(2014/11/13 15:19)
Sony Network Entertainment International and Sony Computer Entertainment announced on the 13th of the cloud -based TV service "PlayStation Vue" (PS Vue), a cloud -based TV service that can be used in PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.Beta service was launched in New York in November, and it was gradually deployed to Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.Other Sony products and products other than Sony, such as iPads.Commercial services will be started by the end of March 2015.The corresponding US broadcasting station will be described later.
「プレイステーション ヴュー」(PS Vue)のロゴマークBy utilizing the cloud environment, you can use three major services, "live broadcasting", "on -demand", and "catch -up TV" on TV programs.The live broadcast is to watch the currently broadcast TV via a network without using cable TV or satellite broadcasting.
ライブ放送の視聴イメージOn -demand content is also available, displaying popular programs with the "Search" function, and "Explorer", from live broadcasting and various on -demand content, type, genre, popularity, length of time.The search contents can be narrowed down under such conditions.It also has a user viewing trend and a function to present recommended content according to the trend.
「Explorer」画面"Catch -up TV" is a function that allows you to go back to the content of all TV programs broadcast in the last three days without making a pre -recording reservation.
By registering your favorite program, the programs that will be broadcast in the future will be automatically recorded and you can watch it for 28 days after recording."There is no hassle of missing the program for program recording and the time of the program I want to record because the time of the program I want to record is overlapped."
お気に入りの番組を登録すると、今後放送される番組が自動的に録画され、録画後28日間視聴できるInitially provided for PS4/PS3 and adopted intuitive UI.PlayStation platform and controller are available.
Service fee
The fee is "guide to the full -fledged start of the service", but "it is different from the conventional idea of the cost of viewers paid by viewers to a subscription -style TV service."
Specifically, we plan to set up a highly transparent price for all users used to provide fair and attractive services.It can be used in a monthly contract, and there is no need for penalties or complicated procedures at the time of cancellation.If a user who owns PS4 or PS3 uses the service, it does not require equipment installation costs or rental fees.
Start beta service in the United States
Beta service started in New York in November.Invite a limited number of PS4 and PS3 users living in Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.It will be available for devices other than PlayStation and devices other than Sony products such as iPads, and will launch commercial services by the end of March 2015.
According to Sony group officers and network entertainment, Andrew House said, "PS VUE has a more enriched TV viewing experience that users enjoy every day. Through PS Vue, users want to watch.By more and more stress, you can enjoy a new breeze into the conventional TV viewing experience. "
Supported broadcasting stations (scheduled to increase in the future)
CBS, Discovery Communications, FOX, NBCUNIVERSAL, Scrips Networks Interactive, and Viacom.the detail is right below.
(Kentaro Yamazaki)