Minecraft is popular but its just one game that's available on other popular devices and it doesn't have a release date on the Vita yet. This device could be popular with Children but I don't see Sony trying to repeat the attempt at children they did with the PSP.
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PlayStation Vita TV Already Sold Out on Amazon Japan
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Minecraft is popular but its just one game that's available on other popular devices and it doesn't have a release date on the Vita yet. This device could be popular with Children but I don't see Sony trying to repeat the attempt at children they did with the PSP.
That's still a good news..
No. Not the game, I'm talking about 1080p netflix or local media server play.
thunder_snail
Member
You don't need wifi direct to have ad-hoc connection between devices. Hopefully, sony will be smart enough to provide that option.
Is Netflix even noticeable difference between 1080i and 1080p?
Vita TV is a Vita, Vita 2000 is a Vita. It doesn't mater which one is selling more, because they are both Vitas. A 2DS selling more than 3DS XL is only better for 3DSs.
Bottom line is more Vitas sold = better. They are not going to discontinue the handheld version as that's currently the primary market in Japan. Vita TV is just another idea to try to make Vita's user base grow. And I think it's a good idea however how effective it's going to be is yet to be seen.
I meant since game (PS4 streaming) have 1080i limit, they may have just put it as the universal limit to all outputs from Vita, so it doesn't change output format depending on what you are doing.
Just my speculation so I may be wrong.
Yes.
Brad Grenz
Member
On a 1080p TV any 1080i signal gets automatically converted to 1080p. Unless the content is more than 30hz, at that point the image on screen would be indistinguishable.
ProcrasDANation
Neo Member
Would ad-hoc have enough range and bandwidth though?
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
they are dumb smartphone gimmicks that if game developers really feel like their game needs something like that they will make it so that you can't play on Vita TV.
it doesn't preclude any game from including touch capabilities as long as the game can be played without them.
touch should only be a convenience unless that is the sole factor. in which case, they are probably going to want to stick to their laurels and design for a touch screen exclusively anyway
thunder_snail
Member
Bandwidth will be sufficient. As for range, as long as the distance between your ps4 and vita is no larger than the distance between your ps4 and your router, I don't think it would be a problem.
The thing is, I'm not sure if ps4 can operate in ad-hoc mode while accessing the internet through the router as well. That may be a problem.
The PS3 can already connect directly (without a router) to a PSP or Vita.
Direct, device to device: http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/remoteplay/remotewireless.html
Via router: http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps3/current/remoteplay/remotewired.html
Brad Grenz
Member
Just run some cat6. I'm sure Remote Play will be great over a wired network!
Marty Chinn
Member
They don't have to be just dumb smartphone gimmicks. Tearaway is an example of this.
bigboss370
Member
does the VITA TV have memory card slot then, to download all the games from PS Store?
Yep. There is a bundle with a memory card + controller for 150 thousand yen.
Yes. Vita catritge slot for games, and Vita [overpriced] memory card slot. This is a full Vita, without screen, control inputs and battery.
pieatorium
Member
there is a bundle with a memory card so i would say yes
ConteZero76
Member
VitaTV : fast ethernet port (10-100), up to 10MByte/s. Enough for 1080p streaming. The bottleneck isn't there.
Triggerhappytel
Member
But the Vita plays the same games, so it would benefit from Vita TV's success. It will always be there for those of us who want it and like it, and it will become even more useful once the PS4 launches.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
Which is fine. They can make it for touch screens then. Most games don't need them maybe so they can just be played with a normal controller
Gyros are going to be standard since dual shock 3 has them
They don't have to be, but so far they overwhelmingly are. Tearaway and LBP are the only exceptions I can think of.
ProcrasDANation
Neo Member
Thanks for the links, but I have doubts this works at 1080p 60. I really hope it does but a ps4 is only $300 more so I would be more inclined to just grab a second ps4 and not have the worry. I really really love the idea though, hope they start building it into TVs and Xperia phones as well!
bigboss370
Member
might need more than 64gigs ;_;
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Holy shit the playstation ad (the one with the Killzone party lol) already has 850 000 views. I know views don't mean sales but its already the second most watched video on their channel.
Callibretto
Member
is multiple viewing counts in youtube views? I've replayed that video a couple times, love the music, it's really hyping you up
Opus Angelorum
Member
+1
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Does the packaging come with an hdmi cable?
Moneyhats2k5
Member
It's a great ad. Maybe Killzone will be a huge IP this gen? lol
Senor Kami
Banned
One bad thing, depending on how you feel about this stuff, is if this thing becomes huge then you can probably say goodbye to future Vita games using more functions than what's found on a DS3. I think devs not using this stuff is far more likely than them coding in alternate control schemes.
ArtHands
Thinks buying more servers can fix a bad patch
The vitaTV is not a handheld though.
ProcrasDANation
Neo Member
Would doubt they could at $99... Apple TV does not include one.
PdotMichael
Banned
I have no idea what's the point of this bad post is.
pieatorium
Member
it is a vita though, it makes no difference to developers whether they buy a handheld or tv version
ProcrasDANation
Neo Member
Yes.
Is the value pack also $99? If so then wow!
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
We really need to get away from this idea that Sony bastardise their sales of one device because of another. It doesn't matter at all if the VitaTV takes off and the Vita sales don't. What matters is the content because content is what garners more support and makes Sony the money. Whether it's the VitaTV or the Vita, it's still a Vita sale anyway.
Salvor.Hardin
Banned
I only care about this if it translates into more Vita game sales. I love my Vita for the ps1 games but it wouldn't hurt to have some new devs create new games.
I doubt VitaTV will be successful at that though. I just don't see Sony devoting the necessary marketing effort for this device.
Gonzo just needs a little attention. Pat 'im on the head.
ProcrasDANation
Neo Member
Agreed but it at least makes the $499 vita (tv) pack in bundle a possibility, which is a very compelling proposition.
pants
Member
Dont you ever catch feelings deep inside your heart?
PuppetMaster
Member
Sold out?
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