Further to the earlier posting, here’s a more in depth report on PlayTV, PlayStation 3’s new software that turns yours machine into the hub of your televisual experience. David Reeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, is quoted as saying “PS3 already provides High Definition gaming, Blu-ray Disc movies, music, video, photo album, web browsing and PLAYSTATION Network support. With the introduction of PlayTV’s state of the art TV tuner and PVR functionality, PS3 is now the best choice of home entertainment hub for the whole family.” Good news for all PlayStation 3 owners. Release is scheduled for early 2008.
For the official Sony press release read on.
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At its press conference at the Leipzig Gaming Convention, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed news of new products for the PlayStation 3 and the PSP.
Big announcements include the launch of a TV Tuner, including PVR software, for the PlayStation 3, the unveiling of the new PSP Slim & Lite (available in September), a video download service for the PSP in conjunction with BSkyB, a video chat, voice chat and instant messaging service for PSP, and the launch of a state-of-the-art PSP satellite navigation system, both for car and pedestrian use.
In gaming news there was a large announcement regarding Buzz! on the PlayStation 3 - centering on the option to download new questions and play online against other teams around the world, while also being able to create your own quizzes. SCEE also confirmed that Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be released before Christmas and will contain five tracks and fifty cars, run in full 1080p high-definition resolution as well as being up to sixteen players online.
For the official Sony overview read on.
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