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PlayStation TV
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- Hundreds of PlayStation games to choose from: Including many PlayStation Vita games such as Killzone: Mercenary, God of War Collection, and Borderlands 2, classic games from PS One and PSP systems, and more.
- Remote Play: Stream most of your PS4 games from your PS4 system to your PlayStation TV over local Wi-Fi (robust Wi-Fi or wired connection recommended).
- Easy to Set up and Play: Plug in and play on any HDMI compatible TV in your home.
- PlayStationNow READY: Available later this year, PlayStation Now will give access to an expanding library of PS3 games to stream directly to PlayStation TV.
- Access to Entertainment: Games, movies, TV shows, and apps on PlayStation Store.
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ASIN | B00KVMHSUM |
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Release date | October 14, 2014 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #17,846 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1 in Playstation TV Microconsole #101 in PlayStation Vita Games, Consoles & Accessories |
Product Dimensions | 6 x 8 x 2 inches; 1 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Rating Pending |
Item model number | 3000413 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Date First Available | June 8, 2014 |
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A new, simple and fun way to enjoy a universe of PlayStation games and entertainment with the entire family. Whether as a second console for your bedroom or the primary gaming system in your living room, PlayStation TV is an easy way for gamers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy playing games together.
A DUALSHOCK 3 or 4 controller (sold separately) is required.
PlayStation Now Service may not be available in all areas.
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Compatible with:
- DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller*
- DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller*
- PS Vita Memory Cards*
* A DUALSHOCK 3 or DUALSCHOCK 4 controller and PlayStation Vita Memory Card required for gameplay (sold separately).
Introducing PlayStation TV
A sleek and compact console with a universe of PlayStation games available to stream and download.
Whether as a second console for your bedroom or the primary gaming system in your living room, PlayStation TV is an easy way for gamers of all ages and skill levels to enjoy playing games together.
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Hundreds of PlayStation games to choose fromIncluding many PlayStation Vita games such as The LEGO Movie Videogame, MLB14 The Show, Borderlands 2, classic games from PS One and PSP systems, and more (may require software update). |
A sleek and compact consolePlayStation TV is so sleek and compact that it can fit in the palm of your hand. |
Remote PlayStream a wide range of PS4 games from your PS4 system to your PlayStation TV over local Wi-Fi (robust Wi-Fi or wired connection recommended). |
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PlayStation Now READYAvailable later this year, PlayStation Now will give access to an expanding library of PS3 games to stream directly to PlayStation TV. *Service may not be available in all areas. For details, see http://us.playstation.com/playstationnow |
Easy to set up and playThe PlayStation TV system’s small, sleek, and simple design makes it incredibly easy for anyone to plug in and play on any HDMI compatible TV in your home. |
Parental controlsThis feature provides the flexibility to manage console use by time and day, gameplay by ESRB rating, and block in-store purchases. |
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Customers like the size of the video game console. However, some customers have mixed opinions on appearance, quality, value, streaming, remote play, performance, and compatibility.
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Customers like the size of the video game console. They say it's remarkably small, portable, and saves a lot of space. It's light, easy to travel, and can get hooked up to any HDMI.
"...From a hardware perspective, it's very small and it looks nice...." Read more
"...It’s light, easy to travel, and can get hooked up to any HDMI TV easily. And most importantly doesn’t run out of batteries...." Read more
"...on the system no doubt, everything about it is very fun and the system size is tiny, speaking of games I did try a PSP game ( Gods Eater Burst) and..." Read more
"...It's practically invisible in my home setup and bears a very tiny footprint...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game console. Some mention that it works well enough, but wouldn't say it's the ideal way to play games like PSNow, while others say that it has very limited functionality, TV streaming is poor, and most video streaming services do not function on the unit at launch. Some customers also mention that many games won't run and that using the buttons is a lot slower.
"...It works flawlessly! This review has NOTHING to do with Vita games, or the PS TV's streaming services (if any, I haven't checked)...." Read more
"...may get lower frame rates, some artifacting in the picture, more noticeable input lag, may have to lower picture settings or you may not even be..." Read more
"...It works well enough, but I wouldn't say it's the ideal way to play games like this...." Read more
"...will blame my connection, but I do as with the Vita experience slight input delays and screen tearing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the video game console. Some mention that it plays a great many Vita games, while others say that the Youtube, Hulu, and Netflix apps are not compatible with PSTV.
"...Many of the Vita's apps are not compatible (notably, Netflix)...." Read more
"...That's been my experience anyway. It is a fun little toy, and it beats lugging around one of the bigger systems when you want to bring your games..." Read more
"...It cannot stream videos because of incompatibility with streaming services at launch. Playstation Now is underwhelming...." Read more
"...This is hard, incomprehensible incompatibility. As with Netflix, you can download and install all the games you want...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the video game console. Some mention that it's worth the price if you enjoy PSP games and the PlayStation TV is a well-worth-it device. However, others say that the memory card is overpriced and the cards that you'll need to expand storage are overp price. For now, it' s definitely not worth it, and the media services are awful.
"...For now, it's definitely not worth it. And this is coming from a guy who bought a PS3, PS4, and Vita at launch when hardly any games were available." Read more
"Playstation TV is an awesome device at a great price (under $40 at the time I write this). The things it does, it does well...." Read more
"...content from my Hulu or Netflix account; what I'm left with is an expensive toy for playing the games that are on my handheld up on a TV screen; and..." Read more
"...Overall, for the prices these things go for now, they're a great value, especially for games that beg to be on a larger screen...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game console. Some mention that it feels well-built, has a sleek look to it, and is a strong replacement for a PS Vita handheld. However, others say that it's an inferior product and has frustrating qualities such as poor wifi. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'll be up to the individual customer to decide if the product is right for them.
"...As far as entertainment apps are concerned, the PS TV isn't great. Many of the Vita's apps are not compatible (notably, Netflix)...." Read more
"...UI:It’s exactly the same as the Vita, so it’s comfortable to use, but being done so by a controller takes a few minutes to get used to..." Read more
"...First impressions? The PS TV OS is awful. It reminded me of setting up a Wii. However, once you connect your PS TV to your PSN (SEN?)..." Read more
"...didn't play the game for a significant amount of time, but it holds up stunningly well given that it's a fully rendered 3D title...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the video game console. Some mention that it looks incredible, while others say that the picture quality only comes out at 720p. There are only three resolutions you can upscale to: 1080i, 720, and 480p. Customers have to manually select the resolution, and TV display reports that the games do indeed upscale. They mention that the OS is bland and the input lag is noticeable.
"...to play over the Internet, you may get lower frame rates, some artifacting in the picture, more noticeable input lag, may have to lower picture..." Read more
"...Physically, it feels well-built and has a sleek look to it. It's practically invisible in my home setup and bears a very tiny footprint...." Read more
"...You have to manually select the resolution, and my TV display reports that the games do indeed output correctly while playing...." Read more
"...PlayStation Vita games upscale nicely, and look great. It's also kind of fun to play them using a DualShock 4 instead of the Vita...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the streaming capabilities of the video game console. Some mention that it streams from their PS4 pretty well, while others say that the WiFi is underwhelming. The TV complains about not having enough of a network signal to remotely play on the PlayStation TV.
"...So why the Playstation TV had only 1 bar of signal strength while literally sitting on top of my Wii U (which had 3/3) is a mystery...." Read more
"...So the PSTV is next to useless on the video streaming front. I know, I shouldn't be buying a micro-console for video streaming...." Read more
"...Another key feature of the PlayStation TV is its ability to stream PS4 games to other TVs in the house...." Read more
"...it direct connect to the PS4 like the VITA does, but knowing the poor PSTV antenna, I am not sure this is possible unless you are pretty close..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the remote play feature of the video game console. Some mention that the remote feature works pretty well, while others say that it's awful and has lag.
"...It isn't: Just about everything else Sony markets it as - A great remote play box, a great emulator box, a Netflix box, etc...." Read more
"...And still can’t Remote play things like the Blu-Ray Player, or Netflixs.Video/Streaming Services:..." Read more
"...Remote play is better than I expected, though for many who can't live with a slight delay might get frustrated quickly...." Read more
"...Remote Play not only works poorly (And I'm not the only one to experience these issues, by any means); but it doesn't accurately translate the..." Read more
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From a hardware perspective, it's very small and it looks nice. It could be easily hidden into any entertainment setup and won't look like it's out of place. It has a similar look to Apple TV and Roku set-top boxes and will fit in with any of these devices. The only gripe I have with the design is the fact that your only option for game audio (outside of the TV speakers) and voice input is a bluetooth headset. In my experience, both the Vita and PS TV work very poorly with bluetooth headsets. The one time I have played PS4 games with friends through this device, I joined the party through my Vita and a wired headset to avoid having to use a bluetooth set. It works but it's not an ideal solution. It's also only a workaround for chat audio and does nothing to help you listen to game audio through headphones.
I have all other current devices in the Playstation ecosystem (PS4, Vita and PS3) so this is an extra device for me to extend my PS4 to an upstairs TV and give me an option to play some of my Vita games on TV when I'm home. Since I already had accessories like extra Playstation controllers, a memory card that could be shared with my Vita, and Vita games, the core set was fine for me (just the console and cables). If PS TV will be your first and only Playstation console, you might consider getting the bundle set which also includes a Dualshock 3 (PS3) controller, 8 GB memory card and a digital download copy of The Lego Movie game. The controller alone makes the bundle worth the extra money if you don't already have one. You cannot do anything with the PS TV if you don't own a controller.
Before you buy, it's important to know what the PS TV does and does not do. Almost all of the negative reviews could have been avoided if the purchaser had done sufficient research. A PS TV allows you to play SOME of the Vita library (physical Vita card format or digitally downloaded), play MOST of the PS1 and PSP classic games available digitally through PSN, run SOME Vita apps, play a limited selection of PS3 games through the PS Now service, and remotely play your PS4 over a local network or over the Internet (Remote Play). Unfortunately, the device will allow you to buy, download and install unsupported games and apps but will not tell you they are not supported until you attempt to run them. You can save yourself money and download time if you check the lists of supported software on the Internet before you buy, install or download anything.
The Vita games that are supported run and look great. Some games (Borderlands 2 and Freedom Wars, for example) are even better than they are when played on a Vita because a Dualshock controller has more buttons, which makes some functions easier. As far as entertainment apps are concerned, the PS TV isn't great. Many of the Vita's apps are not compatible (notably, Netflix). This did not matter to me because I have Apple TV and Chromecast already but if you're shopping first for something to stream video content, look elsewhere.
The last thing I'll discuss is Remote Play. Depending on your network configuration, your mileage will vary with this feature. Personally, I love Remote Play and because of the way I have my network set up, there is very little difference playing my PS4 downstairs (where the PS4 is connected to the TV) and upstairs (where I can play via Remote Play on PS TV). The reason for this is because I have both my PS4 and my PS TV wired via ethernet cable to my home network. In the Remote Play settings, I am able to set the resolution and frame rate to "High" and still get almost no input lag. Once you start using wifi with either console or if you take your PS TV on the road and try to play over the Internet, you may get lower frame rates, some artifacting in the picture, more noticeable input lag, may have to lower picture settings or you may not even be able to connect at all. There's really no way to know how good Remote Play will be until you get it set up in your home. If you have the ability to wire both consoles to the same network, I can tell you without reservation that your experience will be good.
Overall, PS TV is a great little device. It can't do everything the Vita can but in some instances, it's better. In some network setups, it provides a great alternative to moving the PS4 every time you want to play in another room. It's also a great alternative to playing on the small Vita console when you're home and sitting in front of your TV anyway. The experience would be perfect if there were better options for game and chat audio but this has not detracted greatly from my experience. While not all of the Vita library is compatible, the games that are both look and play great. I recommend the PS TV.
Design:
It’s a small little black box, about the same size and weight as a deck of playing cards. Has only the basics and that’s it. HDMI output, Ethernet input, Vita Memory Card slot, Vita game card Slot and a USB port to charge controllers.
I have it placed on my TV stand and I barely notice it, and I think that's great. Over the weekend I wanted to show my friend Deception IV: Blood Ties and I could easily pop it into my pocket and take it over to his house to connect to his 55” TV.
Presentation:
So let’s first look at the numbers then talk about what that really means to the player. The box projects at 1080i, and 2.0 stereo sound. Personally I think the sound is the biggest loss, but completely understandable, these are Vita or older games being played on this, none of them were made for the home theater surround sound experience.
Many people these days are obsessed that the magic number of 1080p… I wont go into my feeling on this, but say most game including the amazing looking Last of US on PS3 was at 720p. Most games on Xbox 360 and PS3 were and never went above 720p and it was fine. The Vita is a much less powerful device and it does what it needs to fine.
What the Vita TV (PlayStation TV) does is takes the image that's on the Vita, and puts it on your TV. That’s it. Nothing Fancy, so if you were ok with the quality of the image of the game on you Vita, then you’ll be fine with it on the big screen. The quality that is in the Vita, and the TV version look comparable. I have noticed that older games look more upscaled, games like Persona 4: Golden, while new games like Killzone Mercenaries looks awesome.
Games and Touch Functionality:
So it can play 700 games right now, this includes about 80% of Vita games, all PSP & PlayStation One games that are on the PSN store, and some PS Mobile games like Chaos Rings.
The Vita games that aren’t touch oriented exclusively like Persona 4, Killzone, Walking Dead, and so on work fine on the Vita TV, while games like Tearaway, that are all about the Vita specific controls can’t be played.
Considering most games that come out on the Vita have alternative controls for the touch functions anyways, that means there are a ton of games to choose from, especially if you're an JRPG fan.
As for Touch Funtionality… so you can use the Dual Shock 3 control, by clicking the L3 or R3 buttons, and it will put these Mickey Mouse looking hands on the screen to poke things. But all the quickness of the touch screen is gone. You can us the Dual Shock 4 Controller, but the touch pad is only a slight improvement from the DS3 option but comes up with the same results.
Honestly this is where the product shows it’s rough edges. And must be thought of as what do you want this to play, is it non touchy Vita games, old PSP games or older, cause if so this wont be an issue at all. But a Game like SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS where most of the game has nothing to do with touch screen stuff for it's a brawler, lacks when it comes to touch and will block you from getting a trophy in the changing room cause of it.
Controllers:
You can use both the Dual Shock 3 and Dual Shock 4. I attached both and been switching back and forth as batteries die, and haven’t really decided which is better, cause the touch aspect for both as terrible, it really comes down to which do you like better and if your going to be doing things like remote play with it.
Remote Play:
As for Remote Play, I have mine connected by Wi-Fi, but I have my Vita TV and PS4 connected to the same TV so I’m not going to use this other then for Testing. The quality is definitely upscaled, but again looks just like it did on the Vita, kind of bad. I will blame my connection, but I do as with the Vita experience slight input delays and screen tearing. And still can’t Remote play things like the Blu-Ray Player, or Netflixs.
Video/Streaming Services:
So first off at Launch it only has Crunchyroll to speak of or the videos you bought off the PSN. So if you’re wanting this to be the PlayStation streaming device for your living room… keep looking. I bet it will get Hulu, Netflix, and hopefully HBO Go at some point, but not yet. And again it is in 1080i, which most those services are stream in full HD, so if you have another option I’d recommend using that for your streaming needs instead.
But the cool thing is it still is a Vita, and if you find a Video on the net you want to watch, instead of being like the PS4 and just telling you it can’t play them, it will simply download them.
Oh, and it can play your music, which still lacks on the PS4.
UI:
It’s exactly the same as the Vita, so it’s comfortable to use, but being done so by a controller takes a few minutes to get used to but nothing special. But, you can still change each background to whatever image you want, use folders, and themes.
So is it Worth It:
A lot depends on what your buying it for. I bought it cause I rarely play my Vita at home when I have my sexy flat screen to use instead. Also when going hardcore into a game on the Vita, pretty much means my battery will die just when I’m about to get somewhere good, and the Vita TV doesn’t have this problem. And finally a lot of the games I play are JRPGs, the monster hunter style games, and visual novel puzzle games like Dangan Ronpa, which all work wonderfully on the Vita TV.
I also think it will be great to bring along on business trips or vacation. It’s light, easy to travel, and can get hooked up to any HDMI TV easily. And most importantly doesn’t run out of batteries.
If I was looking for a second PS4, or a Video streaming device then I wouldn’t have gotten it at launch, and would have waited till the streaming Apps have updated.
Finally, owning a Vita and a Vita TV makes sense, if I only owned this I’d be missing out on some of the aspects of the Vita that really make it a stand out device. And games like Walking Dead would remain to be a frustration experience instead of what it is on the Vita an amazing blend of touch controls and actual controls.
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No hidden features, no missing functions.
Then again, eliminating support for HD video, touchscreen control, and external HDD (memory cards are an expensive pain) it's certainly not perfect.
But if you're like me and want to experience some truly wonderful gaming on a big screen, with a better controller, it's entirely worth it.
持ち運ばないVitaが充電関係のトラブルで壊れることが続いたのでACアダプターで給電するのは大変魅力的でした。
英語版なので○と×のボタンの役割が逆になっていますが、それを受け入れれば安くてPS Vitaのソフトが動くプラットフォームとして一定の価値があります。
ただ今は価格が上がっている(書き込み時10,000円)ので、国内のVita TVの売られていた価格と差がないですし、ボタンの役割が逆というのがデメリットでしかありません。
今の価格なら通常のPS Vitaを買うかも知れません。
Estos no son problemas con el PS TV. Puedo tenerlo prendido todo el día y ser tan severo como quiera con los botones del control de PS3/PS4 que use para manejar el aparto. Por ese precio, no más caro que muchos de los juegos nuevos en el mercado, recomiendo esta consola para cualquiera que tenga interes en juegos de Vita, PSP, o PS1. Hay que tener en mente que no todos los juegos son compatibles, pero al menos lo más populares y los que requieren ser jugados por varias horas seguidas sí lo son.
No puedo hablar de la capacidad de steaming ya que no la he usado, pero por su cuenta el producto vale la pena.
新品は販売してないので中古屋を数件見たけど中々出会えなかったです。(黒と値段的に)
黒なのでコントローラとテレビと色が統一出来て良かったです。でもテレビラックは白なんだよな(笑)
他の方もレビューしてますがホーム画面で○Xの機能が逆になるのは海外仕様だから仕方ないですね。ゲームでは戻るので気にならないです!
今のところは不具合もなく遊んでます。