Vita TV: Sony Finally Gets It

So now T.V. is ok with cows. Who Knew?FoxbatAlpha

Um no, have you realized this device allows you to play Vita/psp games on a TV screen? Its far from just "TV".

Sony's handheld fails

Sony turns handheld into a tv box with less functionality

"Sony Finally Gets It"

Charizard has finally fallen off his rocker

So wait, people complain that they don't want to play PSP & PS1 games on Vita, but now it's ok because it's on a tv?

What an absolute failure of a device.  Will add it to my list of sony's failures.

If it's cheap, I'll commit seppuku out of sheer joy.

Otherwise, I'll just buy a Vita if it ever gets a little cheaper.

Edit:

Let's face it, Vita is one incredible piece of handheld. It's largest and only real problem, is that it has to deal with the DS family.

Yeah, I want this badly. The ability to play Vita games on the TV with the dualshock is very appealing. Just wish memory cards were much cheaper.

I might get it. It seems interesting atleast until I actually get a Vita.

So excited for this. It isn't perfect but if it sells well you can bet people will try to make an even better product. Seriously, the thing is the size of a deck of cards. Imagine one day in the future being able to walk around with your ENTIRE downloaded games library. I imagine when I'm old and wrinkly kids will walk around with some usb drive that carries EVERYTHING digitally and projects 3D images anywhere. I dunno what the controller would evolve into though, hopefully not something stupid.

i recently got the PSVita and i cant wait for the VITA TV to use with my PS4..Sony is just slaying M$ in every aspect in the gaming industry.

It's actually quite a smart move by Sony. Cannibalize your own business. PS VITA TV essentially allows Sony to protect its console business from low cost devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Ouya etc. It support PSP and PSOne games AND Sony's said they are going to patch it for DS4 use meaning you'll be able to play every VITA game, even if it has touch screen functionality. It might never be a huge hit but it'll definitely keep VITA alive as a platform for much longer then people expected especially in Japan. Nonstop-Madness

that's what I had said MS's problem with the Xbone was. They're focusing on all these multimedia and TV-esque features, but people that aren't interested in games are definitely not going to go out and spend $500 on a games consoles when a Roku 3, Apple TV, or Chromecast can all be had for under $100, and doesn't lock things like Netflix behind a paywall.

The PS Vita TV looks like an awesome addition to the streaming box market and is a very attractive one for gamers.

They didnt finally get anyhting, this was their last roll of the dice, a 'hail mary' if you will

But do the games run at Vita resolution? Some only run at around 400p which would look like blurry shit on a big TV.SaltyMeatballs

Whats the point tho its Japan Exclusive -_-

the biggest competitor to this might be xbox 360/ps3 because they will be very cheap by the time this comes out 

Whats the point tho its Japan Exclusive -_-

finalstar2007

It could come over. I mean didint the psp have the wires to play your games on your tv. So this isint to far fetched. Though its still hard to recommend since some games my not work that actually use touch in thier scheme.

The Vita TV idea has definitely grown on me. I'm sure I'd make a purchase, especially since its only $99.

lololol. Is this what cows are hyping now. Who is stupid to pay 150-200 dollars to play vita games on their tv. Dumb.

It might make the PS Vita handheld redunant.  Who would want to buy the handheld when they can simply just buy this cheaper device and play it on a much bigger screen?  And it does seem kind of odd having 3 home consoles PS Vita TV, PS3 and PS4 exist along side eachother.

Sony actually making a great move ?

By the Gods...

So now T.V. is ok with cows. Who Knew?FoxbatAlpha

I wonder if they just killed the Vita with this.. A lot of people might only pick this up and not bother with the handheld. 

Edit: ie they effectively introduced a cheap home console and killed the handheld 

So Sony basically is releasing the worst console ever created in Japan and somehow they are going to save the Vita? Why wouldn't you just pay the extra $50 and actually have a Vita? That would be a much better deal.PurpleMan5000

But the only problem so far is that you can't play all the Vita games until they patch it so you can use the Dual Shock 4 on it.

[QUOTE="PurpleMan5000"]So Sony basically is releasing the worst console ever created in Japan and somehow they are going to save the Vita? Why wouldn't you just pay the extra $50 and actually have a Vita? That would be a much better deal.Nintendo_Ownes7

But the only problem so far is that you can't play all the Vita games until they patch it so you can use the Dual Shock 4 on it.

lololol. Is this what cows are hyping now. Who is stupid to pay 150-200 dollars to play vita games on their tv. Dumb.

jimmypsn

I wonder if they just killed the Vita with this.. A lot of people might only pick this up and not bother with the handheld. 

Edit: ie they effectively introduced a cheap home console and killed the handheld 

trugs26

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"]

"best library of games" :lol: Now you can play your console multiplats on your TV! :lol:

But I digress, if I already didn't have a Vita, $100 is a good price to play P4G.

charizard1605

You know, I am liking the idea. I've never been a fan of handhelds due a lot of reasons I've stated numerous times. But with this device the entry point price and "playing in my tv" variables are being solved. There are a few Vita games I really want to play. I'll see how it goes. [QUOTE="trugs26"]

I wonder if they just killed the Vita with this.. A lot of people might only pick this up and not bother with the handheld. 

Edit: ie they effectively introduced a cheap home console and killed the handheld 

Giancar

hate on sony all you want but this is an excellent consumer-friendly move. a ps3 controller itself costs around 40$ so this price is reasonable to access vita games!Ribnarak

No Gravity Rush

No Uncharted

No Little King's Story

No Wipeout

No Sly Cooper

No LittleBigPlanet

No Katamari

No Virtue's Last Reward

No Guacamelee

No Rayman Legends

No DjMax

No Oddworld

No MGS Collection

etc. etc. etc.

VitaTV - "If you thought the Vita's library was small already, then take a look at this"

VitaTV - "If you thought the Vita's library was small already, then take a look at this"treedoor

word of advice, try and wire it ethernet, because this type of device definitely can suffer from lag from a wifi connection.   I guess you have no choice with the vita handheld, but you could go ethernet to ethernet with the ps4 and that should cut down on your lag time.    Anywhich, pretty cool product if it works.

It's a nice idea, and the price is super appealing. The best thing about it is that I can finally open up my copy of P4:Golden.