PlayStation TV: Standalone Device, No PS4 Required (But Discontinued)

No PS4 required. PlayStation TV (PSTV / Vita TV) was a standalone micro-console (2013–2016).

What It Did

• Play PS Vita Games: Physical cartridges or digital (via PSN).
• PS One Classics / PSP Minis: Via PS Store.
• Remote Play: Stream PS4 games (required PS4 on same network).
• Media Apps: Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, etc.

Critical Status

• Discontinued 2016. No new stock.
• PS Store Closed (2021) on PSTV—cannot buy new games/DLC.
• No Firmware Updates. Security/app compatibility frozen.
• Vita Cartridge Slot Works. Physical games still play.

Today, it's a collector's item. For Vita games, a real Vita/PS Vita 2000 or PS5 (via PS Plus Premium streaming) are better options.