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So like, there is a Vita card slot on it?

 

[kittens]

https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/376980522318061568

"Press release says that not all PS Vita titles will be playable on PS Vita TV, because it doesn't have a touch screen etc."

Fixed the URL for you.

Also, for reals, the Vita TV needs to be bundled with a Dual Shock 4. At least then we could use the touchpad for kinda-sorta-good-enough touch screen functionality. :-\

 

[Soi-Fong]

Day Fucking One. Stream PS4 games as well as play Vita/PSP games for 100 dollars. Count me the fuck in! Genius.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

- Can Remote Play PS4 to another TV if the one the PS4 is connected to is being used.
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that's awesome

 

[AdmiralPain]

Pointless.

 

[Callibretto]

This is insane news. It should have been a DS4, though, not a DS3.

it can act as extender so you can play ps4 games on another tv, I think that mean it's compatible with dualshock 4 controller

 

[Skeff]

It's pretty much my new PS4 streamer. If it gets Gaikai and will allow me to play PS3 on ANY device, than I am SO in.

Yep, I'm buying 4 of these, not even joking.

 

[Zoe]

Still want to know what they're gonna do with front and back touch screen for Vita TV.

Hopefully they would allow you to use the Vita as the controller.

 

[Diprosalic]

RIP in peace vita touch screen.

 

[Eterniti]

This might be redundant, but if it allows me to use my Vita to be able to play other touch enabled Vita games on my TV via Vita TV, then this is a purchase for me.

 

[JoeM86]

Make sense that can be patch right?

How could it be patched? How can you patch touchscreen inputs onto a non-screened controller?

 

[Canis lupus]

My question: Will it play physical Vita games?! o_o

I sure hope so, it has a memory card slot.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

So its Vita for your tv that also doubles as a remote play hub?

 

[jj984jj]

Sony is doing random things with Vita now.

 

[Domino792]

Playing the PS4 on a different TV in the house. Sold

 

[Amagon]

In my veins!

 

[abstract alien]

 

[Dereck]

 

[halfbeast]

Well, my interest in the new Vita model just took a nose dive, lol.

Also, the Vita TV better be compatible with the Dual Shock 4. Sucks that it's bundled with a DS3. :-\

I think it's more of an "early adopters" bundle, since it's coming before the ps4 in japan, it'll be playable with a DS4 as well, I'm sure!

 

[Devilgunman]

My question: Will it play physical Vita games?! o_o

Yes. It has Vita game slot.

 

[mothball]

They just eliminated the need for a ton of people to own the Vita...

Game Boy Player launched for $50 in 2003, when the GBA SP was still retailing for $100.

 

[$h@d0w]

The PSVITA TV bundle screen showed the PS vita memory cards, so they couldn't even be bothered to add some internal flash memory or something ? Come on now.

Storage is not really needed when you're remote playing or streaming content from elsewhere?

 

[Ban Puncher]

It's like the Ouya.


But not shit.

 

[Withnail]

House was hinting about this on stage at E3 but everybody forgot.

 

[Dragon]

Some places and people are reporting you still need a Vita to be able to use it? I don't really see the point if this is just an expensive pass-through box they are selling instead of a cable + system update.

Who is reporting it? It has a memory card and game slot for Vita games...that would make no sense.

For 100 dollars you can play any ps1/psp/psv digital game you own. If you own a ps4 you'll be able to plug this into another tv and use your ps4 remotely.

 

[madmackem]

WOW megaton, anyone who has more than one room they game in normally need to fuck about moving console around or buy another one. This kills that problem for a low cost. Also its a cheap media streaming box, and it plays vita games im in fucking day one son. Love it.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

I was so excited for the possibility of an HDMI out, that I didn't even consider this feasible. Seriously amazing that Sony would do this. Will buy it at launch.

 

[Metfanant]

Welp...ive always said that if i could play Vita/PSP games on my PS3/PS4 that i would buy some of the software....

i'd still prefer just to be able to install the Vita/PSP games straight to my PS4 HDD, but this is a DAMN close next best thing...for $100 i think i might bite...

PS4+PSvitaTV bundle for $449-$499 incoming?

 

[Odrion]

I'll be honest, I don't get it.
Needs more details.

It's basically a Vita console?
How do the touch/gyro/camera gimmicks work?
If they don't how do the games deal with it?
Can you just use it as a Vita, down to cartridges?
Can you connect a Vita to it and use it as a restreamer?
I just... it's so baffling.

Think of it as an Apple TV alternative. Except it also can play PS1/PSP/PSV games.

Not bad for $100.

 

[Cartman86]

Remember earlier in the year, the rumors of disk-less $99 Xbox360 that was suppose to compete with AppleTV & Roku? Sony just beat MS to it.

Yep. Did not expect this from Sony. I expected Microsoft to be the ones to do this streaming from one console to multiple dongles stuff first.

 

[dimb]

Why does it not come with a DS4?

More people have DS3s. And they're cheaper.

 

[BurnOutBrighter]

Ouya, Apple TV and Nintendo all swiftly dealt with, and MS has no answer.

I wanted TLG, but this is a pretty damn good consolation prize.

 

[Darkroronoa]

wow,i am really interested on this

 

[Takao]

Press release with specs: http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/130909c_e.pdf

A bundle with a DS3, and an 8GB card will be available for $150.

 

[ThisWreckage]

They just killed Apple TV. They effectively have one of the cheapest consoles on the market on top of featuring multi media apps that people can't get enough of. If they can get HBO and ESPN on this thing it's going to be a huge success. It also breathes life into VIta software.

 

[Rulp]

I am impressed.

 

[Majine]

PS4 in the living room, PS Vita TV in the bedroom. Remote play.

Sounds awesome.

 

[fatgamecat]

Vita saved!

 

[Mr E.]

That's why they didn't add HDMI out. Canny fuckers.

 

[shink]

Stream PS4 games to another TV? Bought

 

[SolidSnakex]

https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/376980522318061568https://twitter.com/kobunheat/status/376980522318061568

"Press release says that not all PS Vita titles will be playable on PS Vita TV, because it doesn't have a touch screen etc."

My guess is that from now on we're going to see developers design their Vita games with optional touch controls so that this thing will work flawlessly. It's increase the sales quite a bit, especially in western territories.

 

[lostsouldier]

We need PS2 emulation on Vita now more than ever!

 

[Phamit]

Sony killed ouya

 

[plainr_]

This puts Ouya and any future Android based TV box to shame.

 

[soxinthebox]

Holy shit that is completely out of left field. What a great idea!

 

[Plasma]

Looks like I'll save my second run through of P4 Golden for when this comes out.

 

[Glass Rebel]

This is a great idea. It's a bummer that not every game will work but at this price and with the added PS4 streaming functionality... wow.

 

[VanWinkle]

This is good for us Vita owners. Increases the userbase.

 

[bounchfx]

I am so confused.. what exactly is this? Is there a press fact sheet? At first glance it seems like a device that plays vita games without the obvious benefit of portability.. which, I had thought, a ps3/ps4 was for? It seems like theres more functions though....? gotta learn more about it I suppose! I'm intrigued as long as it does more than just vita games.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

It's basically what I wanted from Vita, although I'd be much happier with a portable Vita with HDMI out. Oh well, at that price I'll probably get it anyway.

EDIT: Oh, not all Vita games will be playable? Makes sense when you think about it, but yeah, I don't want it.