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PlayStation Vita Will Not Have Video Output Confirmed

If you’ve been keeping up with PS Vita news, you have probably already heard that the device will no longer be restricted by regions. Although this is a big bonus, some slightly disappointing information has been released. Apparently, the PS Vita will not include support for any type of video out capability.

Unfortunately, this is not a rumor. Sony officially confirmed the information on their FAQ for PSVita, which can be checked out at their blog. Sony made a very clear response regarding the video-out features for the device.

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MinusTheBear4719d ago

It would be counter productive to have such a feature.

Godmars2904719d ago

Yeah, no real point if many of its titles are also playable on the PS3.

Yi-Long4719d ago

... so you could use it as a portable mediaplayer to hook up to a HDTV at a friend's house.

young juice4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

if the games are really meant to be played between the two systems then they could just use the revised remote play system on ps3.

however the main point of having a handheld is to play it on the go. im not sure how much a video output costs to implement but im sure it was a smart choice on the cost efficient psv price point.

darthv724719d ago

I was expecting it to be able to hook up to a tv if you wanted to play the games on a bigger screen. Yet you wouldnt be able to recreate the "touch" experience with a controller if the game was made for the touch in mind.

To be honest, I am betting there would be a revision that includes video out. There is an advantage to having such a feature. It makes the unit dual purpose and gives it more proposed value.

I have the psp go and I like being able to kick back on the couch and have it hooked up to a tv to play the games from time to time. Yeah it may not look as good but it adds to my enjoyment of the device. I can take it on the go and play killzone liberation or angry birds or plug it into the tv and play the same games.

No reason this unit couldnt be capable but it just may be a matter of cost. The processing power seem like it could do upscale to an hdtv in at least 720p. Sony has the ability to do what only one other company did before.

Sega had the nomad which was a portable genesis that you could plug into a tv and even have two player with a controller plugged in. Turboexpress was just a mini turbografx but I like that it used the same hucards as the console.

Sony could do the portable to console in one but currently they want to keep them separate. Maybe down the road they will release just one unit that does both. That or MS/Nintendo will and then they get all the glory for doing so.

Pixel_Enemy4719d ago

I am all for the PSVita, I plan to get one day one.. But I don't see why so many of you are defending the fact that it will not have video out. It is a feature that some people will use, you might not plan to use it but some people will.

As far as the argument goes about it being a portable and not a console.. Video out will NOT make the system any less portable.

LostDjinn4719d ago

Excellent. You guys seem to have it all worked out. Just one thing. Vita's wi-fi enabled. You can just stream content to a wi-fi enabled TV.

Sorry to drop an olive on the turd sandwich you were busy constructing.

Please, carry on.

bruddahmanmatt4719d ago

The reason there's no video out is because if there were, some folks would be tempted to just dump their PS3 and go with a Vita which they could plug in to their flat screen when they get home. Smart marketing move on Sony's part forcing buyers to spend for both pieces of hardware but this really does suck for those who were hoping to play PSV exclusives on their big screens.

darthv724719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

as easy as that is....

whats even easier is just plugging it in to a tv. Everybody's pretty much got one of those with at least a set of RCA jacks available.

sikbeta4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

It's for the cross-platform playing, that way you'll need a PS3 to hook up your PSV and play the games on big-@ss Screen, think about it, the PSV is a wonderful machine that can produce awesome graphics, if Sony add video-output connectivity, it'd be counterproductive for the whole cross-gaming thing...

Boody-Bandit4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

I agree. The Vita is probably going to be the first handheld I ever purchase for myself. Usually I get them for my kids or as gifts but when Sony debut it at E3 2011, I was blown away with what this handheld can do.

With that said, I am also disappointed it wont have video output. Most devices offer this technology including smart phones. Definitely a con but I am still getting one the day it's released in NA.

MONOLITHICIDE4719d ago

then how did they play Ruin on the tv

Godmars2904719d ago

Its going to be playable on the PS3 as well. Why is that coming off as such a hard concept when Sony has repeatedly mentioned this?

gaffyh4719d ago

They'll add it to a later version of the handheld when they get the costs down a little.

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malamdra4719d ago

good, this way games are exclusively handheld

VampiricDragon4719d ago

so far 10 percent of the games shown are exclusive

SilentNegotiator4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

@Vampiric

Quit trolling to raise up your precious Nintendo system as usual. LBP on Vita will be completely original like the one on PSP. Resistance and (possibly) Killzone will also be. Not to mention an entirely new Uncharted adventure. Among others and new IPs.

But I'm sure you just got confused by the same names and IPs. It's not like Mario Kart, Super Mario, and Luigi's Mansion or anything like that.
/s

Series_IIa4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

It's counter productive to take your PS3 and accessories when you're on holiday or away for a few days taking up extra weight and space, when you can take your PS Vita in your pocket and hook it up to a nice TV to play or watch something, instead of limiting yourself to a tiny screen.

EDIT:
32+ inches > 5inch

MinusTheBear4719d ago

The screen is a top quality 5inch OLED.

StbI9904719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

Does the 3DS has video output? if not SHUT D F UP SCKRS.

Viva la vita.

mindedone4719d ago

No, but PSP does, so STFU

TBM4719d ago

It would be great if the system had the feature, but since it doesn't im not going to lose sleep over it, and start complaining like its the end of the world.

Maybe they'll reconsider if people write to them nicely to think about. No one hear knows the real reason why they decided not to put it in.

ElementX4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

"It would be counter productive"..... Rationalizing much?

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Fishy Fingers4719d ago

Pretty disappointing. Would of been nice to play not only games, but all forms of media on other, probably larger, displays.

fastNslowww4719d ago

it's a hand held..not a console. gsus!

Fishy Fingers4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

PSP had video out. It's a handheld media device, video out is a pretty basic feature these days and would of been welcomed, that all I'm saying. gsus!

Edit: LOL disagrees, quick defend the Sony product!

Blaze9294719d ago

cell phones even have video out. if you don't have a ps3 i don't see why you shouldn't be able to at least output videos, music, and pictures to any TV whenever you go. Who wants to carry around a laptop or tablet all the time? I agree with Fishy.

Pixel_Enemy4719d ago

giving it video out doesn't make it any less portable...

Nicolee4719d ago

oh well , if i want to watch video clips or movie on bigger screen ? i think i need video output, give me HDMI port :) .

Dread4719d ago

defend sony defend sony defend sony defend sony defend sony defend sony
sony can do no wrong sony can do no wrong sony can do no wrong.

hate on everything not sony related hate on anything not sony related...

zombies

prdn234719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

It's somehow touching, seeing N4G Sony Fanboys comforting each other. First the PSN, and now this. My sympathy for you guys.

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news4geeks4719d ago

clever from sony because it forces you to buy a ps3 to do so.

multipayer4719d ago

Yeah, this doesn't bode well for the 3d monitor sony announced at e3 either.

multipayer4719d ago

It is marketed as a Playstation monitor, and only the latest playstation device doesn't support it. I think it is a missed opportunity, considering it is 24" and that is the perfect size before sub hd resolutions start looking grainy. I was thinking about what it would be like to use the vita as a controller to play on it during the e3 conference.

Of course I wouldn't buy a $500 3D monitor for that, I just like video out and less strain on the neck...

thehitman4719d ago

Idk this sounds hard to believe unless the PSVita that everyone was using on E3 are special units for showcasing... because they obviously had output cables hooked up to them.

looza4719d ago

Only in preview for new games. All the hands on demo was recording someone hand playing it.

thehitman4719d ago

You dont need a cable to record someone's playing.

Pedobear Rocks4719d ago

Yes...they were special units.

Mr_Bun4719d ago

Why does it need a 'video out' when you can pick up exactly where you left off on the PS3...did no one see the Ruin video from E3?

Solidus187-SCMilk4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

well I doubt that all vita games will be on the PS3 as well.

If the PSP had a video output, this thing should too. But I think people who only have the vita would be less inclined to buy a ps3 if the vita could hook up to TV and have almost ps3 level visuals.

I hope that they have a way to play the vita on our TV if we have a PS3. I think the the vita visuals would still look really good on a TV, unlike the PSP.

edit- Well I might chose the PSvita over PS3 version sometime for portability, it would be nice to play it on the TV as well but...

I was more talking about playing vita games that ARE NOT on the PS3 on a TV with vita, the new uncharted game. The visuals are good enough on PS vita to still look great on a TV.

Mr_Bun4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

I think most PSV games will be compatible with the PS3. The ability to pick up a save from either system is one of the best features. Sony can't abandon that feature out of the gate.

...and why would you want "almost" ps3 level visuals if you own a PS3? Are you just concerned about saving money by purchasing the cheaper version?

Fishy Fingers4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

Because it plays more than games. Its a perfect media device to take with you when on the move or staying away from home, would of been nice to stream some movies or TV shows up on a HDTV.

Mr_Bun4719d ago

I'm not against a video out option (I've used it with my PSPGo after syncing one of my dualshocks) but it really makes the device less portable. I think it also confirms that you'll have to pay more if you want both versions of the games (the PSV version won't be free).

Drekken4719d ago

fishy, why couldnt you just plug it into your PS3 and stream the movie like its a USB stick plugged in?

Sure, for people without a PS3 it would be nice, but Sony is pushing PSV to go hand in hand with the PS3.

Fishy Fingers4719d ago

I dont get why your mentioning PS3.

The Vita is designed to be used on the go. When I work away, stay in hotels, I dont carry my PS3 with me. It would of been great to stream Netflix or whatever up onto the TV of the hotel I'm staying in.

The whole point (for me) of getting Vita is to have a mobile games/media player when I'm not at home (where you keep your PS3).

BlackKnight4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

Man Fishy, people are trying so hard to defend a stupid company rather than realize that a portable gaming system is missing a feature that cell phones have...

Ridiculous, it should be there for movies, pictures, AND games. Lame...

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danielle0074719d ago

What if - and this is a big if on N4G - someone doesn't have a PS3?

Mr_Bun4719d ago

Get a PS3 :)

I think Sony wants the PSV to compliment the PS3, not replace it.

BlackKnight4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

@Mr_Bun

No one wants to drag the PS3 around to play their games or movies on a TV. Bring your PSV to a hotel, friends house, visiting family, and you want to use the big screen? My damn year old Droid X has 720P out for movies....

Hope they reconsider this. The point of being portable is so you don't HAVE to haul around a console.

Thepcz4719d ago (Edited 4719d ago )

no 'do-it-yourself' competition to wiiu then

if you want to play your games on tv you will have to buy a ps3. crafty

this is where wiiu will excel.

PirateThom4719d ago

But... what?

If you want to play games on the go, you'll have to buy a 3DS...

What are you saying here?

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night DLC Adds Free Gameplay Modes

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Microsoft once tried to nab LittleBigPlanet from Sony after a few drinks

It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow2d ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1821d 9h ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie1d ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow23h ago(Edited 23h ago)

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere14h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin20h ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere14h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

ApocalypseShadow52m ago

Lying to yourself is unbecoming.

Article link tells you all you need to know in Sarah Bond's own words.

Hereandthere15h ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

ApocalypseShadow1h ago

At least you and others get it. Note drank the Kool aid and asked for seconds thinking it was refreshing.

Most don't even know how it all played out but it's there in black and white for all to see. Microsoft brought it up for years until the MLB forced Sony's hand. It was a win win for Microsoft. Kill one reason to buy a PlayStation or kill the game by dropping it in a cheap service to kill Sony's sales numbers on PlayStation.

OtterX1d 12h ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

RNTody1d 12h ago (Edited 1d 12h ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno1d 11h ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Sheppard7t31d 9h ago

How did Sony kill the series?

Inverno1d 9h ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii20h ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno18h ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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