Today, Sony released the first video of PlayTV in action on the PlayStation 3 in a promotional advertisement. PlayTV will allow PlayStation 3 owners, if they buy the required add on, to watch and record live TV. You will be able to watch TV in both Standard Definition and High Definition.
PlayTV will also feature an Electronic Program Guide, which will show you what is on TV up to seven days ahead in certain countries.
This does look pretty simple; and you can even watch live TV on your PlayStation Portable.
PlayTV was first announced at the Game Convention in Leipzig last Summer, along with a possible early 2008 release in UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. The other countries in Europe would follow throughout the year.
Just a week ago UK retailer Play.com listed PlayTV on their website, with a release date of March 28th. The price was going to be £99.99. However, a few hours later the item release date and price were removed from the website. Sony is yet to make a comment on the release date and price point. Up till now PlayTV has only been announced for Europe. We will keep you up to date on the PlayTV.