PlayStation TV, originally launched as PlayStation Vita TV in Japan, is coming to the US, Canada, and Europe this autumn, Sony has announced at E3.
The device allows players to stream gaming content to a television set not directly connected to a console, effectively making every TV in a person’s home a gameplay screen.
The original PlayStation Vita TV unit was launched in Japan in November last year. Unlike all of Sony’s other gaming hardware, however, the unit was not compatible with non-Japanese PlayStation Network accounts, something that gamers the world over who wanted to take their games from room to room bemoaned.
Sony has clearly been listening to its fans, however, as it was announced today during the company’s press conference that PlayStation TV would go on sale for US$99 this autumn. It will able to available as a bundle including a DualShock controller, an 8GB memory card, HDMI cable, and a game voucher for The Lego Movie Video Game, for $139.
Screenshot: IGN
Sony ends shipments of PlayStation TV in Japan
End of an era – Sony announces end of online, PlayStation Store support for PS3 and Vita
The new PlayStation VR comes with an adorable miniature PlayStation 4
Sony’s new PlayStation Vita Slim ad is awesome, features gaming penguins 【Video】
Final PlayStation 4 design revealed! Priced at $399! 【Update: Photo gallery】
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Can a downtown Tokyo super sento bathhouse beat a hotel for a one-night stay?
Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights
Licca-chan dolls released in North America for first time in nearly 60 years
The heartwarming story of Japan’s “Weakling Gundam” and the fans who supported it in its hour of need
Does this video about an abandoned dog leave you wiping your eyes or shaking your fist?
Tokyo Police shows a clever way to conserve water in a disaster and impress children with magic
How to make a Big Mac in Tokyo at a fraction of the price with minimal effort【SoraKitchen】
Hayao Miyazaki gifts autographed Ghibli anime cel to president of France[Photo]
The U.K. thinks Japanese curry is katsu curry, and people aren’t happy about it
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Sony officially announces pricing for PlayStation VR add-on for PlayStation 4
Sony’s new Xperia Z3 compact tablet boasts PlayStation 4 remote play, controller mount
Nintendogs coming to a PlayStation Vita near you?
Sony announces PlayStation Classic retro mini console【Video, photos】
No console? No problem! Sony tests streaming video games direct to TV sets
【Updated!】Sony’s Japan-only portable gizmo “PocketStation” returns as a PlayStation Vita application
So long, PlayStation 4 – Sony announces it’s ending repair service for early PS4 models
Sony’s summer PlayStation Vita ads are all about growing up【Video】
Sony promises no restrictions on used games for PlayStation 4 – releases cheeky video to rub it in
Sony switches X button to confirm for PlayStation 5 worldwide, gamers in Japan freak out
Portable PlayStation 4 created by genius in Japan【Videos/Photos】
Newsflash: Sony unveils “Project Morpheus”, new virtual reality headset for PlayStation 4
Sony is raising the price of the PlayStation5
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f coming to a PlayStation Vita near you
Countdown to PlayStation 4 in Japan – Mr. Sato heads to the Sony Building to join the fun