After much secret wraps, the Official PlayStation Magazine (PSM) has brought out more details concerning Sony’s next generation Console, PlayStation 3. Stated within the article gives information on Sony’s approach to XBox Live, PlayStation Network! What is PlayStation Network, it is the online service to rival XBox Live by not only being a Sony related network, but offering much more. Current details stat the service will include an “iTunes-type store that lets you download films and music, and you’ll be able to use the console as a Location Free Player”- EuroGamer.

So cool, but what else? Adding to the excitement of the online service came further details of the PS3 acting like a video recorder like a TiVo recorder for example. What does that mean? When watching TV, you can then use your PlayStation 3 to record that show and watch it whenever. In addition, you will have the power to use your PSP to control the DVR function.

Even more great news states that even though the PS3 will be using Blu-Ray discs, it seems that the Cell and RSX can take control most of the time, thus the price shouldn’t be pushed too much as people have anticipated. Even more details state that the Development kits are running faster than expected and there are MANY games in development. Release Date? Due to recent hintsSony has told developers to be prepared for Fall 2006, hinting the USA release is late 2006.

Source: EuroGamer

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