Whats the difference between this and a SD card? I am looking at this and i see that the price is too much for just 32GB. so i am asking what is the difference between this and a SD card. Is the Vita only compatible with official memory cards?

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adept · Accepted Answer

Yes, the PS Vita and PS TV (aka PS Vita TV) require the Sony memory card, which is very expensive compared to standard SD cards.

However, while annoying, once you bite the bullet and get the 32, you'll have room for more titles than you can play at any given time. With the occasional uninstall of long unused data, you won't have a need for any other memory cards, making it a one time purchase with plenty of capability. It's not pleasant, but it's definitely worth doing.

Jamey · Answer

Unfortunately, the Vita only works with the PSVita cards (SD is not supported). I agree, these are overpriced, but these cards seem to be more stable than a regular SD card, and you will be happy to have extra storage in time.

I was torn between 16GB and 32GB cards, but ultimately went with 32GB because 1) it is a one time cost, and 2) the extra storage meant less wear and tear on the card over time.

Andres · Answer

No you can't. Vita will not recognize the SD card and it will just end up being a waste of time. How do I know? Because I tried. Sony goes and says it's for copy protections reasons but it's just a money shakedown. So sorry but you will have to purchase theirs for the vita.

Answered by Andres 9 years ago

Kingwest · Answer

Well sony decided to make memory cards that only work for the vita so sadly you cannot use the SD card from a third-party you have to buy the one that Sony has made

jbrown87 · Answer

The difference is a small adjustment in the shape of the card. It is slightly wider than a micro sd card so thoae will not work. Rhye made sure to make the vita obly compatible with their cards and have not made any adapters to make microsd cards work with them

Answered by jbrown87 9 years ago

Gameman · Answer

Only compatible with Vita PlayStation.

Cross · Answer

This is exclusive for the PlayStation Vita and TV, for security purposes. SD and MicroSD are today's standard and can easily be accessed by devices other than just the Vita, thus the need to create something more unique as per Sony.

Answered by Cross 9 years ago

CommunityAnswer · Answer

This unit is for a PS Vita only and is not an SD card.

Jersey973 · Answer

sd card and ps memory they different cuz sony made their own verison for only ps vita sd card are to big for it or other memory for the ps vita they want to have their own than buying from other company that why it different

Answered by Jersey973 9 years ago

Mikey · Answer

I know this is a rather late answer, but here it is: the Vita can ONLY use the proprietary PS Vita memory cards sold by Sony. SD is not compatible, and to my knowledge there aren't any third party alternatives (someone else may chime in to correct me if I'm wrong). It stinks, but with a little digging, perhaps you can bring the cost down some (price matching, clearance shopping, reward certs, etc).

Answered by Mikey 9 years ago

“Whats the difference between this and a SD card? I am looking at this and i see that the price is too much for just 32GB. so i am asking what is the difference between this and a SD card. Is the Vita only compatible with official memory cards?”

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