores of PSone Classics available on the PlayStation Store.

However, it seems there’s a regional discrepancy between North America and Europe in terms of which PSone Classics are available for download on the Vita. The North American PlayStation Blog only lists nine games that will be available. The European PlayStation Blog, on the other hand, lists 129 games.

The reason for this major discrepancy is unknown, though it appears it could be an error on Sony’s part. The items are clearly listed on the PlayStation Blog (see picture below), but some Twitter users are reporting that unlisted games work just fine. The games listed on the Blog are likely the only ones available for purchase directly from your Vita, but games purchased on the PlayStation 3 and transferred to Vita may work, too. We’ve reached out to Sony to clarify the situation.

Update 1.80 also gives you the ability to control menus without the touch screen, great for those of us who are constantly dirtying our OLED screens. To do so, go to Settings, then System, and finally Control with Buttons on PS Vita.

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Chernobyl Diaries Mutates on Blu-ray, DVD

Just in time for Halloween, Warner Home Video will bring Chernobyl Diaries to Blu-ray, DVD and digital download October 16, 2012. The found footage thriller, directed by Bradley Parker, was written and produced by Paranormal Activity creator Oren Peli.

Here's a synopsis of the feature, direct from Warner, "The film follows a group of six young tourists who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an "extreme tour" guide. Ignoring warnings, he takes them into the city of Pripyat, the former home to the workers of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, but a deserted town since the disaster more than 25 years ago. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone."

Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p transfer (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. The DVD will feature an anamorphic widescreen presentation with 5.1 Dolby Digital audio.

Warner will release two separate Blu-ray discs -- a single-disc Movie-Only release, which includes an UltraViolet cloud streaming digital copy. There will also be a Blu-ray/DVD/UV combo pack, which includes numerous bonus features. Below is a breakdown of the included goodies:

• Alternate ending
• Uri's Extreme Tours infomercial
• Chernobyl Conspiracy viral video (also on DVD)
• Deleted scene

Suggested retail for this release is set at $35.99 for the Blu-ray Combo Pack, $29.99 for the Blu-ray, and $28.98 for the DVD. Amazon has the Blu-ray Combo Pack up for pre-order for $24.99, and $19.99 for the Movie-Only BD. The DVD pre-order price is currently $17.99.

Be on the lookout for a review of the Chernobyl Diaries on Blu-ray in the coming months. While you wait, be sure to check out our theatrical review.

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Jay and Silent Bob Get Old Coming to DVD

The popular podcast series, featuring Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, is getting a DVD, VOD (exclusively through Tribeca Film) and digital download (via iTunes and Amazon) release August 14, 2012, courtesy of Industrial Entertainment Releasing.

The dynamic duo recently toured the UK with their series. This two-disc DVD set, titlled Jay and Silent Bob Get Old: Tea Bagging In The UK, includes all three sold out shows as well as a few animated segments.

The DVD will feature an anamorphic widescreen transfer and stereo audio. Extras include outtakes from all three concerts.

Suggested retail for the DVD is set at $19.95. Amazon has the disc available to pre-order for $14.99.

Stay tuned for more coverage of this release!

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