: While PSP games are easily emulated on modern devices, Vita emulation (via tools like Vita3K) is still developing, making it harder to play Golden Abyss without the original hardware. How to Play Uncharted: Golden Abyss Today
Because it was built specifically for the Vita, the game utilized every feature the handheld had to offer, sometimes to a fault:
It is a common misconception, but is a PlayStation Vita exclusive and was never released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). Because it relies heavily on the Vita's unique hardware—such as the rear touch pad, camera, and gyroscope for puzzles and climbing—it cannot run natively on a PSP, and any "PSP ISO" you encounter is likely fake or a different file type. Game Overview
: Join forces with old "friend" Jason Dante and archaeologist Marisa Chase as you hunt for the lost city of Quivira in Panama.