dancrane212
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Released in Japan as the Vita TV last year, the PlayStation TV is a home console version of Playstation Vita handheld. The PSTV can be used to play select Vita games on your television as well as PSP and PS1 games. The system can also be used to extend your PS4 via remote play to other televisions.
External dimensions
・Approx.65.0×105.0×13.6 mm (length×height×thickness)
Mass・Approx.110g
CPU・ARM® Cortex™ - A9 core (4core)
GPU・IMG SGX543MP4+
Main slots and connectors ・PlayStation®Vita card slot
・Memory card slot
・USB connector(USB 2.0 Type A)
・HDMI output port(HDMI-CEC)
・LAN port (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)
Wireless communication ・Memory card slot
・USB connector(USB 2.0 Type A)
・HDMI output port(HDMI-CEC)
・LAN port (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX)
・IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n=1×1) (Wi-Fi)
・Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR(A2DP,AVRCP,HSP,HID)
Internal memory card size ・Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR(A2DP,AVRCP,HSP,HID)
・1GB
AV output ・720p, 1080i, 480p
Sound output ・LPCM 2ch
Power ・AC adaptorC 5V
Maximum rated power consumption ・Approx. 2.8W
•Play your already existing library of digital Vita content on your television with either a DualShock 3 or 4.
•Also compatible with the grand majority of PSP and PS1 games.
•Use the suspend feature to put any single player game on hold until you turn the system back on to continue playing.
•Use remote play to control and play your playstation 4 from afar. The added ethernet port on the Playstation TV will even allow for a more consistent connection than WiFi on the Vita.
•Stream PS3 games from PS Now.
•Also compatible with the grand majority of PSP and PS1 games.
•Use the suspend feature to put any single player game on hold until you turn the system back on to continue playing.
•Use remote play to control and play your playstation 4 from afar. The added ethernet port on the Playstation TV will even allow for a more consistent connection than WiFi on the Vita.
•Stream PS3 games from PS Now.
https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5376
*Some games like Soul Sacrifice had patches released in Japan that introduced Playstation TV support that are not on this list so it’s reasonable to expect some, if not all, of those patches to get localized in the future.*
Standout Games
Digital Foundry “Hardware Test”
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-hardware-test-ps-vita-tv
Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/24/playstation-vita-tv-review/
The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/29/5156898/sony-playstation-vita-tv-review
Netto-kun said:Games such as God Eater 2, Soul Sacrifice (Delta) and Toukiden (Kiwami) look way better than expected. Though you also have games like Ys: Memories in Celceta and Persona 4 Golden that look...how to say it, acceptable? Games that mostly have 2D graphics such as Muramasa and Demon Gaze also look pretty good on the big screen.
PSP games on the other hand...most will look blurry for obvious reason. Dithering in certain games will also become even more noticeable. Also keep in mind that you can't turn the bilinear filtering option on/off while playing PSP games on PlayStation/Vita TV.
Certain Vita games, such as the upcoming Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus and htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary, have in-game actions that require the use of touch screen and/or rear touch panel even when played on PlayStation/Vita TV. In the case of htoL#NiQ: The Firefly Diary, you HAVE TO use both even though the game can still be played on the big sceen.. So unless you like to fiddle around with L3/R3, moving both sticks and pressing the DS3 trigger buttons to simulate touch screen/rear touch panel, those game are better played on Vita.
But hey, I can play games such as Dissidia Duodecim, Valkyria Chronicles 3 (Note: Valkyria Chronicles 3 was not released in english) and Ys Seven on my TV right away, so I am not complaining!
Parakeetman said:Personally it works great and as expected the games look good on a larger screen. For example it felt good to play god eater 2 and freedom wars using a controller.
I do use mine to play a lot of psp downloadable titles too, have quite the jrpg library thanks to that. While the graphics are what one would expect from a psp game blown up on a large screen, the ease of use and no hassle makes it worth it.
The one downside with the design is where the game card and mem card are inserted, which is under the vita logo on the top. Also, if you want to stand the system upright you need to buy a special stand for it.
Folk who are interested in a Vita tv the real investment will be with getting a 64gb card. Using ps+ you can transfer saves that way to and from the Vita and Vita TV without having to muck around with swapping memcards which I personally do not recommend doing.
• System
• HDMI Cord
• Power cables
• HDMI Cord
• Power cables
•System
•HDMI Cord
•Power cables
•DualShock 3
•8 Gig Memory card
•Lego Movie Game
•HDMI Cord
•Power cables
•DualShock 3
•8 Gig Memory card
•Lego Movie Game
•System
•HDMI Cord
•Power cables
•DualShock 3
•8 Gig Memory card
•Lego Movie Game
•Sly Cooper Thieves in Time
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•HDMI Cord
•Power cables
•DualShock 3
•8 Gig Memory card
•Lego Movie Game
•Sly Cooper Thieves in Time
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How do I use the Vitas touchscreens on the PSTV?
• Touchpanel on DS4 or click in the sticks as seen in this image. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ddevjfum97lned2/2014-10-01-210549.jpg?dl=0
How does suspend/resume work?• Either do a short press on the power button or hold the PS button on DS3 for 2 seconds and pick "Standby". NOTE: If the machine is fully powered off it will need to be powered on by pressing the power button on the machine, you will not be able to use a DualShock controller.
Can I run my previous Vita purchases, either digital or physical, on this machine?• Yes
Can I use my Vita as a controller for games without PSTV support?• No
Does the system use HDCP protection? Can I capture footage from it?• The PSTV does use HDCP you will have to use something to get around that if you wish to capture footage from the machine.
Can I switch memory cards between the Vita and the Playstation TV?• Yes, as long as the PSN account on the machines are the same.
Can I play PS1 games with a DualShock 4?• All games playable on the system game be controlled with either a DS3 or 4
Does a wired connection have any impact on PS4 remote play?• Digital Foundry did a report on just that. Ethernet does appear to have a positive impact on remote play. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-hands-on-with-playstation-tv-remote-play
When playing a PSP game can I use the second stick on my DualShock to emulate buttons like the Vita?• Yes
What Media apps are available on the PSTV?• Sony Video Unlimited
• More to be confirmed when the system releases. (The Vita had versions of Netflix and Hulu Plus, remains to be seen if they will be available on the PSTV)
• More to be confirmed when the system releases. (The Vita had versions of Netflix and Hulu Plus, remains to be seen if they will be available on the PSTV)
Big thanks to Netto-kun and Parakeetman for writing up their impressions and fielding my questions about the device. It was a great help!