I was thinking of importing a new Red PCH-1000 from Japan, but I'm afraid regarding the firmware version. When did SONY discontinued the PCH-1000 in Japan?
this usually has the firmware version, but the red one is missing. I'm pretty sure it will be on 3.60 or below considering the release date:
https://www.vitadevwiki.com/index.php?title=SKU_Models#PS_Vita_-_PCH-1000_series
Since it's a fat psvita i don't think you gonna have any problem regarding the fw. BUT be careful because some times the sellers even if they say brand new, sealed etc. they have upgraded the fw. I know it, because i ordered too from japan and had the latest fw, although the model was manufactured in 2013. So be sure to ask the seller about the fw.I was thinking of importing a new Red PCH-1000 from Japan, but I'm afraid regarding the firmware version. When did SONY discontinued the PCH-1000 in Japan?
This is so true! It happened to me.Don't buy used unless you or the seller can check the firmware itself, I'd avoid eBay unless you can ask or even if it says "new" cuz sometimes that means "Never used, but I opened it and updated everything and put it back".