PlayStation®TV
Affordable System Offers Access To A Wide Variety Of PlayStation Content; Available This Fall, Starting At $ 99/€ 99
Tokyo, June 10, 2014 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today introduced PlayStation®TV (PS TV), an affordable entertainment system that will enable users to easily enjoy various game content and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) remote play on their TV at home. PS TV will come in "Black," and will be available in North America, Europe and the PAL region this Fall at a recommended retail price (RRP) of just $ 99, € 99 for a standalone system. In addition, a bundle that includes a wireless controller (DUALSHOCK®3), 8GB memory card, and The LEGO® Movie Videogame from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be available at $139.99 in North America.
This product was released in Japan and other Asian regions as PlayStation®Vita TV (PS Vita TV) on November 14, 2013, and has proven to be popular with consumers looking for a convenient, easy-to-use gaming system. Since its initial release, PS TV has continuously evolved through system software updates and content enhancements. Adopting the same chip sets and system software as the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system, PS TV comes in an ultra slim size (6.5cm × 10.5cm), the smallest of all PlayStation® platforms that connect to a TV. In response to the demands from users in North America, Europe and the PAL region, SCE will introduce the system under a new name and color, and will deliver entertainment experiences only possible on PS TV.
Main features of the PS TV system are as follows;
SCE will continuously expand the world of entertainment through the PS TV platform by further enhancing its services and features.
*1 Games requiring PlayStation Camera cannot be played.
*2 As of June. Includes PS Vita games, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) games, PS One classics (PlayStation® games). Since PS Vita is equipped with special features that cannot be supported on DUALSHOCK®3 or DUALSHOCK®4, such as touch screen, rear touch pad, motion sensors, camera, electronic compass and microphones, not all PS Vita games are playable on PS TV. Supported titles differ by country and regions.
*3 Users will need a SEN account to download content from PlayStation®Store.
*4 "near", "Map", "Welcome Park", and PS3 remote play features are not supported.
*5 The PS TV system and PS Vita system must be connected within the same network. Some movie files will not be transferable or playable depending on the network environment, video data format. Videos downloaded from PlayStation®Store cannot be transferred between devices. PS TV and PS Vita need to have the latest system software installed. .
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PlayStation®TV (PS TV) Product Outline | |
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Product name |
PlayStation®TV |
Logo |
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Color |
Black |
Product code |
VTE-1000 Series |
Release date |
This Fall (North America and Europe) |
Recommended retail price |
USD $99 (standalone) $139 (bundle), € 99 |
External dimensions |
Approx. 65.0 × 105.0 × 13.6 mm (length × height × thickness) |
Mass |
Approx. 110g |
CPU |
ARM® Cortex™-A9 core (4core) |
GPU |
IMG SGX543MP4+ |
Main slots and connectors |
*PlayStation®Vita card slot *Memory card slot *USB connector (USB 2.0 Type A) *HDMI output port (HDMI-CEC) *LAN port (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX) |
Wireless communication |
*IEEE 802.11b/g/n (n=1×1) (Wi-Fi) *Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (A2DP,AVRCP,HSP,HID) |
Internal memory card |
1GB |
AV output |
720p, 1080i, 480p |
Sound output |
LPCM 2ch |
Power |
AC adaptor: DC 5V |
Maximum rated power consumption |
Approx. 2.8W |
Included (standalone) |
*PlayStation®TV × 1 *HDMI cable × 1 *AC adaptor × 1 *Power cord × 1 *Printed materials × 1 |
Included (bundle) |
*PlayStation®TV × 1 *DUALSHOCK 3 x1 *8GB Memory Card × 1 *The LEGO® Movie Videogame from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment × 1 *HDMI cable × 1 *USB cable × 1 *AC adaptor × 1 *Power cord × 1 *Printed materials × 1 |
About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP® broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3® is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSNSM, that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. PlayStation®4, available this holiday season, is the next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.
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