This process requires a hacked or "HENkaku'd" Vita. Without modifying the system firmware, the Vita will not recognize or install these files.
Search for the latest version of re3-vita or GTA3-Vita on reputable homebrew sites like GitHub. Look for a file named something like gta3_vita.vpk . Do not download random VPKs from forum spam sites; stick to community-trusted sources. gta 3 vpk ps vita
: Copy the original PC game files (audio, models, etc.) into ux0:data/gta3/ This process requires a hacked or "HENkaku'd" Vita
: Game data files must be placed in the ux0:data/RT/ folder (for the Revisited Trilogy) or ux0:data/gta3/ for the standalone port. GTA Revisited Trilogy 1.5 Update for PS Vita Port Look for a file named something like gta3_vita
free on your memory card (ux0) to accommodate game files and texture generation. File Structure : Game data must be placed in the directory ux0:data/gta3/ Installation Process Summary Install the VPK : Download the from a source like and install it using to create the game bubble. Transfer Data Files
Playing Grand Theft Auto III on the PS Vita is widely considered one of the best homebrew experiences available for the handheld. While Rockstar never officially ported the game, a dedicated community of reverse engineers developed , a port of the PC version that runs natively on the Vita’s hardware.
Rockstar Games never officially released GTA III for PS Vita. This guide covers the homebrew port based on the re3 project (reverse-engineered source code) which requires the original PC game assets. This guide is for educational purposes. You must own a legitimate copy of GTA III on PC.