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PlayStation 3 'Freeview' - details revealed

As PlayStation 3 users eagerly await the arrival of the console's PlayTV freeview accessory, an online report has revealed more details of the device and its functionality.

The add-on unit, which is due for release this year, will connect to the PlayStation 3's USB port and features an aerial socket at the rear. Once running, the device promises an electronic programme guide and a 'well-designed menu system'.

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Rama262855939d ago

All these details were revealed ages ago, there is nothing new here.

Does JamieSI even check the stuff he approves? lol

mighty_douche5939d ago

im gonna go out on a limb and say..... NO.

Lifendz5939d ago

Sony's console is by far the most sleek and impressive to look at. Sony's name is synomous with all forms of media. Why in the world aren't they utilizing this on PS3? They could have music downloads, movie downloads, tv shows (and with a standard hdd most of us have room for all this media). Forget Playtv, I want an improved PSN. I know I know...HOme. Home is cool but why wait to release all this at once. Let's get PSN to be what it could...no...should be.

MURKERR5939d ago (Edited 5939d ago )

hasnt a hope in hell

it came 1st, unchallenged enjoyed its success but people are now seing the clearer picture that it was nothing more than a cheap constructed console not well thought out.

play tv will be copied by microsoft

ps3 is behind youuu

murkerr

Cwalat5939d ago

i only connect it threw PS3 and it will automaticilly pick up signals from different channels ? or do i need antenna ? or digital box ?

mighty_douche5939d ago (Edited 5939d ago )

Basically you set it up like anyother Freeview (digi) box, cable from your arial goies into it, usb from it to your PS3 and thats it, done.

So yes it will auto detect the channels available to you, its kind of like sky+ freeview.

Oh, incase you have any other questions heres a fantastic website that should answer them all... http://www.google.com

dale15939d ago

its a nice feature unlike the 360 version that wont record, rewind,or pause

DolphGB5939d ago

The author says that MS is planning a 'freeview' service too, but this is incorrect.

MS is launching a link to BT Vision, which is a subscriber service in the UK. Freeview is - erm - free.

So that'll be two free services on the PS3 (PlayTV, PSN) versus two subscriber services on the X360 (BT Vision, XBL). It shows a clear divide between the two company's business models.

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Why Is No One Making AAA Horror Games Anymore?

Saif from eXputer inquires, "Despite the everlasting popularity of the genre, why hasn't there been a good AAA horror game in a while now?"

Jin_Sakai19h ago

Because the gaming industry is obsessed with live service games.

Rynxie6h ago

Because he touches himself at night to characters like lady Dimitrescu.

Crows902h ago

You're the one still thinking about her

Rynxie2h ago

@crow

Did I give away your secret? It's okay, if you sit on your hand and numb it, you can pretend it's her playing with your little stick.

MaximusPrime_18h ago

Good for me, I have no interests in horror games

-Foxtrot9h ago

Even when they do it's first person trying to copy Outlast, Five Nights, P.T etc

I think the Dead Space / RE2 / RE4 Remake and the Evil Within 2 showed you can have a good story based, third person survival horror game.

thesoftware7306h ago

Calisto Protocol was also fun with fantastic presentation.

Redemption-647h ago

Because outside of a fee games, most don't sell that well

Crows902h ago

So in other words...AAA publishers don't have creativity or passion for games.

CrimsonWing697h ago

Didn’t we have Dead Space Remake and Resident Evil 4 Remake last year?

thorstein7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Among others

And isn't Dying Light 2 a horror game?

Scissorman7h ago

And Alan Wake 2 and Alone in the Dark.

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New and improved ASUS ROG Ally X battery life is just what it needs to compete with the Steam Deck

Yet another leak for the ASUS ROG Ally X points towards as much as 8 hours of battery, but how does that compare to the competition?

Vits3d ago

Honestly, I really like this updated version. But it doesn't solve the biggest flaw that the original had for me: the Z1 Extreme APU. Yes, it's an extremely powerful part, but it is not part of AMD's Adrenalin driver update program, so it's dependent on Asus for driver updates. And unfortunately, Asus doesn't have a stellar record of support for their devices.

Goodguy013d ago

Up to 8 hours basically just means the least demanding games. AAA gaming at highest wattage would probably be about 2-3 hours which is good compared to just about 1 hour with the current ally. The OLED Deck can do about 2-3hrs.

mrcatastropheAF13h ago

With much less performance so that makes sense.

The Steamdeck shines at the lower TDP end but gets absolutely mopped at the high end.

Similar longevity with much better performance is a big win for the Ally X

Killa781d 10h ago

Too bad Asus are all awful company.

PRIMORDUS1d 6h ago

They used to be the best when it comes to motherboards, now I will never buy anything from them again.

Firebird3601d 8h ago

8 hrs yea right. Running tetris?

Skuletor1d 6h ago

Only after setting the screen brightness to the lowest level, of course.

Notellin15h ago

They tested the battery life watching a game of Tetris in 360p. Running Tetris natively brought the number down slightly to 1 hour and 38 minutes. 😂

Asuka1d 7h ago

Nope. The only improvements I want to hear is better customer support. Otherwise, I can't be bothered.

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