Sony reveals more info about PS3 DVR

Supernouva | January 18, 2008 | News | Playstation 3 Playstation Portable

Sony has released some new info about PlayTV, the feature that allows users to use their PS3 as a digital video recorder and TV tuner. A trailer shows the details on how to connect and set up PlayTV on the Playstation 3. The box, which is fairly small, connects to the PS3 via USB. Futhermore, it will use the PS3 HDD where it will store all your recorded media. But it doesn't end there; users with PSPs can view recorded media from their PS3 via an internet connection thanks to the PS3's remote play function. So far the service is only available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain.

London (England) - Sony has released more details on PlayTV, the service that allows users to turn their Playstation 3 into a digital video recorder and TV tuner.

There is a new trailer for PlayTV that details how to connect the service to the console. Users will need a special PlayTV set-top box, which receives the TV signal. The box connects to the PS3 via USB. It uses the PS3's hard drive, so users can have dozens of gigabytes worth of recorded videos.

PlayTV incorporates a dual digital tuner to the PS3 to receive two cable or satellite feeds. It includes an on-screen program guide, high definition capability, and basic DVR controls like the ability to control live TV.

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Storm | January 19, 2008

Neat feature. Never heard about this until now. xD Tivo features for those that can't get it or are too...cheap to get it, heh. Can't wait to get myself a PlayTV box. ^^
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Subzer0 | January 19, 2008

I wonder how much it will cost. ^^
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shaka | January 19, 2008

Oh man it just keeps getting better and better, im looking forward to this i would buy it day one for sure, though i dont watch alot of TV im not in my home alot either and theres always those shows i missed and wished i could have recorded.
good stuff.
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Mnmfan | January 19, 2008

Wow, the PS3 is really starting to shine.
All we need now is the ability to record gameplay.
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tallteen86 | January 19, 2008

PlayTV will be fore Europe, not for North America, right?

Still, I could use this, since all I have is a VCR >_>
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redneonfish | January 19, 2008

Wow, so when this digital switch over shiz happens in the UK, we'll be able to use it as a recorder?
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lord of vice city | January 19, 2008

this is being launched in europe first? must be an apology on how they messed us over so badly

apology accepted

edit. according to play.com, its £99 and will be released at the end of march

but heres something, it seems like you can only connet an aerial, well, i dont have an aerial, i got telewest, what happens there?
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SvR2008 | January 19, 2008

Sounds good

I wont get it if its more than £50. Dont really need ot that much but its a good feature for the PS3.
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Krunal | January 20, 2008

How much is it, and where on Earth can I get it? It sounds as if it's already released from the video... but I very much doubt it is