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nathsgames
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 Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:56 am Post subject: Sony announced PlayTV |
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It seems as if the Amazon.co.uk "leak" for Sony's PlayTV add-on was well wide of the mark after all.
Despite the online retailer running a preview page recently claiming the device would launch in July for £60, Sony has now officially revealed it will launch in September for 99 euros - closer to £80.
The PlayTV is the product that will turn the PlayStation 3 into a fully-fledged digital (or personal) video recorder.
The delayed PlayTV gadget will boast dual TV tuners, so all current Freeview channels will be available, and offer a 7-day EPG.
Programmes will be recorded to on the PS3's hard drive to be watched back when it suits you but could also be watched on your PSP.
PSP connectivity will let owners set recordings, watch live TV and recorded TV programmes remotely on the PSP via a Wi-Fi connection – or you could transfer video files to your PSP via a USB cable.
The PlayTV's 99 euros will be a one-off purchase cost, with no monthly subscription fees.
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:45 am Post subject: |
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Sweet! Here's hoping that they announce it for here soon, that was one of the contributing factors to my purchasing a PS3 - hopefully I'll have a Play TV addon in my lounge room soon!
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nathsgames
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| Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Yeah even though I can get a HD Twin Tuner for the PC and pull it across the network to play thru XBL, it's not the same as having a direct bolt-on.
If they release that here it will be an automatic purchase for me.
I need to replace my SD PVR soon anyway....
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Wad
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:58 am Post subject: |
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| nathsgames wrote: |
If they release that here it will be an automatic purchase for me.
I need to replace my SD PVR soon anyway.... |
The fact that a Ps3 comes with it dosnt have anything to do with the decision does it  
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nathsgames
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:40 am Post subject: |
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| Wad wrote: |
| nathsgames wrote: |
If they release that here it will be an automatic purchase for me.
I need to replace my SD PVR soon anyway.... |
The fact that a Ps3 comes with it dosnt have anything to do with the decision does it |
Oh damn, don't tell Jen that it needs a PS3 to run it, I'll just hide that down the back of the cabinet LOL....
Is it a Bluray player, is it a Linux PC, is it a HD PVR or is it a games console LOL......
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Wad
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:44 am Post subject: |
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| nathsgames wrote: |
Is it a Bluray player, is it a Linux PC, is it a HD PVR or is it a games console LOL...... |
All of the above soon 
I actually turned mine on last night for a bit. New 4 person Haze demo i thought would be worth a look.
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nathsgames
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 4:06 am Post subject: |
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LOL. My 360 is is loving the fact it now has variety in Forza and GTAIV lmao....
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dbarrade
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: |
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Nath, what's happened to your GamerTag?
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nathsgames
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| Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:18 pm Post subject: |
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| dbarrade wrote: |
| Nath, what's happened to your GamerTag? |
Cheers mate fixed now. I changed my gamertag.
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