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Sony shows off PSN Vidzone News

PlayStation 3 PSP News by Tom Bramwell

20 August, 2008

Sony has taken the wrappers off a new downloadable music video service called Vidzone, which is different to the US online video store and due out in 2009. The proper video store is still happening, apparently.

Vidzone is a free service designed to offer "easy access" to "music on demand". You'll be able to build and save a music library, make your own playlists and access it remotely via PSP.

You'll also be able to download ringtones to your mobile phone "for a very small fee" according to Sony Europe boss David Reeves.

Apparently there are two discrete services in PAL markets for music and movies. Vidzone will launch in Q1 next year. The Music download service for PSP and PS3 will launch in Q3 2009. They're targeting 23 PAL territories. We don't really understand the details either - we'll clarify when we can.

As for the proper video store, where you can buy and download movies, Reeves said that it will launch next year, as announced during E3.

You can follow Sony's GC Conference on our live report page.

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Dizzy
20/08/08 @ 16:24
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Oh dear...
20/08/08 @ 16:47
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I like it.
JHuxley
20/08/08 @ 16:58
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I don't get it.
Tweakmonkey
20/08/08 @ 17:04
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Get yer vidz here lol
Widge
20/08/08 @ 17:20
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I don't care for this service, but all very good for those who like it.
Just no chance that they can come up with the music I'm into...
BraveArse
20/08/08 @ 17:24
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Sounds like a Sony version of Last.fm to me. Could be decent...
JediMasterMalik
20/08/08 @ 17:25
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Why "Oh dear"?

This service sounds great if they get a lot of content. Even if they don't, it's free so you don't lose anthing.
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20/08/08 @ 18:23
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Free streaming of music videos from Q1 2009. Music store, with tracks you can buy and keep, launching Q3 2009. What's not to get?
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21/08/08 @ 01:04
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Sounds cool. True, I have an internet full of free music videos I can stream right now and can't be bothered, but it sounds cool.
SeesThroughAll
21/08/08 @ 01:19
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This did look nice for a change...

I'll use it for sure.
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What could possibly take 1 year for this?

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