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The editors liked
Equal functionality and price as existing streaming set top boxes
World
Class gaming pedigree
Cheapest game console on the market
PlayStation TV has an affordable starting price point
Works with existing DualShock 3 and 4 controllers and can play hundreds of games. It also offers game streaming from a networked PS4 or via PlayStation Now
And a handful of video services
Absolutely tiny
PS4 streaming works well
Decent range of old games available
A cheap console with access to tonnes of games
Small and out of the way
PS4 Remote Play gives you access to your PS4 library to play in another room
Simple to use
Small
Sleek portable design
Supports Dualshock 3 and 4 controllers
Three free games included
The editors didn't like
Proprietary and expensive memory cards
Unknown internals and partnerships
Game streaming unwise over slow internet connections
A surprising amount of content for PSTV is not available in HD
And the Vita's interface doesn't make a graceful jump to the big screen. Remote play is laggy in Wi-Fi mode and PSTV still relies on an expensive flash storage medium. Major streaming service
1080i max resolutio, Barely any video channel, Physical design feels crampe, Cumbersome media server streamin, Inefficient touch-screen workarounds
The PlayStation isnt exactly broken, but it is compromised, semi-functional and in dire need of more content. I can't think of a single reason why I need a PlayStation TV ($100), and honestly, I can't think of a single reason why you would need...
Abstract: The Sony PlayStation TV came with a lot of promise and one I was will and waiting to see. The promises of extending your PlayStation 4 game play to a different from or even the ability to stream and play games of PlayStation now on a small setup style box...
Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Chris , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: The problem is, you're up and running on a lousy interface. The PlayStation TV's home screen is basically the same one you'll see on the Vita, which makes no sense on a larger screen. It makes poor use of the space, and icons aren't laid out in a logical...
Published: 2014-10-20, Author: Mike , review by: gamezone.com
Abstract: Last week I posted my initial impressions after spending a solid 24 hours fiddling around with the PlayStation TV and its various settings. My initial impressions were pretty positive. However, as I soon learned, my impressions were vastly different from...
Published: 2014-10-19, Author: Mike , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: "What do you want the PlayStation TV to do for you?" That's an important question when considering purchasing Sony's new microconsole. A more important question might be "Do you know what the PlayStation TV is?"I ask because over the course of the past si...
Published: 2014-10-17, Author: Jacob , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: At first blush, Sony's new PlayStation TV doesn't make much sense. It's a standalone console, but it has been built on the back of an existing platform. It uses a controller, but not the most recent one. It connects to your TV, but it doesn't have any int...
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Published: 2014-10-14, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a tiny set-top box that plays all your Sony PlayStation games? That's probably what you'd think if you saw the new PlayStation TV on the shelf. For just $99, this incredibly tiny box promises the world. Shame it doesn't de...
Published: 2014-10-14, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
PlayStation TV has an affordable starting price point, works with existing DualShock 3 and 4 controllers and can play hundreds of games. It also offers game streaming from a networked PS4 or via PlayStation Now, and a handful of video services
A surprising amount of content for PSTV is not available in HD, and the Vita's interface doesn't make a graceful jump to the big screen. Remote play is laggy in Wi-Fi mode and PSTV still relies on an expensive flash storage medium. Major streaming service
The PlayStation TV sounds great on paper, but out of the gate, it underwhelms as both a gaming and an entertainment box....
Published: 2014-01-29, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive for imported electronics. Amazingly small. Can play some card-based North American games like Persona 4 Golden.
Nonexistent support outside of Japan. Can only access Japanese PS Store. Won't let you access your North American PS Store purchases or PS Plus membership
The Sony PS Vita TV is a remarkably tiny little device that can play PlayStation Vita, PSP, and PSOne games. Too bad you have to import it and most of the features don't work here in the U.S.....
Published: 2014-01-24, Author: Mat , review by: engadget.com
The cheapest, most portable way to remotely play your PS4 on another TV, Plays PS1 and Vita games using a full-sized DualShock controller, Reasonably priced
Doesn't play every Vita game, excludessomeimportant ones, Video services need more work, content, Same UI as the Vita, but harder to use without a touchscreen
More InfoPlayStation Vita TV announcedWhy Sony's $100 set-top box is more than a consolation prizePlayStation Vita review (2013)Thanks to a combination of petite, understated hardware and more than a little nostalgia, there's a lot to like about the Vita ...
