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Maximus · 12-02-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aygie

I'm still confused about Play TV, here in the channel islands in my local HMV they sell it and have a big fat sticker on it saying "This will not work in the Channel Islands" (why sell it? Yeah i think the same thing

)

But why wouldn't it work? We get Sky over here as well as free-view, so what could the problem be??

It's probably a legal requirement as Freeview doesn't have to serve the Channel Islands.

Even though you can get Freeview there, it could stop one day and HMV are warning people it might not work in that case.

garlad · 12-02-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

For the broadcasts in some regions, yes.

Thanks. Digital TV will only be broadcast in MPEG 4 format once it goes live so just wanted to see if the PlayTV tuner would work!

4styler · 12-04-2009, 01:28 AM

Does any fellow Aussies have any idea on when this is coming to Australia? I've seriously wanting to replace this crappy TEAC set top box (my parents bought, I didn't make the mistake

)

I've overheard the reasoning behind why PlayTV hasn't come here is due to one TV station (SBS) is broadcasting on a different frequency or something which is incompatible with the PlayTV device.

But otherwise, has their been any other word on this situation?

Shin-Ra · 12-04-2009, 01:58 AM

I think it's out already.

http://www.game.com.au/showtitle?code=PLAYTV

aygie · 12-04-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

It's probably a legal requirement as Freeview doesn't have to serve the Channel Islands.

Even though you can get Freeview there, it could stop one day and HMV are warning people it might not work in that case.

Max I totally missed this post, thanks for the reply mate.

Shin-Ra · 04-16-2010, 12:26 PM

Major PlayTV Update Due Towards The End of 2010

Quote:

Hi, Just wanted to let you know that the guys at Cambridge studios are working really hard to develop some great new features for PlayTV. The next update for PlayTV is due later this year but testing of some of the new features has already begun.

I don’t want to give too much away and spoil the surprise but a little hint to one of the new features is that PlayTV will have links to the worlds most popular social network site, Facebook. Other great enhancements to PlayTV and brand new features will also be included in the update.

As soon as these exciting new features are ready for you I’ll give you all the details here on the blog.

Hope you are enjoying your PlayTV on your PS3. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to add them and I’ll be back on here on Monday to answer as many as I can.

I look forward to getting this update to you later in the year.

Hopefully they're working on upgraded hardware too.

richieb1971 · 04-16-2010, 04:08 PM

DVB2 compatibility?

Shin-Ra · 06-01-2010, 01:59 PM

http://spong.com/detail/editorial.js...=&plid=&page=3

Quote:

Mark Green: Well, as a whole studio, I think you saw TV Superstars for Move announced a little while ago. We're still working on Play TV, Play TV 2. And then we have other guys working on other concepts...

PlayTV 2 aye? Does sound like they could be updating the hardware too!

binarymelon · 06-01-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

http://spong.com/detail/editorial.js...=&plid=&page=3

PlayTV 2 aye? Does sound like they could be updating the hardware too!

Google TV maybe?

space2001 · 06-01-2010, 04:49 PM

maybee try and do somthing like a sling player for north america.

that would be sick.

doctorsteve · 06-02-2010, 04:04 PM

From CNET June 1st:

"Sony is working on a follow-up to its PlayStation 3 DVR known as PlayTV, senior producer Mark Green confirmed in a recent interview with game publication Spong.

According to Green, his studio is working on several projects. He balked at mentioning them all but cited the DVR add-on unit for the PS3.

"We're still working on PlayTV, PlayTV 2," he said.

Green stopped short of discussing it further. Regardless, speculation abounds over what may come out of the PlayTV 2. The first PlayTV, which went on sale in 2008 for about $156, allows owners to record and play television programming. PlayTV was initially made available only in Europe. It has not come to the United States, but that doesn't necessarily mean that PlayTV 2 won't show up here.

Back in April, Sony mentioned an update to PlayTV. It did not mention PlayTV 2 by name but said the DVR update would include Facebook integration.

Sony did not immediately responded to request for comment."

richieb1971 · 06-05-2010, 03:07 PM

I think play tv 2 will just be the HD version. Since freeview is going HD about now in all parts of the UK using the DVB-T2 standard. I would be very very surprised if DVB-T2 was not part of the spec.

I doubt play tv 2 will come out in the USA. Nothing has changed since the first one. The only feasible way to get play tv to work in the states is through the internet.

Shin-Ra · 06-05-2010, 11:43 PM

Would be nice if new PlayTV software integrated with the XMB like the optional Photo Album app. Just a few seconds to start up.

Shin-Ra · 08-18-2010, 03:35 AM

PlayTV Live Chat

Check out these new features coming to PlayTV soon

Make TV an interactive experience with Live Chat. PlayTV lets you text chat with friends and other PlayStation Network users while watching live TV, and without interrupting your viewing.
A new premium programme guide that lets you plan your TV viewing 14 days in advance. You can also find tonnes of information on programmes and movies, as well as discovering new things to watch by searching TV listings by genre, actors, directors, producers and more.
Make sure you never miss an episode of your favourite TV series with the new Series Link ability.
Tell the world what you like by recommending all your favourite programmes to PSN and Facebook friends using PlayTV's Recommend This Programme feature.
Be inspired with PlayTV's Community Favourites feature that lets you see what your friends and the rest of the PSN community are watching and enjoying.

garlad · 06-12-2011, 06:16 PM

I rang my local gamestop to find out if they are stocking this at the moment (FreeView TV has finally launched in Ireland) but they said they havent stocked it in a while because PlayTV/Playstation are bringing out something new shortly.

Anyone know anything about this?

I can buy it online, but dont want to drop the cash if something new is on the horizon

Shin-Ra · 06-12-2011, 10:59 PM

First I've heard of an upcoming update.

I'm sure there's a lot of software features and box styling they could take from torne.

garlad · 06-12-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

First I've heard of an upcoming update.

I'm sure there's a lot of software features and box styling they could take from torne.

Nice! So essentially that is just PlayTV, but for Japan.

Might go ahead and pick up PlayTV so!

Shin-Ra · 06-12-2011, 11:16 PM

I'm pretty sure SCEJ started from scratch but it's the same concept.

garlad · 06-12-2011, 11:18 PM

Cool, thanks for the link to torne. I'd missed that completely.

Looking forward to seeing PlayTV's crossover with the PSV

Shin-Ra · 06-12-2011, 11:23 PM

Even with an HD broadcast, there should be PS3 performance to spare to Remote Play encode a much higher quality stream to PS Vita.

12-04-2009, 01:28 AM	#383
4styler Member Member since:Aug 2009 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:29	PlayTV Down Under? Does any fellow Aussies have any idea on when this is coming to Australia? I've seriously wanting to replace this crappy TEAC set top box (my parents bought, I didn't make the mistake ) I've overheard the reasoning behind why PlayTV hasn't come here is due to one TV station (SBS) is broadcasting on a different frequency or something which is incompatible with the PlayTV device. But otherwise, has their been any other word on this situation?

08-18-2010, 03:35 AM	#394
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	PlayTV Live Chat PlayTV Live Chat Check out these new features coming to PlayTV soon Make TV an interactive experience with Live Chat. PlayTV lets you text chat with friends and other PlayStation Network users while watching live TV, and without interrupting your viewing. A new premium programme guide that lets you plan your TV viewing 14 days in advance. You can also find tonnes of information on programmes and movies, as well as discovering new things to watch by searching TV listings by genre, actors, directors, producers and more. Make sure you never miss an episode of your favourite TV series with the new Series Link ability. Tell the world what you like by recommending all your favourite programmes to PSN and Facebook friends using PlayTV's Recommend This Programme feature. Be inspired with PlayTV's Community Favourites feature that lets you see what your friends and the rest of the PSN community are watching and enjoying.

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12-04-2009, 01:58 AM	#384
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I think it's out already. http://www.game.com.au/showtitle?code=PLAYTV

04-16-2010, 04:08 PM	#387
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	DVB2 compatibility?

06-01-2010, 04:49 PM	#390
space2001 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:4	maybee try and do somthing like a sling player for north america. that would be sick.

06-02-2010, 04:04 PM	#391
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	From CNET June 1st: "Sony is working on a follow-up to its PlayStation 3 DVR known as PlayTV, senior producer Mark Green confirmed in a recent interview with game publication Spong. According to Green, his studio is working on several projects. He balked at mentioning them all but cited the DVR add-on unit for the PS3. "We're still working on PlayTV, PlayTV 2," he said. Green stopped short of discussing it further. Regardless, speculation abounds over what may come out of the PlayTV 2. The first PlayTV, which went on sale in 2008 for about $156, allows owners to record and play television programming. PlayTV was initially made available only in Europe. It has not come to the United States, but that doesn't necessarily mean that PlayTV 2 won't show up here. Back in April, Sony mentioned an update to PlayTV. It did not mention PlayTV 2 by name but said the DVR update would include Facebook integration. Sony did not immediately responded to request for comment."

06-05-2010, 03:07 PM	#392
richieb1971 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:89 Blu-ray collection:706 Trading Score:16	I think play tv 2 will just be the HD version. Since freeview is going HD about now in all parts of the UK using the DVB-T2 standard. I would be very very surprised if DVB-T2 was not part of the spec. I doubt play tv 2 will come out in the USA. Nothing has changed since the first one. The only feasible way to get play tv to work in the states is through the internet.

06-05-2010, 11:43 PM	#393
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Would be nice if new PlayTV software integrated with the XMB like the optional Photo Album app. Just a few seconds to start up.

06-12-2011, 06:16 PM	#395
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I rang my local gamestop to find out if they are stocking this at the moment (FreeView TV has finally launched in Ireland) but they said they havent stocked it in a while because PlayTV/Playstation are bringing out something new shortly. Anyone know anything about this? I can buy it online, but dont want to drop the cash if something new is on the horizon

06-12-2011, 10:59 PM	#396
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	First I've heard of an upcoming update. I'm sure there's a lot of software features and box styling they could take from torne.

06-12-2011, 11:16 PM	#398
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I'm pretty sure SCEJ started from scratch but it's the same concept.

06-12-2011, 11:18 PM	#399
garlad AVFC Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Ireland Blu-ray collection:226 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Cool, thanks for the link to torne. I'd missed that completely. Looking forward to seeing PlayTV's crossover with the PSV

06-12-2011, 11:23 PM	#400
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Even with an HD broadcast, there should be PS3 performance to spare to Remote Play encode a much higher quality stream to PS Vita.

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