Sony Announce Playstation Vita TV

Sony today introduced Playstation Vita TV, a new system that will allow users to easily access video services, games and various other content on their tvs at home.

The new system adopts the chip set and software of the Playstation Vita. Its size comes in at 6.5cm x 10.5cm which makes it the smallest of the Playstation family. It supports unto 2 Dualshock 3 controllers and has a Vita Cart slot.

PS Vita TV Allows you to:

  •  Access PS Vita games, PSP games and PS One classics using the Dualshock 3 controller.
  • Play your Playstation 4 on the connected TV using your Dualshock 4 with remote play
  • Use preinstalled software such as Browser, Email, Party, Music Unlimited, Reader and LiveTweet
  • Quickly resume with Standby mode similar to PS Vita.
  • Use Ad Hoc mode in order to game with others in the room
  • Play music or videos stored on a memory card

PS Vita TV will be available first in Japan prior to any other regions, on November 14, 2013, at a recommended retail price (RRP) of 9,954 yen (including tax). “PS Vita TV Value Pack” comes with Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK®3) and 8 GB Memory Card, will also be available on the same day at 14,994 yen (including tax).