PS Vita Second Slot: Memory Card Only

The **second slot** on the original **PS Vita (PCH-1000 / PCH-1100)** is exclusively for **PlayStation Vita Memory Cards** (proprietary format).

Slot Layout (PCH-1000/1100)

• Slot 1 (Game Card): Top edge. Accepts **PS Vita Game Cards** (physical games) only. *Not* SD, not Memory Stick.
• Slot 2 (Memory Card): Bottom edge (under flap). Accepts **PS Vita Memory Cards** (4, 8, 16, 32, 64 GB). **Required** for: Game saves, DLC, Patches, Digital Games, Photos, Music, Videos, Apps.

PS Vita Slim (PCH-2000) & PCH-2000 Series

• 1 GB Internal Storage (built-in, non-removable).
• Single Slot: **Game Card only.** No Memory Card slot. Uses internal 1 GB + optional **MicroSD** via **unofficial adapter** (sd2vita / PSVSD) in Game Card slot — requires HENkaku/Enso CFW.

Memory Card Facts

• Proprietary. **No SD / MicroSD / Memory Stick Duo support** (without CFW + sd2vita).
• Expensive: 64 GB = $80–$120 (2024). 16 GB = $25–$35.
• Format: exFAT (Vita formats on insert).
• Content Manager (PC/PS3/PS4) copies to/from Memory Card.

sd2vita (CFW Required)

Replaces Game Card slot with MicroSD (up to 2 TB tested). **Must have HENkaku/Enso (3.60/3.65/3.68/3.70/3.73/3.74)**. Game Card slot becomes unusable for physical games while inserted. Best value: 256–512 GB MicroSD ($20–$40) vs $100+ for 64 GB Vita Card.

TL;DR: Slot 2 = Vita Memory Card (PCH-1000 only). Slim has no slot 2 (uses internal 1 GB + sd2vita mod).