Currently, the YouTube app on the PlayStation Vita is slightly limited in its functionality. It doesn’t allow for a channel’s live streaming of events. The system traditionally used by Sony to stream its conference works through Ustream, and also fails to function on PlayStation Vita.
But, in response to a question on the EU PS Blog, Fred Dutton has promised that they will be streaming in a way that works on Vita.
It’s unclear what this method might be, although the person posing the question asks specifically about an upgrade to the YouTube app or a brand new app like the Nico Nico social video app that has been available for the Vita in other regions for a year and streamed the E3 conferences last year. It seems slightly odd that there’s no dedicated Ustream app just yet, given the partnership that PlayStation is entering into with that service on PlayStation 4.
So, it’s a bit vague and we don’t know exactly how yet, but at least we know that the effort is being made to get Sony’s press event streamed to all of its devices. They’ll need to be quick, though, the show is scheduled for 10th June at 6PM – that’s 2AM on Tuesday 11th June in the UK. That’s less than two weeks from now.
ignorbert
“So you can watch in bed, we assume.”
Very funny.. and so true..
bmg_123
2AM on the 11th? Do these just keep getting later?
dude90
I do believe the past couple of Sony’s E3 conferences have been quite late.
Jakster123x
I’d love to watch it on the Vita’s screen while in bed, however i’ve had bad experiences with every E3 stream i’ve used in the past, so i’ll have as many back ups as possible.
KeRaSh
I’ll probably watch it on my tablet and use the phone as a backup strategy running a second stream in case the first one dies just like I did for the PS4 reveal.
Dar-Kaus
Got the week booked off for E3 so I’ll be happy to sit up and watch it through the PS3.
KeRaSh
Haha, me too (not just for E3 -> flying to Fuerteventura for a few days).
I’ll also celebrate my birthday by watching Sony’s conference at 3 in the morning. :D
Hopefully Sony has a few presents for me in store!
Jakster123x
Haha, that sounds great. I went to Fuerteventura a couple of years back, good fun.
I hope you enjoy your holiday and I also hope Sony treats every PlayStation fan like it’s their birthday on the 11th June. :)
Also, happy birthday in advance.
Bilbo_bobbins
Excellent, so when I get into work the next morning, I can then come to TSA and read all the articles explained in full for me.
:)
double-o-dave
Touche
Aran Suddi
2AM?! Suppose we best have a supply of Pro Plus ready so we can report live.
teflon
Limited edition E3 Press Conference PS Vita bundle?
TSBonyman
Sorry no, it sounds cool and all but i’ll be using my Vita follow TSA tweets/coverage/commentary as i watch the presser on as large a screen as i can manage.
Kennykazey
Same here, I’d rather watch it on a telly.
XisTG
I just now realized how late the conference will be. Might not make it.
farfromsane
I’ll be using the Vita to watch the conference while I’m in bed