Sony To Launch PlayStation Network Video Service

Sony Computer Entertainment studio executives tell us that they will be launching an online video service for the PlayStation 3 through the PlayStation Network as early as summer.

Sony has been in licensing talks with studios recently, about obtaining material for the service. The launch of the service will include movies and television shows.

Patrick Seybold, a PlayStation spokesman declined to comment on the service. However, a PlayStation marketing chief said that they would show more details in a post on Tuesday on the PlayStation.Blog.

"Many of you have been hearing rumblings about a video service that will allow you to download full-length TV shows and movies via PlayStation Network for North America," wrote Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. "While I don't have any new announcements . . . it's already been confirmed that we'll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you've seen or used."

We will update you when Sony updates us. Yes, we are excited.

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Dille Talks PLAYSTATION 3: Life Span, Firmware Updates, & More

Peter Dile, Vice President of Marketing for Sony Computer Entertainment, sat down with Game Informer to talk about PLAYSTATION 3 exclusives, the blu-ray format, and their plans for 2008.

They first talk about competition between Microsoft & Nintendo. He says there is no better time than now to be a gamer, but "if you want the most technologically advanced gaming system that will stand the test of time for the next 10 years and comes with a free online gaming service, then the PS3 is a perfect choice."

He goes on to describe the console itself, saying the "continually expanding features of the free PlayStation Network makes PlayStation 3 the best choice on the market". How they've proven their 10 year system lifecycle. There are more than 160 games for the PLAYSTATION 3 (really?) with 19 exclusives.

He spoke of the DUALSHOCK 3, saying it's not included with the systems because they want to make enough of them to meet the popular demand.

He goes on to talk about the PLAYSTATION 3 firmware updates. He speaks on in-game XMB access, saying its an important features the consumers want, and they listen to what we want. They are working hard on addressing the feature, as well as expanding the other features of the PLAYSTATION 3. He finishes his firmware talk buy telling us some new enhancements are coming "very soon".

On the 2008 exclusives, Dille says "everyone knows we have an amazingly broad and AAA heavy line up from not only our first party studios with Killzone, Gran Turismo, Little Big Planet, but also AAA exclusive titles from our 3rd party partners as well with titles like Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy, Haze and many other genre defining games that you will only find on PlayStation 3."

His new year resoultion is to continue to bring us fans amazing new gaming experiences and provide the PLAYSTATION 3 with a variety of new games.

[Via Game Informer]

PLAYSTATION 3 Turnaround, Experiencing Phenomenal Sales

As we showed you the other day, Sony has launched a new PLAYSTATION 3 campaign. Yesterday, the 40GB PLAYSTATION 3 was released at $399 and the 80GB dropped to $499. Peter Dille Spoke about the drops:

"... we wanted to move beyond the 'power' message with a more high-energy, entertainment driven focus for the PS3. The games are here, the price point is now $399 and we wanted to make the news loud and clear. But we need to deliver that in a way that befits the PlayStation brand," Dille said. "And so, beyond the brilliant HD games that the PS3 delivers, you'll also see a big focus behind the PS3's Blu-ray movie capability and, for the first time, you'll see a major focus behind the PlayStation Network (did I mention online gaming is free on PS3??) and the exclusive gaming content available on the PlayStation Store, as well as breakthrough services like Home."

Dille also noted that the 80GB PS3, which is backwards compatible with PS2 and comes with Motorstorm packed in, has been "demonstrating phenomenal sales growth since we announced the $499 price point."

Looks like things are starting to turn around for the PLAYSTATION 3.

[Via GameDaily]

SingStar Delayed for US

It seems that the US version of the upcoming singing game that is most likely going to sell a major number of consoles in Europe, SingStar is delayed. It is launching in Europe & Australia this December, but not quite for us.

Due to some licensing issues with the game's online marketplace, the citizens of the US are going to have to wait to get their groove on. Sony's Peter Dille states the game is delayed "a little bit", which is most likely a Q1 2008 release.

[Via Kotaku]