Sony intros PlayStation TV for North America, Europe, PAL

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Sony intros PlayStation TV for North America, Europe, PAL

Sony Computer Entertainment has launched its PlayStation TV (PS TV) entertainment system in North America, Europe, and PAL region. Customers will be able to access various game content and PlayStation 4 (PS4TM) remote play on their TV at home. PS TV in Black will be available in North America, Europe and the PAL region this autumn for a recommended retail price of USD 99 (EUR 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 USD 139.99 in North America.

This product was released in Japan and other Asian regions as PlayStation Vita TV (PS Vita TV) on 14 November 2013.  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. The PS TV system features PlayStation 4 (PS4) Remote Play; PlayStation 3 (PS3) games through PlayStation Now; and software titles available for download or via game cards.

PS TV users will be able to access the PlayStation Now open beta service that will be available by year-end in North America and at a later date in Europe and the PAL region. PS TV users will be able to access PS3 games via streaming, by using Wireless Controller (DualShock 3 or DualShock 4).

PS TV offers a lineup of over 1,000 software titles from select PS Vita games, PSP  (PlayStation Portable) games and PS One classics. Users will be able to access these titles using the Wireless Controller (DualShock 3 or DualShock 4).  Users can download games directly to the system through the PlayStation Store, or insert a PS Vita game card directly into the device.

PS TV users can play games with PS Vita users through a local wireless Ad Hoc mode. Up to 2 DualShock 3 or DualShock 4 controllers can be connected to PS  TV. Custoers can access movies and TV episodes available on PlayStation Store. Videos or photos stored on the Memory Card or those videos being played on the ‘Browser’ of the PS Vita system can be transferred to PS TV to be viewed on a large TV screen 5.  While being transferred, PS Vita can be used as a remote controller using the video player application.

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