Release: TubeVita 1.02
Note from Wololo: TubeVita 1.02 was actually released more than a week ago. We usually try to mention these releases as soon as they come out, but sometimes real life gets in the way. That’s on me! Thanks to I_YFI for this article which brings deserved visibility to some cool homebrew.
TubeVita (Previously ReTube) has been released to the public for users to simply watch YouTube videos on their PlayStation Vita! The homebrew application is a rebirth of the most famous YouTube for your gaming console. The application has had a name change since the first concept release as well with some other upgrades, now it’s called TubeVita. With everyone happy with this application lets give TheHeroGAC a round of applause for developing such a useful entertainment tool!
TheHeroGAC explanation about this application:
“Simple application to use YouTube on PSVITA, download the VPK file, install with vitashell. You do not need to register on YouTube to watch videos”
Changelog of VitaTube:
v1.02
-Added application background
-Now the application is automatically updated with the new release with the help of Team Onelua
-Added Buttons:
Cross: YouTube
Square: PlayStation Channel
Triangle: Exit the application
-fix eboot.bin
v1.01
-Added splash screen
-Added Some initial code for the next releases
-Ordered Code
V1.00
-First Release
Instructions on how to install TubeVita:
- Download the .vpk file from the developer’s github here
- Using Vitashell, FTP or drag and drop over usb to your Vita
- Once the transfer is done, go to the file on your Vita and install the file
- Delete the .VPK afterwards (Optional)
- TubeVita should now be on your homescreen
Source: TheHeroGAC
Definitely gona try that. Stock Vita browser is unrealiable and prone to stutter. Ever since the original app has been removed I didn’t watch youtube videos on Vita that much since it has become pain. Its nice to see more usefull stuff still being released for this console. Many thanks to the creator/s for their time spent on developing this.
first!!! I am teh master of the Universe!!!111!
anyways, can it display 720p/1080p 60fps videos?
The Vita screen resolution is 960 × 544. Don’t think its possible to play vids in that resolution.
Try it out, on my Vita it’s full screen and picture is very good!
highest you’ll get is 720p30fps
I’m sorry if I’m wrong but… what is the point of this homebrew? It only opens YT in a browser, the same thing we already do. And the picture is pretty misleading because that is the GUI from the original(now dead) YouTube App
Just showing what the GUI used to look like. And the application is easier to navigate.
actually it’s just a shortcut for opening the browser, no original gui or anything
It’s faster than the browser (to open) and it doesn’t open a new tab on the browser (which I really like).
Great app and a very big thank you! 😀
Yes, previous name is redtube..which looks similar to retune
As i remember , wololo has said that it’s recommended that we don’t connect vita to internet, because of the fact that we’ve hacked it. He said we may get banned! so, is the problem solved?!
Otherwise why should i take the risk of my vita getting banned just to watch youtube videos on it?!
It is ok to have the Vita connected to the internet, just don’t be logged into PSN, i have had my PSTV and Vita both connected to the internet for ages and all is fine.
I’m logged into PSN and all is fine.
If you, for example, hack all trophys into your account with throphy unlocker, then OFC Sony gonna ban you for it.
Other than that it seems pretty safe to do these days
this is just so awesome. now, we only need PDF/EPUB reader.
we need a video plugin that can be play in other websites like openload/vemo/vk.com/etc
this is just a shortcut to the yt site?
Are there any devs working on modding the orignal youtube app to work again or are there anyone making progress on making a clone app?