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PlayTV hands-on: Turn your PS3 into a PVR

By Guy Cocker on 08 May 2008, 4:58pm

The menu system for PlayTV is as user-friendly and robust as we've come to expect from Sony. The interface boasts far more polish than most other Freeview equipment we've seen, while its PSP functionality will no doubt make it a must-have for frequent travellers. Displayed on a large widescreen TV, DVB performance can sometimes leave a little to be desired, with MPEG artefacts being a common occurrence on some channels. This is a problem facing all digital programming due to compression, however, and PlayTV is certainly no worse than anything else we've seen.

In terms of high definition, PlayTV does support the HD AVC streams that are currently being tested in Europe. According to Bunting, HD content from the BBC looks fantastic, and it will definitely be supported when the corporation makes it more commonplace.

PlayTV is looking promising. If you're not served by cable or satellite and have a PS3, it's definitely worth looking into PlayTV. It'll go on sale in September for €99 -- around £80. We look forward to seeing the finished product later in the year.

Source: GameSpot UK

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