Cross Platform Features include a number of different ways for PlayStation Vita to interact with the PS3 and visa-versa. There are 6 cross platform features in total. Titles either support all of the cross-device features or only a subset. Here is a detailed guide on exactly what each feature is and how they are used.
Cross-Play
Cross-Play feature allows PS Vita and PS3 users to enjoy match or collaborative gameplay. Play, race, fight or team up with other players on either PS Vita or PS3.
Available titles:
- Hustle Kings
- MotorStorm RC
- WipEout HD / WipEout 2048
Upcoming titles:
- Street Fighter X Tekken (CAPCOM)
- PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
- When Vikings Attack
- Foosball 2012
Cross-Controller
The Cross-Controller feature allows a player to use PS Vita as a controller to play games on PS3. By utilising its rich features including touch screen, rear touch pad, six-axis motion sensing system, and cameras, users can enjoy a new PS3 gaming experience unlike that played with DualShock 3 wireless controller for PS3.
Available titles:
- Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 (CAPCOM)
Upcoming titles:
- LittleBigPlanet 2
Cross-Save
By managing game data from PS Vita and PS3 in the cloud, the Cross-Save feature enables users to continue playing their game on the go on PS Vita, right from where they left off on their PS3 at home.
Available titles:
- Blazblue Continuum Shift Extend
- MLB12: The Show
- MotorStorm RC
Upcoming titles:
- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
- Sound Shapes
- PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
- When Vikings Attack
- Foosball 2012
Cross-Goods
The Cross Goods feature allows users to share downloaded content or user generated content between their PS Vita and PS3. Unlock or create in-game items and use them when playing on both PS Vita and PS3.
Available titles:
- Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3
- MLB12: The Show
- Hustle Kings
- MotorStorm RC
- ModNation Racers (PS3) / ModNation Racers: Road Trip (PS Vita)
Upcoming titles:
- Street Fighter X Tekken
- Assasin’s Creed 3 (PS3) /Assasin’s Creed 3: Liberation (PS Vita)
- Sound Shapes
- LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3) / LittleBigPlanet (PS Vita)
- PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Cross-Buy
Cross-Buy enables owners of PS3 and PS Vita to purchase a game for one platform and play on another for free, or at a discount. With game experiences being near-identical across PS3 and PS Vita Cross-Buy delivers unmatched value for money.
Available Titles:
- Hustle Kings
- Top Darts
- Motorstorm RC
- WipEout 2048
Upcoming titles:
- When Vikings Attack
- Foosball 2012
Remote Play
Remote Play allows PS Vita users to remotely access their PS3 to enjoy content including games and videos. This feature is also available on the PSP and can work over 3G (using a 3G PS Vita) or using Wi-fi.
Available titles:
- BLAZBLUE, BLAZBLUE CONTINUUM SHIFT (PQube)
Upcoming titles:
- ICO
- God of War,
- God of War II
- Shadow of the Colossus