CraveOnline.com film movies tv and humor

Movie News

PlayStation 3 and PSP to Deliver Movie and TV Content

Source:Sony Computer Entertainment America

July 15, 2008

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced today that the PlayStation 3 and PSP will now give consumers downloadable content when and where they want it:

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today launches the company's new video delivery service on PLAYSTATION®Store for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems in the United States. Consumers will have the ability to download full-length movies, television shows, and original programming accessible through the PLAYSTATION Store on PLAYSTATION®Network. With nearly 300 full length movies and more than 1,200 TV episodes, many available in both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD), PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service makes PS3 the ultimate entertainment platform and enhances PSP's status as a portable entertainment marvel. PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service will become available later this evening.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) will initially make available to consumers content for video rental and electronic sell-through from top movie studios including: 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate Entertainment, MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment as well as titles for rent from The Walt Disney Studios and a wide-ranging menu of popular titles from a variety of television partners.

"PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service capitalizes on the superior value and entertainment potential of PS3 and PSP -- not only for gaming enthusiasts, but also for the millions of consumers looking to buy the best, most versatile solution for their home entertainment system," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The collaboration of Sony's film, TV and entertainment business units, coupled with our hardware and content offerings, provide consumers with entertainment experiences unlike any on the market."

The video delivery service will have full integration in the PLAYSTATION Network, utilizing the same login, wallet management, and user interface of the newly revamped PLAYSTATION Store. Video will be categorized, for example, by top rating, alphabetical order, television shows, and movies and content is also fully searchable, for example, by title, producer, studio and cast. In addition, PS3's progressive downloading means users can view content shortly after the downloading process begins. Background downloading is also a feature of PS3, allowing users to access other platform features such as gaming and other XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar) content while a video is downloading to their consoles.

20th Century Fox's "Jumper", Lionsgate's "3:10 to Yuma", MGM's "Rocky", Paramount Pictures' "Cloverfield", Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man", and Warner Bros. Entertainment's "10,000 B.C." are a few of the titles available for electronic sell-through on the video service at launch. Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" will also be available for rent. Additionally, SCEI will be introducing original exclusive content such as

Xam'd: Lost Memories, an anime series developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, delivered in SD and HD.

Consumers who rent a movie from the video delivery service have 14 days to watch the content. Once content playback is started, consumers have a full 24 hours to enjoy their rental. Pricing for rental movies at launch ranges from $2.99 to $5.99, and pricing for purchased movies ranges from $9.99 to $14.99. Sony has also adopted Marlin Digital Rights Management technology, an open industry standard for protecting and managing digital content, to provide consumers with flexible access to their content while ensuring digital rights are protected. Usage rules of the video download service will allow content for purchase to be shared on multiple activated devices including PS3 and PSP systems per PLAYSTATION Network account, depending on the type of content purchased by the user.

One of the biggest value propositions of PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service is the ability to transfer digital content onto the PSP from the PS3. For the initial electronic sell-through or rental price, consumers can also transfer content onto multiple devices. The connectivity between PS3 and PSP platforms provides a seamless solution for those looking for entertainment experiences on their own terms -- on the go or in their living room -- all with a new-found freedom of not having to worry about TV schedules, movie listings or viewing on a desktop PC.

From ComingSoon.net

Netflix to Stream to TVs Via PlayStation 3
Underdog
Hot Rod
Ratatouille
Disturbia

Other Movie Sites

THQ Announces Marvel Super Hero Squad Game
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Game Interview
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 VIP Community Launched
District 9 Blu-ray to Include God of War III Demo
District 9 on Blu-ray and DVD December 22

COMMENTS (27)

Posted by:

Mike

July 15, 2008

Yeah ps3 Pwned the e3 with this and Res 2 cant wait hopfully its up soon

Posted by:

Bojenski

July 15, 2008

Ummmm,... ahhhh,... well,... XBOX 360 just announced that they made a deal with Netflix. For just $5 a month (cost of a Netflix membership) you have unlimited access to over 10,000 movies and tv shows for free. No stupid rental fees or 14 day / 24 hour due dates. Sorry PlayStation 3, but the 360 just kicked you butt!!

Posted by:

Bojenski sucks ballz

July 15, 2008

Its funny you mentioned that because the PS3 just announced rentals and of course a Blu-ray player, but of course you enjoy your movie rentals in Standard Definition. Maybe one day you'll wake up and realize that High Definition makes a movie way better. Don't Worry you could get some boot-legged Blu-ray player for your crap box 360 and hopefully your component cables will make it 1080p.

Posted by:

Bojenski

July 15, 2008

Ummm,... Ahhh,... your butt....

Posted by:

Bojenski sucks ballz

July 15, 2008

ummmm, Ahhh your butt.....? WTF is that, your like 12 years old aren't you? Its amazing how stupid some people are, Xbox 360 sucks, PS3 has way better graphics and is more well rounded. $200 Blu-ray player and $200 Game System. XBOX 360: $400 disappointment

Posted by:

Mikey

July 15, 2008

PS3 gets Blu-ray and 360 gets Netflix it seems pretty fair.

Posted by:

chiefdoom

July 15, 2008

Comon guys! all systems are awsome!

screw resistance it doesnt compare to halo babay nor Doom!

Posted by:

Bojenski

July 15, 2008

"Netflix Streaming Movies Hit Microsoft's Xbox 360 (Legitimately)"

By Josh Lowensohn, CNET news.com

Microsoft on Monday morning announced upcoming support for movie rental service Netflix as part of its system software update for the Xbox 360 (see live blog here). Console owners who are also Netflix subscribers will be able to take advantage of Netflix's Watch Now streaming movie service on their consoles without any additional software or hardware.

It's actually not the first time 360 owners have been able to accomplish such a feat. Several third-party tools that use a workaround in Windows Media Center's plug-in architecture have let you do this with just a small hit in performance. However, such a system required users to have a linked-up Media Center PC in the first place. With the new system, no new hardware is required.

Xbox 360 users will also be able to view streaming movies with other people on their friends list as part of the newly updated party chat system. This means you can watch and control a streaming movie with up to seven other people as part of a party -- something not possible on the browser-based iteration (unless you've got a couch, that is). Similar efforts from Lycos and YouTube have proven fun to play with.

What makes the move interesting is that the Xbox 360 does not currently have a Web browser built in, unlike competing consoles from Sony and Nintendo. Netflix's Watch Now service requires the use of Internet Explorer, which means Microsoft has likely ported an iteration of IE over to the 360 for the sake of making all of this work.

Microsoft has updated Xbox.com with further details and the full press release. Some tidbits worth noting:

Use of streaming Watch Now videos on your Xbox 360 requires both a Netflix membership as well as an Xbox Live Gold membership, which runs about $5 a month.

You can mark Watch Now movies or shows in your browser and they'll show up in your media list back on the Xbox. Likewise, you can browse and rate the catalog right from the console.

Microsoft says the movies should start playing in 30 seconds or less -- the same as the desktop version.

Users can fast-forward, rewind, and pause videos using the controller or a compatible media remote.

The Watch Now library is the same as what's available on the desktop and on other set-top streaming devices.

Posted by:

Mikey

July 15, 2008

Hey chifdoom just wait till Resistance 2.

Posted by:

Bojenski

July 15, 2008

"Bojenski sucks ballz"

But you're sucking my balls, and I really wish you would stop!! You're not my type...

"but of course you enjoy your movie rentals in Standard Definition"

By they way, I enjoy my movie rentals from Netflix (Mainly flix) in HD while playing them on my PS3. I've also rented movies from the 360 library in HD!! So while PS3 is bragging about trying to catch up with the 360 on movie rentals, the 360 is taking the next step with Netflix!!

And once again, yes, I did say I own a PS3 and a 360. I know which is better. I only own a PS3 for blue-ray and a hand full of games that are only on the PS3. The 360 has much more power than the PS3. If the game is on both systems, I always buy the game for my 360...