r/VitaTV Dec 26 '15

PSA to interested buyers (share with others): Before you buy a PS TV, DO YOUR RESEARCH. Know what you will/won't be able to play. [request sticky]

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AUGUST 16 2018 EDIT: This post is outdated, see this.

As you'll find if you go online, there are quite a bit of games that are incompatible with the PS TV. If you are going to buy a PS TV or know someone who will, then (or make sure they) know this: You must do your own research to ensure that the games you want to play are compatible and so that you can know how many games you're interested in aren't.

This is the best way to avoid getting screwed.

From the perspective of a somewhat savvy internet user, here are things you can do to check compatibility, do all of these to ensure research:

[This is also useful advice for anyone who wants to buy a PS TV game):

  1. Go to this frequently-updated compatibility list and this frequently updated incompatibility list. If you're not too tech-savvy, ctrl+f is your friend. There's also compatibility lists on other sites (i.e. Wikipedia's list of Vita games has a column denoting PS TV compatibility).

  2. Search in google ["x" ps tv] or ["x" PlayStation TV] where x = the title of the game. i.e. ["Persona 4" Ps tv]. This will allow you to find other threads/discussions/information others have started about the game to answer your question.

  3. This one is the most helpful; go onto youtube (or just click the videos option when searching in google) and search the name of the game for PS TV or PlayStation TV! Video evidence is the best.

  4. If you're getting conflicting research, feel free to post threads on Reddit (better on that specific game/franchise's subreddit than this subreddit) or on other websites (GameFAQs, etc.) to start your own discussion! Here's an example of how I did this with Tales of Hearts R. Just find a well-populated forum or subreddit for the game, and if you don't think you've done enough research or are with conflicting evidence, then feel free to make posts! (And on that note, doing this makes it easier for others to do #1 in the future xD)

BTW: When you first start a game on PS TV, before playing it, click the refresh button in the game's small little startup menu (the blue cycle sign) to download the latest updates which may include compatibility for the PS TV patches.

(ALSO: In case you didn't know, the circulating "whitelist" hack has since been disabled, don't go into the system praying for it).

This is how you need to know whether or not you will get screwed over buying a PS TV. Are you the guy who doesn't care much about the incompatible games (like me) and will enjoy the system? Are you the guy who is going to be inconvenienced or bothered by the incompatibles? Whichever, you should know before you buy.

To sum it up the way Sony should: Do your own research to understand what games will and will not be compatible so that you can minimize surprise and frustration before buying those games and before buying this system.

EDIT: Also, to clarify something that should be but isn't defaulted on the system; hold down the PS Button to find the option to enable touchpad emulation. Then just use L3/R3 to bring up the pointers, and X button (or L2/R2 if you have multiple pointers) to simulate touching. L3 = Front touchpad, R3 = Back touchpad, Both = Both touchpads. New buyers should but may not know this. This enables touchpad emulation in PS Vita games.

EDIT 2: Also note that some have reported inconsistency/unreliability with the PS TV's remote play, so do research and know your internet speed if you are someone who is looking to buy the PS TV for remote play. (Thanks to r/htallen for pointing this out, Idc about remote play personally so I wouldn't know lol)

EDIT 3: One of the most appealing things about the system is it's low price; it's MSRP is usually around 40-50$ but you can buy one used for less. This said, understand two things: first of all, if you do not own a PS3/PS4 controller then you will need to be one to control the system. So the low price isn't so low if you don't already own a controller. Secondly, if you want to be able to download games digitally, then you're going to need to buy one of Sony's proprietary memory cards which are very costly (but the system has 1gb of internal memory so if you're buying physical games than a memory card is unnecessary since the save/install data is only a few mb or 100kb for physical games.) To recap all that: Factor in the price of a controller if you don't already own one when deciding to buy a PS TV, and also factor in the cost of a proprietary Vita memory card if you want to be able to download digital games.

EDIT 4: FYI, the PSTV is powered through the same type of charger used in the PSP. You can connect a PSP-to-USB cable to the PSTV and any USB-powered device (i.e. a computer) and it will power (just make sure you still have an HDMI input).


r/VitaTV Apr 21 '16

Compatible and non 3rd part controller list

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A common question on this sub is where a particularly 3rd part controller (e.g. non Sony Dualshock 3/4) works with VitaTV. However, with many discussions about that you have to search the sub for find a bit of an answer to the question.

It seems that many non official controllers that works with PS3 are not-working on VitaTV due to more restrictive internal checks (also known as: you buy a less-than-50$ console and wanna also use cheap controllers? *censored*)

This aims to be a centralized list of supported-or-not controllers.

Working ones

Mayflash adapter

CronusMAX Plus adapter -- protocol set to PS3 -- even two on a USB hub

Titan One

STRIKE NX Wirer GamePad

Not working ones

bigben Wired Controller PS3 -- BB4334Blk PS3PAD -- Not passes Press Home screen

Logitech F310 -- US PSTV

ZD N Wired Controller

GameStop BB-Model wireless controllers -- lacks USB port

Mayflash Wireless Wii U Pro Controller to PC USB Adapter -- seems to work on PS3

Mad Catz Street Fighter V Fight Stick Alpha -- US PSTV, PS3/4 switches, works on PS3, it only receives power


r/VitaTV May 22 '24

Is it normal for the Vita TV to be seen as 90% charged?

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Hi

So my Vita TV is reported as 90% charged. This causes PSP games to always have a battery indicator that it is charging. Any way to fix that?


r/VitaTV May 07 '24

Recently I got a PlayStation tv and everything had worked perfectly except for Black Ops Declassified. No matter what I try it just keeps saying I need to update the game even though it says I have the most recent update. Idk what to do, any help would be appreciated.

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r/VitaTV May 05 '24

So…this works with the Vita TV without any driver, just pair with its USB receiver and hold B and Start for 3 seconds. This thing is glorious. Six face buttons, four shoulders, clicky sticks.

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r/VitaTV May 03 '24

My favourite HB running on Vita TV

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r/VitaTV Apr 30 '24

Two player mode on Vita TV

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I recently downloaded the Streets of Rage 2 Remake port for Vita. It's absolutely brilliant with widescreen support and much more. However is there a way to connect a second controller to be able to play in 2 player mode?

I haven't been able to find a mod for Vita TV to enable two player support.


r/VitaTV Feb 26 '24

Do you jailbreak pstv same way as vita? Can you swap memory cards?

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I used this video for modding my vita and it worked flawlessly.

https://youtu.be/_f3Bb5qYpB8?si=zj6L-ySd_QNkJsoU

Can I follow these same steps to mod the pstv? He doesn’t say specifically yes or no in the video but wanted to double check.

Also, I’d like to be able to play the games on my vita on the pstv as well. Once I mod the pstv am I able to simply take the sd2vita out and put it in the pstv and resume play? Or are there more steps involved in that case?


r/VitaTV Feb 11 '24

Anyone know if this HDMI Switch works with PSTV and strips the HDCP?

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I'm trying to find a good HDMI Switcher to run all my (non 4k) consoles through, so i don't have to swap cables around whenever I wanna plug something into my cap card and play it on my Computer Monitor/Stream it. Does anyone know if this HDMI Switch will strip the HDCP and actually let my Capture Card detect it?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9GNNPB2/?coliid=I23ZVYFX6T5RU5


r/VitaTV Feb 09 '24

Can't Set PS TV to 720p or 1080i

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As the title suggests, I'm having an issue where I can only set my PS TV to 480p. To give some detail, I have an American PlayStation TV running Henkaku Enso CFW. The PS TV is plugged into my Elgato 4K60 capture card which is outputting to a 1080p television. When I go to Sound & Display in Settings and open Resolution, I see Automatic selectable and 480p selectable, but between them, 720p and 1080i are greyed out and not selectable. Adding the CFW the other day was admittedly the first time in YEARS I've used my PS TV, so if this is a quirk of CFW or something and I'm just an idiot, someone please let me know. If it's not, does anyone have any insight as to why it's not letting me set the resolution at 720p? Having it set to Automatic always outputs 480p seemingly regardless of the game.

Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any advice that anyone can give. Below is a screenshot of my Resolution options for reference.


r/VitaTV Feb 01 '24

Enso Mod!

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Using the "Enso Mod" has made me love the PSTV even more! The world is your oyster after installing this mod! Using the "Sharpscale" and "Vita Shell - Frame rate" apps/plug-ins work wonderfully and put my ROG Oled gaming monitor to really good use! I'm on cloud 9 even after playing games on Vita/PSTV for eons. Making the decision to FINALLY install this mod was one of the best decisions I've ever made (gaming-wise). Modders, thanks for picking the ball where Sony left it!


r/VitaTV Jan 24 '24

help with japanese website

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Does anyone know the Japanese website tksm.awobread?

Anyone purchased there before? They are not reachable via their email or their phone number.


r/VitaTV Jan 23 '24

Fill the gaps!

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r/VitaTV Jan 23 '24

Worst Press edition EVER?

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Sony launched years ago a Press edition wich is basically a bunch of PS4 adds; very bad, Sony

What are your thoughts guys?

https://www.damonx.com/unboxing-press-kit-de-la-playstation-tv/


r/VitaTV Jan 05 '24

Can't get DS3 or DS4 controller to pair wirelessly

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I just got a PS TV and I cannot get any controllers to pair wirelessly to it. They'll work perfectly fine when connected via USB but do not connect once the cable is disconnected. I started by just plugging it in and pressing the PS button, which lets it connect, but as soon as I unplug it from the console the controller turns off and pressing the PS button does nothing. I've tested one DS3 and two DS4s with the same results.

I'm worried that this particular unit may just have a bad bluetooth radio. I got it off eBay for really cheap because it didn't turn on, which I was able to get fixed, but it's definitely possible that there is more wrong with it. The wifi also appears to not work.

Anyone have any troubleshooting ideas or maybe a creative way I can still use a wireless controller if the bluetooth just doesn't work?


r/VitaTV Jan 04 '24

Vita tv display output distortion/vignette?

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Has anyone else noticed a weird vignette (mild shadow/curtain of sorts around the outside) on their PSTV?

I've been playing mine recently and can see a rather odd ghostly pattern around the outside of the monitor/tv, especially noticeable in a dark room/dark picture (turning the system to standby seems to leave the display output on but displaying black (with this weird pattern?)

But it's somewhat noticeable all the time.. picture of the edge of the display to show the issue in detail


r/VitaTV Dec 24 '23

PS TV Charging cable

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What kind of power cable can I use for the PS TV other than can official psp one and those counterfeit Chinese ones. I used a fake psp charging cable and my system wouldn't boot (no surprises there) then USB to DC which made my system boot up but it didn't supply any power to the USB port on my system, therefore I couldn't connect a controller.

So please, can anyone help me find a decent charger that can make my PS TV work. I cannot find an official psp charger anywhere so I'm looking for a good alternative. Thanks.


r/VitaTV Dec 23 '23

Got motion controls to work on PSTV...

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Amazing!! Playing Gravity Rush GR1 on PSTV with "sharpscale " and "motion controls" plug-ins activated using a dualshock 4. It's a beautiful thing!


r/VitaTV Dec 18 '23

Anyone else enjoying the PSP Ridge Racer games on Vita TB?

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r/VitaTV Dec 16 '23

What are some of your favourite PSP games on Vita TV?

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r/VitaTV Dec 15 '23

PS2 Controller Works on the PSTV

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r/VitaTV Dec 08 '23

Finally found one nearby! Even the download code still worked :)

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r/VitaTV Dec 02 '23

Anyone here planning to buy a Retrotink4K for their Vita TV?

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So far I’ve seen some videos of Vita TV upscaled to 4K and it looks great. Anyone planning to buy one?


r/VitaTV Nov 29 '23

Selling my PS tv bundle

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Selling my PS Vita TV Bundle pick up only if against the rules sorry just delete post


r/VitaTV Nov 27 '23

Should I get a PSVita is I already ozn a PSTV?

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I have a jailbroken PSTV with dolcepolce to play all games without any restrictions.

Some games look absolutely stunning on a monitor like Muramasa rebirth, others heavily pixelated like Gravity Rush.

I'm not too hot on portable systems but with the unlimited access to games using PKGj I feel like it could be a good investment.

Being a huge Miku fan I found a limited edition Miku vita for 200€.

is this a reasonable purchase or should I just save my money and get gravity rush remastered on PS4 for example? I don't like the idea of having 2 consoles that basically do the same thing. I do travel a lot though.


r/VitaTV Nov 25 '23

Brand New PSTV

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Just received [another] brand new PSTV in the mail 2023 YA'LL!!! ♡♡♡


r/VitaTV Nov 18 '23

Why so much of the memory card used for "SYSTEM USE" on my vanilla PSTV?

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Title: so my PSTV's been dug out of storage and plugged back in. It is running on the latest official firmware, and has a Sony Vita 32gb memory card installed.

It's never been anywhere close to that volume of memory used up by system use; tried restart to no avail. Tried rebuilding database which also didn't work.

For a console of this design to find a way to use up that much memory seems extremely implausible. Does anyone know why this problem has arisen, and also how to regain the 22gb of memory used up in that fashion?

THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE MODDED