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PS TV remote play? Is it any good?
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SerTapTap
Member
Varies significantly depending on network condition, some people seem to have awful trouble, for me it's extremely good. Still compressed, obviously not as good as a wire, but nearly no input lag and acceptable levels of compression artifacting. But I have wired PS TV/PS4. Sometimes I get lag spikes on the Vita over wireless, but generally it's quite stable over wireless as well, just depends on signal strength.
Update it fully before you try using it though, there was an update that majorly improved the remote play. I think there's options for 30FPS/60FPS remoteplay now so you could see which is more stable--60 works fine in my home.
Definitely check out the Vita library too if you get it though.
Update it fully before you try using it though, there was an update that majorly improved the remote play. I think there's options for 30FPS/60FPS remoteplay now so you could see which is more stable--60 works fine in my home.
Definitely check out the Vita library too if you get it though.
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
The function itself works as advertised and they even updated it so you can Remote Play at 60 FPS (Used to be lock to 30 FPS) however how well it works for you is totally dependent on the quality of your home network and Internet Speed.
My internet is pretty good, the vita holds on well on remote play but the lack of r2/l2 kills me, from your impresssions im guessing the pstv works as good as vita so thats fine by me, i was only worried about the quality of the image since i always heard its compressed.
The vita library its interesting but the fact that it wont stream all vita games makes me sad cause i wanted to play Uncharted golden abyss on the big screen
The vita library its interesting but the fact that it wont stream all vita games makes me sad cause i wanted to play Uncharted golden abyss on the big screen
Popsickles
Member
I have it on a wire connection through my router and have had very good results but it does depend what you play. COD is a no no due to lag, Driveclub can be a bit rough with some artifacts due to fast movement, however dying light and the Order are almost as good as native. P.s make sure you set it as 60fps and high quality and you are good to go. P.p.s I play on a decent monitor so that removes any display lag.
I dont think i understand it fully, you have your pstv on a wired connection or your ps4? Or both? ehehe
If i have to play it it will be not too long cause this is more to when the wife gets home, im just trying to avoid a fight here
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Both would be ideal. Wireless usually works, but it can get annoying if someone uses a microwave or something.
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notworksafe
Member
As long as it's wired on both ends, you're good to go. I've never had good results with wifi.
Popsickles
Member
I have both the ps4 and the Pstv wired to my router I find the wireless on both next to useless in my house. If you don't want to drill holes and run cable through then I hear power line adapters are goodI dont think i understand it fully, you have your pstv on a wired connection or your ps4? Or both? ehehe
If i have to play it it will be not too long cause this is more to when the wife gets home, im just trying to avoid a fight here
Trogdor1123
Member
I use it and it's great now that they updated it. Was kinda crappy before.
Japanmanx3
Member
Works for me.
Honestly - you should return it unless you want the Vita part of it. Its an underperformer. I don't think the hardware is up to snuff. I get better remote play capability using the Remote Play app on my One Plus One android phone (while at work at that).
Also - you may have paid $10 too much. They've been on sale for $39.99.
Also - you may have paid $10 too much. They've been on sale for $39.99.
I didnt bought it, i was just checking if its worth it, this would be used for like 20% of the time, not too much, im In Portugal so i dont know the prices out there but here its usually 100 dollars so this is in fact a promotion
Like some of you said the remote play works as the vita, i think im gonna get one since the only issue with vita remote play its the lack of the back buttons.
Like some of you said the remote play works as the vita, i think im gonna get one since the only issue with vita remote play its the lack of the back buttons.
NeOak
Member
I didnt bought it, i was just checking if its worth it, this would be used for like 20% of the time, not too much, im In Portugal so i dont know the prices out there but here its usually 100 dollars so this is in fact a promotion
Like some of you said the remote play works as the vita, i think im gonna get one since the only issue with vita remote play its the lack of the back buttons.
There is a R2/L2 case for the Vita slim.
Also, it works perfectly as long as the PS4 and PSTV are using Ethernet. Way better than the Vita Wi-Fi.
NeOak
Member
Powerline adaptersI know but my vita its the first
I cant use ethernet cable on the ps tv without passing a huge ass cable from living room to the my bedroom so cable its not an option D:
This is what I use for all my consoles and they are great. Took less than a minute to set up and is much faster than wifi.
Edit: I have TRENDnet adapters that I got on sale (aim for 500Mbps or Gigabit).
fallen_dawn
Member
Ideally you don't want to connect the powerline adapter to a powerboard (esp. if it has a surge protector built in). If you need to, then it still works, it just may be a little slower. If you do use a powerboard - make sure to plug the adapter in the first slot.
I bought a powerline adapter which has a pass-through socket on it, so it doesn't effectively take up the slot (and then I attach the powerboard to the adapter). I think it was the TP-Link AV500 with pass-through.
lennyKravic
Neo Member
I bought it for same reason as you want. Sometimes I just want to lay in bed and play. I have smaller TV in bedroom so not having FullHD with Remote Play is not an issue. Works really well in my opinion. And I have somewhat complicated network at home with more APs, switch etc. but works fine. Just don't expect to play any type of multiplayer games, input lag is ok for single player (playing Witcher now). Also I think for racers it will not be ok to play through remote play. For that price it's great to extend your gaming options to other room. I haven't used any other function of PS TV, just Remote Play.
That is great , thank you for the tip, ill check one with the passtrough, life saver right there
Lenny how is the connection you have? Wireless or wired?
MAX PAYMENT
Member
Hopefully I don't derail the thread, but I have a quick question about Vita remote play.
1. Can you use vita remote play without internet?
2. Is everything accessible via remote play? (Videos, movies, music, a connected media drive, etc)
3. Is it worth buying as a semi-portable solution for travel?
1. Can you use vita remote play without internet?
2. Is everything accessible via remote play? (Videos, movies, music, a connected media drive, etc)
3. Is it worth buying as a semi-portable solution for travel?
1- No you cant.
2- Never tested, but i doubt that.
3- Its the ideal for a traveler, the remote play its not the best thing, but theres great games in the vita.
I have a couple of question, it seem to be the right place to ask.
I have had mostly bad experiences with vita remote play (crappy hotel wifi).
I will be in france for 4 weeks (living in canada) and i concider buying a ps tv for remote play. I want to be able to easily use my dualshock as the vita controls kinda suck. But i don't want to buy it if the performances are bad.
Someone ever tried remote playing from a few thousand km away. Both the ps4 and the ps tv would be wired.
I have had mostly bad experiences with vita remote play (crappy hotel wifi).
I will be in france for 4 weeks (living in canada) and i concider buying a ps tv for remote play. I want to be able to easily use my dualshock as the vita controls kinda suck. But i don't want to buy it if the performances are bad.
Someone ever tried remote playing from a few thousand km away. Both the ps4 and the ps tv would be wired.
If you're staying at the hotel, don't even bother.
2. I know you can't watch a blu-ray from remote play
I would not be at the hotel, but at family. That why i would be able to connect it via ethernet.
MAX PAYMENT
Member
I want to bring my ps4 travelling using the vita as a screen with no internet. Is that possible?
Mihos
Gold Member
I use direct connect on Vita. Not internet, or even local net.
For me remote play is great feature, at home with a local wifi it definitely works very well.
Surprisingly, even via internet it works reasonably well. E.g. my test case in a train at 200 km/h: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZmy_GEvyjA
Or via internet at a place 300 km away from my PS4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxj8yoCX-R8
Surprisingly, even via internet it works reasonably well. E.g. my test case in a train at 200 km/h: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZmy_GEvyjA
Or via internet at a place 300 km away from my PS4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxj8yoCX-R8
I don't understand how people have wired/ethernet/LAN connections for both their PS4 and their PSTV way off in another room - isn't the whole point that the PSTV is in your bedroom or another room or whatever, far away from where your router and PS4 are? You're not running a long-ass ethernet cable across your house/apartment, are you? My BF would kill me if I even suggested it, lol.
The visual/sound are fine for me on Remote Play on my PSTV in the bedroom (on wifi), but there's about a 0.5 second lag that ultimately leaves me dissatisfied playing any actioin game or game that requires any sort of reactionary timing. Anything turn-based (like FFX Remaster for example) is totally fine, since the battles give you all the time in the world to respond.
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Woah woah woah. Powerline adapters, wtf? My home's electrical wiring can carry a data signal? What sorcery is this? I don't think I knew about this. Holy shit.
The visual/sound are fine for me on Remote Play on my PSTV in the bedroom (on wifi), but there's about a 0.5 second lag that ultimately leaves me dissatisfied playing any actioin game or game that requires any sort of reactionary timing. Anything turn-based (like FFX Remaster for example) is totally fine, since the battles give you all the time in the world to respond.
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Woah woah woah. Powerline adapters, wtf? My home's electrical wiring can carry a data signal? What sorcery is this? I don't think I knew about this. Holy shit.
NinjaMouse
Member
I've found it to be pretty terrible unless the PSTV and PS4 are both on hardwired connections. Even then, I still get the occasional blip in my experience, which was enough for me to nix the entire idea of using it to play Destiny in another room in my house.
I'll be selling my PSTV as soon as possible, since it will get zero use due to the lackluster experience.
I'll be selling my PSTV as soon as possible, since it will get zero use due to the lackluster experience.
Augustiner
Neo Member
Really? How!? I tried setting this up last week without internet following the Sony instructions here which also implies it is possible: https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5374/~/playstation-tv-remote-play
However, at step 3 the system keeps asking me to sign up for a Playstation plus account and I cannot complete the setup process. Do I need to do something differently?