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PSP aims Sky high with video service

Written by Matt Chapman

Thursday, 24 April 2008

Packing your PlayStation Plus (PSP) in your holiday bag could have some extra delights this summer. That’s because Sony and Sky will be launching Go!View, the handheld console’s first official video download service in Europe.

According to the two companies, Go!View will provide a wealth of programming from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, sport and movies.

PSP owners will be able to create their own individual TV schedule on their PSP – to watch whenever and wherever they choose.

Programmes will be available on either a subscription or pay-per-view basis, with content is downloaded to the PSP via a user’s PC.

No prices have been released yet for the service.

“Go!View allows PSP users to take advantage of a unique service, adding another dimension to the PSP’s offering,” said marketing manager Owen Jenkinson.

“The opportunity to watch top TV and movies on-the-go and on-demand will allow PSP owners to enjoy their favourite entertainment on their own terms, enhancing the PSP’s offering as a portable gaming console.”

A link up between Sky And Sony for a PSP video-on-demand service was rumoured back in July 2007.

PSP users already have access to Go!Messenger, a wireless communication package for PSP and Go!Cam, a camera attachment for the PSP.

Sony and Sky's Go!View video-on-demand service

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