11 Responses for "Sony Demonstrates PS3 PlayTV"

1. Chappas February 14th, 2008 at 12:10 pm 1

   Looks really good can’t wait. This is the main reason i’ll get a PSP

2. Matt February 14th, 2008 at 12:22 pm 2

   Interesting stuff. Sets PS3 apart from Xbox 360 and another good use for PSP. But only streams to a PSP and you have to have a wi-fi connection and it’s only DVB-T “Freeview” so no sports channels etc. Let’s see what price it is as well!

3. Todd February 14th, 2008 at 1:38 pm 3

   “OTA EPG” – EPG???

4. Dave Zatz February 14th, 2008 at 2:16 pm 4

   Yah, the “Freeview” electronic program guide is sent over the air (DVB-T) the way many broadcasters do here in the US with ATSC over-the-air programming info. In my experience (US-only), the data quality has been hit or miss.

5. Glenn February 14th, 2008 at 8:22 pm 5

   Looks very cool.

   I wonder though, is the PS3 running this program all the time? Or only when you boot this program? Meaning, if I’m playing a game, or whatever, is it still running, and will still record shows?

   And do I have to leave my PS3 running the PlayTV application whenever I walk away?

   I would *love* to have something like that PSP PlayTV app Dave, and I’m not willing to buy a PS3 to get it. Any chance we might see something like this from you guys (hint hint)? A PSP is a nice-sized device with a reasonable screen for something like this, lying on the bed in a hotel room…

6. Hatter February 15th, 2008 at 7:40 am 6

   Glenn, You could buy a Location Free hook-up that does stream to the psp.

   It does about the same thing

7. OneOne February 17th, 2008 at 4:59 pm 7

   EPG = Electronic Programme Guide – the TV schedule, in other words.

8. Luke Mulvaney March 2nd, 2008 at 11:51 am 8

   I’m from england and i cant wait for this will it work on 60gb ps3’s & if so how much will it cost

9. Dave Zatz March 2nd, 2008 at 7:05 pm 9

   A writer in the US is speculating it’ll cost the equivalent of $300 USD. I figure it’ll be half that.

10. Matt March 3rd, 2008 at 3:44 am 10

    I’ve heard £99.99 but nothing ha been set yet

11. Funny Website April 9th, 2008 at 1:55 am 11

    £99.99? It is good price! I will buy it for this price!