While Remote Play is a major component of the PS4’s architecture, when using the PS Vita and PS3 together, I found that it was hard to find out exactly what games would and wouldn’t work using the PS Vita’s Remote Play function. While we all know that there are a number of games available that have Cross Play functionality and can also share save game data, just how many are there that can be run from the PS3 on the PS Vita? It’s our aim here to try to bring you a list of as many games as possible and let you know how well they do / don’t work on the PS Vita. We’ve tested everything using both a wi-fi connection and wired with the Vita directly linked to the PS3 using a USB cable. Because people are also interested in using the PS4 for Remote Play and now since its release the PlayStation TV instead of the PS Vita, we’ll be listing PS4 titles as well. With regards to the PSTV, assume that all titles run under Remote Play that do with the PS Vita unless stated. Last Updated: 12th May 2015
At the moment, only a small percentage of PS3 games will run on the PS Vita using Remote Play. These are mainly downloadable titles from the PSN Store (any disc version should also be compatible), but we’ll try to update this list as often as we can. Because of the large library of available titles for the PS3, we have now revised this list to only include those titles that have been tested and found to work under Remote Play. The PlayStation TV does not offer Remote Play for PS3 titles. What was quite disappointing was that out of about 90 PS3 titles that we tried, barely a handful worked through the PS Vita and those that did seem to be ones that could be regarded as more simplistic “casual” games. The Remote Play function between the PS4 and the PS Vita / PlayStation TV supports almost every PS4 game with the exception of PlayStation Move games. As our team members manage to verify each game released we will update this list. Despite Sony’s appararent disinterest in the PS Vita as a console, the instruction to developers to make Remote Play a standard feature of their games still seems to be in place.
At present, the Minis range are not playable on the Vita or PlayStation TV using Remote Play but are compatible on both systems natively. Most PS One titles that are downloadable from the store will work on the PS Vita and PlayStation TV natively negating the need for Remote Play. If you do wish to play these via Remote Play, these can be done using the PS Vita but to varying degrees of playability depending on the nature of the game. More action based games tend to struggle because of the lag inherent in Remote Play. However, we have found on testing that disc-based PS One titles do work over Remote Play using the PS Vita when run on a PlayStation 3 although the reliability of these varies from one game to the next and the degree of lag present can play a factor in determining whether a game is playable or not. At present, the PS2 Classics range that runs on the PS3 is not playable on the Vita or PlayStation TV using Remote Play.Lego Marvel Superheroes Review: PS4's Best Game for Kids
Lego Marvel Superheroes isn't a system seller on PS4, but it's still worth your time. So you've purchased a PlayStation 4 for your family and you're looking for a family-friendly game to go along with your new system. You could get Knack, a light, Pixar-style romp that Jeremy disliked or you could go with Lego Marvel Superheroes. Sure, Lego Marvel is already out on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; it's an excellent game on those platforms. Is it worth buying a second time? If you already own it, what's on PlayStation 4 doesn't justify dropping another $60. Next-gen Lego Marvel is the exact same game I reviewed over two weeks ago. TT Games didn't add anything new, so the PlayStation 4 version is just polishing things up a bit. The graphics have improved, but the game is based on Legos, so that's not saying much. There's some anti-aliasing (jaggies still appear), slightly better textures, a few new smoke effects, and the draw-distance has been pushed way out. It's still the same title at heart.
That means over 130 Marvel characters to unlock, a cute story mode, and a ton of things to find and collect. For families with young kids, jump-in co-op means you can play the game with them or they can join you at any time. If there's one feature that adds to the whole package, it's Vita Remote Play. (Be prepared to hear that again and again in PlayStation 4 reviews because it's a great addition.) The PlayStation Vita version of Lego Marvel Superheroes, subtitled Universe in Peril, had to drop the free-roaming Manhattan of its larger counterparts. Instead, the game was an isometric brawler that took you to all the same places as its console brethren, but with tweaks to fit the smaller screen. The combat system was changed as well: a dash move and touchscreen-powered Super Moves brought Lego Marvel closer to its classic brawler roots, but I wouldn't say it was a wonderful improvement. The developer did the best they could with the system. It was a decent game, not a great one like the 360 and PS3 versions.
Vita Remote Play means you can now get the full Lego Marvel experience on your Vita. It works great and there's no issues with Vita button mapping because Lego Marvel never used a ton of buttons in the first place. Jetting around Lego Manhattan just before I fell asleep was great fun; LEGO Marvel streaming to Vita will probably be the thing I do before I head to bed. The game also allows co-op using Vita Remote Play, where one person plays using the Vita and another rocks out on the PS4 with a Dual Shock 4 controller. Is Lego Marvel the game that gets you onboard with the PlayStation 4? Is it a vast improvement over the current generation versions? No one is going to see it on PS4 and be swayed into buying the system. That said, it is worth buying if you happened to miss out on the game on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. If you're a Marvel comics fan or you're trying to get someone into comics, LEGO Marvel is a great starting point. The best thing I can say about Lego Marvel Superheroes on PlayStation is I bought it myself.