Jimbo 133 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 BBC iPlayer comes to Sony PS3 Sony’s been busy. As well as keeping us on our toes for the past millennia (or what’s felt like it) as we waited for the official announcement of the PS3 Slim, it’s also gone and signed up some of the world’s biggest players for some Playstation Network video goodness. Firstly, the BBC iPlayer – previously only available via the lengthy process of going through the PS3’s internet browser – will soon be available as a direct widget through the PSN for free. It’s big news for the recently shrunk console, as the iPlayer has already gone down an absolute storm on the Wii, popularity never having been one of the service’s problems. The next announcement is that Sony’s signed up a raft of big movie studios such as 20th Century Fox and Paramount to get a PSN movie rental and download service up and running. It’s expected that users will be able to rent movies on a shortterm download similar to Apple’s iTunes Movie set up. Sony Computer Entertainment president and chief executive Andrew House says of the deals: "This is no longer just for hardcore gamers, but for everyone. We believe that everyone enjoys entertainment differently and should have the choice as to what entertainment they consume and exactly how they consume it. PlayStation is the gateway to that entertainment." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The next announcement is that Sony’s signed up a raft of big movie studios such as 20th Century Fox and Paramount to get a PSN movie rental and download service up and running. It’s expected that users will be able to rent movies on a shortterm download similar to Apple’s iTunes Movie set up. I think they mean similar to the 360 set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4227 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 BBC iPlayer comes to Sony PS3 Sony’s been busy. As well as keeping us on our toes for the past millennia (or what’s felt like it) as we waited for the official announcement of the PS3 Slim, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 The Xbox has a movie rental service already and the iPlayer compared to the upcoming Sky update, is nothing. Well I'm not missing much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 The Xbox has a movie rental service already and the iPlayer compared to the upcoming Sky update, is nothing. Well I'm not missing much. Do people still pay for movies ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 The Xbox has a movie rental service already and the iPlayer compared to the upcoming Sky update, is nothing. Well I'm not missing much. Do people still pay for movies ?? You'd be a mug if you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hey, that's great. Now, if they announce some decent exclusives, I might actually consider buying one. I'm not going to buy it because I can watch the News at 10 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4227 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hey, that's great. Now, if they announce some decent exclusives, I might actually consider buying one. I'm not going to buy it because I can watch the News at 10 on it. thats whats kept me from wanting one, especially since the next FF is going to be on the 360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acid 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hey, that's great. Now, if they announce some decent exclusives, I might actually consider buying one. I'm not going to buy it because I can watch the News at 10 on it. thats whats kept me from wanting one, especially since the next FF is going to be on the 360 Also Metal Gear, which is a big steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Wait - Metal Gear Solid will be on 360? And FF? Finaly Fantasy? wut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyff 0 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Holy shit that's the best news I've heard all day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13882 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I just downloaded this last night as part of the new software update. (Which for the record looks very smart). It plays BBC programmes perfectly on a full television screen and there's no connection problems and the picture and sound quality isn't a million miles away from normal television. Good news as this also includes the football league show and the formula one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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