Furthermore, the update removed the ability to transfer content between the Vita and a PlayStation 3. For a dedicated community that relies on local backups and specific cross-buy titles, this felt like the closing of a door. It signaled Sony’s intent to further isolate its older ecosystems as it consolidated its focus on modern cloud-based infrastructure.
The primary purpose of this update was to bolster account security by aligning the PS Vita with modern PlayStation Network (PSN) requirements: