Since UMvC3 lacks built-in cross-play and has aging netcode, many PC players use as a modern "game-link" solution.

While the game has robust online modes, its "link" capabilities are limited by platform:

: Allows two Vita players in the same room to play against each other without an internet connection.

: Since it is a direct local wireless connection, it bypasses the lag often found in the game's standard netcode. 🖥️ Virtual "Game-Link" (Parsec)

: One player hosts the game, and others "link" to their PC via a shared URL.

: The Vita's touch screen can be used to trigger moves or combos while playing on the console. 📶 Handheld Local Multiplayer (Ad-Hoc) The PS Vita version supports a "link" through Ad-Hoc mode .

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (UMvC3) does not have a single "game-link" feature, but it does offer several ways to connect players and devices depending on the platform. 🎮 PS Vita "Ultimate Controller"

: You can use the PS Vita as a specialized controller for the PS3 version.