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Six Ways That Vita TV Is More Important Than the PS4

GeekParty's Josh Engen writes: "Essentially, Vita TV is a simple set-top box, very much like an Apple TV, but when you start to think about it in the context of Sony’s entire product line, it becomes much more interesting. In fact, in a lot of ways, Vita TV has the potential to be a bigger part of Sony’s arsenal than the PlayStation 4."

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iamnsuperman3881d ago

I kind of agree. I see this device being more important to Sony as a company because it directly competes with Apple and Google. It is also a cheap platform to get people sticking with the Playstation brand. It is like a virus. You can pick this up cheaply (if you don't want a next generation system just yet as it is very expensive for a lot of people). Once they have this they could either (or both) get a Vita (when the consumer's library builds up. Not such a big ask to go portable if you have a number of games for it) and/or they will get a PS4 (again later on) as it can connect with a cheap device they already have (a big thing that has worked for Apple and Google: Connecting devices)

TongkatAli3881d ago

It's their cheapest device ever, good job Sony, market the f out of it.

ohiostatesman3881d ago

It's just not needed in my opinion. The device is too expensive. 150-200. Plus another 100 for the memory card. No 1080P support, no extensive apps, not all vita games will work.

Stsonic3881d ago

1080p for video and upscaled games or no?

tiffac0083881d ago (Edited 3881d ago )

@Ohio
The memory card may not be needed if it works with an external storage. It does have USB at the back.

The memory card may only be for the Vita games that requires to save on it and/or for the owners of the Vita handheld to transfer their save games between the two devices.

@Stsonic
The fact sheets only states 720p, 1080i and 480p. Not sure if its upscaled.

We'll just have to wait for more clarifications.

ohiostatesman3881d ago

Why couldn't sony put hdmi on the new vita. Problem solved rather than creating a new unneeded device.

KShinigami3881d ago

I really don't understand who they will be able to market this too. They'll have to market it towards casual gamers who want a gaming console, without casual games. Would have made a bit more sense to make it a add-on accessory.

UltimateMaster3881d ago

I think I'm going to hack it, but only to remote play my PS3.
Unless Sony decides to release a firmware update that allows complete PS3 Remote-Play to happen.

Some people can play Tomb Raider and Battlefield 3, so yeah. Remote play both the PS3 and PS4 is better than just 1 console.

aceitman3881d ago

@ohiostatesman all I see in your comments is that ur trolling sony articles and praising ms . u sir are trolling u will not have many bubbles left if u keep it up .

Cupid_Viper_33881d ago

@Kshinigami

Well Marketing it shouldn't be that hard. If the device is selling for $100.00, then it's safe to assume that it cost a lot let to manufacture which means that it's failure doesn't break the bank for Sony.

Now if you think about it some more, it's clear as day why Sony priced the PS4 at $400.00. Because now you see why the price advantage is like a Tripple Threat for Sony.

The XBox One=$500, The PS4=$400 Advantage Sony.

The XBox One=$500, PS4+Vita TV=$500 Advantage PS4

XBox One One=$500, PS4+2DualShocks+Camera=$500 Advantage PS4.

So it doesn't matter how you slice it really, the PS4 and it's peripherals comes out on top.

So now Sony can say that hey, for $500.00 you get a PS4 and a Vita TV, which let's you stream your PS4 onto any other TV you want to. Get access to 1300 games and counting. Take it to your friends house, it fits in your pocket. Take it to the grand parent's on for Xmas.

Yeah, they shouldn't have a problem marketing this.

3-4-53881d ago

Having millions of people have faith in Sony again definitely helps the Vita's long term appeal.

People recognize a good things and appealing products almost always sell themselves.

Dev's having confidence in the PS4, will transfer over to the Vita and we should start seeing some amazing games in the next 1-3 years.

tiffac0083881d ago (Edited 3881d ago )

@Ohio

That would increase the cost of the Vita and having an HDMI out on the new Vita would alienate the early adopters. That would be a slap on the face for the fans who supported the Vita. This is more like middle ground without coming off as an insult to the fanbase.

This device is more in line with Apple TV, Ouya and whatever Google has. That kind of market.

@UltimateMaster

Don't you need the games themselves to have the Remote Play functionality for it to work?

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Grave3881d ago

To me this product is genius. I agree with you that it helps Sony compete in other markets and it makes the PS4 even cooler.

pwnsause_returns3880d ago

dude....its all about Gaikai with this thing. Gaikai is going to play a vital role if it works as advertised.

n4rc3880d ago

am i missing something or is this just a vita that connects to your TV?

is there really a big market for that?

badz1493880d ago

Vita TV will NEVER be more important than the PS4, PERIOD!

so many devices are already able to do Netflix and copying contents on the Vita just to play it on TV are not really worth it when you can just play it off any USB drive plugged-in directly to the TV or any other devices out there with USB port.

Many Vita games are not compatible (yet) because of the lack of control interfaces and it's really not worth it just to play PS1/PSP games on TV as those games are games you don't just pop in into tv anymore as they are old games! right?

the biggest draw for Vita TV (for me, at least) is the portable PS4! having the convenience of 'bringing' your PS4 in your pocket and play it anywhere with TV and Wifi is an unparalleled feature not offered by any other devices out there! but you NEED to have the PS4 first, so no matter how you see it, the PS4 is the KEY here! so NO, the PS4 is still more important.

back to the Vita TV; the Vita is clearly not for everyone as many are not into handhelds. but the idea of playing those handheld games on TV? and function as the portable PS4 too? and at only $99?? my god...how can you NOT see the value in this?

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FanOfRootBeer3881d ago

Vita TV, innocuous as it may appear, is a direct and mobile answer from Sony to Microsoft's push in multimedia, and one that will explode when Gaikai comes into the 2014 picture. The portability will make any streaming opportunities incredibly valuable for the little box, which is to say nothing of the low entry point for a handheld console. (Though, I'd still rather spring for a Vita.)

PositiveEmotions3881d ago

I think their both important imo

MizTv3881d ago (Edited 3881d ago )

No.....just no
And don't get me wrong I love my vita
But please ps4 is going to be the shit

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"Democracy 4: Console Edition" is coming to consoles on June 5th, 2024

"The Bristol-based (the UK) indie games publisher Auroch Digital and indie games developer Positech Games, today announced with great happiness and thrill that their hit-political title "Democracy 4: Console Edition", is coming to consoles (PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch) via digital stores on June 5th, 2024." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

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Razer Kishi Ultra Review - Remote Play and Mobile Gaming Goes XL

PSLS writes: I have traveled across the country using the Razer Kishi Ultra in airports and hotels for both PlayStation Remote Play and mobile gaming in general, and I am thoroughly impressed.

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Fallout 4 is now available on next-gen consoles, but PS Plus users might be left disappointed

Fallout 4 is now available on next-gen consoles, offering 60fps gameplay and 4K resolution. But it's bad news if you claimed the game on PS Plus.

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Petebloodyonion5h ago

Probably won't happen for PS+ since Sony makes a clear distinction between a PS4 game and a PS5 game, unlike PC and Xbox where it is not a specific device game (It's now always an Xbox game).

So to make the PS5 game of fallout 4 available. Bethesda would need to renegotiate the complete deal with Sony.
hence why there's often only the PS4 version of the game available on PS+.

Let's hope Bethesda and Sony can arrive to term quickly.

P_Bomb2h ago

In that same link, they talked to further support who said PS+ owners aren’t eligible. What a load of BS! The upgrade worked just fine for FF7R. I was looking forward to this. 😞

ChasterMies52m ago

PS5 upgrades for PS4 games on PS+ are hit and miss. The reason is usually that publisher doesn’t want to hand out free upgrades. Sometimes they offer the upgrade upfront, sometimes they are bullied into it, and sometimes they offer it later in a special edition that Sony buys for PS+. It looks here like Bethesda’s intent was to raise the profile of Fallout 4 (and sell some DLC) so I expect we will see an update for PS+ versions soon.

Mr Logic28m ago

Bethesda themselves acknowledged that Plus users are eligible. There is just some kind of glitch and they are working to fix it.

CobraKai5h ago

I think a hard copy should be relatively cheap at this point.

ocelot072h ago

Roughly a fiver for disc. It's also £3.99 on PSN right now for both PS4 and ps5 version.

P_Bomb1h ago

North America sale just ended. The timing for me absolutely blows.

Hofstaderman1h ago(Edited 1h ago)

So if I insert my ps4 disc I should get the upgrade?

anast51m ago

This article is funny. They tell you that $35 is a good deal for this game...We know whose side they are on.