Breaking down the PS Vita TV: Why Sony's $100 set-top box is more than a consolation prize

Of course, it seems a no-brainer that PS Vita TV will launch in North America and Europe (and elsewhere, for that matter). It's exactly the game console concept that's been rumored for years from the likes of Apple, Google, and Amazon: inexpensive, small, media-capable and ready to run media streaming apps. There's also the convenience of it employing DualShock controllers, a standard known to hardcore and mainstream gamers alike. Sure, it's got some Japan-centric quirks at the moment - Remote Play won't likely see wide use outside of Japan, nor will the Nasne connectivity - but it's otherwise ready for international consumption.

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