SCEE announces release dates for PlayTV and Go!View digital services

Posted May 6, 2008 at 12:02PM by QJ Staff Listed in: News Tags: David Reeves, Europe, PlayTV, Sony, XMB
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Sony's PlayStation 3 console and PlayStation Portable handheld - Image 1Turning your next-gen console into a souped up television network can definitely be a glorious thing for the average couch potato. Now there's even more reason for everyone to celebrate because Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's David Reeves recently announced the arrival of PlayTV in Europe this September.

This digital TV service can basically turn your PlayStation 3 console into a Freeview receiver and recorder, which can allow you to watch and record free-to-air TV programs. Every program recorded on the PS3 can then be exported to the XMB and stored there with other videos to watch at your leisure. The service will be priced at €99, although no specific date when it will go live was mentioned.

In addition, PlayStation Portable users don't have to feel left out since the video and movie download service Go!View will also be going live soon. Reeves mentioned that Go!View will be released by the end of June (the 30th to be exact) and will be available in either subscription or pay-per-view packages for PSP owners in the region.

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by Binary - 2008-05-06 08:45
» ah i see

The Americans get jack ***** :|

by XEnigmaX - 2008-05-06 09:06
» Hmm...

...and people wonder why SCEE is doing so much better than SCEA right now.

by CHUCKINGROCKSATSPACESHIPS - 2008-05-06 13:41
» Patience My Brothers

We'll get it some day. ................ (Gulp!... I Hope so!)

by Darkthunder90 - 2008-05-06 16:44
» Hey

Wouldn't making a fake Europe account allow to use their service? Sounds reasonable doesn't it? I mean the whole EURO thing might be a little tricky, but as far as I'm concerned, it could be possible to make it work.

by mr_nismo - 2008-05-06 18:49
» BS

I have never heard so much rubbish ...



PS3's came out earlier in US

Your machines are cheaper

Your games are heaps cheaper

Your PSN has more content

Dual Shock 3 came out earlier

by Silver-Tiger - 2008-05-07 06:32
» ...

@ Binary and XEnigmaX: Maybe you should inform yourself before stating such bull*****.

America does not get this because you simply don't have the requirements.



Europe has DVB, a digital terrestrial TV service, for years now. You don't have such a service. Why bring out a accessory if you can't use it? As far as I know, you only have analog terrestrial service.

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