Does the PS Vita Come with a Memory Card? No—Buy Separately

No. The PlayStation Vita does not include a memory card in the box. You must buy one separately to save games, download titles, or store media.

What You Need

• PS Vita Memory Card (Proprietary) — 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB (Japan only).
• Not Compatible: microSD, SD, Memory Stick Duo, etc. (without adapter + homebrew).

Buying Tips

• Prices inflated due to discontinuation (2019). 16 GB ~$40–60, 64 GB ~$100+.
• Consider SD2Vita Adapter (microSD → Vita game card slot) + HENkaku/Ensō CFW for cheap massive storage (128–512 GB). Requires hacking.
• Physical game carts save to themselves—no memory card needed for cartridge-only play.

If buying new/used Vita, budget $30–60 for a Sony card or $20 for SD2Vita + microSD (if comfortable with CFW).