Immaculate
Banned
wait it doesn't support SD TVs?
I should really get an HD TV soon lol
I should really get an HD TV soon lol
PS VITA TV announced (~$100, Vita set top box - as in it has no screen - for TVs)
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Well if your that tight you can always get a HDMI to RGB converter.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
I don't understand why people are excited about this, can someone explain? Am I missing something?
You can now play VITA titles on your TV? Why would you want to play handheld games on a TV when there are console games specifically made for this? Not to mention the fact that VITA has no games...
You can now play VITA titles on your TV? Why would you want to play handheld games on a TV when there are console games specifically made for this? Not to mention the fact that VITA has no games...
vivftp
Member
$5 says this tech will be built into a Sony Bravia TV in under a year. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if they announce such a TV at CES in January. This tech is obvious small enough and is cheap enough to be put into a TV, so why not? I suppose the question is will they just put it in one or two models? Or most of their product line? Or create a new segment for Playstation TVs?
SeventhSon
Member
This looks amazing! Are there many Vita games that don't require the touch screens?
To stave off threat from Android micro-consoles like Ouya.
Not to mention Google and Amazon if the rumored micro-consoles from them were true.
Over 100 at launch apparently, other games can always be patched. The good thing about this device is devs will start to develop with non-touch controls in mind and i say its a win win.
Holy shitballs, that's so crazy it almost makes sense.
Mind blown would = new TV purchase for me and my Sony is only a year old.
Immaculate
Banned
Didn't know about this thanks
Can't be helped that I'm a poor college student
Bro, kids in Burma are rocking HDTV's nowadays. Get with it
vivftp
Member
Someone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but Vita alone has over 100 games, it can play about 600 PSP games and about 600 PS One games. Vita itself also has PS Mobile and PS Minis, but who knows if this device can access that.
Now even though PS Vita TV can't access every single Vita game, it can still access most of them, and there's the chance that some games will be patched to be more compatible with Dual Shock 3/4 controllers.
That's a massive library of games to start off with. Then we factor in Sonys increased push for Vita games, the ability to stream from your PS4 to another TV in your house and the future Gaikai support, we find this thing has an amazing future. Sony's in the process of transforming their ecosystem, so we don't quite know what the end result is, but it looks VERY bright.
TONX
Distinguished Air Superiority
Engadget posted an editorial about the Vita TV that pretty much nails what I'm thinking about the whole situation:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/09/ps-vita-tv-editorial/
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/09/ps-vita-tv-editorial/
molnizzle
Member
Can't be helped that I'm a poor college student
You need to sort out your priorities. If I was still using an SDTV I wouldn't eat until I had enough money for a little 720p 32" LCD. Starvation is less barbaric than exposing your eyeballs to standard definition video. Shit takes years off your life. Proven fact.
LukasTaves
Member
This needs a controller and power cables to function, so I don't see this being widely adopted, to be honest...
Those who want portability will use their smartphones or tablets, and a chromecast/apple TV/whatever to stream wirelessly to the TV...
vivftp
Member
Umm yeah, and what precisely are you going to be streaming on those devices? It certainly won't be Playstation games.
LukasTaves
Member
Think the Xbone will top 1300?
As of now there are more than 3000 games published on 360's indie games... Don't underestimate the power of self publishing and using your console as a devkit
This upcoming generation is most likely going to explode any previous gen records when it comes to published games.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
Right now I just want to know the markup play asia will put on this to import into the UK. Their prices are usually quite reasonable and if I can get this for under £100 ill be buzzing.
pharmboy044
Member
So is it confirmed that Sony will show this device at TGS?
Agent X
Member
This is an excellent idea, and a total surprise coming from Sony. I was not expecting them to offer a device like this, based on the PS Vita hardware.
I had been considering getting a device like a Roku or a Chromecast for a while, but this looks like a mighty attractive alternative. I don't expect it to outdo their competitors with regard to the availability of applications for movies, TV, or music, but the availability of high-quality gaming on the same device gives this machine an edge. If you've got multiple TVs in the house, and are planning on picking up a PS4, then the ability to use Remote Play in conjunction with the PS4 is another potential selling point.
I had been considering getting a device like a Roku or a Chromecast for a while, but this looks like a mighty attractive alternative. I don't expect it to outdo their competitors with regard to the availability of applications for movies, TV, or music, but the availability of high-quality gaming on the same device gives this machine an edge. If you've got multiple TVs in the house, and are planning on picking up a PS4, then the ability to use Remote Play in conjunction with the PS4 is another potential selling point.
It's in the spec sheet. No 1080p. Period.
8y old's first gaming console, remote screen ps4 to downstairs, standalone mini music+video+netflix client, couch multiplay ps1 psv games, later gaigai, wide catalog of good games, decent price point. Makes sense.
Yes psp psvita has an excellent time lasting games, not a number of android games but then how many good bigscreen android games we have seen (or good Android game in general)? Price point is spot on to even compete against WiiU.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
It's cheap, and I can play the exclusives that I want to play.
does it matter? I just want to play the games. I game in a 24 inch monitor so it probably won't kill my eyes.
KZObsessed
Member
TVita.
Genius.
Genius.
HamsterPackage
Member
Any news about when either Vita Tv or the vita revision come out in north america?
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thepotatoman
Unconfirmed Member
I wish this thing had cheaper memory, and the vita content manager software had better syncing functionality. I'd love to uninstall iTunes and get rid of my buggy first gen Apple TV, but with Apple TV I can turn on my computer and iTunes, hit one button to update my podcasts, hit another to sync to Apple TV, and then I can turn my pc off and listen to any podcast I want.
I can download a third party podcast downloader and point it to the vita folder that content manager looks at, but there really isn't an easy way to sync content to the vita is there?
I can download a third party podcast downloader and point it to the vita folder that content manager looks at, but there really isn't an easy way to sync content to the vita is there?
Nightengale
Member
No news yet, but it's obviously coming.
Japan got shafted in the PS4 release date, so US/Europe needs to be tier-2 in something else.
With that being said, I don't expect VitaTV to be out until the Viacom deal is inked, and Sony has that IPTV deal going for them. That would be a huge advantage to release and push the VitaTV.
I would also expect Sony to be actively working on courting more media apps to be ported to Vita, to make it closer to AppleTV/other competitors.
HamsterPackage
Member
that's a shame I'd really like to have a Vita Tv for my ps4 as soon as possible. Having the choice of playing the ps4 in my bedroom while the wife is busy with the main one in the living room would be boss.
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thepotatoman
Unconfirmed Member
Actually, thinking about it more, I shouldn't even have to go through my PC to get podcasts. If this was a PSP TV, the podcast situation would have been pretty damn good. Why did Sony have to take a step back in this area?
Yes please. And while we're at it, change the Vita's OS to that.
vivftp
Member
lostsouldier
Banned
Hmm, any thoughts on whether or not local 2-player might work for PSP and Vita games that have that feature? It would really suck if something like Tekken or Marvel VS Capcom had that feature missing on VitaTV.
You can use the PS Vita as a remote for the Video Application
Now we can put that Cross-Controller rumor to rest.
2 DualShock 3's supported only for PS1 games. You can use ad-hoc for PS Vita to PS Vita TV Cross-Play
Now we can put that Cross-Controller rumor to rest.
2 DualShock 3's supported only for PS1 games. You can use ad-hoc for PS Vita to PS Vita TV Cross-Play
Callibretto
Member
vita and psp are always a personal device, there's no function of having 2 controller on 1 vita. before, I think they could do it with a patch, not sure if they'll bother with it though.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Never thought I'd say this, but I'm buying a Vita. PS1 and PSP games clenched it.
HamsterPackage
Member
That's been an option for awhile now. Not a new thing.
Surface of Me
I'm not an NPC. And neither are we.
Well, that and it's cheaper than a PSVITA I meant, and I prefer consoles to handhelds.
HamsterPackage
Member
Ok that makes sense then. The price point is great especially since I wont need to buy a controller with the ds4 support
lordchompy
Member
Ps1 games are confirmed as having 2 player local multiplayer. I doubt it for current PSP and Vita games, though future Vita games might support it as well.
