Austin Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The PS TV is a joke. I've spent the last couple of days on it playing YS: Oath in Felghana for the PSP (seems like it was discounted), but even with a more recent system update it doesn't seem like anything about it is better than it was back in October. The game and app selection is just as bad as it was then, the compatibility is still awful, and the store is still broken (example: Resogun is compatible but doesn't show up in the main Vita software listing; it's there if you do a toolbar search though. So much for proper organization, eh?). This thing is godly for PSP games... Maybe, that is, if you want to be forced to choose from the small pool on the PSN store and you feel like paying the jacked up prices there. ...a much better solution than using the PSP's video output capabilities. Meh.. It has its flaws in the video output department, but it at least works with physical media and every PSP game in existence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 The PS TV is a joke. I'm going to have to go with this. I got one of these for free hoping that I could play some Vita games (which it plays barely anything I have) and remote stream the PS4 from the other room (which it is unbelievably ass at doing on a wired GigE network...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Nope not a joke a for me. I like it (for what Im using it for). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'd be all over the PS Vita TV if I still didn't have a backlog of games dating back to the Clinton administration. There have been a few Vita exclusives that I'd love to play, but I know I don't have time for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) This thing is godly for PSP games...a much better solution than using the PSP's video output capabilities. Sadly, it doesn't support many downloadable PSP titles for its single biggest issue with PSP compatibility. Nor do some of the more exotic features like the ability for Resistance to link to a PS3 for full dual analog control and other enhancements seem to be supported. A nice PSP specific upscaler is the way to go in my eyes. And if UMD support isn't crucial, pairing it with a PSP Go with its built in 16 gigs of memory and more cheaply expanded internal memory opens up the entire PSP compatible library on PSN to be supported with PS3 controller support. Edited January 21, 2015 by Atariboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 In fairness I'll say that I did get PS4 remote streaming working by making changes to the PS TV settings (manual DNS, manual MTU, wifi forced off even in power save). Even at high setting though I find the quality and response lag to make the experience undesirable for many games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 60 bucks at Best Buy... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-tv-system/6731028.p Totally worth it guys if you just want to play some games on a TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) 60 bucks at Best Buy... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-tv-system/6731028.p Totally worth it guys if you just want to play some games on a TV. Even at 60 bucks, it's tough for me to recommend a product that's clearly not going to be available much longer. If people think they can get their 60 bucks' worth out of it though, then by all means go for it. Edited February 1, 2015 by Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 If people think they can get their 60 bucks' worth out of it though, then by all means go for it. I haven't got my zero dollars out of it yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eightbit Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Fast forward 10 months I picked up the bundle set for my kids for Christmas (PS TV, 8gb, dual shock and Lego Movie voucher) for $69.99 at Walmart. That is a steal in my opinon. Especially considering all my kids want to do is play Minecraft, and the Vita edition apparently plays great on the PS TV. I will be hooking up my account with it, and I do see that many Vita titles I purchased in the past have entered the PS TV compatibility list. Hey, $70 bucks for a console that does what they need without blowing $300 is all right by me Edited December 1, 2015 by eightbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustyKramKram Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 60 bucks at Best Buy... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-playstation-tv-system/6731028.p Totally worth it guys if you just want to play some games on a TV. Same link ... now 40 bucks. Could've sworn I saw a Black Friday deal for 25. Damn thing keeps dropping. Wondering if this is going to be one of those things that is a commercial failure now but in 10 years people will be paying premium prices for it in order to play the handful of good Vita games on their TVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynz Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I picked it up for $20 (!) from Best Buy. The main reason I wanted it is to keep my classic PS1 and PS2 purchases going, since the PS4 is being really bitchy about them. Other than needing big-ass memory card to store all the games I bought over the years, I have no real complaints on it. Easy to use, beautiful rendering, a nearly-non-existent footprint. In a lot of ways, it's really what the Ouya should have been. Anyone looking for a hardcore machine out of this should get over themselves, though. Look at it as a 'replacement' for your old PS1 and PS2 consoles (and a bit of PSP and Vita thrown in) and you'll be a lot happier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I just hooked it up to my 27" BenQ monitor and it looks fantastic. I had it hooked up to a 46" LCD for a while and it looked ok but a bit on the fuzzy side. Now on the smaller screen it just looks amazing. Highly recommend a smaller or mid sized TV or monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I've already gotten bored with this thing, mostly because hacking it is an almost Herculean feat. I'm thinking of switching to an Android stick, since the interface is more familiar and I have the freedom to do what I want with it. (I suspect PSP games will look better too, cough) You guys have any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I've already gotten bored with this thing, mostly because hacking it is an almost Herculean feat. Yeah I almost picked it up a few times and passed because hacking it takes some SERIOUS effort. It wasn't worth it in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I needed a new PS3 controller, and GS was still selling these for $59 with the controller, the memory stick, Lego game, etc so I figured what the heck. I tried streaming a game from my PS4. The downstairs is wired for gigabit ethernet, so Dragon Age Inquisition worked fine. Geometry Wars 3... not so much. You think that the former would be more complicated, but there is just enough lag to throw you off. So this might be okay for games that do not require quick reflexes. I need more time with it to see how it works in the long haul, but if it is good for rpgs, etc, I can play on my TV when my son is hogging the main TV for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Geometry Wars 3 is cross-buy and works natively on the psTV and Vita, so you don't need to stream it via Remote Play. Set it to save to the cloud and your progress saves across systems. I like Geometry Wars on the little Vita screen, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Just to make things worse for the Vita TV -- I picked one up on Sat as I had Amazon credit and it looked like a better and cheaper option then getting a PS3/PS4 as I only want to play PS1/PSP games on it. It came with a controller and a 8 gig memory card. But the newest update, which is forced on you when you hook it up, totally broke the PlayStation Store so you can't buy anything or play any games. It's stuck on the 'Please Wait' screen if you try to use it. Sony still hasn't admitted there is a problem and there are a lot of people complaining about it. Of course the PS3/PS4 store is fine as Sony cares about those products. I'm sure it will get fixed eventuly, but it's damn annoying having a new toy and you can't even use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I thought the store was down. Is there evidence that this is a firmware problem? It's not like those are optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Flojomojo, on 27 Jan 2016 - 8:20 PM, said:I thought the store was down. Is there evidence that this is a firmware problem? It's not like those are optional. Just the fact that everyone said the problems started when they downloaded the new update. The connection is fine -- I can access the web from it and the tests check out. Just can't access the Store or play anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've updated my games database which fixed the store for me. Sadly, this wrecked all my folders, so I needed to reorganize everything (vita can only display 100 top level icons) and forced me to reboot four times before I could see everything. Shut down. Hold right trigger, ps button, and power for several seconds. The firmware menu pops up of you did this right. Choose "rebuild database" and wait, and wait some more. This doesn't clear your data, it's just like the ancient "Rebuild Mac Desktop" function. I assume this update was to address security problems/exploits in the old firmware. Plus they took away Facebook, oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercylon Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Access to the store can be sporadic, but I have been able to get in to redeem the Lego game code and browse around. But couple be a bug in the update. No choice but to install it since I wanted to stream from the PS4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I've updated my games database which fixed the store for me. Sadly, this wrecked all my folders, so I needed to reorganize everything (vita can only display 100 top level icons) and forced me to reboot four times before I could see everything. Shut down. Hold right trigger, ps button, and power for several seconds. The firmware menu pops up of you did this right. Choose "rebuild database" and wait, and wait some more. This doesn't clear your data, it's just like the ancient "Rebuild Mac Desktop" function. I assume this update was to address security problems/exploits in the old firmware. Plus they took away Facebook, oh well. Um, how does this work with the PS TV? I don't have a Vita, just the PS TV. It came with a regular DualShock 3 controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulBlazer Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 cybercylon, on 27 Jan 2016 - 10:58 PM, said: Access to the store can be sporadic, but I have been able to get in to redeem the Lego game code and browse around. But couple be a bug in the update. No choice but to install it since I wanted to stream from the PS4. Heh, you're lucky. I've tried five times a day since Sunday to get into the store and nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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