Content Manager Assistant for Windows

Content Manager Assistant is a desktop utility tool developed by Sony for managing data between a PlayStation Vita system, PlayStation TV system, and a computer. The program executes functions such as transferring music, image, and video files, backing up saved game and application data, and copying system files.

Content Manager Assistant also supports performing system updates for PS Vita systems via an internet-connected PC when Wi-Fi access is unavailable. All functions operate through a direct connection between the handheld or console device and the host computer, with content management handled in both directions during transfer.

PS bridge

The Content Manager Assistant reads content libraries on both the connected PlayStation system and the host computer, allowing files to be copied in either direction. This functionality ensures PS Vita or PS TV systems maintain access to externally stored media content while also allowing the export of files from the devices back to a PC. Transfers occur over USB or network connection, with file structures mirrored between platforms.

It enables backups of saved data, application data, and system files. Data from games and installed applications purchased through the PlayStation Store can be saved on the computer and restored later if needed. The backup process records entire file sets, preserving application and system integrity, and restores them in full when requested, ensuring a consistent device state across sessions. However, it's limited to PS Vita and PS TV systems only.

Moreover, the software supports firmware updates for the PS Vita system when direct wireless connections are unavailable. By connecting the handheld to a computer with internet access, it retrieves and installs the latest system updates. This process bypasses the need for Wi-Fi at the device level, enabling software maintenance in environments where only a wired or PC-based connection is available. 

Connect and update

Content Manager Assistant operates as a desktop bridge between a PS Vita or PS TV system and a computer, supporting file transfers, data backup, and firmware updates. Its primary functions include managing media files, saving and restoring application and system data, and enabling offline update capability. However, its scope is limited to PlayStation Vita and PS TV ecosystems, without support for broader device categories or direct file editing.

• Support for PS Vita and PS TV backup features
• Added system update execution via the computer
• Improved file transfer stability across media categories
• Enhanced handling of application data from PlayStation Store