PS Vita: General Discussion

[DavyC]

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BlackKnightJP wrote:

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GraphiteGB wrote:

DS3 usage was added to Tablet S and THE people SAID then that sony would not copy the android market app but they did.

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That's not the same as using the Vita to control the PS3 via Bluetooth. The PS3 already has a controller with buttons and analogue sticks. A tablet doesn't have them so the controller option is added as a feature to make it easier to play games on the tablet. Besides a tablet is an all purpose device and not a dedicated gaming console. Sony also doesn't have the same philosophy behind their tablets and the Vita.

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I may be wrong, but my interpretation of the OP's post is that he wants to connect the PS3 controller to the VITA, not that he wants to control the PS3 with the VITA, in which case it is exactly what GraphiteGB said?

Having said that, one feature I would like to see (not sure if its possible) is the ability to control the music player on PS3 using the vita as an interface.  I use the PS3 as my home stereo, through my surround sound kit, but I have to keep the TV on in order to use the controls.  It would be nice to have an interface on vita which allowed the selection of tracks, compilation of playlists etc on the PS3, without the need to have the telly on!

[BlackKnightJP]

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DavyC wrote:

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BlackKnightJP wrote:

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GraphiteGB wrote:

DS3 usage was added to Tablet S and THE people SAID then that sony would not copy the android market app but they did.

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That's not the same as using the Vita to control the PS3 via Bluetooth. The PS3 already has a controller with buttons and analogue sticks. A tablet doesn't have them so the controller option is added as a feature to make it easier to play games on the tablet. Besides a tablet is an all purpose device and not a dedicated gaming console. Sony also doesn't have the same philosophy behind their tablets and the Vita.

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I may be wrong, but my interpretation of the OP's post is that he wants to connect the PS3 controller to the VITA, not that he wants to control the PS3 with the VITA, in which case it is exactly what GraphiteGB said?

Having said that, one feature I would like to see (not sure if its possible) is the ability to control the music player on PS3 using the vita as an interface.  I use the PS3 as my home stereo, through my surround sound kit, but I have to keep the TV on in order to use the controls.  It would be nice to have an interface on vita which allowed the selection of tracks, compilation of playlists etc on the PS3, without the need to have the telly on!

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In which case that isn't going to happen either for the reasons I mentioned earlier. If Sony wanted to include such connectivity they would have done it from the beginning as its already been implemented in the PSP. At the end of the day it's not going to work with the Vita as it relies too much on touch and motion controls. Every developer would have to come up with a completely new control scheme for every game and that realistically isn't going to happen.

[AlexAtkinUK]

Having said that, one feature I would like to see (not sure if its possible) is the ability to control the music player on PS3 using the vita as an interface.  I use the PS3 as my home stereo, through my surround sound kit, but I have to keep the TV on in order to use the controls.  It would be nice to have an interface on vita which allowed the selection of tracks, compilation of playlists etc on the PS3, without the need to have the telly on!

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Use Remote Play?

[DavyC]

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AlexAtkinUK wrote:

Having said that, one feature I would like to see (not sure if its possible) is the ability to control the music player on PS3 using the vita as an interface.  I use the PS3 as my home stereo, through my surround sound kit, but I have to keep the TV on in order to use the controls.  It would be nice to have an interface on vita which allowed the selection of tracks, compilation of playlists etc on the PS3, without the need to have the telly on!

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Use Remote Play?

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You are missing the point.  I dont want to have the audio or video output via the VITA, I want it to remain outputting through the PS3, but use the VITA as a remote with a touchscreen display, therefore given more flexibility to the way in which media can be used on the PS3 system.  I still want the audio out through the optical from the PS3 to my amp, I just want to be able to select tracks etc on the VITA screen without having to switch on the TV.

[McNeilio]

set the remote play output to your ps3 -- i used to do it with my psp

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 confirming the post below , i just set the output to the ps3 and have accessed the ps3 via remote play and the music comes thru the surround sound with no issues

[BlueRaven]

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DavyC wrote:

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AlexAtkinUK wrote:

Having said that, one feature I would like to see (not sure if its possible) is the ability to control the music player on PS3 using the vita as an interface.  I use the PS3 as my home stereo, through my surround sound kit, but I have to keep the TV on in order to use the controls.  It would be nice to have an interface on vita which allowed the selection of tracks, compilation of playlists etc on the PS3, without the need to have the telly on!

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Use Remote Play?

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You are missing the point.  I dont want to have the audio or video output via the VITA, I want it to remain outputting through the PS3, but use the VITA as a remote with a touchscreen display, therefore given more flexibility to the way in which media can be used on the PS3 system.  I still want the audio out through the optical from the PS3 to my amp, I just want to be able to select tracks etc on the VITA screen without having to switch on the TV.

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I'm pretty certain in the PS3 remote play settings you can choose to output the Audio through PS3 and NOT the PSP/Vita.

[GraphiteGB]

DS3 to controll the vita. Not PS3

Also remember That DS3 useage on the PSP was Actualy hidden from Most users for along time as they Needed a USB hub to sync the DS3 to the PSP

So Sony DO NOT allways Enable features. but it does not mean they can't.

Boot up silent hill PS one game then, go on, O wait you can't yet. 

Playstation suite is not finished yet so you can't... on vita.

( Rubbish game now anyway. better of with RE )  

[BlackKnightJP]

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GraphiteGB wrote:

DS3 to controll the vita. Not PS3

Also remember That DS3 useage on the PSP was Actualy hidden from Most users for along time as they Needed a USB hub to sync the DS3 to the PSP

So Sony DO NOT allways Enable features. but it does not mean they can't.

Boot up silent hill PS one game then, go on, O wait you can't yet. 

Playstation suite is not finished yet so you can't... on vita.

( Rubbish game now anyway. better of with RE )  

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I disagree that it was hidden to most users or that you needed a USB hub to sync it. I never used a USB hub.

[DavyC]

Sweet!  Thank you chaps!  Thats the thing I love about the forums!  I have had my PS3 since launch but am still only finding out new things by the day!  Was this option added via a firmware update?  Im fairly sure I cant remember being able to do this when remote play was first available?

Anyhoo, Ta again!!

[BlackKnightJP]

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DavyC wrote:

Sweet!  Thank you chaps!  Thats the thing I love about the forums!  I have had my PS3 since launch but am still only finding out new things by the day!  Was this option added via a firmware update?  Im fairly sure I cant remember being able to do this when remote play was first available?

Anyhoo, Ta again!!

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I'm pretty sure it's been available since remote play was first implemented.