Virgin Radio network to cater for PS3, Wii
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
{ Apr 10th 2007 at 1:25PM }
No doubt drawn to the rampant popularity of the Wii, the Virgin Radio network is launching a customized web application for use on Nintendo's waggle wonder and the other console equipped with a web browser, the Sony PlayStation 3. The Dreamcast might feel a bit excluded, but its days of being part of a "home entertainment media centre" are long gone. The broadcaster, which claims to be the first UK network to offer such a service, wants nothing more than to be heard in your living room.According to BBC News, Wii and PS3 users will be able to listen to radio broadcasts, watch videos and purchase concert tickets from the comfort of their uncomfortable and lumpy couches. Downloadable songs are also promised, though it's unclear whether or not the feature applies to both consoles. In addition to central Virgin Radio, the accessible stations are Virgin Radio Classic Rock, the "soulful" Virgin Radio Groove and the awesome-to-the-max Virgin Radio Xtreme.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Intentless @ Apr 10th 2007 1:34PM
Can awesome-to-the-max be included with statements like massive damage.....
lukee @ Apr 10th 2007 1:34PM
Free?
AirIntake @ Apr 10th 2007 1:41PM
Oh noes, I'll be missing out on my 360!
aegies @ Apr 10th 2007 2:01PM
If you have Vista or MCE 2005, you can listen to almost any internet radio station. You just have to know the trick to getting it to work, but once you do, it's as simple as selecting a file.
http://eat-sleep-game.com/news
Ocho @ Apr 10th 2007 2:36PM
I fail to see how this is any different from Pandora.com or FineTune, other than the more limited selection and the addition of a bunch of PR bullshit.
There's nothing more Wii or PS3 specific about their service than this site. (Note to Joystiq editors: Release statement that you're now launching on the Wii and PS3!)
MrKniceGuy @ Apr 10th 2007 2:39PM
For the Xbox 360 you can listen to any radio station that streams (like Major Nelson for example). Simply check out TVersity. It's easy to set up too. All you need is a Windows PC.
http://www.tversity.com
I've been using it for months and love it.
samfish @ Apr 10th 2007 2:33PM
Meh. WiiHear.com seems better, to me.
...although that site sucks, too.
Ken @ Apr 10th 2007 2:58PM
If pandora.com works with the Wii final browser, I'll be a happy man.
Martez @ Apr 10th 2007 5:43PM
I, as well, would rather use Pandora.
Alex @ Apr 10th 2007 6:34PM
Wait, does this just mean that the Virgin website (and there online radio on it) works on Wii and PS3 browsers perfectly, or is it actually something new? Like possiblely a Virgin Channel?