Vita TV is More Like a Cheap PS3 Than a Cheap Vita

GenGAME writes: "Sony dropped a bombshell on us earlier today when they unveiled Vita TV. This nifty little device has the hardware of a Vita, but without the screen, touch pad, or button and analog stick layout. Instead, Vita TV links up with your TV and a DualShock 3 controller.

"This setup sacrifices the “play on the go” formula for a very cheap price tag of around $100, providing the cheapest possible way to play Vita games. However, upon closer inspection, Vita TV’s place in the market may not be what it seems at first glance."

[Nitrowolf2]

I am wondering though if we can sync our Vita to it so we can play said Vita touch titles on the TV. Wondering if the DS4 will work on it to.

Also why can't we remote play the other way around? I understand that we can stream the PS3 to the Vita, why can't we do that vice-versa on the PS4?

[NewMonday]

you can just plug your memory card to the VitaTV

[Nitrowolf2]

That's not what I was saying. This device can't play Vita games that utilize the touch controls. SO I am wondering if we can par the Vita as a controller to it so we can use the touch functions. Some might ask why would we even bother, but TBH I like capturing my handheld footage, and Vita doesn't allow that unless mods or with a camcorder.

@Below

Yea, I mean we know the DS4 works on it, what we don't know if it works on Vita games. I hope it does TBH

[darthv72]

@nitro, it has been rumored that the ds4 will work with the vita tv. Depending on the controller interface you could use either the L3/R3 (DS3) or the touchpad (DS4).

This unit would actually replace my PSP GO for playing PSP games on tv. So I am really excited for it. And, already having a Vita, it will be like the old days of when I would play on the turboexpress or the nomad and take the same games and pop them into the base unit hooked to a tv.

[NewMonday]

they could patch most of the games that need touch controls, this is the most asked question about it so I'm sure they will address the issue soon.

I notice in the most recent Vita games touch controls are optional, they were making ready.

[porkChop]

Considering it plays Vita games, and not PS3 games, I'd say this headline is incorrect.

[fenome]

it can remote play. I've never had a vita so I'm not sure how that works, but seeing as how it's capable of remote playing your ps4 games I'm sure it can do it with supported ps3 games as well..

[Lord_Frieza]

can i use my ps vita as a controller for it??
it'll come one day probably a couple of months down the lane

[legendoflex]

In which scenario would you use PS Vita as a controller for a device that plays PS Vita games where you couldn't just use the Vita by itself?