Comparing the Size of the PlayStation TV With Other Devices

Yesterday, I picked up my PlayStation TV at the local GameStop. I am currently living in Idaho, so when I say local, I probably mean 30 miles away from where I am living.

The box itself is comparable to buying two Apple Airport Extreme boxes attached to one another, side to side. I am not certain how big the standalone box is for the PlayStation TV, so I have nothing to compare it to.

The PlayStation TV itself is really, really, really small. I have seen pictures of the PlayStation TV online, so I had an idea of its size. I'm sure comparison pictures are out there, but I thought I would go ahead and post some pictures I took of the PlayStation TV with other devices I have laying around in my home.

First up is a comparison shot of the PlayStation TV and the PlayStation Vita. You knew it was coming. You knew that the first picture I would take was a comparison shot of the PS Vita and the PS TV. Okay, enough with me telling you what you knew.

The PlayStation TV pretty much covers the screen of the PlayStation Vita. This thing is tiny. It helps that it doesn't have a screen, but the PlayStation TV is also thinner than the PlayStation Vita. I do have the OLED PS Vita, so I don't know how much thinner the PlayStation TV is than the new LCD PlayStation Vita. Still, the PlayStation TV is one tiny machine.

As you can see in this picture, (starting from left to right) the memory card slot, USB 2.0 port, HDMI port, Ethernet port, and A/C port are located on the back part of the PlayStation TV. On the right side of the PS TV (in this photo, the left) is where you place the PlayStation Vita game cards.

I also decided compare the PlayStation TV to the iPhone 6 Plus. The PS Vita has a 5-inch display. The iPhone 6 Plus on the other hand has a 5.5-inch display. I believe it is around 6.22-inches tall thanks to the bezel. That being said, the PlayStation TV still looks pretty small when stacked on top of an iPhone 6 Plus.

The iPhone 6 Plus is also wider than the PlayStation TV. You can't really tell in this picture, but it is definitely not as wide as the iPhone 6 Plus. Again, this device is really small.

Because the PlayStation TV plays PlayStation Vita games, I thought it would be neat to see how much smaller the PlayStation TV is than a PlayStation Vita game case. Generally, cases are somewhat smaller than the consoles they represent, but that isn't the case with the PlayStation TV. Not only did I get a PlayStation TV, I also got my copy of Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus: Let's Get Physical Edition. I chose to use the case for the game to show the difference in sizes between the PlayStation TV and a PS Vita game case.

Lastly, I compared the PS TV to an iPad air. It should be no surprise that the PlayStation TV looks like a dwarf compared to an iPad Air. Then again, I guess it didn't take an iPad Air to realize that. I have a Smart Cover on my iPad Air, but the cover doesn't hide the fact that the PlayStation TV is much smaller than the iPad Air.

So there you have it. There are some photographs of the PlayStation TV compared to a couple of devices and things I have within my possession. I will do my best to write a review for the PlayStation TV before the end of the month. As of right now, I am liking the PlayStation TV. Let's see if my opinion changes within the next couple of days.


In case you missed it, I also posted an unboxing video for the PlayStation TV. I have embedded it into this post for your viewing pleasure.

What I've Been Playing—Oct 11 Edition

So... this is supposed to be a weekly post, but I messed up last week. I was in Utah with family and friends, so I didn't get on the computer at all. Much to my surprise, I only really played two games the previous two weeks, so did you really want me to write about those two games back to back?

The past two weeks I have been playing Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus on the PlayStation Vita. I did play some Madden NFL 15 on the PlayStation 4, and Senran Kagura Burst and Pokemon X on the Nintendo 3DS. Both Burst and Pokemon X are about a year old (Pokemon X is a year old tomorrow, I believe), but I have this desire to write reviews for both games.

I know I wrote a first impression post about Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, but I want to reiterate how good I think this game is. It is quite possibly one of the best games I have played on a handheld. Personally, I can't believe how good this game is. Like I said before, I liked PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale on the PS Vita, so I guess it is no surprise how much I like Smash Bros. on the 3DS. It's a fantastic game. I really can't wait for this game to come out on the Nintendo Wii U. Can November 21 be here already?

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus is very fun. Levels do get a little repetitive, yet I enjoy the fast pace and the different special attacks that each character has to offer. I also like how many characters you can play as in this game. It will be nice finally being able to know what each character is saying. I pre-ordered my copy from Best Buy. I don't think it will get here on October 14, which kind of stinks, but that is what I get for taking so long to pre-order it. Oh, well. I still have the Japanese version to play anyway.

What have you been playing these past two weeks? Hit me up in the comments section of this post.

It's Almost October 14

There are two things I want that are being released next Tuesday. Those two things are Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus and the PlayStation TV. I already have Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus paid for thanks to a Best Buy gift card I had.

The PlayStation TV still needs to be paid off though. I have been trying to make sure that I avoid spending money on games and anything related to games. I have done a decent job about it. I think I have saved over $800. Yeah... I buy too many games. But I don't play them, let alone review them. Sigh.

Speaking of not beating games, I need to finish Senran Kagura Burst on the Nintendo 3DS. It is the game that really got me into the series and I had forgotten how much fun it was. I played some Burst yesterday as I recorded some gameplay footage for both Burst and Shinovi Versus. I thought it would only be appropriate to make a comparison video of the Shinobi Transformations and intros and so forth. For now, I'm only doing a comparison video for Asuka. I may do more down the road, but I'll see how this goes down first.

Like always, I have been going back and forth in regards to buying a PlayStation TV. I already own a Vita and I love playing games on it. It would be pretty cool to play games on my monitor, but I just don't know if it'll be worth it in the end. I'll continue to think about it. I also have to figure out if I really want to sell the games I have been thinking about selling. Yet another thing to think about. I am running out of time though.

There will be a standalone PlayStation TV unit and a limited edition unit. The standalone PS TV comes with the PlayStation TV system, an HDMI cable, an AC adaptor, and an AC power cord. It will cost $99.99.  The limited edition PlayStation TV bundle comes with everything aforementioned, as well as a DualShock 3 controller, an 8GB memory card, a voucher for The LEGO Movie Videogame for PS Vita, and a USB cable. The PlayStation TV limited edition bundle will cost $139.99.

Are you planning to buy either Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus or the PlayStation TV? Or both? Let me know what you're thinking about doing in the comments section.

October 2014: What to Get

Each month, there are plenty of things to look forward to. September brought us Destiny, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8, Hyrule Warriors, and much more. October is shaping up to be another great month in the world of tech and gaming. I will share with you my most anticipated games and tech for the month of October.

The games I'm going to get are as follows:

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS [3DS] (October 3)
Driveclub [PS4] (October 7)
Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus - Let's Get Physical Edition [PS Vita] (October 14)
Bayonetta 2 [Wii U] (October 24)

The tech I'm looking at getting are as follow:

PlayStation TV (October 14)
Intuos Creative Stylus 2 (mid-October)

These are the games I am considering to buy:

Pokemon Art Academy [3DS] (October 24)
Freedom Wars [PS Vita] (October 28)

October is shaping up to be a great month for gaming. I have been waiting for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS ever since it was announced. I really liked the original Bayonetta and since I have a Wii U, getting Bayonetta 2 was a no brainer for me. The fast pace action is a blast. I love it when a new Wii U game comes out. So far, I have only bought Mario Kart 8 this year for the Wii U, so it is always fun buying a new Wii U Game.

Lastly, I am definitely getting the Let's Get Physical Limited Edition version of Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus. I have been leaning more and more towards buying game cards instead of digital downloads since I have about 8GB left on my PS Vita memory card. Also, it is a limited edition of the game, so why not?

I'm not so sure about Driveclub. Fortunately, I have a PlayStation Plus subscription, so I will check out the PS Edition first and see what I think about the game. Like fighting games, I like to buy racing games for some odd reason. Very bad habit.

These are the games and products I am probably going to buy. I cannot wait to pick up Smash Bros. on Friday. Sadly, my local GameStop isn't having a midnight launch. Sigh... I'll just have to wait... What are you planning to get this month? Let me know in the comments section.

What I've Been Playing—Sep 27 Edition

What have I been playing this week? How about I tell you.

As you may already know, I have been playing Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus Versus. How did I manage to get a copy of the game before its imminent release? I'm just that important. Okay... not really. I bought the Japanese version of the game through Play-Asia.com. If you can't wait for the English adaption, you can always order it from there. I've even made a hyperlink for you. How nice am I? The version I am referring you to is $39.99—much cheaper than the $70+ counterpart.

It is a very fun game. I'm still getting the Western version so I can understand what the heck is going on. I'll make sure to write a review of the game as well midway through October.

Since Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition was on sale a couple about a week ago, I thought I would see if anyone was online. I'm not sure how many people bought it while it was on sale, but I managed to get an online Trophy, so that was nice. I don't think I will be getting a Platinum though. I should have focused on the multiplayer first. It is just too bad that it isn't that good. The single player campaign was fantastic.

I also had Madden fever. I played some Ultimate Team mode and managed to beat two teams. When your overall score is a 68 and your facing the Green Bay Packers, the odds aren't in your favor. Sadly, that was the case. I'll have to face them another time. I think I lost 9-0. I need to get better at Madden.

So there you have it. That's what I mostly played this week. Being in school limits the time I have to play games, but apparently it hasn't stopped me. Oh, I also played some Hyrule Warriors. I will embed my "Let's Play" video in this post. I like what I've played so far.