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Sony is putting an end to the PlayStation Vita TV saga in Japan. This comes in just over two years after the PSTV was first launched in the domestic market back in November 2013.
Sony though isn’t offering any explanation for the move though analysts are quick to point out this could be a direct fallout of the lean phase that the PlayStation TV was having to deal with off late.
In fact, with sales figure standing at 185,000 since launch, the PlayStation Vita TV might never have taken off in Japan in the first place.
Along with the PSTV, production of the DualShock 3 as well as the memory card that accompanied the TV too will come to an end.
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Sony had initially launched the PlayStation Vita TV with the intention of allowing those having a PS Vita TV to continue enjoying their games on a bigger screen.
The PS Vita TV came with the same internals as the Vita, which comprised of Quad-core PowerVR graphics chip and Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU chip.
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Apart from the ability to play several PlayStation Vita games along with all PlayStation One, and PlayStation Portable games on the television, the PSTV also allowed the user to stream video or access other web services as well.
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However, the PlayStation TV continues to be on sale in the US where it was launched in the fall of 2014. Sony hasn’t stated if the mini console will be pulled from the North American market as well though it won’t be surprising if that happens as it has never really been the most sought after. This, in spite of the fact that it has been price quite affordable at $99 with prices dropping to $50 more recently.
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- 【Compatible with Sony Playstation 3 and PC Windows 7/8/10】Controller wireless for Sony PlayStation 3/PS3. Plug and Play. No installation is required. To use it on a PC, a USB cable is required (included).
- 【Double Shock 3 & Motion Sensor Supported】The controller wireless for Sony PS3 supports the double shock 3 function. The grips vibrate with each explosion, shocking, firing in supported games, giving you more fun and a more immersive gaming experience. 6-axis motion sensing function is also supported for the remote controller for PS3 so that you can control the games freely with the moving of your hands.
- 【Long Battery Life & Long Bluetooth Connection Distance】Remote for PS3 with a large battery capacity of 600mAh, providing 5~8h long playtime (auto-sleep function is provided for saving power).
- 【Sensitive Buttons Passed 10,000,000 Strokes Test】The high-quality controllers 2 pack for PS3 are upgraded to be close to the original. It has a zero-delay quick response. The control for PS3 uses first-class material and is of first-class craftsmanship. It has passed a strict durability test of 10,000,000 times of strokes. The two 360 degree analog joysticks of the controller wireless for PS3 enable you to control the games effortlessly and precisely. No dead zone.
- 【Package Content & Lifetime Carefree After-sales Service】The delivery package includes 2 Controllers Wireless for PS3, 2 USB Charging Cables (2.5 feet), 1 User Manual; The wireless controllers for Sony PlayStation 3 offer a lifetime unconditional return and refund service.
Sony also has a bundle offer with the PlayStation Vita TV, which comprises of the Dual Shock 3 controller, HDMI cable, USB cable, an 8GB memory card as well as The Lego Movie Videogame, all for just $139.
Experts opine one of the reasons the PSTV failed to hit the customer sweet spot is that it was able to play only a few Vita games, which again were never popular. That is not all for the mini console never really could function as a full-fledged media hub as well. It came across as a sort of half-hearted attempt on part of Sony.
Quick Recap
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