PS3 3.55 Hacked Firmware: Play PS3 Games Using PS Vita Via Remote Play

Remote Play is a little feature included in the PS3, PSP and the PS Vita which allows the handheld consoles to connect to the PS3 and access the data stored within, meaning games can be accessed and played. However, not all games are compatible with Remote Play, which annoys some owners of the PS Vita, considering titles for the console are far and wide.

However, it seems some users have gotten tired of waiting for games that support Remote Play, as several videos on YouTube show several PS3 titles being played on the Vita. Some of these games include Red Dead Redemption, Mortal Kombat and Batman: Arkham City, and they look like the real games and not just some well-made copies.

How is this possible? Apparently, these people have managed to get ahold of hacked versions of Sony’s PS3 3.55 firmware, which recognizes the Vita as a mobile device when linking the devices via Remote Play. The 4.0 version of the firmware is reportedly Remote Play-compatible, and Sony claims to have plans for all PS3 games to allow Remote Play some day, but the hacked 3.55 offers a wider selection than 4.0, and there are just some users who cant wait to get their favorite games on the handheld.

Sony hasn’t made any comments about the videos, but earlier this month, the company has sued a hacker for jailbreaking the 3.55 firmware to make it compatible with homebrew apps, which may mean that once it gets wind of these videos, a court hearing may not be too far off. If you’re planning to get yourself a hacked 3.55 version for your PS3, be careful. See the video below to believe!