PS Vita TV coming to West as Playstation TV, $99
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Suzushiiro
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Considering that the $140 bundle comes with a download voucher for a Vita game, I highly doubt they're going to deny the fact that it plays non-streamed games like some of you guys are saying. The backlog is too big for them to ignore completely when you consider that it does PS1, PSP, and Vita games.
Going forward I'd imagine physical Vita releases that are PSTV-compatible will have both Vita and Playstation TV logos on the box.
Going forward I'd imagine physical Vita releases that are PSTV-compatible will have both Vita and Playstation TV logos on the box.
Suzushiiro
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The limitation is because the Vita straight-up doesn't have the horsepower to handle 1080p video, I'm sure, not because of bandwidth.
Crunchyroll and Netflix apps need some revisions for PS TV, definitely.
GreyOcelot
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i agree that there is 'some' potential for confusion with playstation tv being compatible with vita games, but i absolutely think dumping the vita brand for a product like this is the right move. playstation is a strong brand, vita is not. and many people will be looking at this product as a competitor to the amazon fire tv, roku, apple, tv, etc. while the app selection is certainly not as vast as it is for those products, it has games to supplement it's value. will the fact that vita retail games are compatible be confusing? probably, but i'd venture to say that the average person who buys this will probably just launch the store and browse games that way. in which case, if they are only presented with compatible games, they really won't know the difference. sony can also just update the store to reflect this compatibility. where psvita games will also say playable on: 'pstv' next to them
QUESTION for you Vita TV owners out there. So, this is kinda complicated, but here goes:
I have two routers set up for wifi in my house. The secondary router is hooked up to the primary router via 100ft ethernet cable. The reason for this is because I have a lot of thick walls, which makes for a poor signal in some of the areas. If I were to buy a Vita TV, I would have it connected via wifi to the primary router, and my PS4 is connected via a wired connection to the secondary router. Can I still stream my PS4 to the Vita TV despite them being connected to different routers?
I have two routers set up for wifi in my house. The secondary router is hooked up to the primary router via 100ft ethernet cable. The reason for this is because I have a lot of thick walls, which makes for a poor signal in some of the areas. If I were to buy a Vita TV, I would have it connected via wifi to the primary router, and my PS4 is connected via a wired connection to the secondary router. Can I still stream my PS4 to the Vita TV despite them being connected to different routers?
What I really hate about my Japanese Vita TV is that you can't have multiple accounts on the same memory card (same goes for Vita, of course).
I think we need to start a twitter campain and bug the people in charge until they listen.
#PSVITAmultipleAccounts
Got a better idea for a hashtag?
I think we need to start a twitter campain and bug the people in charge until they listen.
#PSVITAmultipleAccounts
Got a better idea for a hashtag?
KojiKnight
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Out of curiosity... is a DS3 the only controller for this? Cause I was thinking about picking one up for my parents at some point, but they aren't going to keep a game controller on the coffee table.
zeopower6
Member
DS3 is the only one bundled with it but DS4 is compatible as well.
Any other peripheral support is unknown. I think it supports Bluetooth connection to keyboards?
CaptainTiptop
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£85 in the UK. Ehhh that's alright. They better get some media apps for it, though.
KojiKnight
Member
Well that doesn't change matters much sadly. Sony should really do something about that if they want it to be a mainstream box and not just an accessory to other sony devices.
Then again, maybe that's all they want out of it.
Haeralis The BRave
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So GAF, does anyone know what the recommended internet connection is? This is my home connection:
I was wondering about this, because I feel like this is a perfect gift for my little sister. She's always complaining about how I took all of the game systems with me when I am at college and then she doesn't have anything to do. So, if she has this, maybe it would make me feel a lot better. She has birthday in November too, odds are this will be out by then.
I was wondering about this, because I feel like this is a perfect gift for my little sister. She's always complaining about how I took all of the game systems with me when I am at college and then she doesn't have anything to do. So, if she has this, maybe it would make me feel a lot better. She has birthday in November too, odds are this will be out by then.
This has just highlighted to me how much Europe is getting the shaft on this deal compared to $99 US.
Maybe it's time to start importing again.
Zoe
Member
You can playback 1080p video on the Vita.
I don't own a Vita so I don't know how that direct connection works between rooms.
At 99 bucks this is tempting me for remote play in the living room.
Zoe
Member
It can connect to standard BT devices, but they won't guarantee any features on non-Sony devices.
This has just highlighted to me how much Europe is getting the shaft on this deal compared to $99 US.
Maybe it's time to start importing again.
I'm guessing its universal hardware and it has a universal PSU? So importing should be pretty simple
Definitely thinking about it with that disparity.
You login with your PSN account, you can just download them again on the PS TV.
I've synced my Vita up with the keyboard which comes with Pokemon typing adventure
and it works pretty well, the little stand that comes with it perfect for holding the vita too.
It doesn't appear to be fully supported in all applications, and there appears to be little to no documentation about it online.
Zoe
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I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043AV8ZE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Only used it in Joysound though.
SaggyMonkey
Member
Finally, a Playstation for the TV. What will they try next?
To the memory stick, since there's no hard drive? So this really IS a Vita in terms of its guts, eh?
Thanks!
Zoe
Member
There's a 1 GB flash built-in.
How do you manage that on a sub-600p screen?
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Time to trade in GTAV and other junk for this.
zeopower6
Member
Yeah, it -is- a Vita's guts after all.
Hellraider
Member
You can play them, but that doesn't mean you can see the difference. At least that's how I understand it.
Here is a link with the update that allowed 1080p videos.
By downsampling?
You do know you can watch a 1080p video on your PS3 when it's set to output at 720p, right?
kevcampbell
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Will the DS4 work with this or will i need to use a DS3 to play my PS4 on it
zeopower6
Member
DS4 will work with it.
kevcampbell
Member
Excellent, will that be the same when i go to play Vita titles on it too
TC McQueen
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I really hope that Sony works to get ISPs/cable companies to put their apps on the PS TV, because I'm in a situation where I can totally use the PS TV for both media and gaming, but without the media support, I'll be forced to get an Amazon Fire TV instead.
CaptainTiptop
Member
Only just realised PS TV Killzone players are gonna have a pretty big advantage over handheld Vita players with the DS4, haha.
Hydrargyrus
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Is there an official list of compatible Vita games with PsTV?
Zoe
Member
It depends on the region.
The Mad Draklor
Member
The price of Vita TV is good. However, the prices of the memory cards are not. Sony needs to cut the prices in half if they want to persuade people to buy the Vita TV.
If the Vita TV actually does decently well in the US (and Europe if it releases there, too), perhaps the Vita will get more games? I'll admit it's a pipedream, but it's possible.
If the Vita TV actually does decently well in the US (and Europe if it releases there, too), perhaps the Vita will get more games? I'll admit it's a pipedream, but it's possible.
zeopower6
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There is a Japanese database and a really short "Asian" list that was last updated in February.
Depending on which one you have though, some games work while others may not.
I hope you were still claiming those games before now... you don't need a Vita to claim PS+ Vita games.
Yup I won't consider buying one until they drop the price of the memory card in-line with or close to standard SD prices.