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Sony is betting that there are a huge number of people out there that just want netflix + a few games. I think it's a smart bet.

dagw 13y ago
My PS3 has ended up being basically a dedicated Netflix box, that I very occasionally play some quick games on. If Sony doesn't completely blow it, I'll be replacing my PS3 with this.
bluedino 13y ago
Don't most televisions come from the factory Netflix etc capable? My Sony Bravia from like 4 years ago had it as a 'new' feature so I'm sure it's standard by now.
- icefox 13y ago
  I on purpose bought the best top of the line tv from a manufacturer that didn't include the built in junk. I have never seen one that is implemented decently. I would rather have a "dumb" tv that starts fast that I can use for a decade while I swap the "computer" every year if I want. TV manufacture companies have zero interest in keeping your Bravia software up to date. Think of your TV like a first generation android. You knew there is better software that could run on your TV (even when you bought the device), but the manufacture just won't bother releasing an update, ever.
  - bluedino 13y ago
    They've actually released quite a few updates that add new channels/apps. But the look and feel of the interface is basically the same. I just want to be able to choose a service and browse selections and play them, and it works fine for that. There's always the option to connect it via HDMI to whatever TV streaming box is out there. But I'd rather not connect another device and have another remote, etc.
- codemonkeymike 13y ago
  If you buy a TV with an on-board computer, your going to have to replace it like a laptop computer.
Pxtl 13y ago
Likewise. This is "the TV in the kids' room" device. The Wii made a mint betting on casual usage and I'm constantly shocked nobody has jumped in. Sony is right on the money here.
- Tloewald 13y ago
  I think it's a sensible, low-risk, clever move. It does fragment the Vita platform by creating a Vita runtime that doesn't support the touchscreen. If it's successful as a kids' room device, it further argues for an AppleTV with gaming capability since that's exactly what a lot of folks do with AppleTVs.
endemic 13y ago
I think that's a definite market, which is why I was so confused when Nintendo released its' Wii Mini, which has no network support. Looks like Sony is getting it right.

dagw 13y ago

My PS3 has ended up being basically a dedicated Netflix box, that I very occasionally play some quick games on. If Sony doesn't completely blow it, I'll be replacing my PS3 with this.

bluedino 13y ago

Don't most televisions come from the factory Netflix etc capable? My Sony Bravia from like 4 years ago had it as a 'new' feature so I'm sure it's standard by now.

icefox 13y ago
I on purpose bought the best top of the line tv from a manufacturer that didn't include the built in junk. I have never seen one that is implemented decently. I would rather have a "dumb" tv that starts fast that I can use for a decade while I swap the "computer" every year if I want. TV manufacture companies have zero interest in keeping your Bravia software up to date. Think of your TV like a first generation android. You knew there is better software that could run on your TV (even when you bought the device), but the manufacture just won't bother releasing an update, ever.
- bluedino 13y ago
  They've actually released quite a few updates that add new channels/apps. But the look and feel of the interface is basically the same. I just want to be able to choose a service and browse selections and play them, and it works fine for that. There's always the option to connect it via HDMI to whatever TV streaming box is out there. But I'd rather not connect another device and have another remote, etc.
codemonkeymike 13y ago
If you buy a TV with an on-board computer, your going to have to replace it like a laptop computer.

Pxtl 13y ago

Likewise. This is "the TV in the kids' room" device. The Wii made a mint betting on casual usage and I'm constantly shocked nobody has jumped in. Sony is right on the money here.

Tloewald 13y ago
I think it's a sensible, low-risk, clever move. It does fragment the Vita platform by creating a Vita runtime that doesn't support the touchscreen. If it's successful as a kids' room device, it further argues for an AppleTV with gaming capability since that's exactly what a lot of folks do with AppleTVs.

endemic 13y ago

I think that's a definite market, which is why I was so confused when Nintendo released its' Wii Mini, which has no network support. Looks like Sony is getting it right.