Sony strips some PS3 PlayTV functionality

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 15 Aug 2008 1:52 User comments (16)

Sony has confirmed that the upcoming PlayTV device will not be as great as it has been hyped to be, and will not be compatible with HD signals nor will it allow users to copy saved video over to the PSP, a PC, or any type of memory card or flash drive.

The PlayTV will allow users to stream live or recorded content to the PSP using Remote Play but that is the only way to move the content.

"With regards to PlayTV, you can not transfer content to your PSP, PC, or memory sticks. You can stream live or recorded TV content on your PSP via Remote Play only," said a Sony spokeswoman.

In regards to the device's incompatibility with HD signals, the Sony spokesperson said they are working on making it possible via a future firmware upgrade.

The PlayTV hits the UK in mid-September for £70.

<Update: Activision responds to Warner's music game royalties statement >Nintendo dominates US July console hardware sales

16 user comments

115.8.2008 16:46

SProdigy

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

And thus a great idea dies. Didn't Sony see that DVD's are now coming with portable versions of the movie? Apparently they missed something about demand! Plus, streaming video, HD or SD, is still crap. Looks like PlayTV will be a big letdown.

215.8.2008 18:30

blueroad

Inactive

agree with post above..they just fed us lies at E3 about stuff they couldnt deliver

315.8.2008 19:25

DXR88

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

What did you expect? the truth?

415.8.2008 19:28

locobrown

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Just like every other politician. They preach pronounce make promises and knowingly they won't be able to keep such promises but everybody bites the hype finding out later down the road that a bigger letdown exists. Don't believe the hype, wait for the product to be released. Then, view reviews of others and based on that judgment its on you whether to buy something that you are not pleased with.

515.8.2008 19:52

DXR88

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Originally posted by locobrown:
Just like every other politician. They preach pronounce make promises and knowingly they won't be able to keep such promises but everybody bites the hype finding out later down the road that a bigger letdown exists. Don't believe the hype, wait for the product to be released. Then, view reviews of others and based on that judgment its on you whether to buy something that you are not pleased with.

Words of Wisdom, Loco.

615.8.2008 19:53

DXR88

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

You guys wanna know the truth? YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH!!!

715.8.2008 20:26

DjDanio

Send private message to this user

Newbie

Originally posted by SProdigy:
And thus a great idea dies. Didn't Sony see that DVD's are now coming with portable versions of the movie? Apparently they missed something about demand! Plus, streaming video, HD or SD, is still crap. Looks like PlayTV will be a big letdown.

It is a digital broadcast thing, not a streaming thing dumbass.

815.8.2008 20:35

DXR88

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Quote:
It is a digital broadcast thing, not a streaming thing dumbass.

***Cough*** ***Cough***

915.8.2008 23:31

SProdigy

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Quote:
Originally posted by SProdigy:
And thus a great idea dies. Didn't Sony see that DVD's are now coming with portable versions of the movie? Apparently they missed something about demand! Plus, streaming video, HD or SD, is still crap. Looks like PlayTV will be a big letdown.
It is a digital broadcast thing, not a streaming thing dumbass.

Hmm... so what are you trying to say? Every device with a TV Tuner sold since May 2007 needs to accept digital broadcasts. I'm lost on how that affects Sony pulling out on the transfer function of PlayTV.

I can record a digital HD feed sampled down to 480 through my analog inputs on my DVD recorder (digital to analog to digital). I can convert that to any format I want to on my PC, and play it. I can take it to a PSP, iPod or Smart Phone. Yes, the quality goes down as I convert, etc. but, it drops considerably less when you have to keep bandwidth in mind for streaming. Nevermind pixelation and pauses while video buffers.

So, that means it looks like crap because... It is a bandwidth thing, not a digital broadcast thing... um... what he said ;-)

1016.8.2008 03:10

PantherM

Send private message to this user

Junior Member

That sucks...I was expecting big things from Sony PlayTV.

Major bummer on their part...

1116.8.2008 05:30

susieqbbb

Inactive

And sony fails again...

And again.

this is what i always have disliked about sony they promise all of this great stuff then strip it to make it cheaper lame

1216.8.2008 06:24

13thHouR

Inactive

Hey don't actually let ppl know, if we can keep it contained to the internet then ppl will still think that what we said at e3 is still reality and by the time they have the device home we already have their cash. Mwaaaah-ha! ha! ha!

This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 16 Aug 2008 @ 6:24

1316.8.2008 10:35

hendrix04

Send private message to this user

Junior Member

I have been calling this from day 1... no big surprise here.

1416.8.2008 13:01

ZippyDSM

Send private message to this user

AfterDawn Addict

pointless, next!

1518.8.2008 15:06

ammad123

Send private message to this user

Newbie

so .. i cant transfer my stuff that i've recored to my External HDD??? Someone clear that up for me please.

and can i record directly to my external NON-Sony HDD or other storage medium ???

i'm confused , any help will be greatly appreciated :)

thank you

1619.8.2008 19:16

locobrown

Send private message to this user

Senior Member

Originally posted by ammad123:
so .. i cant transfer my stuff that i've recored to my External HDD??? Someone clear that up for me please.

and can i record directly to my external NON-Sony HDD or other storage medium ???

i'm confused , any help will be greatly appreciated :)

thank you

You should search the forums or create a thread

Comments have been disabled for this article.

	VLC hits milestone: over 5 billion downloads (16 Mar 2024 4:31) VLC Media Player, the versatile video-software powerhouse, has achieved a remarkable feat: it has been downloaded over 5 billion times. 2 user comments
	Sideloading apps to Android gets easier, as Google settles its lawsuit (19 Dec 2023 11:09) Google settled its lawsuit in September 2023, and one of the settlement terms was that the way applications are installed on Android from outside the Google Play Store must become simpler. In the future, installing APK files will be easier. 8 user comments
	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets (06 Jun 2023 9:19) Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.
	Neato, the robot vacuum company, ends its operations (02 May 2023 3:38) Neato Robotics has ceased its operations. American robot vacuum pioneer founded in 2005 has finally called it quits and company will cease its operations and sales. Only a skeleton crew will remain who will keep the servers running until 2028. 5 user comments
	How to Send Messages to Yourself on WhatsApp (20 Mar 2023 1:25) The world's most popular messaging platform, Meta-owned WhatsApp has enabled sending messages to yourself. While at first, this might seem like an odd feature, it can be very useful in a lot of situations. .... 18 user comments

	What happens if you don't update Android? Sometimes it can be tempting to avoid updating to a new Android version. What happens if you decide to delay major updates to the OS?
	Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) In this guide, we go through the most typical reasons for rapid battery drain with phones, and look at potential reasons or solutions.
	HOWTO: Install Netflix App on rooted Android device 'This app is no longer compatible with your device. Contact the developers for more info.' If you are getting this message from Google Play when trying to install Netflix, then maybe this little guide can help you.
	HOWTO: Boot Android device into Safe Mode Are you having trouble with your Android device? If you find that your device has become sluggish, is freezing, takes too long to boot or any of a host of other performance concerns, you may want to boot into Safe Mode.
	Guide: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix Do you have problems with you Wi-Fi? Slow connection or is it cutting off constantly? This guide aims to remedy these problems. 1 user comment

Sony strips some PS3 PlayTV functionality

16 user comments

Latest news

Reviews

Guides

News archive

Subscribe

Sections:

Follow us:

	Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets Roomba Combo j7+ is the very first Roomba model to combine robot vacuum with mopping features. And Roomba Combo j7+ does all that with a very clever trick, which tackles the problem with mopping and carpets. But is it any good? We found out.
	Review: Samsung Jet Bot 90 AI+ - a high-end robot vacuum cleaner Samsung's Jet Bot 90 AI+ is a top-class robot vacuum cleaner that can avoid obstacles and empty its own dust container. Here we review the product. 1 user comment
	Samsung Jet Bot 80+ review - excellent robot vacuum cleaner We review Samsung's Jet Bot 80+ robot vacuum cleaner over a period of three months. 1 user comment