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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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First, and why don't we get it here in America?
I'm hoping this will come out in the US eventually, sounds promising...
Bhav - "as their shown" should be "as they're shown".
Anyway, sounds awesome. Definately going to have to buy this!
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 :)
UK first? am I hearing this right... I'm just waiting for the postponed announcement next...
December..... wtf!
WAHAY!
finally, some news worth preaching for the UK
Uk>>>All
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?
america got movies and tv shows to download, and europe gets playtv, eventually everyone will get everything just give sony some time
Cheers Carl ;)
Yay for Oz! I'll be picking one up when it's released early next year.
muhahahahahahah no luck america!!!!
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.
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.
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
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
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!
wtf no us is gayness
Screw PlayTV where is the In-game XMB?!! Oh wait...
Sorry force of habit.
how about japan
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!
Why does Europe get evreything first? Jk.
Anyway hope this makes it to the US in the near furture.
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?
Yes finally Europeans can have this content, while americans can sit and wait lol -non offence.
HOLY S**T we get something first, i have gone all goosepimply
UK gets something first!?!?!?!?!??!?!!?!?!??!!?!?!!!?!?!?!!?
now thats a event to take note of!
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
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.
That sounds super sick....to bad i'm in the US. Hopefully we will get it someday.
I can't believe we're actually getting something before everyone else. To bad we don't get freeview in my area :( lol
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
Ist play tv like 120 bukaroos??
Fu*ck yr UK!!!!!!!!! :)
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?
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.