Posted Mon Sep 9, 2013 at 05:30 AM PDT by Brian Hoss
$100 set-top box plays Vita and PSP games.
Along with the PS Vita redesign, Sony introduced the PS Vita TV, a set-top box that plays Vita software using either a Dual-Shock 3, Sixaxis, or BD Remote control.
" The PS Vita TV is compatible with many peripherals, including:
- PS Vita memory card
- Wireless controller (DUALSHOCK ® 3) (CECH-ZC2J)
-Wireless controller (SIXAXIS) (CECH-ZC1J)
-BD remote controller (CECH-ZRC1J) NOTE: other Bluetooth, headset, speaker, such as a keyboard ® compatibility is possible not guaranteed."
The PS Vita is HDMI only, and uses both Wi-Fi and an Ethernet jack for internet connectivity. The initial software compatibility includes several Japanese Vita apps such as Hulu, U NExt, TSUTAYA TV, and of course PlayStation video. The system runs Vita PSP and PS One games along the same lines as a PS Vita system. The system uses an on-screen cursor, which can be brought up by clicking L3 and R3 at the same time. Other touch screen functions, such game-specific functions, may be patched for alternate control or simply not supported.
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The PS Vita TV has one other feature, Remote Play for the PS4. The PS Vita TV can be used to play PS4 content across a network as illustrated in the following video.
The PS Vita TV is due out in Japan on November 14th. The $100 version does not include a controller or memory card, while the $150 version includes a Dual-Shock 3 and 8GB Vita memory card. Sony has not yet mentioned an international release.
Source: PlayStation
Author: Brian Hoss
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