Sony has released some new info about PlayTV, the feature that allows users to use their PS3 as a digital video recorder and TV tuner. A trailer shows the details on how to connect and set up PlayTV on the Playstation 3. The box, which is fairly small, connects to the PS3 via USB. Futhermore, it will use the PS3 HDD where it will store all your recorded media. But it doesn't end there; users with PSPs can view recorded media from their PS3 via an internet connection thanks to the PS3's remote play function. So far the service is only available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain.

London (England) - Sony has released more details on PlayTV, the service that allows users to turn their Playstation 3 into a digital video recorder and TV tuner.

There is a new trailer for PlayTV that details how to connect the service to the console. Users will need a special PlayTV set-top box, which receives the TV signal. The box connects to the PS3 via USB. It uses the PS3's hard drive, so users can have dozens of gigabytes worth of recorded videos.

PlayTV incorporates a dual digital tuner to the PS3 to receive two cable or satellite feeds. It includes an on-screen program guide, high definition capability, and basic DVR controls like the ability to control live TV.

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