Thread: Vita Restricted to One PSN Account Per Console

A NeoGAF forum member has reported that information handed out at a PS Vita preview event they attended in Osaka, Japan states that only one PSN ID can be set up on a PS Vita console at any one time. Furthermore, based on the user's translation of a Japanese FAQ, swapping between PSN accounts on Vita is only possible if the console is first formatted to factory settings.

The NeoGAF user's translation reads:

Q: How many PSN account can be set up on a Vita system?
A: Only 1 account. If you want to to use a different account, you need to format the system to factory settings.

That only one active PSN ID is permitted per handheld is no great surprise, as the PSP is set up in the same way. However, with PSP, the PSN account associated with the device can be deleted and the handheld linked to another account and its associated content without too much hassle. If this translation is accurate it suggests the only way to link a new PSN ID to Vita – for example, to enable multiple family members to access their PSN content and trophy information via Vita or for Vita owners to purchase PS Store content from other regions – is to first format the device to factory settings.

IGN has contacted Sony for comment.:((

There goes Sony with their stupid tricks!!!:eviltongue:

What?!

that suck especially for the people who have to share their vita with somebody else
like me if i get one i have 2 brothers and they love playing video games but i hate hate when they get the achievement on my games:eviltongue:

who cares?

if i want to have another acc, i buy a second, third or just 200 vitas. ok, kiddin´ i won´t buy this bs anyway :D

Just means when my friends wanna play they gotta get me trophys

what if my vita gets robbed? :S

Originally Posted by Lionpaw93

what if my vita gets robbed? :S

with the reduction of the amount of linked consoles allowed you can deactivate online.
I just hope it allows you to use the same account on a good few consoles.

Originally Posted by Lionpaw93

what if my vita gets robbed? :S

Well someone steals your Vita, you're just out $249 or $299 (plus tax if you live in the United States) and someone either has access to your account to download stuff or just format the system and put their account on there.

No loss for me. I'm one person. I use one account. I only need one vita.

Originally Posted by CrimsonSoul

Well someone steals your Vita, you're just out $249 or $299 (plus tax if you live in the United States) and someone either has access to your account to download stuff or just format the system and put their account on there.

Don't forget the $30+ BS for the Memory Card in your system...