PlayStation Vita TV Already Sold Out on Amazon Japan

Yesterday Sony Computer Entertainment surprised pretty much everyone by announcing the PlayStation Vita TV, that was almost immediately available for preorder in Japan.

How did Japanese gamers react? Looks like they bought it in droves.

[aceitman]

I will buy one when it comes here . looks like its a hit.

[NewMonday]

Vita TV will expand the install base beyond imagination, this will bring even more games to the main handheld Vita owners

everybody wins.

[abzdine]

i said it yesterday: Vita TV is a game changer!
Good for japanese, now Sony localise that sexy thing!
How much does it cost? any ideas?

[Soldierone]

@above, its translated to around 95 dollars. So it will probably be 99 dollars when it comes to NA.

[BattleAxe]

I will buy one of these over a PS4, and I'm planing on buying a PS Vita this Christmas. I think PS Vita game development just got a massive shot in the arm.

[badz149]

it's like they put hot cakes in those PS4 and Vita TV pre-orders!

I can't think of any other reason!

[miyamoto]

Its the small price & small size that seals the deal for Japanese gamers.
That is the bottom line.

Sony can play on Nintendo's low level price point after all.

PS vita will leverage the portable JRPG gamer market that is very popular in Japan.

expect a truck load of small to medium sized Japanese developers to flock to PS Vita and their Indie counter parts in the west.

I see publishers rushing to re-launch their old games on this new system

PS vita TV will be perceived as a home PS Vita TV Adapter or a console all its own.

Gaikai will be the Gai King icing on the cake next year that will grace the PS Vita TV with PS2, PS3 and PS4 games.

Its the price that really will kick start this most affordable next gen console.

I see this at around $75 to $85 in NA. stuff are just way too expensive in Japan.

Sony just pulled the rug under the competition.

[ErcsYou]

If it doesnt come to the US soon, ill be impoting one through Play Asia just for the remote PS4 features.

[HammadTheBeast]

This is genius.

It basically acts as a mini-home console, and the major audience boost means that development for the Vita itself will increase.

[AbortMission]

I think I might import one Lol

[Abriael]

That's my thoughts exactly. Having two different SKUs that satisfy two totally different kind of customers really expands the target, and with an expansion of the target come more games, and more games mean more sales. It's a self feeding process.

[TheFamous1]

Indeed. Really a smart move by Sony. I can't wait to see what Gaikai will bring.

[Army_of_Darkness]

I'm not sure if I understand this vita TV thing correctly??What's the point of getting it if you can access all your shows from Netflix and hulu through the ps4 already?!

[NateCole]

@army_of_darkness

It streams your PS4 to another TV in your house. A vita player on your TV.

[abzdine]

@NateCole:
Not only from your house but also from all over the world where you have a wifi connection.
Vita TV also allows to play Vita games on TV using DualShock 3, and DS4 in the future through a software update.

[pyramidshead]

Absolutely fantastic news, glad this has already taken off to an immense start!

[morganfell]

@Army,

You can pull your Vita game saves from the cloud and play your Vita games on your big screen with a Dualshock. Many games will function right of the bat but some touch screen titles will require a patch.

http://www.jp.playstation.c...

I would expect more western games when it ships worldwide. In addition the other mentioned features such as streaming including Gaikai when that becomes available.

I have multiple PS3s in my house and have 2 Day One PS4s on order. For those that do not want to spend the money on larger consoles they could put a $99 Vita TV console in your other rooms and stream off the one PS4.

[insomnium2]

I gotta say I'm still in a shock because of how genious this thing is. Sony shot it out of the park with this thing and it came out of nowhere literally. Who ever saw this happening?

Sony I am surprize son!

[FamilyGuy]

Yesterday I predicted this thing will quadruple the PS Vita install base within a couple months of its release. $100 is such an easy to swallow price I still wonder just how well it really will do out here though.

So many people are still confused about how the Vitas remote play feature works.

[Underworld]

Couldn't this end up hurting Vita handheld sales? I hope not.

[N4g_null]

Wow I would even give that a try! Really great move sony. Looks like they are getting ready for another home console portable hybrid.... hand held just got real!

play it at home then pop it in the vita on the go! Smart sony smart! Now bring more arcade games out!

[Jughead3416]

Streaming my PS4 games to a seperate TV as long as I have a WIFI connection is a feature that makes it worth the price.

[r21]

So will I. Its damn cheap and very tempting.

[jhoward585]

Yes indeed it is.

YOU Could Pay more But why!!!!

[keabrown79]

I hope I am wrong but I have a feeling we will never see it here in the states.

[cluckey07]

With how popular this thing has already become I highly doubt that. Something that sold out in a day will be expanded.

[AbortMission]

Uh, people love to buy Rokus here in the states. The PS Vita TV is very similar to a Roku and is damn cheap for what it does. Expect Sony to bring the PSV TV SKU over to western territories a few months after Japan.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

The fact alone that Apple TV exists, I think would warrant a release in the US, never mind everything else it does on its own.

[iamnsuperman]

I highly doubt it. Remember Sony is more than gaming and Apple TV is out and is quite popular. I think Sony was testing the reaction with the Japanease crowd to see if they were going to go global with it. So far the reaction has been really positive. It makes sense as Sony (electronic company) to release this and steal market share from Apple and Google.

[badz149]

WIN!

I think this is how Kaz is feeling right now!

http://img.gawkerassets.com...

[GenericNameHere]

Everyone on GAF is loving this thing! I mean, it's a $100 Vita! What more could you want?

[Eonjay]

Its the most affordable console around today. Its cheaper than an iPod Touch, and the visuals look great. $99 console has great indie and AAA. As a dedicated console alone you are completely set:

Killzone Mercenary
Final Fantasy X|X-2
Guacamelee
Dragons Crown
Borderlands 2
Hotline Miami
Thomas was Alone
Walking Dead
Pixel Junk Monsters
Little Big Planet
Rayman Origins
Need for Speed Most Wanted
Velocity Ultra
Batman AO: Blackgate
Assassin's Creed: Liberation

PSP/PSOne Games

[GenericNameHere]

This is the Ouya -_-

...But 100% times better! Can't wait to get one of these if they come to the US!

@abzdine
Roughly $100. But if you're importing, you gotta cough up those expensive shipping and handling and whatnot

[N4g_null]

No its a controller for the vita!

[jujubee88]

The bundle in the picture looks pretty sweet! ^^

[Kingthrash360]

sony has done it. this is genius! im still baffled... i own a vita...i want vitatv...and i want vita2000...AND i basically own a ps4 already (my pre order recipt is in a safe). wow too see sony generate constant hype and surprizes, this is about to surpass ps2 level of success. well effing done sony.

[Retroman]

VITA TV was shocking!!!! that was Awesome!!!!. rather buy that instead ps4..............
expect NEW games, new DEVELOPER joining.

xbone who????

[TomShoe]

I can't believe I actually thought this was going to flop.

I guess it's time to eat my crow.

http://i727.photobucket.com...

[Protagonist]

I saw "the thing" and I immediately thought; WANT!

[FamilyGuy]

OBVIOUSLY IT'S SOLD OUT ALREADY!

The thing is a stroke of genius wrapped in easy to swallow price point. Like I said roughly 24 hours ago, I'd buy one right now if I could. These guys are so lucky to be getting it first.

I can't believe some of the things I read yesterday, people actually thinking this device was a bad idea, didn't know what market it was meant attract, how it would sell. I'd say close to 95% of us saw it as a good thing.

Ahhhh, sweet vindication and all within 24 hours LOL

[shutUpAndTakeMyMoney]

Yo sony is killing sh!t!!!!

ouya they are!!

[yeahokchief]

NINTENDO NEEDS THIS FOR 3DS GAMES ON WII U.

Think of all the people complaining about lack of games on WiiU.

Now think about how many DS games there are.

Now think about how both platforms have 2 screens.

Someone have Nintendo get on this immediately. They're always 3 years behind EVERYTHING.

[yeahokchief]

Japan is really big on handhelds. I'll probably get one myself. Love my vita.

[showtimefolks]

Nintendo pay attention please, this is how you totally give your system a boost it needs badly

sony has recently shown a lot of support towards Vita and i wouldn't be surprised if sale figures really improve over the next 12 months

everyone who owns a Vita that i know Loves it, now its all about content which sony has focused on

Vita could become the ultimate device for all Indie titles

also being able to play fully next gen games on Vita via cross play is also awesome

[ToaLugia]

Then watch Nintendo make a peripheral to play Nintendo DS and 3DS games on the Wii U.

[majiebeast]

Wow thats like not even 1 day.

Sony has seriously flipped the table now that Kaz is chief. I heard he completely scrapped all the plans of the camera division because it was to by the books and not innovative enough.

I think we can expect a bravia led tv with build in Vitatv and Gaikai capability in the near future.

[Abriael]

Yeah, when i saw it "Not available" I was completely baffled. I didn't really expect the value pack to sell much too, since everyone and his mother probably already has a dualshock 3 in Japan, but I was wrong lol.

[majiebeast]

Well it does come with a white DS3 and 8gb card probably alot cheaper then buying those seperate.

Like other have said it seems Sony found a problem that nobody thought we had till we saw this. Never in a million years would i think the 1 last thing was Vitatv.

[Muerte2494]

I can see that totally being a hit. Then you won't even need the dongle. You can remote play with PS4 in another room with just the controller and your Bravia. How sick would that be?

Being able to remote play your television on the PSVita. Watch everything on all your inputs on your VITA. The possibilities are astounding.

[Heisenburger]

Yeah bro, how sick would that be?

SO sick!

It's the sickest!!!
:P

Ot: Good Lord Sony has been on a hell of a roll this year. I'm very excited for the future!

So sick! ;) lmao

[mistertwoturbo]

Yeah Kaz turned the PS3 around IMO, and now is putting Sony back on track for the most part.

[FamilyGuy]

Where has Kaz been lately though, haven't seen him in forever, Only Yosh, Andrew, Trenton and Cerny.

[Magicite]

sounds epic

[pyramidshead]

Fucking Kaz man, he's a goddamn hero to Sony I swear.

[boybato]

Does it mention how many items where allocated?

[Abriael]

Nope, they never mention that.

[boybato]

I see. Thanks for the response. Did't see it being mentioned in the article as well as I didnt bother pulling up amazon.jp (as im at the office. lol)

Great job from Sony. Hopefully this gets released WW as well.

[Mister_G]

10, lol ;)

[stuna1]

That'll still be 5 more than the Xbox1, lol.

[Godmars290]

Its $100 and plays PSP, as well as a lot of PS1/PSN titles. On a regular TV.

Its a no brainier.

[rezzah]

Does it play games from those specific systems, or just games through the Vita?

[Godmars290]

The box itself is a Vita. Aside from issues with the touch screen function which means it wont be play certain Vita titles, it can play anything the Vita can.

You don't have to buy a Vita or even a PS4. It can connect to PSN if you have internet and DL games off there, or play Vita titles from game cards.

[rezzah]

Thanks for the info, it sounds better than what I previously expected.

[Relientk77]

Wow already

that's crazy

[5h4h4b]

So shut up naysayers!!

[kwiksilver99]

well.that was fast :)

[Cryptcuzz]

Insane at how fast that was sold out! I hope the rest of the world gets this available for preorder soon as well. I will be getting this simply for all that it does at such an impulsive buy price of a little less than $100.

[snitch_puck]

WTF?!!! This is great! This tech is THE game changer. I want one NOW! I also heard it plays karaoke that's a BIG PLUS for me! haha. PS4, PS VIta, and THIS will dominate my basement for sure! XD

[SynestheticRoar]

I buy that for a dollar. lol.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

what's with the Disagrees??

Smash T.V.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vivid83]

robocop

[M-M]

For what it does at $100, I expect these to be hard to find.

[Williamson]

I just hope all vita games will be playable if the ds4 can be used, although I can't see tearaway being playable on it lol.

[DarkBlood]

dont forget the sixaxis or whatever the ds4 has inside of it for motion

point is dont give up so easly :P

[Edi007]

maybe 2014 for usa and eu

[iceman06]

Maybe they will just trade launches....PS4 in Feb for Japan and Vita TV in Feb worldwide???

[Edi007]

gravity rush and soul sacrifice in big screen

[xc7x]

@comiceman06

thats what i'm thinking

[Godmars290]

Have to wonder if game companies aren't going to look at this and not rush to get their PS1/PSP libraries up on PSN.

Guessing that the two who really need to, Capcom and Square, are going to either do the stupid thing, or do it stupidly.

[rainslacker]

That'd be awesome, but if they weren't in a rush with a console with an install base of 80 million, I doubt this surge will spur them to action.

I honestly don't know why they don't release more of their games, I doubt it takes much to add the emulator code...hell Sony said in a blog a while back it was pretty much all automated, just required some QA testing for each game.

Otherwise, their loss, there's plenty of games to choose from elsewhere.

[biglittlesps]

Its great device to own and I will buy one when its released. This is really a game changer for Sony and this has potential to bring a lot in Future with services/games.

[MRMagoo123]

Seems like a great idea to have , i havent got a vita because the price is still to high for me to get a hand held but if this comes to Australia i will def be picking one up asap.

[nevin1]

I might be alone in this, but I rather get the regular Vita.

Vitatv sounds like a gift I can buy for one my younger family members since it might be only $99 US.

[N8]

When this comes to the US instant purchase

[EliteGameKnight]

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this kinda just a small instant video system that can play some Vita games on a TV?

I guess its nice but I can always just watch Netflix/Hulu/Amazon on a Xbox1/Ps4/Wii U and actually play all of the games those systems offer while I could just play Vita/3DS games on their own devices. The Remote play feature is cool though, but not worth another hundred bucks on a 500 dollar+ games system.

[CocoWolfie]

yeah, all vita games, psp, and ps1, all ps vita features yet you dont need a ps vita to begin with. its basically for people who either dont own a vita, people who wanna play the list of features the vita has, or for the people who wanna play theyre ps4 half way around the world :p (it streams the ps4 just like the vita is going to do.. so its basically a companion for vita and ps4, as well as a device its self)

[Raccoon]

Sure this is not for everyone but im very sure it will apeal to most.

This is great value for people who cant afford a psvita or ps4 but want a piece of the entertainment that PSN brings to the consoles and handhelds.

This is for the ps4 owners who wanted to bring their ps4 experience on the go instead of shelling out $199 for a vita.

This for people who want to play psvita/psn/ps1 games on their tv aswell as watch movies and listen to music anywhere they go.

This for my brother who lives on the other side of the state who wants to enjoy the ps4 I own but at the comfort of his own home..

This is for me because when im not busy at work i can enjoy delightful ps4 and psvita games thus making my dreams come true...

I could go on for days, But im sure you get the point....

[FamilyGuy]

OMG +bubbles.

I didn't even think about how easily I could bring this to work an play my PS4 games at work. Was going to get a vita to do this but now, at a cheaper price, I can just plug the vita tv into a tv a work! @_@

People have so many ideas and the device just gets better and better.

The brother thing you mentioned too is huge.
My brother lives a couple states away and won't be buying a ps4 but he could play my ps4 games if he gets the vita tv.

Sony said it would be a big announcement and the more we think up possibilities the more that claim sounds like an understatement.

[beebap]

If anyone does not understand remote play features should watch the video of a day with playstation. Imagine bringing that little box with you to a friends house with some controllers and playing anything on your ps4.Your friend does not need a console.Also at home someone is watching tv or movie now with this you can play your ps4 on another tv.

[CocoWolfie]

for those of you who dont know.. its basically a vita in itself, you can play vita games, psp games, and ps1 games, all on your tv.. just imagine a vita without a screen.. so you can watch movies, listen to music, and do everything else the vita can, you can even use the internet.

for a lot of people its a game changer because you do this connected to any tv, not to mention the ps vita streams ps4 games and so will this. that said even if youre half way around the world you can turn your ps4 on and stream the games want to this little console tv :p

[LOL_WUT]

I think it would've been better if was named PS TV. Just like how apple did with their add on. ;)

[mkis007]

The reason they did not, is so people would know that it has the vita hardware inside of it.

[Protagonist]

@LOL_WUT

Do not agree.

It is a PS Vita, so why should it have been called something else.

The name is genius, no confusion, consumers know exactly what they getting: A PS Vita they can play on their tv with all the perks.

[beebap]

Yea because it is a vita just with screen or controls on it.

[DarkBlood]

this is a day one preorder along with a stack of games for it, a rpg, a fighter maybe, uncharted, killzone, resistence, more rpgs, platformers uhhh im missing some other genres but i got it covered lol

[DEEBO]

simple
ps4 in the gameroom
vita t.v in the bedroom
mobile vita on the go

[bjmartynhak]

And it suits not only people that want to use all these options, but also and those people that want to game, but find rare occasions (busy TV, GF's house, travel a lot, etc)

[MicDude]

Surprise Surprise! Even with the PS4 delayed in Japan they will still probably outsell America.

[Aleithian]

What in the #$%#? That was fast.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

They are going straight Apple with this eco-system,..
&@99$ You don't just want it.. you need it.

[AbortMission]

Lol at that thumbnail of yours

[Protagonist]

Kaz takes it Eazy ;)))

[Nivalis]

For those in Japan interested, Yodobashi still has them in stock, glad i ordered both value and standard packs :)
http://www.yodobashi.com/ec...

[jhoward585]

MS better get to steppin & kinect the Dot real soon or else Sony will take over the entire gaming industry.

[DJ]

It's cheap and awesome. Sony is setting a record for how many concurrent gaming devices it has on the market at one time.

PS3
PS4
PS Vita
PSP
PS Vita TV (kind of counts)

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

So i can get a ps4 and a vita tv for the price of the X1? Hmm...MS your move, i love the competition between these two companies. They are making gaming fun again and all gamers win from it!

[SniperControl]

This is mammoth, I just dont see MS responding to this.

[T2]

They cant . They chose the road they are on with kinect and tv features , and im not goin down that road unless I see more games

[SniperControl]

Badass, I will be over in Japan mid november, gonna pick one up.

[FamilyGuy]

It releases in december though

[SniperControl]

November 14th my friend.

[MultiConsoleGamer]

Great news! And I guess I'm breathing a sigh of relief because I wasn't sure it would succeed with other, similar devices looming on the horizon.

All those idiot trolls calling this thing "playstation ouya" just got told HARD. This thing just outsold Ouya's LTD in a DAY. lol.

[HexxedAvenger]

holy crap... glad to hear. Can't wait to see the support that will be hitting the Vita!

[PixelKnot]

Extremely exciting.

[Spontogical]

Absolute megaton!

[Darkfist]

What the F***?

[devwan]

Would have been interesting to see how well it did with more stock. It managed to reach #5 on the bestsellers list (4th in movers & shakers) behind MH4, GT6LE, a very japanese Vita game and God Eater 2 Vita Fenrir SE console.

[Protagonist]

Great news! Can´t be released soon enough in the west.

[nades_all_night]

Well, there goes my opportunity to import one! Oh well PS4 will be in my hands soon enough. I'm glad that Sony is being rewarded for their hard work. I'm usually not on the Go "Insert Company Name Here!" bandwagon, but Sony and their PS division are killing it and really giving me what I want in tech and games.

[GABRIEL1030]

It's a nice device,: good, pretty and cheap.

[Kidmyst]

I want one here in the US.

[xc7x]

this thing is more to my liking,not to much into handhelds but wanted to play some of those games on them (PSP/VITA) and now i'll be able to console style :-)

[Bowzabub]

I could use an extra controller so this is a no-brainer. Talk about value! The best news of all about all of this is that now the Vita will get all of the software support that it will ever need.

[mrbojingles]

I'm going to buy one eventually too. Wish they'd announce it for the US already. My mind tells me I should wait until after they patch in support for touch screen games like Uncharted. Big question: Will those patches let us play those games with a Dual Shock 3 or will Sony force us into buying a Dual Shock 4, thus raising the initial cost of this system to $210 before taxes?

[amm203]

PS4/Vita TV bundle. You just wait. 500$, too.

[slivery]

I just want to clarify something because I see many people saying "I don't need to buy a PS4 now".

This device streams games from a PS4, you won't be able to play PS4 games on it unless you have a PS4 to stream them from.

Now for Vita games, it's a different story, if you just aren't interested in handheld mobility or been dying to play your Vita games on a TV while you are at home. This is the device for you.

Just a few of its uses but I think that is important for people to understand. The device will not play PS4 games, unless you actually have a PS4 to stream them from. If that was the case most people would just cancel their preorders and buy this thing instead. Just had to say this cause it seems many are confused how Remote Play works exactly.

Hate for people to buy the thing and blame the device for their lack of information on it.

It doesn't necessarily have the portability of the Vita either or every feature the Vita has. So for those thinking this will kill the PS Vita, that won't be the case either still a market for both.

This thing just creates a new world of more cost friendly options for people to be able to play their Playstation games on a TV or anywhere you take the thing with a internet connection.

No need to drag your PS4 everywhere either. Such an intelligent idea. When they said they had something no one would expect they weren't lying cause I never would have expected something like this in years.

Perfect for families also who don't have the money to buy their kids multiple consoles in each and every room or just perfect for a person living on their own who doesn't want to shell out more money on another system just to play a game in a different room or again have to drag their PS4 around just to do so.

"Clever gal."

[Guitardr85]

I want one in the US NOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know if this is region locked? Or is it tied to your psn account?

[SoulSercher620]

Now THIS is the future. I can imagine playing Gravity Rush and Persona 4 Golden on the big screen. As for PSP games like Valkyria Chronicles 2 and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite. BTW if Capcom wont give the West a Monster Hunter game for PS3 then we'll have to "do it" ourselves wit Vita TV.

[360ICE]

Boy, I've seen birth defects more expected than this. Nice going, Sony. Was not expecting that.

[kingmushroom]

damn i want an ice cream cone now

[kingmushroom]

Now, i remember some N4g user who said he had some sort of busyness degree and with such confidence said this device was not a good move by Sony.....yeah what a total NoOb.

[Godmars290]

It could potentially undermine the full Vita, could even cut into PS4 sales because households considering multiple full systems could just buy one and a bushel of these, but that's hardly going to hurt Sony ;)

[kingmushroom]

that why these wonderful pieces of tech are not being released on the same date i guess.

[xKugo]

I guess anything that starts with the name PlayStation is bound to be sold out of pre-orders. I know alot of people are saying this already, but this really is reminiscent of the Sony we all used to know, the fun and exciting Sony that dominated with the PS1 and PS2. Anybody remember that commercial they put out with Crash Bandicoot dancing outside of Nintendo HQ? I miss that Sony... Hopefully they're back.

[NewVegasTroop]

this is what the Ouya COULD have been if it were to release the next day it was announced. The PS Vita TV is not only a hit, but also the Ouya killer.

[joeorc]

@NewVegasTroop

"
this is what the Ouya COULD have been if it were to release the next day it was announced. The PS Vita TV is not only a hit, but also the Ouya killer."

I did not give you a disagree, but i want to point out something to many people.

"The PS Vita TV is not only a hit, but also the Ouya killer."

why would Sony want to kill the OUYA, when the OUYA could be an included income stream for Sony's Playstation Mobile platform?

See that's What many I think are really Not seeing right now due to the real upfront Uses that you can see, bit its the one of the small uses like Playstation Mobile support that could make the largest Real Impact
for playstation portable gaming.

Sony is Silently and Quietly getting the Real Disruptive engine that drives smartphones and Tablets Market away from that portable dedicated Handheld market being the Priority to Sony's playstation Vita as a platform, but not only steer them ,but also keep them for smartphones and Tablets at the same time, because yet again Smartphones and Tablets can also be yet another income stream for playstation.

Because Sony has a platform for the key point of built in right from the get go, and that is playstation Mobile. the PSVita TV is clear designed like the PSVita to gather such 3rd party indie developer's en masse to a Single unified Indie Development platform , where Indie developer's get a fair shake and fair share of stage time that big publisher's and big time developer's do.

And to boot their cost investment is one of lowest cost Dev. cost's for a platform game development in the Industry with this much exposure on a world wide level.

[PickAShoe]

Would it be cheaper without the controller? I already have dualshock 3.

[fsfsxii]

I think there are 2 bundles. One including VitaTV with a DS3, and one without a DS3

[PickAShoe]

oh gotcha.

[Ginesis]

Fanboys nowadays...basing everything off preorders lol this is something only hardcore PS gamers would buy. So it'll sell out when it's available for preorder but it won't be nothing more than a flash in the pan. 3...2...1

[PFFT]

ehh