One of the standout features of playing FIFA 12 on Vita3K is the customizability of controls. The original Vita version utilized the rear touch pad for shooting, a mechanic that received mixed reviews. Through Vita3K’s input mapping, players can redirect these actions to traditional triggers or buttons on a standard Xbox or PlayStation controller, making the gameplay feel more like a native PC title. Additionally, the emulator's support for save states allows players to pause a Career Mode match at any moment—a luxury not present in the original hardware.
Here’s an interesting write-up on FIFA 12 running on (the PlayStation Vita emulator): Fifa 12 Vita3k