PS Store video service now live
As promised, the PS Store video service is now live. You can access all movies and TV shows available for rent or sale on the upper left corner of the PS Store by selecting the Video tab. Go check it out!
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kspraydad @ Jul 16th 2008 12:13AM
Not available in Canada. (I tested with proxy to see that the US version is up)
Also, read your TOS...no re-downloading so swapping your HDD or sending it in for service and you lose your purchased content.
GridloQ @ Jul 16th 2008 1:07AM
No redownloading SUCKS. When I had a 360, I would often need to clear space on my hard drive so I'd delete some TV shows, knowing I could always download them whenever I saw fit.
Do we know if you can save movies on any type of drives (USB, Memory Stick or external HDD)?
Dylan @ Jul 16th 2008 1:11AM
I dunno about one PS3 only. It says you can only have it on one "activated" console at a time.
However there's an option in the Account Management menu to activate your PS3 for video content.
dragon @ Jul 16th 2008 10:13AM
That's a deal-breaker for me. (Especially since I plan to upgrade the hard disk before too long.) They call it a purchase (and price it accordingly), but it's really just a 2-year rental. For comparison, Amazon lets you download videos multiple times. (Nobody wants to store 2 GB video files on their hard disk forever.)
dragon @ Jul 16th 2008 10:13AM
That's a deal-breaker for me. (Especially since I plan to upgrade the hard disk before too long.) They call it a purchase (and price it accordingly), but it's really just a 2-year rental. For comparison, Amazon lets you download videos multiple times. (Nobody wants to store 2 GB video files on their hard disk forever.)
AnimaOnline @ Jul 16th 2008 3:07AM
Not available in Europe / United Kingdom.
Wake up SCEE. Sony are doing things again.
Eggy @ Jul 16th 2008 5:20AM
Of course it's not available in Europe. European companies have bought the rights to these series and movies. If they would offer that online service here they would lose that business. it's the same for every movie service.
tom @ Jul 16th 2008 12:14AM
Rather a letdown. It's good to see an anime section,unrated versions, and a few different shows; but overall it's no good.
The prices are too high for everything.
You can't buy HD video.
I hope it get's more content and fixes the lack of HD video in general.
Lucas @ Jul 16th 2008 12:17AM
I a bit disappointed with the pricing structure and with the fact that currently the HD videos can only be rented. All the videos for sale are SD.
Tim Parsons @ Jul 16th 2008 12:29AM
of course selling HD movies would affect Blu-Ray Sales
Popfrogs @ Jul 16th 2008 12:37AM
Tim has a good point here. I thought it was a glaring omission that they left out HD sales...but there's more than meets the eye.
mavbsbll21 @ Jul 16th 2008 12:18AM
Whats the deal with renting a movie? How long or how many times do you get to view the movie?
Kspraydad @ Jul 16th 2008 12:25AM
Check you email...you should have been directed by SONY this evening to read the new TOS. Rentals must be watched within 14days of purchase. Once you start watching something you have the file for 24hrs.
Tim Parsons @ Jul 16th 2008 12:21AM
I don't see this at all? WTF SONY,. is this State said only?????????????
WHat a bunch of BS!!!!!
Kspraydad @ Jul 16th 2008 12:24AM
Tim...read post #1.
You can blame Canadian movie distributors and the CRTC...Live and iTunes both took awhile before being available here.
Given our wonderful 'unlimited' internet...I'd be eating up over 10% of my monthy cap downloading an HD movie anyway!
Deadpool @ Jul 16th 2008 12:26AM
I know this guy named Bruce Banner, he can really help you with your anger. Just don't make him hungry...you won't like him when he's hungry. Hmm...that's might not be right.
Wait....yeah....I'm pretty sure it's hungry.
Tim Parsons @ Jul 16th 2008 12:27AM
i dont have a cap
Kspraydad @ Jul 16th 2008 12:34AM
Business plan? Who is your ISP?
Tim Parsons @ Jul 16th 2008 12:46AM
a local Cable Company ,. hell i average about 30GB up 50GB down a month,. June shows 60GB down 38GB up in my traffic monitor lol,.
adolson @ Jul 16th 2008 9:48AM
I use Vianet in Ontario, and no cap for me either.
Dustin @ Jul 16th 2008 12:23AM
The PSVS is just amazing. So many movies, alot that are actually good! Awesome tv shows, even Family Guy, Robot Chicken and Futureama! Too bad you can preview tv shows.
Nick @ Jul 16th 2008 12:23AM
I'm pretty happy for it at the moment. I was surprised that HD videos aren't available (yet, at least) and none of the TV shows are in HD. I don't really want to download HD movies, though, because the file sizes are huge. That's just me, though.
will @ Jul 16th 2008 12:32AM
there are quite a few HD movies available right now, there's an option to search through HD only on the left side of the screen...though they can only be rented, not purchased
Nick @ Jul 16th 2008 12:33AM
That's what I meant. You can't own any HD content, yet.
leiwei @ Jul 16th 2008 12:25AM
Surprisingly a lot of content IMO for its first night of launch. I like how it switches seamlessly between the PSN Games Store & Video Store. But holy cow HD rental 6.4 gig download yikes! I wonder if HD download = DVD quality.
Kspraydad @ Jul 16th 2008 1:32AM
Based on file size comparisons with Live service it is likely 720p
paul @ Jul 16th 2008 12:30AM
HD download = HD. SD download = DVD
noks @ Jul 16th 2008 12:29AM
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Lucas @ Jul 16th 2008 12:31AM
I'm reading through the TOS now.
"You may view Sold Content for an unlimited number of times on an Authorized Device. Sold Content in standard definition format that was initially downloaded onto a PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system may be copied solely by the PSN account that purchased the Sold Content for use on up to three (3) activated PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems. Sold Content in standard definition format that was initially downloaded for a PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system may be viewable on two (2) other activated PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) systems. Sold Content in high definition format may be viewed on only one (1) activated PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system." Meaning HD videos can't be transferred to the PSP.
"Downloading will be not permitted outside the Authorized Term. In addition, once the Video Content has been downloaded from PSN, you will not be able to download it again for any reason without purchase of another copy. " WTF? Can't re download?
noks @ Jul 16th 2008 12:32AM
I have what seems to be killzone 2 multiplayer footage,
they had the video in the PS store but removed it shortly afterwards. The store had 25 E3 vids now it has 24. the killzone 2 footage was removed. how can i quickly get it to you guys?
Kspraydad @ Jul 16th 2008 12:40AM
It is on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ_z0ZSbvwg&e
Momba14 @ Jul 16th 2008 12:33AM
I hope futurama the dvd that came out a while back will be available for download soon.
vahdyx @ Jul 16th 2008 12:35AM
I am happy, but what'll make me really happy is a few good JRPG's and more Western RPG's.
WTF SONY,
anyway, it's cool and I've downloaded like 4 TV shows for my psp for work tomorrow.
American productivity at it's finest
oldmike @ Jul 16th 2008 12:35AM
one anime is only on PSN sony must have payed well for it
as bones did it and there a big name not some art house
tom @ Jul 16th 2008 12:40AM
If you can't find it, it may be in the top left hand corner of the store.
Well, it would be OK to only rent HD if there were more titles and much cheaper. Currently, Netflix or my rental place up the street are better options.
It's almost as if they don't want to compete with discs or maybe they are just getting their foot in early and everything will be solved.
I would love to buy HD movies for about 15$ even 720p would be fine. I'm optimistic but disappointed as far as getting something tonight.
sami @ Jul 16th 2008 12:48AM
i'll probably only download like 1-3 movies a year... the first of which will probably be the onion movie...
kev @ Jul 16th 2008 12:53AM
Not all SD movies are available for purchase. Swiss Family Robinson for example. Renting is the only option so far.
shoot77 @ Jul 16th 2008 12:53AM
I think that theres over 266 movies and a bunch of TV shows and some
have a least one full season
whistlepig @ Jul 16th 2008 1:02AM
i pull the store up and cant find it anywhere
Tim Parsons @ Jul 16th 2008 1:17AM
are you in Canada?
shoot77 @ Jul 16th 2008 1:03AM
I think that theres over 266 movies and a bunch of TV shows and some
have a least one full season
whistlepig @ Jul 16th 2008 1:04AM
nevermind after opening and closing the store like 20 times it finally showed up
klexam @ Jul 16th 2008 1:06AM
My fears of the Sony PSN Video store were just confirmed. Old movies. The closest to a New Release I could find was 10,000 B.C. available in High Def for $4.99. This isn't a bad HD rental price if it hasn't been out for weeks already and I have already watched it. SD rentals at $2.99 aren't bad deals, it's just that they are mostly all old movies. From Robocop to Rocky. Without New Releases I will unlikely ever rent from this service.
Arnon @ Jul 16th 2008 1:12AM
I think this is pretty amazing for the PS3 to finally have a video section.. but it just came out way too late.. I mean, the day before, Microsoft announced that they're partnering with Netflix to let customers rent and keep from over 10,000 movies and TV shows, and invite 7 other people over online to view them. Just doesn't seem like a good time to release this.
jake18oly (XBL,PSN: RSXtypeSfan) @ Jul 16th 2008 1:48AM
I saw this tonight when I logged on. It looks pretty good so far but I am not sure that I will use it often. I haven't downloaded any movies off of the Xbox Live Marketplace and I don't see myself renting or buying from the Playstation Store either. I will just stick to Blu-Ray rentals for now.
TypeF @ Jul 16th 2008 2:26AM
tv shows are cheap 2$ an ep, so basicly around 10-15$ a season ^^
Kxpuc @ Jul 16th 2008 2:30AM
Video time starts and continues until up once you start watching it, even if your still downloading it
Smallville123 @ Jul 16th 2008 2:31AM
Anyone know if the audio on both sd and hd is 5.1?
Shoot2score67 @ Jul 16th 2008 2:32AM
I put up review & some pictures... nothing too professional! Initial impression is good. But pricing too high. Good start by Sony though.
http://www.starksilvercreek.com/2008/07/in-review-sony.html
Ghost inthe Shell @ Jul 16th 2008 2:35AM
so im confused if your in canada we dont get this service or is it coming later whats the deal