Guest tonytakitani Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 Sony to launch "PlayTV" for PlayStation 3 - TV tuner and recorder PS3 becomes PVR via add-on by Amy-Mae Elliott 22 August 2007 17:43 GMT - We'd previously reported this as a rumour story, but it has now been confirmed that Sony is to launch a product that will turn the PlayStation 3 into a fully-fledged digital (or personal) video recorder. The functionality will come thanks to an add-on, rather than a redesigned console, it will be called "PlayTV" and will launch early next year in Europe. The 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 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. --------------------------------------------- full story: http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/9583/10607/Sony-launching-PlayTV-PS3-add-on.phtml So a SG$750 machine that plays games, BDs & SACDs, upscale DVDs, perform as DNAS client, Linux box etc, just got another function added. Very sad huh :D
ALERT1624705860 Posted August 23, 2007 Posted August 23, 2007 From the gamers perspective, the development team for PS3 seemed to have loss focus on what the console was ment to be. >:( They should be focusing more on gaming. Developing things such as motion sensor controller etc...
SiriuslyCold Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 From the gamers perspective, the development team for PS3 seemed to have loss focus on what the console was ment to be. >:( this is why
Bono1624705732 Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 urm... this may sound silly... but has anyone tried to plug the xbox360 external HD-DVD drive to the PS3 thru USB? i am just curious how it will turn out.... ;D
SiriuslyCold Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 they both get into a (hardware) conflict and freeze. j/k dunno - some brave soul ought to try it out, a universal player almost...
Bono1624705732 Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 they both get into a (hardware) conflict and freeze. j/k dunno - some brave soul ought to try it out, a universal player almost... heh... anything can happen... ;D
dmateo Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 turn it to linux box first and then assuming you can get your hand on the driver for xbox 360 HD DVD drive, why not ?
Deathwalkclan Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 turn it to linux box first and then assuming you can get your hand on the driver for xbox 360 HD DVD drive, why not ? Dayumm...if this really works, I'd have the cheapest solution to enjoy hd dvd and less cable clutter!
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