PS VITA TV announced (~$100, Vita set top box - as in it has no screen - for TVs)
- Thread starter Canis lupus
- Start date
Off-Kilter
Banned
Someone please clarify this for me. This thing is essentially a $100 Vita console, right? Pop in a game and connect to the TV and you're good to go?
Also, would I be able to buy digital Vita games from my PSN account on PS4 and simply sync it this device and play?
Also, would I be able to buy digital Vita games from my PSN account on PS4 and simply sync it this device and play?
Zoe
Member
You would need a long cable then so it can be next to you since you're supposed to point the camera.
You must have a DS3. If not, better off buying the bundle pack... or a cheap DS3 anywhere really
Its got 1GB onboard storage. Its going to use Vita memory cards.
Its my assumption that we'll be able to hotswap our cards since its literally a Vita like our OG devices. This will make Portable to Console-TV gaming so freakin nice.
I'm confused, maybe I missed something. What about front and back touch areas? Front screen can be replaced by the touchpad with a DS4 (maybe some applications of the back pad can be replaced by L3/R3) but if this things will originally come with a DS3 I don't see how that's gonna work...
You buy a controller if you don't already have one. I think it's great that they give the option to use an existing controller rather than price it higher and put one in every box.
Why wouldn't you just get a PS+ subscription?
Vita is region free, don't see why Sony would pull a Nintendo 3DS on this.
Callibretto
Member
that one is for people who already own a dualshock
Zoe
Member
That's why there's a compatibility list.
Edited for greater impact. SE needs to get Birth By Sleep on PSN stat.
Yes to all, and it has it's own store (or use the web store).
Zoe
Member
Games should be fine, but I am concerned about some of the streaming services.
Baki
Member
Do you think this thing will be big in Japan? Or is this more suited to the western markets?
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I read that only PS1 games on the Vita TV support local multiplayer. Is that true? I'd love to see some Vita games getting local MP support, but I'm not holding my breath.
Gravity Rush and Uncharted aren't supported games, here's hoping they'll patch it.
chickdigger802
Banned
it really is basically a psvita's soul in a different shell.
it can do everything a vita can, but sadly it only supports 720p (which it probably upscales from 500~ w/e p of the vita)
It'd be awesome if you could get multiple Vita TVs on the network for LAN play.
whoops - misread a bit
A two player PS1 game is shown in each video (devil dice and tekken 2)
the box supports 2 bluetooth controllers from the spec sheet
a vita can be paired to it for ad hoc multi (1P on TV, 2P on Vita)
djSyndrome
Member
Not sure about being able to move cards, but it is a Vita memory card. http://www.jp.playstation.com/psvitatv/hardware/
Shouta
Member
Probably a little of both.
Mercury Land-Snake
Member
I think Sony is going to really mess up the prospects for this product because of the following:
- Low amount of build in memory. 1gb is not enough and buying expensive proprietary mem sticks for it kinda defeats the purpose of a cheap box.
- No remote included, it could have been a good Apple TV alternative. I know for a fact that non gamers do not want to control media functions with a Dualshock. A cheap remote included would have helped here.
- DS4 should have been the standard controller for this, NOT the DS3. The DS4 lets you use many of the PSVita functions, the DS3 does not. There would be far better compatibility with Vita software.
It's a great idea with half hearted execution. It will be something hardcore gamers will eat up but will not be the mainstream hit that it could have been.
IMO they should have done the following:
- Wait a year until Gaikai is ready to stream PS1/2/3 games.
- Included a cheap remote, DS4 and at least 8gb of memory built in (+ support for standard SD cards and external HDDs)
- Work with various streaming services to get a ton of them on board for launch (like the Roku app store).
- No PSVita card slot, all digital.
- Name it PlayStation TV and market it as a box that does media streaming, PSP/PSVita/PS1/PS2/PS3 gaming and PS4 remote streaming in one box.
- Low amount of build in memory. 1gb is not enough and buying expensive proprietary mem sticks for it kinda defeats the purpose of a cheap box.
- No remote included, it could have been a good Apple TV alternative. I know for a fact that non gamers do not want to control media functions with a Dualshock. A cheap remote included would have helped here.
- DS4 should have been the standard controller for this, NOT the DS3. The DS4 lets you use many of the PSVita functions, the DS3 does not. There would be far better compatibility with Vita software.
It's a great idea with half hearted execution. It will be something hardcore gamers will eat up but will not be the mainstream hit that it could have been.
IMO they should have done the following:
- Wait a year until Gaikai is ready to stream PS1/2/3 games.
- Included a cheap remote, DS4 and at least 8gb of memory built in (+ support for standard SD cards and external HDDs)
- Work with various streaming services to get a ton of them on board for launch (like the Roku app store).
- No PSVita card slot, all digital.
- Name it PlayStation TV and market it as a box that does media streaming, PSP/PSVita/PS1/PS2/PS3 gaming and PS4 remote streaming in one box.
EventHorizon
Member
MS take note. This is how you add extra functionality to you gaming device for $100. You make it optional and you make it actually useful.
Chinpoko_Master
Member
This is a crazy idea, but it's also pretty brilliant at the same time. It's perfect for someone like me who has been building up a library of PS+ games for Vita and PSP and has been waiting for the system to get a model with HDMI out.
Honestly, I was just going to wait until Sony discontinued the Vita but now I think I might actually get this instead. It's a perfect impulse buy and might actually breath some new life into the Vita.
Honestly, I was just going to wait until Sony discontinued the Vita but now I think I might actually get this instead. It's a perfect impulse buy and might actually breath some new life into the Vita.
For people asking about Vita as Vita TV controller, here:
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/09/09/sony-announce-a-new-console-playstation-vita-tv/
It says this:
UPDATE: We’ve been sent a few more details on the system from Sony.
I think 4 implies exactly that. We need confirmation from someone there though... @yosp?
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2013/09/09/sony-announce-a-new-console-playstation-vita-tv/
It says this:
UPDATE: We’ve been sent a few more details on the system from Sony.
- There will be a system software update to patch in DualShock 4 support.
- It can connect to other PS Vitas via ad hoc mode.
- Two DualShock 3 controllers can be paired to the system, allowing for playing PS1 titles.
- PS Vita can be used as a controller for some Wii U like functionality.
- Will support “nasne”, a networked recorder and media storage device.
I think 4 implies exactly that. We need confirmation from someone there though... @yosp?
H_Prestige
Banned
I'm guessing once the ps4 is out over there, the value pack will replace the DS3 with a DS4.
SteveO1683
Member
If I read it right (maybe in the PR) it sounds like Vita TV and Vita can adhoc remote play. Shouldn't be any reason that two Vita TVs couldn't do it either unless Sony blocks it.
Cross-Play should work since it's just a PS Vita connected to a TV.
Yea. In a video that they released, they showed people playing Tekken on the same Vita TV.
lolez2matt
Member
Wish it could work with Dj Max Technika using the vita as a controller and the tv as the sound ouput!! <3
Off-Kilter
Banned
Thanks for the clarification. This sounds like a wonderful investment.
weekend_warrior
Banned
How is this a thing?
Also, needs the ability to play PS2 games.
Also, needs the ability to play PS2 games.
Crimson_Gold
Member
This is coming out in Japan first. They won't have the PS4 until next year. Whenever it is released to the rest of the world, I anticipate a DS4 bundle.
IMO i'm glad they didn't listen to you because with all that it would cost over 200$
price price price price
hope you realise this device has a better cpu and gpu than an iphone 5
Highly. If the Vita didn't, the TV version certainly won't.
Team Klimt
Member
Did you watch the video? Popping in a Vita game cart is the first thing they do. It supports physical games.
SwiftDeath
Member
This along with the PS4 is already a better deal than XBONE. You basically get "two" PS4's.
This is how you justify an extra 100. Not that Kinect bullshit MS expects people to swallow. Sony is killing it and this makes MS look that much worst with what they're offering.
Mercury Land-Snake
Member
Within a year they should be able to do all of that at around $100.