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Playstation TV Thread: Vita Who?
- Thread starter dancrane212
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Making it a vita lite required practically zero r&d costs, zero production costs etc
A buddy of mine got me one of these a few weeks ago. Really nice of him, obviously. My PS3 kicked the bucket recently so it's wonderful to have a new system to access all my PSX stuff. Plus I can finally play PSP games on my TV, although having to buy them digitally when I already owned them physically is unfortunate (albeit not something I'm sure can be resolved in another fashion).
Playing a Persona for the first time in the form of Golden thanks to PSTV. It's pretty darn cool. I'm aware of its lack of support but I'll probably keep trucking it as some sort of old-school JRPG wonder for years regardless.
Picked up Trails in the Sky, too. I've heard good things.
Playing a Persona for the first time in the form of Golden thanks to PSTV. It's pretty darn cool. I'm aware of its lack of support but I'll probably keep trucking it as some sort of old-school JRPG wonder for years regardless.
Picked up Trails in the Sky, too. I've heard good things.
The Cowboy
Member
As posted in another thread, the UK RRP is now £44.99.
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/explore/playstation-tv/
https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/explore/playstation-tv/
privitsan02
Member
I wish it was able to play PS2 classics and PSN games, I'd be more convinced to buy it.
Also it not having optical audio output really sucks, otherwise I'd pick one up just for Persona 4 Golden.
Also it not having optical audio output really sucks, otherwise I'd pick one up just for Persona 4 Golden.
I have my soundbar linked up to my television via optical audio and it works pretty well. I'm aware I may be "doing it wrong" or something but my been-to-many-live-shows ears don't really notice much drop in fidelity.
Of course if your display doesn't have an optical-in then I guess this is irrelevant.
With you on wishing there were more PS2 games up. It's a constant problem through the PlayStation ecosystem. I try to shy away from conspiracy theories, but I think it may have been in part a willful motion so as to make remasters more appealing in the long run.
Honestly if had been like Roku or Fire TV, I wouldn't have bought it. I got it for streaming my PS4 and for the Vita/PSP/PS1 game support.
There's plenty of USB devices for streaming video and TV with maybe a tiny bit of Android gaming support as a side benefit.
This puts gaming first and video streaming second.
I do admit it would be nice if they at least had Netflix and Amazon apps. But I have other consoles and a Blu-ray player for that anyway.
And zero effort, as well, it seems.
You will need to get something like the Monoprice 4X1 HDMI swith with Toslink/analog output. This is the only way I managed to use a DAC with my heaphones as my monitor upstairs (where its hooked up) has no speakers or audio support. I was gonna go mad that I didnt have a way to get audio till I find this nifty little item.
Honestly the only way to get the best/most out of PSTV is to hack it. This way you can play all your PSX/PSP titles on it. I had enough with Sony and their shit software support on the thing.
MaximumSpider
Banned
Is Netflix finally on this thing? I wanna remote play on ny PS4 and watch Netflix on my PSTV.
No, it's not.
MaximumSpider
Banned
Oh man, that sucks.
I got my Vita TV mainly to play Vita and PSP on TV. And the lack of compatible titles has been incredibly disappointing, even when I already knew this going in!
Really there's only two games I really wish had been compatible -- Tearaway and Gravity Rush.
I bought it mainly for PS4 streaming. However, I now have 20 Vita/PSP/PS1 titles on it and about half a dozen more on backlog due to space.
I never even had considered buying an actual Vita so just to even play a good chunk of games is great.
And after setting things up using Powerline adapters the streaming for PS4 has been great. Even better with the new update supporting 60 fps.
For my measly $40 investment for the bundle that included the controller, 8 GB card and the Lego Movie game, I couldn't be happier with it. (was lucky enough to price match the Amazon lightning deal at Best Buy and had a $10 reward certificate)
I've actually spent probably close to three times that on games for it.
Only one thing I hate about it and that's the expensive memory.
Version 3.0
Member
So...this thing is going to get hacked sooner or later, so that absurd whitelist can be modified, removed, re-directed, or whatever...right?
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Well isn't that a pleasant surprise. Metal Slug 3 supports 2 controllers on PSTV.
TC McQueen
Member
Vita stuff applies to the PSTV, but since there's so little native Vita progress, there's barely anything happening when it comes to PSTV only stuff.
Popsickles
Member
Does anyone know if the PS4 still outputs to the wireless headset while remote playing as I will literally be in the next room on a monitor with no audio input. If so will jump in at £45 just for RP.
GreyOcelot
Member
i believe it will as long as you're close enough for the headset to be connected to the ps4
I don't see why not since remote play on Vita allows you to do this.
Popsickles
Member
Thanks guys
redhairedking
Junior Member
I just picked up Freedom Wars and it looks great. I'd highly recommend it.
I played it on my PS3 thinking that my PSTV wouldn't take local co-op, that's awesome.
this thing is the best thing i ever did see.A vast library of games i could not play cause no vita suddenly open now...and the thing itself is so quiet and stuff, my mind is boggled playing a meaty game like FFX on such a thing.
Only point i would detract is the proprietary mem cards. I'm still working off the 1GB memory they give you, that 16 or 32gb memory card is gonna hurt my wallet...
TC McQueen
Member
Yeah, I wish the native exploit/CFW scene was more productive than it is now, because I really want to know if USB memory storage is possible. That would make the PSTV so much more versatile.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
A vast library of games i could not play cause no vita suddenly open now...and the thing itself is so quiet and stuff, my mind is boggled playing a meaty game like FFX on such a thing.
Only point i would detract is the proprietary mem cards. I'm still working off the 1GB memory they give you, that 16 or 32gb memory card is gonna hurt my wallet...
FFX came out in 2001..I wouldn't say it's taxing on the hardware but I haven't played my copy yet. Was kind of disappointed to find out X-2 comes via download code instead on the cart.
As for memory, I got the $99 bundle which came with
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Need help, about to go and get one:
1. Does it have wi-fi?
2. How much memory does it come with?
3. Recommendation for a game - I'll play anything
1. Does it have wi-fi?
2. How much memory does it come with?
3. Recommendation for a game - I'll play anything
1. It has both wi-fi and ethernet
2. 1GB built in. Bundle includes an 8GB card
3. Persona 4 Golden is probably what most people will recommend. I certainly enjoyed it.
TC McQueen
Member
If you're into mecha/giant robots and smaller releases, Damascus Gear is a pretty good Diablo style mecha game with lots of customization, but a really horrible localization decision (not changing the font).
Gucci Messiah
Banned
P4G is a must play
-shrug- I dunno. The thing is smaller than a deck of cards and gives off no sound, and no fans to boot, its also passively cooled in such a small case. Playing 6th generation level games with actual full 3D graphics and sound on something that small and unobtrusive is really weird to me and i havent gotten used to it.
I put my old original hueg xbox next to the thing and i just kind stared at how they managed to get such an experience onto that.
But then again maybe i'm just blindsided by technology. The smallest thing i last played games on was a PSP and that was like 9 or so years ago.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
I've had a vita before, just fancied jumping back on it.
Massive shame that I can't play MGS HD but I'll have to make do with the greatest game ever made instead - Jet Set Radio
Massive shame that I can't play MGS HD but I'll have to make do with the greatest game ever made instead - Jet Set Radio
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
YEAH SO JET SET RADIO DOESN'T WORK.
SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE
SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE
Try updating the title, by hitting the refresh button. It's supposed to be compatible, at least in the U.S.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Gucci Messiah
Banned
Depends on the game. I'd advise buying the PSTV to finish P4G.
Pankratous
Member
Not really, no, considering not all Vita games are compatible. Hell, a lot of Vita's biggest games are not compatible.
xKilltheMx
Member
I have I have, nothing works.
You in NA? I guarantee it works in NA. try rebooting your vita tv and keep refreshing JSR
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Nice. The new button reassignment feature allows you to edit R2 and L2 on the PSTV. Arcade stick support for my HRAP2 SA + InPin combo just got that much better. Before, L1 was in the top right corner of the layout and unusable R2 was sitting in the roundhouse space. Now I can force everything into a standard six button layout.
Jet Set Radio is listed as compatible for both US and EU accounts. There is something not working on your end, try deleting it and downloading again.
Shift Breaker
Member
Select the refresh option. It's a stupid thing but it's a genuine solution. Have to do it with Final Fantasy X HD every time.
Edit: Although I did just check the store which says that Jet Set Radio isn't compatible. Damn Sony Europe.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
I've redownloaded it, refreshed, done everything.
It's not compatible with EU.
GG no re.
It's not compatible with EU.
GG no re.
The Dutch Slayer
Member
It was on sale for 60 euro with 3 free games here locally.
Finally got one, ordered it yesterday should be here next week.
Now lets wait for my 64 gig card to arrive.
Finally got one, ordered it yesterday should be here next week.
Now lets wait for my 64 gig card to arrive.
It's good to see the PS TV at a lower price in the UK now. I half regret buying it for £99 a few months back as I only really played Freedom Wars for about three weeks on it. I plan to buy Sword Art Online when it's cheaper (even at £19.99 on sale now, it's too much for me because of the rough localisation) and I am forever hopeful that Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth will make it outside Japan.
Did they remove compatibility? I've found a great list saying it's compatible.
petethepanda
Member
Man, Remote Play is muuuuuch better now.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Yeah I linked it on the previous page, seems to be the general consensus that it doesn't work for some reason.