Andre Yoskowitz
18 Jul 2008 15:22
Sony Europe boss David Reeves has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 PlayTV device will launch in Europe beginning on September 10th in the UK and then launching in other regions until December.
For those unaware, the PlayTV is a device that acts as a DVR add-on for the gaming console, one that will allow users to record TV, even if they are playing games.
"Yep, it's going to be 10th September that PlayTV comes out," said Reeves in an interview.
"It was very difficult for some of the tech guys but we had to include it in the firmware upgrade, 2.41, but it's done now," he added in regards to the new option to record while playing.
The PlayTV will cost EUR 99 when it launches and there was no word on a North America release. Other PAL markets however, will see the device soon.
"We've got Australia and New Zealand also lined up for it in January or February, because on their digital terrestrial they haven't actually set the standards yet."