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PlayTV release date announced; will record whilst playing games

Posted on July 17th, 2008 at 18:32 EDT

The rollout of PlayTV in Europe will begin in just under two months time. The first country to receive Sony's clever little Freeview box will be the UK on September 10 followed by the rest of Europe by December.

PlayTV is Sony's digital video recorder with built-in Freeview for PlayStation 3. It will let you watch digital TV, browse what's on with its slick Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and let you record a different channel to the one you're watching. You'll be able to set it to record entire series of programmes as they're shown, as well as record whilst playing games.

That last part was a hefty challenge for Sony, but David Reeves, President of SCE Europe, said it was planned right from the start.

"It was very difficult for some of the tech guys but we had to include it in the firmware upgrade, 2.41, but it's done now."

So come September 10, and assuming you get hold of a PlayTV unit, you'll be all ready to go. Reeves has previously revealed that PlayTV will retail for €99, but a UK price has yet to be announced. Those of you in Australia and New Zealand will also be able to get your hands on the sexy device in January or February.

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posted 6:35pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
1

 First, and why don't we get it here in America?

posted 6:35pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
2

I'm hoping this will come out in the US eventually, sounds promising...

posted 6:39pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
3

Bhav - "as their shown" should be "as they're shown".

 

Anyway, sounds awesome. Definately going to have to buy this!

posted 6:46pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
4

MY GOSH! Could it be UK finally gets something first? lol

:D

I take back my previous insults Sony; you aren't total tw@ts :)

posted 6:53pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
5

UK first? am I hearing this right... I'm just waiting for the postponed announcement next...

posted 6:57pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
6

December..... wtf!

posted 7:05pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
7

WAHAY!

finally, some news worth preaching for the UK

Uk>>>All

posted 7:22pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
8

psn id: gingo... this will be excellent to finally get and use now i really do need to get a much larger hard drive for my ps3, i reckon UK price miby about 79.99?

posted 7:31pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
9

america got movies and tv shows to download, and europe gets playtv, eventually everyone will get everything just give sony some time

posted 7:42pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
10

Cheers Carl ;)

posted 7:57pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
11

Yay for Oz! I'll be picking one up when it's released early next year.

posted 8:04pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
12

muhahahahahahah no luck america!!!!

posted 8:13pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
13

Nice about time they give Europe something first, and Im American! That is sweet cause I really need a DVR already, thought this was coming soon so I held out on tivo or similiar dvr's.

posted 8:14pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
14

 Alright, I know this is cool and all but am I the only one who thinks Sony should put more effort into making the PS3 a gaming machine, rather than a total entertainment. I have cable and what not for my entertainment, and then I hav my PS3 to play games and watch movies.

posted 8:34pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
15

cowkong, I like this kinda stuff with my games. Good games are coming and this stuff is just icing on the cake, though I am Canadian so i get neither the Movie download service or Play Tv as of yet..............sure would like it though

posted 8:37pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
16
the US doesn't get because we're not digital tv... Play TV is. it suks! I live in the US and i want this, but at least it's cool for Europe who finally gets something 1st.
posted 8:57pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
17

My question is will we be getting this in the US? We're doing the digital broadcast transition in Feburary 2009 so will we get it?

OMG I want this so bad! PLAYTV

Congrats UK :P

posted 9:11pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
18

Did it ever occur to you guys who says I wish Sony would concentrate on games has other divisions than just games and maybe, just maybe they have a dedicated team to work on additions such as these. I could've sworn KZ2, R2, LBP, etc. are still coming. Chillax!

posted 9:34pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
19

wtf no us is gayness

posted 9:35pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
20

Screw PlayTV where is the In-game XMB?!! Oh wait...

Sorry force of habit.

posted 9:43pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
21

how about japan

 

posted 9:55pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
22

too bad for all you fåggot americans who want this! The United State of Europe rules!

 

You know technically Europe is richer then the US, However unfortunately the US has a unified people and army which Europe doesn't really have. but anyway it's too bad for the US I'm gonna shred my passport and move back to London! I sound english nobody will tell the difference!

posted 10:13pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
23

Why does Europe get evreything first? Jk.

Anyway hope this makes it to the US in the near furture.

posted 10:48pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
24
psn_frov makes a good point, Europe has become the bigger (opinion). why does Japan get so many great PSN & PS remakes and the rest of us dont? aye licensing is most likely the culprit
posted 11:56pm EDT - July 17th, 2008
25
Why are some of us Americans complaining about this? I for one am glad the UK and EU get something before we did, they've been getting the lower end of things lately and it must feel good for them to get something we here in the US wont get for awhile.
posted 3:07am EDT - July 18th, 2008
26
The Master:
america dont have free view like england and europe does
posted 3:22am EDT - July 18th, 2008
27

I know for a fact that it has been decided that the unit will not launch in most of scandinavia.. Due to lack of channels.. maybe?

posted 3:27am EDT - July 18th, 2008
28

Yes finally Europeans can have this content, while americans can sit and wait lol -non offence.

posted 3:59am EDT - July 18th, 2008
29
Wow, that sounds hot. I would be miffed that we don't get it in th states, but the EU gets shafted so often, I can't even be mad.
posted 4:04am EDT - July 18th, 2008
30
@ the 1st comment maybe because america gets EVERYTHING else lol
posted 4:16am EDT - July 18th, 2008
31

HOLY S**T we get something first, i have gone all goosepimply

posted 4:51am EDT - July 18th, 2008
32

UK gets something first!?!?!?!?!??!?!!?!?!??!!?!?!!!?!?!?!!?

now thats a event to take note of!

posted 5:13am EDT - July 18th, 2008
33

 Hate to be the damp duck in this group (PS what is a damp duck?) but there is plenty of time for this statement to be revoked lol

I'm too cynical by far, I blame years of systematic abuse in the hands of Sony Europe lol

posted 7:41am EDT - July 18th, 2008
34

lol its out in UK first yet they only have an EU price?? Also i'm just antciapting it to be either the same in pounds (ie 99) or more and the obvious delay that will happen.

posted 9:34am EDT - July 18th, 2008
35

That sounds super sick....to bad i'm in the US.  Hopefully we will get it someday.

posted 9:47am EDT - July 18th, 2008
36

I can't believe we're actually getting something before everyone else. To bad we don't get freeview in my area :(   lol

posted 1:00pm EDT - July 18th, 2008
37

its about time the UK got something first.  me and my fellow AMERICANS get the majority of things like this first any way. besides this nothing to be down about if your in the US.  wait my fellow AMERICANS lets ask  the UK this how do yall like QORE, MOVIE & TV SHOWS DOWNLOAD and better PSN UPDATE

posted 1:57pm EDT - July 18th, 2008
38
first, i need GAMES to play while i'm recording
posted 5:34pm EDT - July 18th, 2008
39

Ist play tv like 120 bukaroos??

posted 6:51pm EDT - July 19th, 2008
40

Fu*ck yr UK!!!!!!!!! :)

posted 12:50am EDT - July 21st, 2008
41

I hope it coming to America soon!! I dont have cable so its a must have! Has there been any news on U.S. release date?

posted 5:52pm EDT - July 26th, 2008
42

Yes Finally the Uk get somthing first. The Uk Price tag is £69.99 i know it is because it says it in the new argos book.

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