PlayStation Vue: Sony’s streaming service comes to Android TV; PC and Mac web support to follow

By tech2 News Staff /  28 Oct 2016 , 16:15

Sony’s streaming service – the Playstation Vue – has launched on Android TV. It will be available on dedicated streaming boxes as well as smart TVs that have Android TV support built in. Web support for PC and Mac will be coming soon said Sony.

PlayStation Vue is Sony’s answer to replacing your cable TV in the US. Subscribers can access from 55 to 100 channels and the prices for the same range from $29.99 (approx Rs 2,000) to $74.99 (approx Rs 5,010) per month. Most of the plans are quite US-specific. You can get the complete list here.

“If you already have a PS Vue account, you can begin streaming your favorite TV content starting today by downloading the PS Vue app on Android TVs running Android OS 4.4 or higher,” said Sony.

New users can sign in to PS Vue for a seven-day free trial through the PS Vue website and then link your account to your Android TV.

The PS Vue is expected to come to PC and Mac web browsers soon and will come with a feature such as ‘mini-player’. This will basically let you shrink the player to the corner of your browser and continue browsing PS Vue.

Diwali 2016: Essential gear for your gaming needs

By Videep Vijay Kumar /  22 Oct 2016 , 10:22

If there was ever a time to justify spending unreasonable sums of money on your gaming setup, that time is now. Take advantage of ridiculous price drops as a result of overstocking, product phasing-out, and the annual bonfire of investor money by your friendly neighbourhood e-commerce website in the coming weeks. It also happens that we’ve got a handy list of essentials you should keep an eye out for, so pounce on some of deals available right now, or monitor the situation for imminent acquisition.

PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset

You will be surprised at the sheer utility value of these cans. Compatible with PlayStations 3 & 4, PS Vita (if you still happen to own one) as well as PC, the Gold headset will also serve you well if you choose to plug it into your smartphone with a 3.5mm stereo cable. It packs in console specific features, such as a way to adjust game and party chat volume, while sporting a handy “mute” button for when you’re crunching on Doritos.

PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset

Tritton Katana 7.1 Wireless HDMI Headset

It’s got an effective range of up to 15-20 metres, while sound quality is pretty good as well (let’s just say it’s par for its price). The only real downside is the build quality. While it is solid overall, the Gold isn’t built for

Sony’s PlayStation VR does work on PC and Xbox One, but it’s a crippled experience

By tech2 News Staff /  14 Oct 2016 , 17:43

Sony’s PlayStation VR headset is the cheapest VR headset around today. While the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive will set you back a whopping $799 each (with controllers), the PSVR will set you back by $550 (with all accessories). But there’s a catch.

Unfortunately, the PSVR headset is only compatible with Sony PlayStation 4 and later consoles and there’s no way to get the device running on a PC or laptop or other such device. Or is there?

Various reports have surfaced on Reddit indicating that the headset is indeed compatible with more than just the console. Apparently, you can simply plug your PSVR into any HDMI ready device, including an Xbox One, PC or even Nintendo Wii, and enjoy your game in a virtual 2D theatre of sorts on the PSVR.

There are theories as to why this works of course. The PSVR connects to the PS4 via HDMI, but not directly. There’s a processor unit in play, and it’s function isn’t entirely clear. Sony says that it handles virtual reality audio processing, but it also seems to determine if the headset is connected to a PS4 or not. Lacking such confirmation, the headset seems to be adapting all 2D video streams (that you’d see on a TV or monitor, to some kind of theatre experience. ArsTechnica gave the system a spin on the Xbox One and reported that the tracking capabilities don’t work. The virtual screen stays static. There is currently no way to get head-tracking or the controllers to work on the Xbox or PC.  

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ArsTechnica also points out that the Rift and Vive already have such modes, but those modes support tracking capabilities.

If the PSVR actually ends up working on PC—via a third-party hack or official support—it’s pricing alone might be enough to let Sony steal a march on HTC and Oculus.