PlayTV release date announced; will record whilst playing games
- Posted July 17th, 2008 at 18:32 EDT by
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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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Drunken Ninja |
dtb3000- 6:35pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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I'm hoping this will come out in the US eventually, sounds promising...
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maccamoomoo
- 7:05pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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WAHAY!
finally, some news worth preaching for the UK
Uk>>>All
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terminator12259 |
tacitassassin25- 7:31pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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america got movies and tv shows to download, and europe gets playtv, eventually everyone will get everything just give sony some time
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cowkong |
Cowkong- 8:14pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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.
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west_end_matt
- 8:34pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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
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patthebaker321 |
patthebaker321- 8:37pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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.
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selfish
- 9:11pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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!
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CrapFactory |
CrapFactory- 9:35pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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Screw PlayTV where is the In-game XMB?!! Oh wait...
Sorry force of habit.
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XenoSilvano |
XenoSilvano- 9:55pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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!
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XenoSilvano |
XenoSilvano- 10:48pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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 -
Farseye |
Farseye- 11:56pm BST - July 17th, 2008
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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.
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tadpole3159 |
faulkner8991- 3:07am BST - July 18th, 2008
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The Master:america dont have free view like england and europe does -
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Odium_Generis_Humani
- 3:59am BST - July 18th, 2008
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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.
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real_dan_man |
RealDanMan- 4:04am BST - July 18th, 2008
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@ the 1st comment maybe because america gets EVERYTHING else lol
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IndianaJones1936 |
IndianaJones1936- 4:16am BST - July 18th, 2008
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HOLY S**T we get something first, i have gone all goosepimply
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Denali2 |
NEJI64- 1:00pm BST - July 18th, 2008
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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
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DyingFetus |
DyingFetus- 12:50am BST - July 21st, 2008
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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?
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