hodayathink
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Not front and back.
PS Vita TV coming to West as Playstation TV, $99
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Not front and back.
Spaaaaaaaaace
Member
This is ps4 controller compatible right?
Yes.
Hours Left
Member
Awesome.
This can only be good for the Vita BTW. It's time to get on board.
This can only be good for the Vita BTW. It's time to get on board.
Hamster Plugin
Member
I assume that means at least 199 in Finland because Sony loves to make us pay!
Cosmo Clock 21
Banned
Hey guys we got HDCP removed from the PS4, we can do it with the Playstation TV too, right? #PSTVnoHDCP amirite?
...guys?
...guys?
The vita has always been region free, the only problem is the memory cards are not so you need a card for each psn account. It really should be setup like PS3 is.
So for someone like me who doesn't have any Sony consoles/handhelds (except an old PSP)... would I be able to buy this and a controller and use PlayStation Now to play PS3 games? Essentially what I'm asking is... is this a $99 PS3?
I do plan to buy a PS4 eventually, but not for another year or two. But for $99, I'd love to play some PS3 games.
I do plan to buy a PS4 eventually, but not for another year or two. But for $99, I'd love to play some PS3 games.
The Spoony Hou
Member
It's actually a Vita. Might not be a surprise to us, but to other people it will.
marimorimo
Member
Unfortunately the Vita TV currently out in Japan/Asia only works with Asian PSN accounts. So yes, the Vita TV is region-locked (I think retail gamecards of different regions are hit-or-miss).
I wonder if they'll remove the region lock for the Western launch.
Basileus777
Member
PS Now is eventually coming to it. But we don't have details on how much of the PS3 library will be available. To be honest, I don't think the controller bundle is a very good alternative to the $200 PS3.
GoofsterStud
Member
Hmmm... I don't know what to think.
PS4 is more than capable emulating the PSV, and at the least PSP.
Does it have 1080p netflix output? If it does I'll end up getting one. If not I'll just wait for the PS1/PS2 backwards compatibility for PS4.
PS4 is more than capable emulating the PSV, and at the least PSP.
Does it have 1080p netflix output? If it does I'll end up getting one. If not I'll just wait for the PS1/PS2 backwards compatibility for PS4.
Basileus777
Member
The hardware only supports 1080i or 720p.
Well the other part to it is I plan on getting a PS4 so having a second TV to use for that would be nice. Plus, if there's ever any Vita titles I'm interested in, I may not need to buy a Vita and could just use this. And it takes up less space in my already crowded room. But... I am open to other alternatives. If there's a relatively cheap way to play PS3 games, then I'm all for it. Whether that's a PlayStation TV or a PS3 or whatever.
SteveO1683
Member
Figured it would be renamed as a streaming device in the west. Just give me a date.
shinra-bansho
Member
Uncle Rupee
Banned
I'm totally getting one. Gravity Rush doesn't use the touch pad, does it?
outunderthestars
Banned
not supported from what I have read. I think it has to do with using the gyroscope.
That game is pretty much made with the touchpad and gyroscope in mind.
While it is a bit messed up the Vita TV isn't called a Vita anymore 
, it does make since the way Sony is marketing the device here.
It can natively play PS1, PSP, and select PS Vita games + PS3 and PS2 games via PlayStation Now + have Remote Play function with PS4 = almost.....six different Sony platforms under one box, not a half bad deal for 100 bucks
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A great thing that will come from this is the fact MUCH more PSP and PS1 games will natively work on Vita in the future; while this does run on the Vita OS, it ISN'T called a Vita, so it will be licensed under the 'PlayStation' name (much like the PS1/2/3/4), meaning that games that naturally work on PS3 and PSP will work here, making the licensing crap the Vita has issues with moot.
Still though, this may be the makeshift way Sony fully has BC with PSP and PS1 software for Vita, as it would be worth the licensing costs to have he games work if the PlayStation TV will be licensed like the Vita (it still is called the Vita TV in Japan).
Either way, this will ensure more Vita/PS1/PSP sales on PSN and more Retail Sales on Vita Retail games and MC's; the Vita name/brand will bring in more profit that way to Sony plus the device can be used as a streaming box and as an 'extra' PS4 for the family (as you can hook a PlayStation TV too another TV and Remote Play the central PS4 to your room).
, it does make since the way Sony is marketing the device here. It can natively play PS1, PSP, and select PS Vita games + PS3 and PS2 games via PlayStation Now + have Remote Play function with PS4 = almost.....six different Sony platforms under one box, not a half bad deal for 100 bucks
. A great thing that will come from this is the fact MUCH more PSP and PS1 games will natively work on Vita in the future; while this does run on the Vita OS, it ISN'T called a Vita, so it will be licensed under the 'PlayStation' name (much like the PS1/2/3/4), meaning that games that naturally work on PS3 and PSP will work here, making the licensing crap the Vita has issues with moot.
Still though, this may be the makeshift way Sony fully has BC with PSP and PS1 software for Vita, as it would be worth the licensing costs to have he games work if the PlayStation TV will be licensed like the Vita (it still is called the Vita TV in Japan).
Either way, this will ensure more Vita/PS1/PSP sales on PSN and more Retail Sales on Vita Retail games and MC's; the Vita name/brand will bring in more profit that way to Sony plus the device can be used as a streaming box and as an 'extra' PS4 for the family (as you can hook a PlayStation TV too another TV and Remote Play the central PS4 to your room).
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Me.
There's a difference between something that costs $99 and something that costs $399. Plus I just want to play Vita games.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
At long last, sony, at long friggin last.
Now, about that windows-only SDK..
Now, about that windows-only SDK..
Me, quite likely.
outunderthestars
Banned
Buy a vita then?
Uncle Rupee
Banned
nooooooo
They need to patch those Vita games so they can work with the DS4 at least...
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
I'd rather buy this, since buying a handheld is pointless for me. I don't leave the house, so why should I play games on a small screen when I can play them on the big screen?
Plus the PS TV is cheaper.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Sony for the love of everything port Tearaway to this and I will give you my money.
outunderthestars
Banned
nooooooo
They need to patch those Vita games so they can work with the DS4 at least...
Why? Nobody bought them on the Vita. How many people do you think will buy a PS tv to play Vita games on their tv? We are getting down to the thousands of people. That makes it hard to justify the costs required to patch a bunch of Vita games to make them work...
Patches aren't magic. They won't be able to change the fundamental core mechanics of the game. Again. Just buy a Vita. You can find them dirt cheap these days...
The assumption is that if you are getting it to stream PS4 onto another TV, then you already have a DS4. But maybe you want to play PS3 games on PS Now and you don't have a PS3 (maybe sold it, never got one, etc) or some PS Vita games, then you need a DS3 (which is much cheaper than a DS4, better battery life, etc).
I'm in the same boat. not buying a PS4 until it racks up some titles I am interested in (MGSV,Bloodborne etc...) is a no buy. Plus, I only want to play Vita games and classics on it. I really can't justify paying $200 for a vita just soI can play Person 4 Golden (mostly). $99 is the perfect price
You may as well just buy a vita.
Infernal Monkey
Member
Yeah, as others have mentioned, there's no way this game would work on anything other than an actual Vita. Tearaway makes regular use of the system's camera, touch screen and back touch.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
I really wish this thing had a UMD drive. I know it's super outdated but I have a ton of PSP games I haven't even touched that I would rather play on my tv, and I don't want to repurchase them on PSN.
baphomet
Member
Mr Totilo is easily confused.
charlequin
Banned
Not that I'm saying it'll perform well or anything, but it has way more point in the US (the land of second TVs and car-based commutes) than in Japan.
It definitely will not.
And here we go again. If you just want to play it buy a Vita. That game wouldn't work on another hardware.
The bundle is a great option for a holiday gift. Especially for younger people when you don't want to buy them own PS4, get them this instead, save a lot of money and it's compatible with the PS4 you may get one day.
littlegrasshopper
Member
Ill buy one for sure. I love my Vita and would love to play some games on the TV.
shiftplusone
Member
Will maybe buy 2
One for office to stream ps4 content, one for living room for vita on tv if I want
Hopefully the console limit doesn't screw me over
One for office to stream ps4 content, one for living room for vita on tv if I want
Hopefully the console limit doesn't screw me over