Go! View launched in UK & Ireland

by Majed Athab { Jul 14th 2008 at 12:30PM }

Sony has just launched the European-exclusive video-on-demand service, Go!View, in the UK and Ireland. The service allows patrons to download content from the Go!View website onto their PC and transfer those programs onto their PSP.

Content ranges from such companies as: Disney-ABC-ESPN Television, BBC Worldwide, Sony Pictures Television International, NBC Universal International Television Distribution, National Geographic and Sky Sports. Some noteworthy shows are Lost, Desperate Housewives, Doctor Who, Top Gear, FA Premier League, and tons of movies have all been mentioned.

Comedy, Sport, and Entertainment Packs are available by monthly subscription, while movies and TV series can be transferred via the rental service. Subscription packs are priced at £5 (€7) for one pack, £8 (€11) for two packs, and £10 (€14) for all three packs. Users can try out all three packs free for a month. Rental TV is available for £1.50 (€2.00) per episode while movies are available for £2.50 (€3.20) each. Head on over to the website to get started.

[Via press release]

Tags: go-view, goview

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ted @ Jul 14th 2008 12:57PM

Seems ok, but too bad there wasn't a way to just download from the internet to the PSP, right.

Kratos @ Jul 14th 2008 12:59PM

Yea, what he said.

DrEvil @ Jul 14th 2008 1:44PM

Yeah it sucks it's Windows/Interernet Explorer only so far. I use Linux, I would sign up straight away if i could use it. Would make alot more sense for direct to PSP downloads.

Pat @ Jul 14th 2008 2:40PM

Ah, this uses kontiki (the same p2p tech as BBC iplayer). So that's why it's not on the PSP. Sky can offload the cost of bandwidth onto consumers.

Otherwise the pricing is reasonable and the web interface is ok. Pity the movies only play on the PSP or it might be more compelling. I assume they'll add more content.

Pat @ Jul 14th 2008 5:01PM

After having a play this seems much worse. Pay as you go downloads last 30 days, even if you don't watch them. Once you transfer it to your psp (which you seem to be able to do 1-3 times) you have all of 2 days to watch it. This is way too short to be useful (i.e.load up your PSP before a trip and watch while you're away).

SparkyJ23 @ Jul 15th 2008 7:56AM

They really are missing the damn point - CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A STORE ACCESSIBLE PROM THE PSP?

If you force me to use my PC why would i not just download the content for free without the draconian limits?

stupid stupid stupid