AfterDawn: Tech news
AfterDawn > News > PS3 VidZone now available

PS3 VidZone now available

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 11 Jun 2009 1:43 User comments (19)

PS3 VidZone now available Sony has announced that the on-demand video service VidZone is now available for free for European PlayStation 3 owners.
VidZone currently runs the service from their own independent website, and is has deals with Sony BMG, EMI and over four thousand independent labels. The service on the PS3 will be ad-supported and will allow gamers to stream over 25,000 music videos and "behind-the-scenes commentaries."

"VidZone is not just about giving music fans access to thousands of music videos, but offering a completely interactive and personalised music experience," says VidZone CTO Michael Russo.

The VidZone application is available for download via the PS Store and will allow users to create playlists, save a video library, or select any individual video from the catalog.

"Music has always been popular on PS3 and now VidZone is set to transform the way we view music videos by letting you completely tailor your experience and is just one more reason for PS3 to be the most valued player in your living room," concluded Isabelle Tomatis, hardware and platforms marketing manager at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.



The app will be available in the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, German, Spain and Australia.

<Sony PSP Go is "a ripoff," says Pachter >LG now shipping Netflix-enabled HDTVs
Previous Next  

19 user comments

111.6.2009 13:48
kikzm33z
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

Good stuff :)

Is it available now or is it coming in the next firmware?

I don't understand the way you worded it, lol.

211.6.2009 13:51
DVDBack23
Send private message to this user
Staff Member

Originally posted by kikzm33z:
 Good stuff :)

Is it available now or is it coming in the next firmware?

I don't understand the way you worded it, lol.
Sorry if that was unclear, it is available for download via the PlayStation Store. I have edited out the confusing parts (yes they were confusing, sorry haha)
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 11 Jun 2009 @ 1:52

311.6.2009 14:09
kikzm33z
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

OK, thanks :)

I'm off to download it now then. Cheers for the update.

411.6.2009 16:38
ammad123
Send private message to this user
Newbie

Oh i love this new service!!
i think its pretty kick ass in terms of what your getting from it, and its only been out ONE day but has like 25,000 videos ! holy shizzle, i couldn't have asked for more ! =D

As a matter of fact, i just turned off my ps3 and now came to afterdawn after a whole 3 hours on Vidzone !
The service rocks, videos load really fast, and pretty decent interface (however there is room for improvement)

=]
A

511.6.2009 17:24
xblade132
Send private message to this user
Member

Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?

611.6.2009 20:20
beefjerky
Send private message to this user
Junior Member

Originally posted by xblade132:
 Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?

IDK? Anyone try it yet?

711.6.2009 20:29
hpbucks
Send private message to this user
Newbie

There are tons of bugs and its takes mins to start up.

811.6.2009 20:31
Morreale
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

Originally posted by hpbucks:
 There are tons of bugs and its takes mins to start up.
It's to be expected for a new service is it not?

912.6.2009 08:20
Jesterv
Send private message to this user
Newbie

Originally posted by xblade132:
 Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?
Hi xblade132, I can happily confirm you can use Vidzone on a US PS3 with a UK account in the UK. It works for me!

I have to say the service is pretty good, only needs some tweeking with searching videos. For free, its very good!

Enjoy

1012.6.2009 12:12
Daniel250
Send private message to this user
Newbie

Great! No more youtube surfing with my ps3 controler ;-)
have a nice weekend!!

1112.6.2009 19:14
kikzm33z
Send private message to this user
Senior Member

The search function has to be improved. Why can't they just use the normal typing interface for the PS3?

And load times is shocking. 5 minutes at the least.
I accidentally clicked an ad and it lead me to the PS Store so I quit the PS Store and it automatically reconnected me to Vidzone but I had to wait another 5 minutes.

But it's just been released so I'll give it some time.

1214.6.2009 13:48
xblade132
Send private message to this user
Member

Quote:
Originally posted by xblade132:
 Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?
Hi xblade132, I can happily confirm you can use Vidzone on a US PS3 with a UK account in the UK. It works for me!

I have to say the service is pretty good, only needs some tweeking with searching videos. For free, its very good!

Enjoy
Weird. It didn't work for me. I suppose I'll try it again later today.

1314.6.2009 14:10
guitar94
Send private message to this user
Newbie

Quote:
Quote:
Originally posted by xblade132:
 Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?


Hi xblade132, I can happily confirm you can use Vidzone on a US PS3 with a UK account in the UK. It works for me!

I have to say the service is pretty good, only needs some tweeking with searching videos. For free, its very good!

Enjoy
Weird. It didn't work for me. I suppose I'll try it again later today.
I believe it only works on HD tvs in the US. I tried it and got an error message saying that my display settings are not correct.

1415.6.2009 16:36
xblade132
Send private message to this user
Member

Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
Originally posted by xblade132:
 Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?
Hi xblade132, I can happily confirm you can use Vidzone on a US PS3 with a UK account in the UK. It works for me!

I have to say the service is pretty good, only needs some tweeking with searching videos. For free, its very good!

Enjoy
Weird. It didn't work for me. I suppose I'll try it again later today.
I believe it only works on HD tvs in the US. I tried it and got an error message saying that my display settings are not correct.
I'm using an HDTV.

157.7.2009 19:56
Marvin007
Send private message to this user
Newbie

i tried to download it using a UK account... when i went to use it, it had said Vidzone has occured a fatal error, wat do i do?

1612.7.2009 20:58
Patriot_1
Inactive

I wonder if you can play these vids on SINGSTAR? And if you download does it cost?

1711.1.2010 22:01
skins2000
Send private message to this user
Newbie

Originally posted by xblade132:
 Apparently you can't use VidZone using a UK account on an America PS3? Or am I wrong?
the ps3 is not the problem you must be in a country yhat has vidzone not a fake account and u live in the us. it will not work like that.

1811.1.2010 22:05
skins2000
Send private message to this user
Newbie

vidzone will not work with a fake uk account. you must live in those countries that offer it. that means if u live in the us it will not work. the ps3 can be bought anywhere. but the account hold cant live in the us not offered to the us as yet.

1923.7.2011 13:57
kennyg1989
Send private message to this user
Newbie

when is it coming to the states?

Comments have been disabled for this article.

Latest news

YouTube Premium starts showing ads to subscribers YouTube Premium starts showing ads to subscribers (13 Nov 2024 3:09)
For years, YouTube Premium has been marketed as a way to enjoy an ad-free YouTube experience. But apparently, that is no longer the case, as Premium subscribers are now starting to see ads on the platform.
1 user comment
Android 16 will launch sooner than expected Android 16 will launch sooner than expected (01 Nov 2024 6:45)
Google announced that upcoming Android 16 will break the traditional once-a-year cycle of major Android launches. Next Android is poised to launch in Q2 of 2025, so Android 16 should ship before end of June, 2025.
Winamp ends its open source project that wasn't really open source Winamp ends its "open source" project that wasn't really open source (20 Oct 2024 11:12)
Less than a month after the legendary MP3 player Winamp made its source code public, the company has made a sudden U-turn and removed its code from distribution.
2 user comments
Winamp released its source code - but didn't go open source Winamp released its source code - but didn't go open source (25 Sep 2024 12:38)
The source code of Winamp has now been officially released. However, it hasn't become a pure open-source project, as its licensing terms prohibit the creation of new, different versions.
Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens (25 Aug 2024 8:30)
When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should.
2 user comments

Reviews

Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra review - obstacle avoidance doesn't work as it should, otherwise almost perfect robot vacuum
We put the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra through a very, very long review process. The $1800 mopping robot vacuum is almost perfect, but its obstacle avoidance was surprisingly bad, considering the price - and compared to its competitors.
Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging Sharge x OnePlus Pouch review: Beautiful power bank that supports SuperVOOC charging
In our review, we take a look at Sharge's power bank that supports OnePlus SuperVOOC quick charging technology as well as standard USB PD charging. It has small design flaws, but despite those, the Pouch is very nice product.
1 user comment
Roomba Combo j7+ review - Clever trick allows robot vacuum finally to tackle home with rugs and carpets 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.

Guides

What IP rating for dust and water resistance means What IP rating for dust and water resistance means
An IP classification (such as IP68) is given to mobile phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other devices, but what do these classifications mean?
1 user comment
Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens Does your phone rattle? Here's why it happens
When you shake your phone and hear a light rattle, clatter, or jingle, it's likely not broken. The culprit is probably the optical image stabilization (OIS) system in your phone's camera, meaning everything is functioning as it should.
2 user comments
Guide: Phone battery drains quickly - how to fix (iPhone / Android) 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.
What happens if you don't update Android? 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: Is Your Wi-Fi Sluggish or Slow? Here's How to Fix 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

News archive

Sections:

Follow us:

© 1999-2024 AfterDawn Oy. All rights reserved
Back to Top ⇧
AfterDawn is powered by Powered by UpCloud