Sony - PlayStation TV System Console - Black

You could see crackle... but not compatible with Netflix. .. witch is a big issue. They will get it done.

The ps vita tv is a perfect addition for your ps vita or ps4. Its portable and can be used on your big screen , which makes playing your vita games eXtra better.

For all of the people on the fence about buying the PS Vita TV let me first start off by informing you of what it is. The PS Vita TV is basically PS Vita without the screen. Once you plug it into your TV or monitor via HDMI cable you have a video game system that can be used as a stand alone system or secondary system that can be played via remote play with the PS3 or PS4. If you use it as a stand alone system it can play most PS Vita games. You will need a memory card because it only comes with 2GB of memory. If you are a PS Plus member then you are also privileged to the free monthly games. The coolest part to me is that you can play your PS3 and PS4 games via remote play using your home Wi-Fi. What this means is that you can play your other system on a separate TV without unplugging your system from the main TV and reconnecting it in another room. Both systems have to be on and if playing a disc based game the disc has to be inserted. The PS Vita has apps available, but Netflix isn't one of them. You can still watch Netflix on the PS Vita via remote play. It's definitely a great addition.

Welt the fact that you can play *most* Vita games for half the price of a Vita on a TV and Ps1 Classics and PSP games, this is a great buy. Remote ps4 play might be too laggy for those without a decent router and networking knowledge, and a wired connection being almost necessary is a bit inconvenient, but worth it to me. My main complaint is no Netflix support and looks like support isn't in the future as of right now, but I hope that changes, cause most streaming boxes don't have a browser and you can't log in to hotel wifi when there's a log in screen, and I was hoping this would be my solution. Overall satisfied, but hopefully some kinks and improvements will come, and Netflix. Don't let many negative reviews deter you from considering this, if you understand what this $99 tiny box does and it's what you want, you will love it. If you think it's something it isn't, well of course you'll be disappointed

The PS TV is essentially a PlayStation Vita that can be connected to your HDTV. Design wise, it's very small and portable You can easily carry it to a friend's or relative house in your pocket considering it's about the size of a modern day smartphone, just a little fatter. Do note that the console only supports 720p/1080i max. It really should be 1080p in this day and age. If you bought this so it can be your streaming box for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Instant Video, etc - you're going to be disappointed. As of right now, a lot of these apps are not yet compatible with the PS TV. Supposedly a patch is being worked on so that they can be made compatible, but you'll have to watch and see. DLNA media server implementation will come in the future through an app. Gaming wise, you can play most Vita, PSP, and PSOne games. You want to check the list for compatible games on this site: https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5376/~/games-compatible-with-playstation-tv However considering the Vita hardware is inside the PS TV, you would think all Vita games will be compatible. Still, playing some Vita games on your TV is really nice such as Muramasa or Final Fantasy Dissidia. I should note that PlayStation Now is also supported if you're into that game streaming idea. Right now, I wouldn't recommend the product too much because a lot of features are still missing and need to be patched in. However if there are some Vita/PSP games you want to play on a TV or with a DualShock controller (it supports DualShock 3 and 4) then go for it.

easy to setup although it had difficulty finding my ps4 at first. after a couple of tries, it worked. definitely more geared to the social gamer with media friends. the playstation now beta works , but kind of bummed about the rentals. anything I would want to play, would cost a fortune to get through. wish sony would catalogue the ps3 games you already had, and allow streaming of any of them for one flat low monthly fee. the interface with the ps4 works well. I was able to play Injustice and controls had minimal lag. occasionally, aliasing noted when playing Assassins Creed:Black Flag. seemed to improve the longer I played. Overall, is a decent peripheral if you have the extra cash, and allows me to sit in my sunroom and play the ps4, while having the ps4 in the basement. I am only using wi-fi for everything, so it would probably work even better with ethernet cable.

This tiny device packs a punch with what it can do. If there were/are PSP gems of games you want(ed) to play, on top of Vita games naturally, this is an affordable multimedia device currently costing only $40! It's essentially a Vita without the screen; hence the price. Being thicker & slightly larger than an I.D. card, it's very portable. It streams your PS4, plays PS1 games, your personal music, has apps for streaming PS3 games, movies & shows, built-in web browser, personal email link, etc. The device features built-in wi-fi as well as a wired port for a more reliable, faster connection, a USB port, HDMI output (cable included), a slot for expandable proprietary memory (not included),1 GB of built-in memory & a Vita slot for physical ownershiped games. It outputs resolution at 480P, 720P & 1080i. If you use a PS4 controller with PSTV rather than a PS3 controller, it can simulate Vita's touchscreens when Vita games require it. Overall, I feel this has great value for the price. If ever there were a time you wanted to play all those exclusive must-have games but were found only on Sony's handheld, this is it!

This is a cheaper PS Vita that has a more than respectable interface and most importantly can play a good share of PS Vita titles and classic PS1/PS2 titles. That was the real catch for me to go out and grab one of these in a deal, especially since I don't really consider a "Portable gamer" and actually like the concept of being able to play those PS Vita games on the big screen. The two real drawbacks with this are 1) Not every PS Vita game can be played with this. Games like Gravity Rush and Uncharted: Golden Abyss are not compatible with the PS TV and surely a few others as well. 2) You can't take this on the road as you are probably aware so if you fancy yourself as to playing games away from home, this device is probably not for you. If you are a JRPG fan or like "Niche" titles, this device is a pretty good buy for you. Games like Danganronpa 1 and 2 and Persona 4: Golden are compatible. The PS Vita is leaning more and more towards becoming a "Niche" type of player so to get something like this for much less money than a PS Vita, it seems like a good buy.