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Watch, pause and record digital HD television on your PlayStation 3, or grab your PSP and enjoy it on the move.

With PlayTV, you can watch, pause and record free-to-air digital HD television while you take a break from gaming, further expanding the entertainment possibilities of PlayStation 3.

The PlayTV Tuner, which plugs into one of the PS3 system's USB ports, is capable of showing and recording free-to-air digital HD television, and will allow you to record one channel while watching another. It features a comprehensive programme guide which lets you view listings and schedule recordings for the following week.

PlayTV is FREEVIEW compliant, giving you immediate access to all the free-to-air network channels including ONEHD, Nine Go!, 7TWO, ABC3 and others to come.

If you have a PSP, you can take all these great features with you, wherever you go. As long as you are within range of a Wireless Internet connection, Remote Play enables you to watch live television in superb quality, access previously recorded programmes and organise your media library.

  • Watch, pause and record digital HD TV using your PlayStation 3
  • Comprehensive programme guide lets you view the next week's schedule at the touch of a button
  • Remote Play for PSP allows you to access the entire service from anywhere in the world

Learn more about PlayTV.

We also have a range of useful FAQs to help you get the most out of your PlayTV setup. Click here for more.

Accessory Details

playtv
Release date: 26 November 2009
Manufacturer: SCEE
Connection Type: USB connector
Network Features: No
For use with: PlayStation®3 (PS3™)

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