wraggster
October 18th, 2014, 00:03
The PlayStation TV (http://www.joystiq.com/tag/playstation-tv) launches today in North America boasting compatibility with a large number of PSP, PS Vita, and PS minis games, but users at NeoGAF (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134239268&postcount=421) point out that a last-minute compatibility update renders several major titles unplayable on Sony's new hardware.
Just prior to the system's stateside launch, Sony (http://www.sony.co.uk/) updated its PlayStation TVcompatibility list (https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5376), removing entries for notable PSP games like Twisted Metal: Head-On, Valkyria Chronicles 2, and WipeOut Pure. Several Konami-published PSone games are also no longer compatible with the PlayStation TV, includingMetal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Suikoden.
The lack of omitted games that begin with the letters A through L suggests thatSony (http://www.sony.co.uk/) may be sorting out cross-platform rights issues alphabetically. While SNK-published PS minis games like Time Soldiers and Vanguard didn't make the cut, fellow SNK Arcade Classics 0 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNK_Arcade_Classics_Vol._1) ports like Athena and Guerrilla War remain listed, hinting that further compatibility updates may be in store.
Positioned as a non-portable alternative to Sony's PS Vita system, the PlayStation TV plugs into any HDMI-equipped television and plays games and movies downloaded from the PlayStation Network. The system is available today as a $99.99 standalone package and bundled with a DualShock 3 controller and memory card for $139.99.
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/14/playstation-tv-launches-stateside-with-last-minute-compatibility/
Just prior to the system's stateside launch, Sony (http://www.sony.co.uk/) updated its PlayStation TVcompatibility list (https://support.us.playstation.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5376), removing entries for notable PSP games like Twisted Metal: Head-On, Valkyria Chronicles 2, and WipeOut Pure. Several Konami-published PSone games are also no longer compatible with the PlayStation TV, includingMetal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Suikoden.
The lack of omitted games that begin with the letters A through L suggests thatSony (http://www.sony.co.uk/) may be sorting out cross-platform rights issues alphabetically. While SNK-published PS minis games like Time Soldiers and Vanguard didn't make the cut, fellow SNK Arcade Classics 0 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNK_Arcade_Classics_Vol._1) ports like Athena and Guerrilla War remain listed, hinting that further compatibility updates may be in store.
Positioned as a non-portable alternative to Sony's PS Vita system, the PlayStation TV plugs into any HDMI-equipped television and plays games and movies downloaded from the PlayStation Network. The system is available today as a $99.99 standalone package and bundled with a DualShock 3 controller and memory card for $139.99.
http://www.joystiq.com/2014/10/14/playstation-tv-launches-stateside-with-last-minute-compatibility/