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[mullet2000]

Question, guys:

I am eyeing up buying the bundle for $60 on sale right now. I know that Vita game compatibility is spotty, but how is PSP compatibility? If a PSP game is playable on Vita is it playable on PSTV, or is that case by case as well? Thanks.

 

[SScorpio]

Question, guys:

I am eyeing up buying the bundle for $60 on sale right now. I know that Vita game compatibility is spotty, but how is PSP compatibility? If a PSP game is playable on Vita is it playable on PSTV, or is that case by case as well? Thanks.

It case by case, it should be every game, but the white list prevents some games from playing. The biggest ones that don't work are Konami games, Castlevania Dracula X Chronices, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, etc.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I need some help, using dualshock 3 on remote play, how do I mimic the touchpad thing on a dualshock 4? Can't progress in Infamous without it.

 

[phant0m]

I need some help, using dualshock 3 on remote play, how do I mimic the touchpad thing on a dualshock 4? Can't progress in Infamous without it.

I think you're gonna need to pair a DS4.

 

[Ivan Amiibo]

It case by case, it should be every game, but the white list prevents some games from playing. The biggest ones that don't work are Konami games, Castlevania Dracula X Chronices, Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, etc.

yeah, sucks bad that Gradius Collection doesn't work.

 

[DarkOneX]

I think you're gonna need to pair a DS4.

Werd, I actually cannot believe they don't put a DS4 with it, the DS3 is pretty useless about half the time when you are using it for PS4 streaming, ended up buying a camo DS4 to use with it.

 

[sensui-tomo]

Werd, I actually cannot believe they don't put a DS4 with it, the DS3 is pretty useless about half the time when you are using it for PS4 streaming, ended up buying a camo DS4 to use with it.

Vita tv came out before the ps4, they copied the same bundle strategy which involved the standard unit and the day bundle, plus the ds4 controllers are still pricey.

 

[MostWantedZero]

anyone have a problem with their DS4 not registering button presses or analog movement because it wasn't in the line of sight of the PSTV? for some reason I need to be in the line of sight for it to work register.

 

[Heavy's Sandvich]

I think you're gonna need to pair a DS4.

I don't actually have a ps4, been using my cousin's one. Looks like I need to pick a DS4 up at some point.

 

[Xeroblade]

Just picked one of these up and got to mess with it over the weekend. I was ready to take to return it but setting my frame rate setting to High instead of Standard fixed the horrible choppiness and lag. This little block is a beast for running remote play. I ran it wireless and barely noticed lag. Beat two bosses in bloodborne even. Wired makes this the remote play the killer feature it needs to be. Extremely happy with it wired but I am still pleased with it wireless.

 

[ExitPlanetDust]

anyone have a problem with their DS4 not registering button presses or analog movement because it wasn't in the line of sight of the PSTV? for some reason I need to be in the line of sight for it to work register.

I think that's just the DS4. The range is horrible compared to the DS3. I have issues with the PSTV and the PS4. I'm talking less than 10 ft away.

 

[bomblord1]

Question, guys:

I am eyeing up buying the bundle for $60 on sale right now. I know that Vita game compatibility is spotty, but how is PSP compatibility? If a PSP game is playable on Vita is it playable on PSTV, or is that case by case as well? Thanks.

For $60 there's really no reason not to get it. Even it's "spotty" compatibility covers hundreds of games. If you are even remotely interested in playing these games on the big screen just do it.

If you're looking to play a specific game it would be best to find out if it works. If you are not interested in playing any games on the big screen there's not much reason to use it outside of remoteplay.

 

[Vashetti]

Just picked one of these up and got to mess with it over the weekend. I was ready to take to return it but setting my frame rate setting to High instead of Standard fixed the horrible choppiness and lag. This little block is a beast for running remote play. I ran it wireless and barely noticed lag. Beat two bosses in bloodborne even. Wired makes this the remote play the killer feature it needs to be. Extremely happy with it wired but I am still pleased with it wireless.

Go into Power Save Settings and make sure "Use Wi-Fi in Power Save Mode" is unchecked too.

 

[Shizuka]

anyone have a problem with their DS4 not registering button presses or analog movement because it wasn't in the line of sight of the PSTV? for some reason I need to be in the line of sight for it to work register.

I started using a DS4 with my PSTV, it was awful. Went back to a DS3 and never had any issue again.

 

[bomblord1]

anyone have a problem with their DS4 not registering button presses or analog movement because it wasn't in the line of sight of the PSTV? for some reason I need to be in the line of sight for it to work register.

If I stick my hands behind my head (which I actually do fairly often when playing games since it's comfortable) it won't register button presses. I just keep my hands in front of me when playing on the PSTV.

 

[Zoe]

If I stick my hands behind my head (which I actually do fairly often when playing games since it's comfortable)

That is the weirdest thing ever.

 

[Enthus]

If I stick my hands behind my head (which I actually do fairly often when playing games since it's comfortable) it won't register button presses. I just keep my hands in front of me.

But why?

 

[Norwegian_Imposter]

The only annoyance I have had with my vita tv is the fact HellDivers vita version doesn't work with it but remote play works flawlessly so I am happy

 

[Pankratous]

Is there an ongoing list of PSTV compatible games? The only one I can find on GAF appears to lead to a dead link.

 

[awp69]

Is there an ongoing list of PSTV compatible games? The only one I can find on GAF appears to lead to a dead link.

Yes, isn't it great that SONY itself no longer maintains a list.

Here's another one shared earlier in the thread:
http://thevitalounge.net/forum/threads/the-playstation-tv-compatible-games-topic.1402/

 

[Pankratous]

Yes, isn't it great that SONY itself no longer maintains a list.

Here's another one shared earlier in the thread:
http://thevitalounge.net/forum/threads/the-playstation-tv-compatible-games-topic.1402/

Thanks man

 

[autoduelist]

If I stick my hands behind my head (which I actually do fairly often when playing games since it's comfortable) it won't register button presses. I just keep my hands in front of me.

But why?

Tinfoil hat?

Unless you're asking why he often plays with his hands behind his head, in which case I have no answer unless he's octodad.

 

[Xeroblade]

Go into Power Save Settings and make sure "Use Wi-Fi in Power Save Mode" is unchecked too.

What does this do? besides shut the wifi off?

 

[Pankratous]

What does this do? besides shut the wifi off?

Makes WiFi better as it's no longer limiting the power of the network interface card.

 

[Vashetti]

What does this do? besides shut the wifi off?

Makes WiFi better as it's no longer limiting the power of the network interface card.

Yup, this. It's a really poorly named setting.

 

[Pankratous]

Having a bit of a weird experience on my PSTV at the moment.

Downloading the Killzone patch is incredibly slow, 1MB every 15~ seconds. However if I pause that and let the Harry Potter game download, it is really quick at 1MB per second.

So what is the Killzone patch on a server at the north pole or something?

 

[Xeroblade]

Makes WiFi better as it's no longer limiting the power of the network interface card.

Yup, this. It's a really poorly named setting.

No shit? Well maybe it will make remote play slightly perform better. Thanks Gents.

 

[ExitPlanetDust]

Makes WiFi better as it's no longer limiting the power of the network interface card.

Thanks for the explanation. I never realized what this was. I just changed the setting on my Vita and it's a game-changer for remote play! Miles from home and GTA Online is flawless.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

messing with remote play last night and I realized that direct connect to VITA was not turned on.

I turned that on and now my 60fps Remote play on my vita is like fucking perfect.

will I get the same results with a Playstation TV in my bedroom with a DS4??

please say yes.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

How's bloodborne on it?

I've played most of Bloodborne through the PSTV hooked up to my PC monitor off of my PS4 in the living room, works like a charm, even beaten 3 bosses over it.

 

[Shizuka]

Just got through a weird situation. I was playing on my PSTV earlier today, put it on standby and went to have lunch. When I got back to it, the TV wouldn't display anything from my PSTV. It was on, the controller was on, but nothing. Changed the HDMI port, cable, everything, but this TV wouldn't show anything ("no signal" error).

Decided to try it on my bedroom TV and it worked. Went back to the living room again, same error. I wonder if my PSTV and the living room's TV don't want to play nice again.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

Playing Conception II right now and it isn't as bad as I was told....so far.

 

[xDUMPWEEDx]

I just ordered a PSTV along with a few games I've been wanting to play:
-P4G
-KZ:M
-Toukiden:Kiwami

and looking forward to playing some of my owned digital titles PS+/PSP/PS1:
-TxK
-Maverick Hunter X
-SF Alpha 3 Max

I might end up buying an actual Vita in the future too.

 

[sensui-tomo]

Just got through a weird situation. I was playing on my PSTV earlier today, put it on standby and went to have lunch. When I got back to it, the TV wouldn't display anything from my PSTV. It was on, the controller was on, but nothing. Changed the HDMI port, cable, everything, but this TV wouldn't show anything ("no signal" error).

Decided to try it on my bedroom TV and it worked. Went back to the living room again, same error. I wonder if my PSTV and the living room's TV don't want to play nice again.

Could be something with the HDMI settings, try turning it to 480p before going to your living room/not bedroom tv. otherwise it could be an odd setting on the tv.

 

[Shizuka]

I just ordered a PSTV along with a few games I've been wanting to play:
-P4G
-KZ:M
-Toukiden:Kiwami

and looking forward to playing some of my owned digital titles PS+/PSP/PS1:
-TxK
-Maverick Hunter X
-SF Alpha 3 Max

I might end up buying an actual Vita in the future too.

If you like JRPGs, get Demon Gaze - it's PSTV compatible

Could be something with the HDMI settings, try turning it to 480p before going to your living room/not bedroom tv. otherwise it could be an odd setting on the tv.

I'll try that, even though it's set as automatic and the TV should detect it.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

I just ordered a PSTV along with a few games I've been wanting to play:
-P4G
-KZ:M
-Toukiden:Kiwami

and looking forward to playing some of my owned digital titles PS+/PSP/PS1:
-TxK
-Maverick Hunter X
-SF Alpha 3 Max

I might end up buying an actual Vita in the future too.

P4G alone was worth my $99 purchase. Best game I've ever played.

 

[NeOak]

Playing Conception II right now and it isn't as bad as I was told....so far.

It's reaaaaaallyyyyyyyy grindy.

 

[autoduelist]

Playing Conception II right now and it isn't as bad as I was told....so far.

I just reviewed it in a different thread, so won't spend much time here - -but yes, it sounds great early on... lots of interesting combat mechanics and systems (chain gauge, positional combat, cool weak points, 3x3 child formations with tons of unlockable classes and hidden skills based on your team composition)... but it all falls apart when you realize you can auto-combat through the entire game, rendering all those cool systems pointless and turning the game into a mindless grind. It suffers from incredibly poor enemy balancing.

 

[Circinus]

I just ordered a PSTV along with a few games I've been wanting to play:
-P4G
-KZ:M
-Toukiden:Kiwami

and looking forward to playing some of my owned digital titles PS+/PSP/PS1:
-TxK
-Maverick Hunter X
-SF Alpha 3 Max

I might end up buying an actual Vita in the future too.

If you're considering the PS Vita and are even a bit interested in some PS Vita games, then honestly I think you should just have bought a PS Vita.

You won't need to check which game is compatible with PS TV etc and PS Vita is all around a much, much better device.

Of course if you want to play on the TV it isn't really an alternative. But otherwise, it's superior in every way.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

I just reviewed it in a different thread, so won't spend much time here - -but yes, it sounds great early on... lots of interesting combat mechanics and systems (chain gauge, positional combat, cool weak points, 3x3 child formations with tons of unlockable classes and hidden skills based on your team composition)... but it all falls apart when you realize you can auto-combat through the entire game, rendering all those cool systems pointless and turning the game into a mindless grind. It suffers from incredibly poor enemy balancing.

It feels incredibly easy right now; I can OHKO most enemies.

 

[xDUMPWEEDx]

If you like JRPGs, get Demon Gaze - it's PSTV compatible.

I will definitely look into it, thanks for the recommendation!

P4G alone was worth my $99 purchase. Best game I've ever played.

Great to hear! I've been wanting to play P4G since it came out, but could never pull the trigger on a Vita. Now that PSTV is super cheap it's worth it to dive in and give it a shot.

If you're considering the PS Vita and are even a bit interested in some PS Vita games, then honestly I think you should just have bought a PS Vita.

You won't need to check which game is compatible with PS TV etc and PS Vita is all around a much, much better device.

Of course if you want to play on the TV it isn't really an alternative. But otherwise, it's superior in every way.

I understand completely. I am going to keep the PSTV because I do prefer to game on a TV (I'll be using a Sony 32" 720p TV for the PS TV). When I buy a Vita in the future I will make sure to pick up all the Vita exclusives at that point.

 

[Shizuka]

It feels incredibly easy right now; I can OHKO most enemies.

Wait until the bosses start OHKO you.

 

[DOWN]

I haven't seen a deal since that Amazon Gold Box. Where was the $60 deal?

 

[Shauni]

I was going to start a thread about this, but I figured asking it here would be just as good.

Persona 3: FES vs Portable.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

I haven't seen a deal since that Amazon Gold Box. Where was the $60 deal?

I really want to know this. Is there a PS TV bundle for $60 somewhere?

I was going to start a thread about this, but I figured asking it here would be just as good.

Persona 3: FES vs Portable.

I liked FES more because it had a better sense of environment and wandering around the school was fun, especially when the seasons changed. It also has good cutscenes and the extra FES campaign. However, it's hard to deny that P3P's interface is faster, and it has the girl stuff.

 

[Shauni]

It seems like, looking at the list of difference between the two, FES has the most stuff, but...well, how hard is it to really direct your party? That's my main issue. I am not a fan of not having the option to control your party, that just seems like it'd be a pain all around.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

It seems like, looking at the list of difference between the two, FES has the most stuff, but...well, how hard is it to really direct your party? That's my main issue. I am not a fan of not having the option to control your party, that just seems like it'd be a pain all around.

I didn't really care (never stood out to me as a crazy huge problem, and I turned it off in P4 sometimes), but most people consider the party control a major selling point for P3Portable.

 

[Shizuka]

Just got through a weird situation. I was playing on my PSTV earlier today, put it on standby and went to have lunch. When I got back to it, the TV wouldn't display anything from my PSTV. It was on, the controller was on, but nothing. Changed the HDMI port, cable, everything, but this TV wouldn't show anything ("no signal" error).

Decided to try it on my bedroom TV and it worked. Went back to the living room again, same error. I wonder if my PSTV and the living room's TV don't want to play nice again.

Could be something with the HDMI settings, try turning it to 480p before going to your living room/not bedroom tv. otherwise it could be an odd setting on the tv.

I did that, my TV still won't display anything from my PSTV. I'm out of ideas here, why my living room's TV won't display anything from my PSTV but every other TV will.

 

[eastx]

Here's a replay of a recent Toukiden: Kiwami multiplayer stream we recorded on Twitch. Two PlayStation TV players (including the broadcaster) and one PlayStation 4 player. In the video, we run through the first phase of missions and defeat the first boss.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xVGVexWjb4

 

[dorikyasu]

FYI, among this month's PS+ free Vita games, Killzone: Mercenary works with PSTV, Monster Bag does not.