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[Lasdrub]

Genius. And I love that Sony was working on this while Nintendo made the 2DS.

 

[mishakoz]

My guess is that some games will come with a "not playable on Vita TV" sticker if they use touch screen.

 

[RedAssedApe]

It has to have Dualshock 4 support, right?

I mean, how the fuck is it going to remote play PS4 games?

Well DS3 because this thing is out in Japan before PS4 is out. I'm assuming DS4 compatibility will be coming. Did they announce release for other regions?

 

[AniHawk]

the price is great, but tearaway would be impossible to play on this thing.

from sony's standpoint, this is kinda like a psp go, i imagine: an experiment to see if this will be worth pursuing in the next generation (meaning not-ps4/vita).

 

[Dang0]

As a critic of how Sony's been handling Vita, I have to admit this isn't a bad move. Only thing I'm worried about is how you handle touchscreen functions, lots of Vita games seem to have touchscreen functions as integral features.

 

[golem]

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."

No hope for partial support through DS4 touchpad?

 

[Dinda]

Fantastic!!!

 

[Nirolak]

I think it's a great idea.

They turned an outmoded device into a modern one.

They're going to see a lot of competition in this space with Amazon and Google entering, but in that arena they do have a lot of content already in comparison.

 

[~~Hasan~~]

this is an awesome device. the idea to stream ps4 games to another TV is really nice thing " assuming there is no lag"

but it made me wonder about the ability to play ps vita games, i mean what is the point of owning a vita right now aside from its portablity ?

 

[opticalmace]

Yeah, I'm buying this.

 

[maplelord93]

dfuq is the point of vita portable exclusives, when you can get a device that is half the price to play the same games.

 

[Amagon]

Ouya killed ouya

ftfy

 

[dc89]

This is pretty exciting actually. I can see this being quite popular.

 

[airmangataosenai]

This might be the game changer the Vita needed. Amazing price and size, I can hardly believe it

 

[Nibel]

They just killed Apple TV.

 

[Chuck Norris]

Vita is PSP backwards compatible right?

 

[duckroll]

This is a huge, huge game changer. Sony single-handedly saved the Vita's future while also providing consumers with an affordable alternative to getting the games on Vita in the way people seem to prefer it. Really impressive surprise announcement.

Vita is PSP backwards compatible right?

Vita TV supports any PS1 and PSP game which the Vita can already play on PSN.

 

[Chuck]

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS IS AND WHAT IT DOES

 

[Edgeward]

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. :-\

Whoops got hasty in hitting my paste macro key there. Fixed it. Thanks.

 

[ragon]

so playstation Vita for only 100 USD ?
Sounds cool

 

[Gormless Noodle]

Doesn't matter if it takes away any Vita sales, as long as the install base just increases so we get more games. And more localised games as well.

 

[Pachimari]

But is it coming to US/EU?

 

[FINALBOSS]

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.

Why would you need a Vita to use it when it has a card slot?

I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS IS AND WHAT IT DOES

Ask away. What do you need to know?

 

[wanders]

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

And you needed a $199 Gamecube

 

[dead monkey uk]

What resolution does the second tv show though? If it allows you to play PS4 games on a second TV but at the PSP resolution that could be a issue.

 

[Bel_Air_Jeff]

still no games though

i don't think this stands a chance against 2ds/3ds once pokemon/monster hunter/zelda hit.

 

[Seik]

Yes. It has Vita game slot.

I'm in then, day 1.

*Throwing money at screen*

 

[Claude]

My money is already spent.

 

[TheBioLover]

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."

I guess Tearaway is probably one of them.

 

[megalowho]

First impression is the design is super hot. Sleek and compact. I don't think I need this, but seems like a neat device. Sony not giving up on Vita without a fight.

 

[Stiflers Mom]

If this thing is successful and sells a lot (which seems possible), I guess a lot of stuff will get developed for the Vita.

Feels good to own a Vita right now...

Thank you, based Sony...

 

[starmud]

if you needed anymore proof that the dedicated video game market is a mess, no one really has any clue where to go with any device or delivery.

build and try every model possible. which is a stark contrast to nintey, who is lost between two divided houses; and MS, who has a fairly singular/narrow vision.

 

[javac]

Just woke up. Thought I was still asleep. Fuck. Cool!

 

[Askherserenity]

Should be on OP that it also works as a PS4 extender. Leave PS4 in the living room, take the Vita box to your bedroom and play PS4 from there.

 

[Bsigg12]

More people have DS3s. And they're cheaper.

But the touchscreen for the Vita games and the touchpad for the PS4 games man! I'm confused. Maybe the Us/Europe versions will have DS4s.

 

[Kyon]

This is so perfecT. Importing

 

[Kurod]

I hope it upscales well. If so I'm down for one.

 

[Officerrob]

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.

8GB card is worthless

 

[cookie-monster]

can't wait to play sub-qHD games at 1080p...

 

[maquiladora]

Genius move. Nobody saw this coming. I might just have to get one at that price.

 

[Marty Chinn]

Don't forget, when we get PS3 streaming on the PS4, that'll work on this too.

 

[Audioboxer]

dfuq is the point of vita portable exclusives, when you can get a device that is half the price to play the same games.

Some people play games when they go outside their house?

 

[Metalmarc]

Edit wait it has a card slot and 8gb memory? Whaaaaaaat

Cool

 

[Parmenide]

Very smart, and the price is amazing.

 

[ckohler]

The fact that I can take this over to a friend's house, plug it into their TV and play my PS4 there, is pretty boss.

 

[BPoole]

Streams PS4 to another TV in my house? BOUGHT.

Yep, this is brilliant. I keep my consoles in my entertainment center and have to use old consoles for my bedroom TV. Sony just solved that problem for me.

 

[HassanJamal]

Man, how would the touch screen gameplay work with a DS3 controller?

 

[opticalmace]

This is a huge, huge game changer. Sony single-handedly saved the Vita's future while also providing consumers with an affordable alternative to getting the games on Vita in the way people seem to prefer it. Really impressive surprise announcement.

There are two PSVitaTV threads growing at once, could you please lock one to funnel people into a single thread? Or maybe a merge.. thanks.

 

[Thoraxes]

I am going to buy one of these.

Great for all my current Vita games, great for when I wanna bring a PS4 to a friend's house, just really awesome device all around.

 

[Canis lupus]

Importing this in november!