All the PS1 FFs work for me too, though I've had someone on Reddit claim they don't work in the UK too. How is it possible they can work for some people and not for others?
That's great! Updated my list. Looking forward to playing it
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Playstation TV Thread: Vita Who?
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All the PS1 FFs work for me too, though I've had someone on Reddit claim they don't work in the UK too. How is it possible they can work for some people and not for others?
That's great! Updated my list. Looking forward to playing it
Any HDMI recorder would work right? Hauppage for example
I think so, but you do need an HDMI splitter.
Thank you for the video, it seems straightforward enough for a newbie like me.
The PSTV is $44, the bundle with the PS3 controller, Sly Cooper, and Lego Movie Game is $69. I needed a PS3 controller and my son has a Vita so I bought this. Seems like a neat device. I was bummed that Wipeout 2048 didn't work but Geometry Wars does so I'm happy it was worth the $10 extra over the retail price of a replacement PS3 controller.
The Hauppage and most other HDMI recorders have pass-through HDMI connectors so there's no need for a HDMI splitter in that case, you just output the other HDMI to the TV. There may be a tiny bit of lag with that, but then maybe there's a tiny bit of lag in using a splitter anyway.
(correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not an expert)
Nah. The reason you need the splitter is not because it needs a passthrough, but a splitter usually removes the HDCP that prevents recording.
Ivan A Nguyen
Member
I have really been enjoying my Vita TV. My current games on it are Binding of Issac Rebirth, Geometry Wars 3, P3P, Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, and Dopandongora 2: Goodbye Despair. I have yet to dive into D2, but I was really glad to see I could transfer over my saves for P3P and MHFU. It was very easy. The 8 gig card is already filled up, but I don't see myself getting anything bigger any time soon. It's been the perfect system to play on my second monitor while I enjoy some shows.
Ivan Amiibo
Banned
I use a basic splitter to stream it. Just searching for hdmi splitter on amazon will get ya the right one
Extra Sauce
Member
Every time this thread gets bumped I hope for news that the aspect ration setting for PS1 games has been added. I need to stop hurting myself like that.
NeOak
Member
You need one that can deal with the HDCP. The PSTV always has it on.
shanafan
Member
Picked up a PS TV last week. Overall, it's fine.
I like how I am able to swap my memory card between the PS TV and my Vita, and play my games. However, just really am surprised it doesn't support Netflix
I should have done better research beforehand, but just $40 so it's not such a big deal. I already have a Chromecast, and was looking for other similar device that could also play games. I am quickly finding out that the PS TV is the furtherest thing from any kind of Chromecast like device.
So yeah, great for games and that is really about it. Being out of town right now, very impressed with the PS4 remote play. Playing some MLB the Show 15 and it's very smooth (even though I am striking out. I blame myself!)
I keep adding to my post, lol.. I picked up Dragon's Crown and WOW. It looks amazing on the PS TV. Very impressed with the picture quality!
I like how I am able to swap my memory card between the PS TV and my Vita, and play my games. However, just really am surprised it doesn't support Netflix
I should have done better research beforehand, but just $40 so it's not such a big deal. I already have a Chromecast, and was looking for other similar device that could also play games. I am quickly finding out that the PS TV is the furtherest thing from any kind of Chromecast like device.
So yeah, great for games and that is really about it. Being out of town right now, very impressed with the PS4 remote play. Playing some MLB the Show 15 and it's very smooth (even though I am striking out. I blame myself!)
I keep adding to my post, lol.. I picked up Dragon's Crown and WOW. It looks amazing on the PS TV. Very impressed with the picture quality!
There's no "notes" column on the PSP tab and nobody will give a shit anyway but while Gran Turismo PSP works, it will not let you carry on your save if you transfer your card back to a Vita. Which is a bit rubbish, 15 minutes progress gone never to be seen again!
Man I wish either of the first two were available as PSone classics, they'd get so much play on my travels.
Man I wish either of the first two were available as PSone classics, they'd get so much play on my travels.
NeOak
Member
Didn't the PSP version encrypt the save files using the MAC address or something?
Edit: Yup, protected save files, so it is known.
calc84maniac
Member
I think PSP chargers are supposed to work.
eastx
Member
Amazon sells them for cheap. You have to buy the micro-USB cable separately, unfortunately.
Going nuts trying to figure this out. How do you change from using the d-pad to the left stick for PS1 games?
Someone on another forum said you hold the PS button, then click on the settings next to the game. But all I ever get doing that is the screen where you can turn the system off / standby or change basic controller settings like vibration and using the sticks as a pointer. I see no way to change the d-pad control or any list of games.
Am I missing something?
I despise using the d-pad for movement.
Edit: Nevermind. Figured out that you needed to long press the PS button while in the game.
Someone on another forum said you hold the PS button, then click on the settings next to the game. But all I ever get doing that is the screen where you can turn the system off / standby or change basic controller settings like vibration and using the sticks as a pointer. I see no way to change the d-pad control or any list of games.
Am I missing something?
I despise using the d-pad for movement.
Edit: Nevermind. Figured out that you needed to long press the PS button while in the game.
TimorousPanda
Member
Got my PSTV in the mail after buying it from the online store's fire sale last week. Playing TxK on my TV was awesome. Not a bad pickup for $40!
Sorcerer
Member
Is Gurumin not officially supported?
Everytime I try to start it it tells me the game is not supported.
You have to spam the refresh button for a while then it will start. Then when I power off and on again it tells me the game is not supported.
I hear the work around is not to totally power down, just go into standby, but I wonder if there is anyway to make this game work properly?
Everytime I try to start it it tells me the game is not supported.
You have to spam the refresh button for a while then it will start. Then when I power off and on again it tells me the game is not supported.
I hear the work around is not to totally power down, just go into standby, but I wonder if there is anyway to make this game work properly?
eastx
Member
I don't have any issues with it working. You might need to redownload the game. Or update your system software if it's behind.
Sorcerer
Member
I've done both. I guess I will leave the system in standby for the time being.
Just got a $20 one from the Sony store closing and it should arrive today.
Question: Does Vita and or PSTV save to memory card or internal storage?
Basically, can I jump back and forth between the two while playing through a game by moving the memory card back from one to the other?
It's mentions in the OP that you can swap between the two, but just want to double check that there are now issues playing through games like this.
Question: Does Vita and or PSTV save to memory card or internal storage?
Basically, can I jump back and forth between the two while playing through a game by moving the memory card back from one to the other?
It's mentions in the OP that you can swap between the two, but just want to double check that there are now issues playing through games like this.
drangleic tourism
Member
Man, I really wanted to love this thing...I'm not digging the overall look of the vita games being upscaled, and PSP games looked really rough upscaled on my 1080p monitor.
I think PSTV owners should take note that most of the recent Vita games are PSTV-compatible, like Steins;Gate, Amnesia: Memories, Danganronpa Another Episode and One Piece Pirate Warriors 3.
Honestly, those all look great on it, since I've tried them on myself. Steins;Gate is a looker and OPPW3, despite being a 3D game, looks great as well. I mean, even OPPW3 automatically allows you to use L2/R2 instead of face touchscreen controls, it's a bless for a musou game.
Honestly, those all look great on it, since I've tried them on myself. Steins;Gate is a looker and OPPW3, despite being a 3D game, looks great as well. I mean, even OPPW3 automatically allows you to use L2/R2 instead of face touchscreen controls, it's a bless for a musou game.
Yeah, it's kind of like the GameCube's Game Boy Advance Player but with a store.
found one of these usb adapters in a drawer at home earlier:
Fits the PSTV fine, and works with my USB power dock (it's a unit with five USB charging ports).
It has two 2.4A charging sockets. The Vita only requires 1.6A, but going by the description of the dock, it should be fine:
Fits the PSTV fine, and works with my USB power dock (it's a unit with five USB charging ports).
It has two 2.4A charging sockets. The Vita only requires 1.6A, but going by the description of the dock, it should be fine:
BouncyFrag
Member
I'm in the US and want to play Metal Gear Solid 1 on my PSTV, but its only on the EU store via ps1 classics. If I create an EU psn account, will I be able to download and play it? I'm also leaning towards just getting a cheap ps2 to play it as I never had a ps1/2 and would enjoy those games I missed. My other consoles are a ps4 and 360.
I'm really frustrated at the shit support the PSTV gets for what I'd consider no-brainer games to be compatible.
I'm really frustrated at the shit support the PSTV gets for what I'd consider no-brainer games to be compatible.
BouncyFrag
Member
yes, a EU account will let you play it but it requires you to format your VITA TV memory card every time you want to switch between EU and US accounts.
BouncyFrag
Member
That will work for me. Thanks!
Likewise. I hear from some friends that Lumines works, but apparently only either the US or EU versions and not the AU one. Or something. I only want it for that and TxK (and Wipeout)
fixedpoint
Member
It's also possible to transfer an un-installed US copy of MGS1 from a PS3 to Vita via USB.
shanafan
Member
I own the MGS Legacy Collection. Is MGS on the disc, or is it a code for download from PSN? I really have never opened the collection yet.
I would love to play MGS 1 on the Vita.
GetDigitized
Member
MGS1 is a download code, comes with MGS1 VR missions as well.
shanafan
Member
Beautiful. Thanks!
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Other than the fact that I can't play Ys or Castlevania X on this thing, I think it's really great. It makes you appreciate how snappy and instantaneous the Vita interface is. I just don't know why it doesn't have the little icon on the top bar that tells you what game you have in the slot, it would make more sense here since you can see it clearly. Can you get rid of that "Featured" live page or is it permanently in the way now?
But I just played Monster Hunter, EDF, Konami's Japanese baseball sim and Suikoden 2 on my TV, pretty swell. Everything I tried played, as a matter of fact. Except Ys.
But I just played Monster Hunter, EDF, Konami's Japanese baseball sim and Suikoden 2 on my TV, pretty swell. Everything I tried played, as a matter of fact. Except Ys.
calc84maniac
Member
Yeah. a NA copy should work regardless of the region of the PSTV itself.
Thank you. I will go ahead and order a copy now.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Haven't seen anything lately, I think 40 (current retail) is a great price for it. What would "crazy" be to you, like 20 bucks? lol.
TC McQueen
Member
Newegg had the bare PSTV for $25 (including shipping), but I'm not sure if that deal's still valid.
Yep, it was 20 awhile ago, but got sold out
Wildschwein
Member
No lag issues as far as I'm aware, but there is a minor aspect ratio problem. The system doesn't give any options compared to the Vita's shockingly large variety, and so the one mode it gives is sliiiiiightly skewed vertically, so you get a little bit of squish on things. It's only noticeable with perfect circles on the screen to me.
I turned my Vita TV into my designated PSX box, complete with that 20th Anniversary PS4 controller, so I'd say I'm pretty happy with it.