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[Netto-kun]

Hmm, I checked the press release but didn't see whether this will have multi voltage like the PS3 Slim (or the other PS3 models?). Will import day one if that's the case.

 

[Drakeon]

So, this means Giantbomb can do quicklooks with this thing right? That's great news.

Not sure how this will affect games that REQUIRE use of vita's features like gyro and touch (uncharted, I'm looking at you, as probably the hardest to replicate on this).

 

[OzPinoy]

WOW THIS IS SO GOING TO BE MINE. TAKE MY MONEY SONY.

 

[Rich!]

Isn't the vita region free? I might consider doing that myself since it comes out there first.

Fully region free, and it'll display in english once you set it.

I mean hell, the JP price is around £60. That is the bargain of the fucking century right there. We will get screwed with the UK price, so importing seems the way to go.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

What the christ is this, announce a video game device out of nowhere month??

 

[DieH@rd]

Was the Vita's UI ever updated for dpad control?

Yes.

 

[Devilgunman]

Sony officially has no idea what to do with the Vita anymore

I suggest you to re-watch the conference. They did plenty for the Vita.

 

[Version 3.0]

Thank you so much, Sony! This is all I ever ask for in regard to portables: the ability to not use the stupid, tiny uncomfortable things. Now we can all be happy and my Vita can just sit there and look pretty.

 

[jts]

Hmm, I checked the press release but didn't see whether this will have multi voltage like my PS3 Slim. Will import day one if that's the case.

I think this is 5V. USB charged! Nice touch.

 

[H_Prestige]

The 544p , or even sub 544p VITA games resolution is too low for 1080p HDTV display, it might kill user's incentive when they really see VITA TV on screen.

What resolution do CoD games run at? I just know it's below 720p, and people seem to be ok with that.

 

[Crisco]

Ok, so no 1080p support or DLNA? Nevermind, seems like kind of a half baked product.

 

[e_i]

So, this is their Apple TV? But with games?

 

[joe2187]

Wow this is...actually pretty cool.

 

[nded]

Does this have any built in memory? Or is it all memory card based like the Vita itself?

You definitely still have to use the proprietary memory cards. Maybe limited usb drive support for music/pictures/movies.

 

[CaptainTiptop]

Please allow emulators
Please allow emulators
Please allow emulators

This might be the perfect retrogamer machine.

It's still the Vita's OS. You'll be playing a selection of emulated PS1 and PSP games, but nothing else.

 

[patrickthehedgehog]

I hope that is plays PSP games full screen. I'd love to play Crisis Core on my TV. Too bad Squeenix hates us and refuses to put it on PSN.

 

[bomblord]

So what are the chances of game makers starting to make less graphically intensive games that have support for 720p+ just for this device?

 

[chris0701]

What resolution do CoD games run at? I just know it's below 720p, and people seem to be ok with that.

COD PS360 is at least 1024*600,960*720 at latest iteration. But lot of VITA games are sub 544p.

 

[Sats]

Is there any reason to buy this if you already have a Vita?

Outputting to tv is very cool, but since there are no touch controls there would be so much you couldn't do...

 

[jwk94]

Hmm, I checked the press release but didn't see whether this will have multi voltage like the PS3 Slim (or the other PS3 models?). Will import day one if that's the case.

Why import?

 

[Zoe]

Eh seems to be piggy backing the "home entertainment" thing Microsoft is doing, not a fan....seems like a Roku Box with less channels that plays PS1 games

We have no idea the level of support it will get for US services. Keep in mind that all of the services announced so far are for Japan.

 

[Rich!]

I think this is 5V. USB charged! Nice touch.

Yep! Importing this region free beauty? At a price of £60 plus shipping?

SIGN ME UP NOOOOOW

 

[LiquidMetal14]

What are the restrictions for PS4 remote play? It says "enjoy most of the PS4 games". Which ones will not work?

The camera games like Playroom won't work on remote play regardless but most PS4 games will function fine.

What a weird device. I guess this is part of their strategy to slowly back out of the dedicated handheld business.

Or expand their market by releasing a very versatile device for a very attractive price. There are people who laugh at Vita while probably wanting to play the games. This is a 100 dollar box that can do what Vita does and then streams your PS4 to any TV. I can't see how this is not a really great idea. If you have invested in a PSV or PS4 then you are adding to the functionality and reach of those devices. Sony is really supporting and expanding the reach by doing this.

 

[Raoh]

DLNA support?

 

[Raistlin]

Eh seems to be piggy backing the "home entertainment" thing Microsoft is doing, not a fan....seems like a Roku Box with less channels that plays PS1 games

Piggy backing?

That's why Sony entered the market originally lol

 

[Lynn616]

Can I stream videos from my PC?

 

[chickdigger802]

I think you'd be surprised (and depressed) at just how few people actually give a shit.

which is gonna suck when all the marketing for ps4 and xbone will be how much better these games look in native 1080p vs shitty old 720p (even though ps3 and xbox promised 1080p lol. heck even 360 tricks your receiver with its upscaler shit).

 

[jonnyp]

No 1080p? Bummer.

AV output 720p, 1080i, 480p

Yeah, what the hell is up with that?

 

[Rich!]

Why import?

The yen cost is equivalent to £60. Will it be £60 here in the UK?

Hell fucking no! It'll be £120 minimum. We will get fucked as usual...but it's totally region free and runs on motherfucking USB power!

I'm importing that bitch faster than Jesse Pinkman can say "Bitch!"

 

[The Last Wizard]

I've been wanting a way to play my vita games on the tv for a while now, will buy

 

[Trogdor1123]

Suddenly the 2DS doesn't look all that stupid.

No, no, it still does

So I have a question,

Do people here see value in a $100 purchase if they are getting a PS4 but already have a Vita? I'd want to hear thoughts from that group as it's where I fall.

If you want to play vita games on your TV and still be able to stream your PS4 games to a second tv its got great value. I had 3 ps3s in my house at one time and this will be much cheaper alternative

Please allow emulators
Please allow emulators
Please allow emulators

This might be the perfect retrogamer machine.

I wish but that simply wont happen.

 

[plc268]

So, this means Giantbomb can do quicklooks with this thing right? That's great news.

Not sure how this will affect games that REQUIRE use of vita's features like gyro and touch (uncharted, I'm looking at you, as probably the hardest to replicate on this).

I hope they could find a way and patch some of these games to bypass the the touch stuff. Most of Uncharted's "extra" control methods were optional to begin with and gave you two to three different ways to do the same thing.

 

[Zoe]

Does this have any built in memory? Or is it all memory card based like the Vita itself?

1GB internal memory.

 

[Jomjom]

if its a 2nd gen atv, it can fetch a pretty penny....

rip ouya

OOoOh it does happen to be 2nd gen. Why is it worth more?

 

[DigitalOp]

What the christ is this, announce a video game device out of nowhere month??

Tell me about it.....


So in the trailer it looked like the Dad and Daughter were playing a PSP game with local multiplayer.... Is this possible on Vita TV?? The other trailer showed the 2 guys playing Tekken 2 and I saw PS1 is confirmed, but what about PSP?


If Soul Calibur Broken Destiny and Powerstone Collection can be played multiplayer locally........

Oh my lawd.... I don't want to get excited early......

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

This is a megaton that came out of no where.

 

[QaaQer]

So I have a question,

Do people here see value in a $100 purchase if they are getting a PS4 but already have a Vita? I'd want to hear thoughts from that group as it's where I fall.

If you own Vita games, this allows you to play all of them on your tv, whether digital or cart, it will also allow ps4 content to be streamed to other tvs, including games. the value of that will vary person to person.

 

[SolidC213]

This is an awesome announcement. Can't wait until it comes stateside and I hope they bring on a ton more TV services especially HBOgo. Any US release date mentioned yet?

 

[RealMeat]

I hope they re-do the Vita's UI soon. The bubbles look even dumber on a TV.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Eh seems to be piggy backing the "home entertainment" thing Microsoft is doing, not a fan....seems like a Roku Box with less channels that plays PS1 games

and vita games and PSP games...

 

[CREMSteve]

Is there any reason to buy this if you already have a Vita?

Outputting to tv is very cool, but since there are no touch controls there would be so much you couldn't do...

It's basically a must-own from a PS4 owner perspective.

 

[Trogdor1123]

OOoOh it does happen to be 2nd gen. Why is it worth more?

Jail breaking

 

[beast786]

So I have a question,

Do people here see value in a $100 purchase if they are getting a PS4 but already have a Vita? I'd want to hear thoughts from that group as it's where I fall.

Here is why I am getting it.

I have multiple tv's in house. Right now I own 3 ps3 in each area. This means in future I don't have to buy multiple ps4.

Obviously using for vita to TV ( my son like playing on TV more than handheld, for me nope personally)


I am buying it purely to stream ps4 to other tv's.

 

[sn00zer]

So Vita games without a touchscreen....someone explain

 

[jwk94]

You can map touchscreen controls to L3 and R3

http://www.jp.playstation.com/psvitatv/faq/

 

[nbthedude]

It's a $99 Netflix/YouTube box with PlayStation game* support, and it can be a PS4 sling box.

That's the elevator pitch.

Yeah for $100 this is pretty much the ultimate sling box.

All those "console on a stick"/mini-console/sling box products (Ouya, Gamestick, BoxyBoxy etc) just got the shit kicked out of them.

For $100 this is an awesome console plus media center. I don't own a Vita and I may very well pick this up.

 

[wapplew]

I notice VIta TV running a full-fledged PS store instead of PS Vita store.
Maybe Vita OS on Vita TV is different abit?

 

[BOTEC]

Wow. I will buy the shit out of this.

 

[Rich!]

I mean shit, this thing will be a brilliant Netflix device. I can take it to my parents and boot up a film with ease. And then play some Persona to boot.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

*jawdropped*

Out of nowhere and boom I need it!

No one expected this. No one.