PSP to HDMI, all with one giant converter box
by Nilay Patel 
posted Oct 15th 2009 at 4:29PM
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New Digital Copies on the actual Blu-ray Disc from Sony exclusively for the PSP
by Ben Drawbaugh posted Sep 29th 2009 at 10:41AM
Digital Copies packaged in with DVDs and Blu-ray Discs are an old hat, but now Sony is adding a new twist. Up until now, a DVD was bundled in with a Blu-ray Disc just to deliver the Digital Copy. This way you could put the DVD into any PC or Mac and grab the Digital Copy of the main feature. What Sony is doing now is something that was demoed at CES 2008, which is to store a PSP friendly copy, on the actual Blu-ray Disc. This way all you have to do is insert the disc into a PlayStation 3 and transfer it directly over to a PSP -- no computer required. This of course doesn't help those who'd prefer to watch the Digital Copy on their PC or iPod, so they'll still need to continue to look for an extra DVD in the box. All this fun starts November 10th with the release of Godzilla and The Ugly Truth, both of which sport the PSP copy on the Blu-ray Disc, but only The Ugly Truth will also come with the DVD with the traditional Digital Copy.Sony adds PSP access to PlayStation Network video store, 16 new content partners
by Richard Lawler posted Jun 2nd 2009 at 10:21PM
Vizio hacks prices on select HDTVs prior to Black Friday
by Darren Murph posted Nov 26th 2008 at 7:03PM
No other movie studios signed with Sony's PlayStation download service yet
by Richard Lawler posted Jun 28th 2008 at 11:18AM
Ok, we know the PlayStation 3 is getting a movie download service this year - but apparently much work remains to be done. Variety checked into the situation and sees the number of movie studios signed on at present stands at exactly one: Sony Pictures. Never fear, because being late to the party could benefit Sony as it negotiates deals with other studios similar to the ones already in place for Xbox Live Video Marketplace and iTunes. Also on board is the possibility of transferring flicks to PSP, although that and any other features that expand on the functionality already seen on other services could slow down a deal. We're torn, while having another competitor in digital downloads (and another way to enjoy movies on our PS3) as soon as possible sounds good, we might be willing to wait if it means Sony's leverage can swing more features (or at least some leeway to the DRM currently in place on other services).[Via PS3 Fanboy]
Video: Sony's BDZ-A70 Blu-ray recorder with 1-touch transfer to Walkmans, cellphones, and PSPs
by Thomas Ricker posted Apr 8th 2008 at 8:10AM
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Sony's PlayTV for PS3 gets shown off, still only for Europe
by Donald Melanson posted Feb 14th 2008 at 2:02PM
Sony's been relatively mum on its Slingbox-like PlayTV add-on for the PlayStation 3 since it announced it last fall, but it's now finally starting to show it off for all to see and, thanks to the BBC's dot.life blog, we now have a pretty good idea of what European PS3 users can expect. As you can see in the video after the break, the PlayTV software appears to be straightforward enough, and includes the usual program guide, and options to pause and rewind live Freeview TV, as well as the ability to record one channel while watching another (thanks to the dual tuners in the device itself). Also on display is the PlayTV's ability to work with your PlayStation Portable via Remote Play, which'll let you watch live TV (or recorded programming) from anywhere with a WiFi connection. One of the few things it can't do, it seems, is record programming in the background while you're playing a game, although the developers are apparently "working hard" to add that feature. Still no word on a price or exact release date though, so you have a bit longer to be spared the inevitable bragging from your European friends.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Portable Copy makes us wonder why we still have UMD
by Steven Kim posted Jan 8th 2008 at 1:30AM
The Portable Copy feature shown off at the Blu-ray interactivity demo is a nice bit of functionality. Buy a Blu-ray disc and you can easily put an optimized copy of the content onto your PSP. Sounds good to us, but it really makes us wonder what use UMD has anymore. If it ever had any real utility to begin with, that is. Sure, UMD may be useful for those who don't have a PS3 and want to get the portable movie fix, but the format is losing visibility in the retail space and even before that, things weren't so rosy. Only Sony can decide when it's time to let go of UMD, but the first step in solving a problem is identifying that it exists.Samsung reveals PN58A750T, PN42A450P and PN50A550S plasma lineups
by Darren Murph posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM
PS3 2.10 firmware update with profile 1.1 support now available
by Thomas Ricker posted Dec 18th 2007 at 12:57AM
Sony PS3 1.90 and PSP 3.52 firmware updates ready to download
by Thomas Ricker posted Jul 24th 2007 at 3:31AM
Get your software update on kids, Sony's latest firmware is available now for your Sony PS3 and PSP rigs. While the PSP pulls a minor 0.01 update offering a boost in both security and playable network titles under [Game], the real sauce comes by way of firmware 1.90 for the PS3. Custom photo wallpapers for the XMB, messaging emoticons, AVCHD video playback direct from Memory Stick or camcorder, DMB sorting of hard drive-based games, upscaled CD audio over HDMI or digital optical outs, and a new forced 1080p24 HDMI output for Blu-ray films. Best of all perhaps, is the new "eject disc" option from the controller to keep your lazy meat sack planted on the couch just that much longer.[Via Joystiq]
Sony @ CEDIA - 26 screenshots of the PSP-inspired receiver GUI
by Matt Burns posted Sep 16th 2006 at 5:57PM 
26 screenshots follow after the link.
Sony STR-DA5200ES receiver adopts PSP/PS3-style interface
by Richard Lawler posted Sep 7th 2006 at 1:05PM
Sony's upcoming high end home theater receiver, the STR-DA5200ES features HDMI connections, 7.1 audio, video upconversion and everything else you would expect, will share something borrowed from the PSP. No, it's not a UMD-slot, it's the crossbar-style menu that will also be in use on the Playstation 3. You'll be able to access the menu as an overlay while still playing HD video playing behind it, picture-in-picture, and possibly be able to set up your A/V system without an engineering degree. This might be a bigger revolution in home theater than the Nintendo Wii controller is to gaming, a truly user-friendly UI would be a rare boon for users with complex systems. They'll be showing off this and many other components at CEDIA next week, if they really do have an interface that anyone can use the next challenge will be keeping your family away from it so they don't mess it up.Sony Playstation 3: Say goodbye to your Tivo, your iPod, your..........Xbox 360?
by Richard Lawler posted Feb 3rd 2006 at 8:04AM
No price, no release date, no playable demos = no problem. The hype machine is officially rolling
as more details leak from the latest PSM article detailing how the PS3 will change the world upon it's launch later
this year. Why should your credit card be running in fear of a pre-order? Let's run down the list:- DVR
- Online service that will surpass Xbox Live
- an iTunes Music store-style service for downloading high definition movies music and more
- Better media center functionality than the 360
- Stream DVR'd content or disc-based movies to your PSP over the Internet via LocationFree
- Fall release
ATI's "Avivo" specification pulls PC's, HDTV's closer
by Richard Lawler posted Sep 21st 2005 at 7:05PM
ATI has already shown their flexibility by partnering with JVC to put their chips in TV's, are now spreading the benefits of that technology across their product line with their newly-announced "Avivo" technology. Simply put, Avivo is a set of image enhancement, display, and connection specifications that you'll be able to find in many of ATI's future products. MPEG-2, H.264, HDCP or otherwise, if it is high def and you want to play it or output it to a TV, you will be able to with full hardware support on Avivo compatible products. Video cards equipped with the technology will support progressive scan output and hardware-assisted video encoding so you can convert for other devices without wasting precious CPU cycles. I'm glad to see this, as my home PC currently has an ATI Radeon 9200SE that is great, however setting everything up to work properly and output to my monitor and/or TV when and how I want has been more difficult than necessary. Now that they are designing such connectivity in from the ground up, it will be good for everyone. Expect Avivo labeled products to be available in the next month or so.
Will it do your laundry, dishes and homework? No, but it will let you play that high-definition movie you just downloaded on your big screen TV with no loss of quality and leave you with CPU power to work with at the same time.
