PlayTV - Blu-ray Forum

Shin-Ra · 08-22-2007, 05:10 PM

http://www.playtvps3.com/ | eu.playstation.com listing

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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u_nick · 08-22-2007, 05:13 PM

I'm moving to Europe.

Amon37 · 08-22-2007, 05:14 PM

Wow!!

Viewable on the PSP that's genius.

Sucks it's not in the US

ps3andlovinit · 08-22-2007, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u_nick

I'm moving to Europe.

LOL. Stole my post.

IamNhobdy · 08-22-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon37

Wow!!

Viewable on the PSP that's genius.

Sucks it's not in the US

It's only a matter of time.

Shin-Ra · 08-22-2007, 05:21 PM

I love the user interface styling, very swish!

Looks like I'll be swapping a huge harddrive into my PS3 sooner than I thought!

DezNutz · 08-22-2007, 05:42 PM

Wow, looks great. I cannot wait.. hopefully will include some kind of cable card for U.S., so I can get rid of local cable company box, and rental fee associated with it.

Love the PSP integration. Now I can hope 2.5" hard drives continue to fall in price and will wait until this comes out till I get at least a 500GB drive lol..

The Don · 08-22-2007, 05:49 PM

looks like I'm upgrading the HDD

Shin-Ra · 08-22-2007, 05:56 PM

Shouldn't be too difficult to hide the little PlayTV box with aerial input.

mavrick3399 · 08-22-2007, 06:01 PM

Shin- ra do you know how it connects to the ps3 ???

Jim L · 08-22-2007, 06:08 PM

At one time I thought of buying the EyeTV by Elgato for my iMac. But I decided against it because it wasn't quite there in terms of integration, software and everything. As I remember, it required a very powerful processor to decode full bandwidth recorded HDTV. This looks way better.

I wondering this about it. (Help me out, those who may know)

Will the PS3 have to be left on for this to work on recording or will it turn on the PS3 itself?
If it can receive 2 channels at a time, I wonder if you can record 2 at a time? Or only watch 1 and record 1 at the same time?
If it uses a USB connection, does USB have enough bandwidth for 2 HiDef A/V streams simultaneously?
Does it have a coaxial connection for a direct connection to an HDTV antenna?
Will it use a web-based channel guide (like TitanTV)?

If this thing does what I hope, I can buy it and have a FREE HDTV DVR with no monthly service fee.

WickyWoo · 08-22-2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Will the PS3 have to be left on for this to work on recording or will it turn on the PS3 itself?
If it can receive 2 channels at a time, I wonder if you can record 2 at a time? Or only watch 1 and record 1 at the same time?
If it uses a USB connection, does USB have enough bandwidth for 2 HiDef A/V streams simultaneously?

1- Yes PS3 must be on, but they could hypothetically create a "turn on" protocol depending on how much it "sleeps" when off.
2- Watch 1, tape 1
3- Broadcast HD is 19.2mbps. USB 2.0 is 480mbps. I'd say it's fine

JohnnyBluRay · 08-22-2007, 06:13 PM

Wow that is awesome news!! Cant wait thill it hits the states.

Shin-Ra · 08-22-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mavrick3399

Shin- ra do you know how it connects to the ps3 ???

Check the high-res picture (click the small photo I posted) and you can see the small miniB-USB connector on the PlayTV hardware.

Shin-Ra · 08-22-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBluRay

Wow that is awesome news!! Cant wait thill it hits the states.

Does the US have a single over the air digital terrestrial broadcasting standard or would different regions need different hardware? Open question to all.

u_nick · 08-22-2007, 06:21 PM

Nope, we dont.

Hopefully they figure something out.

videonut · 08-22-2007, 06:22 PM

The only question I have is is there a service fee?

And I believe I know why they are not releasing it in the US yet. They are probably waiting until the big Feb 2009 switch for all the TV Signals. Why add more parts into their new device to make it compliant for both signals.

Gamekid · 08-22-2007, 08:33 PM

Just when you thought that it couldn't get any better, or at least not much better, sony pulls another ace out of their sleeve. This might change the way that we view cable TV at home. Watching a recording on the psp sounds great. Will this option be included as a firmware update?

mattym · 08-22-2007, 09:25 PM

do we have any free to air HD channels in the uk yet? Ace addon, i will definately be looking at this if we have HD freetoair,

Stop moaning american cousins, you get free movies when you buy stuff, we get sod all

helli3yte · 08-23-2007, 12:09 AM

is this service going to be free.

08-22-2007, 05:10 PM	#1
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	PlayTV http://www.playtvps3.com/ \| eu.playstation.com listing 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. [Show spoiler] Last edited by Shin-Ra; 08-18-2010 at 03:45 AM.

08-22-2007, 06:08 PM	#11
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Great idea! At one time I thought of buying the EyeTV by Elgato for my iMac. But I decided against it because it wasn't quite there in terms of integration, software and everything. As I remember, it required a very powerful processor to decode full bandwidth recorded HDTV. This looks way better. I wondering this about it. (Help me out, those who may know) Will the PS3 have to be left on for this to work on recording or will it turn on the PS3 itself? If it can receive 2 channels at a time, I wonder if you can record 2 at a time? Or only watch 1 and record 1 at the same time? If it uses a USB connection, does USB have enough bandwidth for 2 HiDef A/V streams simultaneously? Does it have a coaxial connection for a direct connection to an HDTV antenna? Will it use a web-based channel guide (like TitanTV)? If this thing does what I hope, I can buy it and have a FREE HDTV DVR with no monthly service fee. Last edited by Jim L; 08-22-2007 at 06:13 PM.

08-22-2007, 06:22 PM	#17
videonut Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Orange, CA Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:31	Ps3 Dvr The only question I have is is there a service fee? And I believe I know why they are not releasing it in the US yet. They are probably waiting until the big Feb 2009 switch for all the TV Signals. Why add more parts into their new device to make it compliant for both signals.

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08-22-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	I'm moving to Europe.

08-22-2007, 05:14 PM	#3
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	Wow!! Viewable on the PSP that's genius. Sucks it's not in the US

08-22-2007, 05:21 PM	#6
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	I love the user interface styling, very swish! Looks like I'll be swapping a huge harddrive into my PS3 sooner than I thought!

08-22-2007, 05:42 PM	#7
DezNutz Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:24	Wow, looks great. I cannot wait.. hopefully will include some kind of cable card for U.S., so I can get rid of local cable company box, and rental fee associated with it. Love the PSP integration. Now I can hope 2.5" hard drives continue to fall in price and will wait until this comes out till I get at least a 500GB drive lol..

08-22-2007, 05:49 PM	#8
The Don Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	looks like I'm upgrading the HDD

08-22-2007, 05:56 PM	#9
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	Shouldn't be too difficult to hide the little PlayTV box with aerial input.

08-22-2007, 06:01 PM	#10
mavrick3399 Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Doncaster England	Shin- ra do you know how it connects to the ps3 ???

08-22-2007, 06:13 PM	#13
JohnnyBluRay Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Sunny Southern California	Wow that is awesome news!! Cant wait thill it hits the states.

08-22-2007, 06:21 PM	#16
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Nope, we dont. Hopefully they figure something out.

08-22-2007, 08:33 PM	#18
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	Just when you thought that it couldn't get any better, or at least not much better, sony pulls another ace out of their sleeve. This might change the way that we view cable TV at home. Watching a recording on the psp sounds great. Will this option be included as a firmware update?

08-22-2007, 09:25 PM	#19
mattym Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007	do we have any free to air HD channels in the uk yet? Ace addon, i will definately be looking at this if we have HD freetoair, Stop moaning american cousins, you get free movies when you buy stuff, we get sod all

08-23-2007, 12:09 AM	#20
helli3yte Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Mt.Prospect, IL	is this service going to be free.

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