Chief Icaroc
Banned
But I already have remote play for whatever room I want because I have a Vita.
PS VITA TV announced (~$100, Vita set top box - as in it has no screen - for TVs)
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But I already have remote play for whatever room I want because I have a Vita.
RockmanWhore
Member
I wonder if it won't hurt the already poor Vita's sales. It seems like a pretty nice solution for those who want to play the few great exclusive on the system without ruining themselves (like Gravity Rush and Soul Sacrifice). I'm kind of worried about the lack of touch input, it might be less of a problem with the PS4 controller though.They can also put some shitty virtual touch input, like you hold L2 and there's a pointer that appears on the screen, which would allow you to point & click with a stick. That would be horrible, but could work for the few games that requires touch input for menus.
Vita TV and 2DS are both reactions to the changes in the handheld market. Interestingly, they both involve dropping the 'unnecessary' features in both of these devices (portability for Vita, 3D for 3DS).
In a world where Nexus 7 and iPad mini are fairly close in price to 3DS and Vita, while offering arguably more entertainment for the vast majority of people (including key handheld demographics such as children),
something had to change.
Nintendo reacted by repositioning the 2DS as a cheap, durable handheld gaming device. If they could, they would have created a modern Gameboy.
Sony realized that the market for Vita doesn't exist but the market for Apple TV/Chromecast devices is growing. This is a brilliant move, Vita TV offers a lot of entertainment value especially if you own a PS4.
The market punished Nintendo and Sony and they have learnt from their mistakes. I think it will show in the sales number.
In a world where Nexus 7 and iPad mini are fairly close in price to 3DS and Vita, while offering arguably more entertainment for the vast majority of people (including key handheld demographics such as children),
something had to change.
Nintendo reacted by repositioning the 2DS as a cheap, durable handheld gaming device. If they could, they would have created a modern Gameboy.
Sony realized that the market for Vita doesn't exist but the market for Apple TV/Chromecast devices is growing. This is a brilliant move, Vita TV offers a lot of entertainment value especially if you own a PS4.
The market punished Nintendo and Sony and they have learnt from their mistakes. I think it will show in the sales number.
Madrugador
Member
I'm very interested in this. Do we know if it will accept multiple accounts?
DeviantBoi
Member
If only Sony were to step-up their PS1 releases.
I never owned a PS1, so I missed out on a lot of games.
I never owned a PS1, so I missed out on a lot of games.
chickdigger802
Banned
have a vita. curious how this all works, because this being sony, I expect many things going really wrong lol.
can't say im underwhelmed though. how can you be underwhelmed with something completely out of the left field?
What would make this device killer though is if you can just connect it to your ps4 as an expansion thing, so you can do vita stuff with all the ps4 goodies like streaming and what not.
illmatic19
Member
Man, Sony is gonna rob my bank account dry between this and next year.
Hulu is coming, plus of course Vita already has Video and Music Unlimited, Netflix, Youtube, etc.
I bet they will eventually adjust apps for TV format, maybe even for the launch.
Most importantly imho is that it is already DLNA compatible so you can stream via Universal Media Server to it, just like you can to your PS3.
... On a television.
Chief Icaroc
Banned
The ability to stream your ps4 games to other tvs is the only feature of this that think is enticing.... I will wait to see how well that works before getting one of these as an add on to my PS4 purchase...
It has HDMI-CEC. If your TV or receiver is compatible, it should switch sources for you when you turn it on
This is incredible. Whoever came up with this is a genius. At $200, I had zero interest in the Vita. I've also had pretty much zero interest in the PSP. $100 and it plugs into my TV. Dang. They really know what they're doing.
I don't think that would make any sense. PS3 CPU is Core, Vita CPU is ARM.
Not Spaceghost
Spaceghost
HOLY SHIT THIS IS WHAT I WANT WILL BUY!
I like the vita games but I have no desire for a second hand held when the 3DS is sufficient for portable games. But this is exactly what I've wanted! Especially since as a PS+ subscriber I have access to so many PSV games. This is seriously incredible!
I like the vita games but I have no desire for a second hand held when the 3DS is sufficient for portable games. But this is exactly what I've wanted! Especially since as a PS+ subscriber I have access to so many PSV games. This is seriously incredible!
Input lag vs sticks - maybe it evens out.
Chief Icaroc
Banned
Yeah well at first any new piece of hardware is instant MUST HAVE but then once that initial wave passed over and I remember I already have a Vita and started thinking about it It really doesn't make sense for me. Only for PS4 streaming if I want it on my 2nd TV eventually.
I'll have to wait and see the final tally of which games work and which games don't because of the lack of a touch pad, but I'm definitely interested. I mostly play my handheld games at home, in the same chair where I play PC games and PS3 games, so the lack of portability doesn't matter to me. Plus it's only $100...my dream of having a dedicated Persona machine might become a reality!
Bog
Junior Ace
The extra $99 will "ruin" them? Then they shouldn't even be spending $100 on frivolous entertainment.
Did... did Sony just kill and save the Vita at the same time?
Buying the shit out of this when it comes to Europe. Please do not screw us over with prices, Sony.
Buying the shit out of this when it comes to Europe. Please do not screw us over with prices, Sony.
Just seen this, almost made me tear up. My deepest, deepest condolences. Besides the insider thing, I always thought you were an absolutely great poster here - and I hope we will see you again eventually. You will be missed :'(
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I just don't get who this is for. A Vita for your TV that doesn't play some of the best Vita games. A PS4/Netflix streaming box for your other TVs that doesn't support 1080p.
SolidSnakesMyStepDad
Member
I totally understand that.
chaostrophy
Member
It would be cool if you could hook a PSP up to the Vita TV over USB to use as a 'UMD drive' to play UMD games.
ThatStupidLion
Member
so can i play Crash Bandicoot on it in NA?
Future PhaZe
Member
Not sure who this is for
Ephemeris
Member
vagabondarts
Member
I want one of these. Is it coming to US or is it Japan only?
It's for someone who wants to buy an AppleTV for Netflix and Amazon streaming. Why buy an AppleTV for $100 when this one also plays a ton of games, web browsing, youtube, etc? Especially as a companion device to the portable that does the same thing.
Now I have no doubt that we will also see Apple TV's with game controllers eventually that plays your ipad games on TV. But not yet.
Yeah it seems like Sony is pushing a lot of indies to also release the same games to Vita as PS3/PS4. With this device, Vita support via software looks to be even greater so I approve.
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batman2million
Member
For the price is not bad at all! It kinda goes against the idea for remote play take anywhere you want in the house ps4.
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
Support in general should take off. Also hope that means higher caliber games at native res since devs will now need to account for larger displays than a 5" screen that masks a lot of shortcomings.
I wonder if that USB port supports wired controllers like an arcade stick. Would be nice.
I'm getting one regardless and I already own a Vita.
I was thinking the same thing. I've been dying to play some online Street Fighter Alpha 3 MAX, and with a arcade stick. Pure Bliss!
