LGC07: PSP's on-demand video service launches in Europe 2008

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Aug 22nd 2007 at 2:00PM }

Having your demands met is something you likely strive for and throw tantrums about on a daily basis. If said demands happen to involve portable video devices, you'll be pleased to note that Sony and Sky's on-demand video service for the PSP is set to launch in Europe next year. Dubbed "Go!," the service will allow PSP owners in the UK and Ireland to access content and watch it on the "Go!". You see, that's a well-researched title.

In the "oh snap" section of the press release, it's stated that, "Unlike other services, the Video Download Service will launch with a rich selection of high quality entertainment." In your face, other services! The content, which can be downloaded to the PSP via Wi-Fi or transferred from a PC, will run the gamut of sports, movies, music, animation and the vague "entertainment." Exact pricing details will likely be revealed closer to the launch in 2008.

Tags: BreakingNews, Go!, LGC07, PSPVideo, SCEE, Sky

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

required @ Aug 22nd 2007 2:26PM

Neat. I hope this sort of thing makes it to America.

James @ Aug 22nd 2007 3:24PM

I don't trust anything that Sky does. What was that last device they came up with? Heh, and anyone else read that D&AD brief that asked for this kind of device?

Silly Sky.

Secura @ Aug 22nd 2007 4:12PM

I don't understand all of this Europe-love thing Sony has going on right now. I mean I know they get a lot of things late, but at least announce that you are releasing this beauty in NA sometime next year.

sgaffney @ Aug 23rd 2007 7:53AM

Ok I understand it's for UK and Ireland PSP owners so does that mean you can ONLY download while in the UK ? What if you have a UK Sky subscription but happen to be abroad ? Will you be blocked because of the IP address as with BBC iplayer / Sky on demand etc ? If so it's not so "on the Go" at all.
Incidently, if anyone knows how to get around the IP block problem let me know so I can watch decent TV while abroad :-)

sgaffney @ Aug 23rd 2007 7:56AM

It's about time we started getting a bit of loving ahead of Japan & the US. We're always having to wait and get charged much more for this stuff when it finally lands. Don't be bitter. Be happy for us :-)