It's hard to complain about new features

Sony’s announced that the PlayStation Vita will get its first major firmware update (version 1.6) this week in Japan. Available on Wednesday, the free download will bring with it a selection of nifty new features.

The first of those is the Map application, which adds satellite navigation to the handheld. You’ll be able to use the app while out driving or walking to ensure you don’t get lost in the snow like this writer did over the weekend.

Other tweaks include an addition to the Camera application to allow video recording, and Mac support. Previously the PS Vita could only interface with a Windows PC, but Sony’s said that it will release an OSX version of the Content Management Assistant program imminently.

The new firmware will also reflect the PlayStation Network’s name change to Sony Entertainment Network.

We're assuming all of these features will be available on day one when the PlayStation Vita launches in Europe and North America later this month.

[source andriasang.com]