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\nLeipzig, 22 August 2007.<\/span>At Games Convention today, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced the introduction of PlayTV, a combined TV tuner and Personal Video Recorder (PVR) for PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122). PlayTV
\nwill be available in UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain early in 2008, with other PAL territories to follow in due course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nDesigned to reinforce PS3\u2019s rightful place in the Living Room at the heart of the home entertainment needs, the twin channel TV tuner peripheral and PVR software turns PS3 into a state of the art TV recorder, allowing users to watch, pause and record live TV. PlayTV will also record individual programmes or whole series1 to the PS3 hard drive for viewing later on the family TV, or for transferring to the PSP\u2122 (PlayStation\u00aePortable) for remote viewing outside of the home.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nOperating on the widely available Digital Video Broadcasting \u2013 Terrestrial (DVB-T) format, PlayTV uses an incredibly quick and easy to use 7-day Electronic Programme Guide EPG2. that provides the navigation for programming the PVR
\nfeatures of PlayTV.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nIn line with PlayStation\u2019s focus on advanced technology made easy, PlayTV provides a host of added value features seldom seen on anything but the highest cost
\nstandalone PVRs:\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 <\/td>\nPlayTV\u2019s two TV tuners are High Definition ready and are able to view, record and play back High Definition signals in full HD1080P to fully complement PS3\u2019s already impressive High Definition credentials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 <\/td>\nUnlike the electronic programme guides found on conventional satellite and cable services, PlayTV\u2019s EPG is lightning fast, and simple to use with either PS3\u2019s SIXAXIS\u2122 wireless controller or the BD remote control to really enhance viewing pleasure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 <\/td>\nIntuitive controls, single button help features, tutorial videos and simple navigation make PlayTV a positive joy to use compared with the complexity of some standalone PVR models<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 <\/td>\nSeamless connectivity with PSP allows you to set recordings, watch Live TV and recorded TV programmes remotely on PSP via a Wi-Fi connection (using Remote Play feature). Alternatively, quickly transcode recorded TV shows for high quality
\nviewing to PSP by USB cable for remote viewing away from the home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 <\/td>\nOptional on-screen graphical display provides a wealth of information about the status of PlayTV and provides quick access to programme information, stored TV programmes and the controls to pause or record live TV. PlayTV will also set the
\ncorrect interface for either Standard Definition or High Definition displays, maximising the viewing experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022 <\/td>\nPlayTV will evolve with time, with great added value functionality being updated via PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork; a feature that sets it above all other set top boxes.
PlayTV will never be out of date.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\u201cThe introduction of PlayTV really will extend the already broad entertainment
\ncredentials of PS3, and makes it an exceptionally attractive proposition for the whole
\nfamily this Christmas,\u201d said David Reeves, President of Sony Computer
\nEntertainment Europe. \u201cPS3 already provides High Definition gaming, Blu-ray Disc
\nmovies, music, video, photo album, web browsing and PLAYSTATION Network
\nsupport. With the introduction of PlayTV\u2019s state of the art TV tuner and PVR
\nfunctionality, PS3 is now the best choice of home entertainment hub for the whole
\nfamily.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notes:<\/h5>\n

1. Series recording currently only available in the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Subject to availability, country dependent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Notes to Editors:<\/h4>\n

For further information please contact:
\nNick Sharples (nick_sharples@scee.net) or Nick Caplin (nick_caplin@scee.net)
\nSony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
\nTel: + 44 207 859 5301(5349) Fax: + 44 207 859 5036<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd.<\/h4>\n

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution,
\nmarketing and sales of PLAYSTATION\u00ae3, PlayStation\u00ae2 and PSP\u2122 (PlayStation\u00aePortable) software and hardware in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories.
\nSince the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 in Europe on 23 March 2007 and the end of March 2007 over 1.6 million units have been shipped across the SCEE territories, over 5.5 million globally. Between its European debut on 24th November 2000 and the end of March 2007, over 44 million PlayStation 2 consoles have been shipped across the SCEE territories, over 117 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history. Between its European debut on 1st September 2005 and the end of March 2007, over 8 million PSP systems have been shipped across the SCEE territories, with over 25 million shipped worldwide since its Japanese launch in December 2004.<\/p>\n

More information about PlayStation products can be found at www.playstation.com or visit the Virtual Press Office at www.scee.presscentre.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

PLAYSTATION, PlayStation and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3, PSP and SIXAXIS are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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