Joost launches PS3 video site

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 18th 2009 at 2:15PM }

Internet video service Joost has just launched a special PS3 version of its site, and we have to admit it's pretty slick. The interface is designed specifically for the PS3, using the D-Pad to quickly go through the streamlined interface. Holding down the X button will bring up a special on-screen menu that allows you to quickly switch between windowed and full-screen playback. It's all very intelligently designed and easy to use.

Joost follows the footsteps of YouTube, which also offers a special portal for use on PS3. However, we found Joost runs much more smoothly than YouTube, offering better video quality at a better framerate. Unlike YouTube, you'll see advertisements before your video, but the improved interface and quality make for a significantly better experience. To check it out, visit http://labs.joost.com/tv on your PS3 browser. Don't forget to hit SELECT if you want to add it to your PS3's bookmarks.

Tags: internet, joost, streaming, video

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

wallywallas @ Jun 18th 2009 2:25PM

Cool. Will try right now.

GameHero @ Jun 18th 2009 2:25PM

First, Sweet...

digitaltre @ Jun 18th 2009 2:28PM

People on these sites consider that trolling.

Craig @ Jun 18th 2009 2:50PM

Hopefully your last, you troll.

Game_playa @ Jun 18th 2009 2:57PM

How is it sweet if you're first? Get a life man.

Ashitaka @ Jun 18th 2009 3:47PM

"People on these sites consider that trolling."

On these sites? Wth is wrong with you? This IS trolling. If some sites don't condemn it, then it's because they're all full of trolls.

crazypenguin @ Jun 18th 2009 5:32PM

i see stories all of the time that don't have comments, and i could say first, but its stupid, and you know it is. it accomplishes absolutely nothing, so get a life , and if you want to say something, let it be an actual contribution that might have a morsel of meaning or entertainment

The Truth @ Jun 23rd 2009 6:38AM

Successful troll is successful. Way to walk into that one you guys.

mckeydee @ Jun 18th 2009 2:25PM

I'll check it out right now.

Heavytoka @ Jun 18th 2009 2:28PM

Sweet, I'm trying this as soon as I get off work

Autobot @ Jun 18th 2009 2:28PM

Awesome, this will go in the bookmarks.

linx-ibarra @ Jun 18th 2009 2:33PM

weird, i try to enter the site via my ps3 and all i gets its this really weird china page and when i try it on my pc it works fine ??

DKiller79 @ Jun 18th 2009 2:55PM

I'll try it out thanks for the info

McKeyDee @ Jun 18th 2009 3:25PM

Cool. I'll check it out.

Ashitaka @ Jun 18th 2009 3:56PM

"Unlike YouTube, you'll see advertisements before your video, but the improved interface and quality make for a significantly better experience."

Sorry but huh, no. In fact, that's one of the reasons I consider PSN > XBL. Advertisements in the videos Joystiq usually includes in their posts are already annoying, but at least you can close them. Now, advertisements BEFORE each video? That just kills it for me.