PS3 to debut as MegaTV IPTV set-top box in Korea - Blu-ray Forum

Shin-Ra · 10-09-2007, 04:11 PM

PS3 to debut as IPTV set-top box in Korea

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Korea's main telecom operator KT and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea will launch an IP TV service in November that runs on a PS3. The PS3 will act as a set top box for the Mega TV service. Users will be able to download and play shows via the PS3.

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IPTV is a high-definition TV broadcasting service that allows users to download programs via broadband Internet and play them on TVs at any time they want. KT and Hanaro Telecom are two IPTV providers in South Korea.

The PlayStation3 is a powerful computing machine itself, equipped with large data storage, fast graphics processor and a Blu-ray Disc drive. It is the first time that Sony has made such an alliance to use the PS3 as an IPTV set-top box.

"With this partnership, Mega TV will include high-definition games and Blu-ray media in its periphery," said Lee Young-hee, chief of the Media Center at KT. "We will seek more cooperation with SCEK to create synergy."

More pictures and a video demonstration can be found here.

Judging by the icons in some screens, HD streaming content is supported.

crackinhedz · 10-09-2007, 04:14 PM

awesome.

...and the PS3 hasn't even been out a full year yet.

Shin-Ra · 10-09-2007, 05:45 PM

There's a couple of nice looking HD clips in the demonstration video. I don't think my ISP's bandwidth fair usage policy would be too happy about it though.

PlayTV it is for the foreseeable future.

Damiesmallz · 10-09-2007, 05:49 PM

...but no news on when Americans will see it, depressing...

maximiza · 10-09-2007, 06:05 PM

Cool, is that a movie clip of HD-DVD supporters?

Shin-Ra · 10-09-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by maximiza

Cool, is that a movie clip of HD-DVD supporters?

Only the male driver.

buckshot · 10-09-2007, 06:16 PM

what I want to know is when will all these cool features be available IN THE US?!?!?!?!? its all well and good that the ps3 CAN do all this. but when will mine be able too?

tiger roach · 10-09-2007, 06:40 PM

Cool and all, but hey - WTF is wrong with that girl's nose?

Shin-Ra · 10-09-2007, 06:53 PM

It's a bubble rising from her mouth.

joeorc · 10-10-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

what I want to know is when will all these cool features be available IN THE US?!?!?!?!? its all well and good that the ps3 CAN do all this. but when will mine be able too?

its not that the service cannot be offered ..its just Sony has to wait on the US GOVT. and the broadcasting standards to play catch up with europe, and other conutries with already more advanced broadcasting standards for this type of entertainment. it will get implimented more and more upto date in the very soon future. already some states in the US are employing such broadcasting standards just not very many of the states yet. but it will happen

HD-Greek · 10-10-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

...but no news on when Americans will see it, depressing...

In Europe it will be launched in middle 2008.......

Shin-Ra · 04-15-2008, 03:19 PM

Looks like they're giving sizable discounts on the PS3 when bought with the MegaTV service.

SCEK - Discounted PS3 with MegaTV IPTV Service (translated)

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10-09-2007, 04:14 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	awesome. ...and the PS3 hasn't even been out a full year yet.

10-09-2007, 05:45 PM	#3
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	There's a couple of nice looking HD clips in the demonstration video. I don't think my ISP's bandwidth fair usage policy would be too happy about it though. PlayTV it is for the foreseeable future.

10-09-2007, 05:49 PM	#4
Damiesmallz Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:115	...but no news on when Americans will see it, depressing...

10-09-2007, 06:05 PM	#5
maximiza Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Queens Village, NYC	Cool, is that a movie clip of HD-DVD supporters?

10-09-2007, 06:16 PM	#7
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	what I want to know is when will all these cool features be available IN THE US?!?!?!?!? its all well and good that the ps3 CAN do all this. but when will mine be able too?

10-09-2007, 06:40 PM	#8
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Cool and all, but hey - WTF is wrong with that girl's nose?

10-09-2007, 06:53 PM	#9
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	It's a bubble rising from her mouth.

04-15-2008, 03:19 PM	#12
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Looks like they're giving sizable discounts on the PS3 when bought with the MegaTV service. SCEK - Discounted PS3 with MegaTV IPTV Service (translated)

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