PS3 could get downloadable Sony Pictures Television content in DivX format

by James Ransom-Wiley { Jan 11th 2008 at 3:30PM }

DivX and Sony Pictures Television have locked arms in a deal to enable online retailers to offer Sony Pictures content for download-to-own on DivX Certified devices. Engadget HD has confirmed that PlayStation 3 is one such 'certified' device, but not Xbox 360 (we're guessing Microsoft passed on paying the licensing fee). Though specific platforms have yet to be named, the agreement could see any number of Sony Pictures' ginormous catalog of past and present television shows being sold through PSN in high-quality DivX format. But, seeing as how Sony can barely manage to deliver a single, unenhanced PS1 game on the network at snail's pace, we're cautious to put our faith in the dubious service ever taking on the competition.

[Via Engadget HD]

Tags: divx, psn, sony-pictures-television, spt

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

FidliousWong @ Jan 11th 2008 3:37PM

Deliver upon me some original Adam's Family, I'm all about that bitch.

Also, REALLY? We're still ranting on DL speeds? Maybe I currently live in some magic pocket where 1+GB demos come to me in about 20 minutes but based on some other friends claims, apparently not. Hell, HSG2 was less than 4 minutes as a DL for me.

Marty @ Jan 11th 2008 6:45PM

That's a download speed of 833 kb/s. I dunno about your net speeds, but most of us usually hit about 400-500 before topping out. Or at least, I do. :P

B1gC72 @ Jan 11th 2008 8:37PM

man it takes like 2 hours+ for me to download a 1GB demo. but then again, i have a pretty shitty connection. its the fastest i can get out here in the sticks/boondocks.

StratTastic @ Jan 11th 2008 3:42PM

What's really funny about that picture is the guy Jeanie belonged to was.... Major Nelson. :P

copa @ Jan 11th 2008 4:23PM

And when the XBox 360 wouldn't support Xvid/DivX initially, it was Major Nelson who explained that it was because only pirates and thieves use DivX.

So, the circle is complete as Major Nelson exposes the piracy cartel known as Sony.

xemumanic @ Jan 11th 2008 3:42PM

Why the hell wold they use Divx when they could use H.264, which both the PSP and PS3 support? It makes for smaller downloads, and they could easily tie it to the PSP for watching on the go.

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Jan 11th 2008 3:44PM

Question: can they DRM divx files?

I would have to guess yes.

nerrrrrrd @ Jan 11th 2008 3:55PM

I'm not a sony basher but... *SNORE*

Thr3e2wenty8 @ Jan 11th 2008 3:58PM

(looking around large white screen) WTF happened to this place?

Anyway, I actually want to meet the people who are crying about the PSN's lack of PS1 games. Really, you have a HD capable platform now. If the game was that great you'd still own it from back when you played PS1. If not, you can still get your fix by riding your brothers bike to the local game _______ and pick up a used one from that endless bin they always have and play it on your old PS1/PS2. Dont have that anymore? Then find a tall building to jump out because you got rid of it.
Either way, STFU!

B1gC72 @ Jan 11th 2008 8:52PM

yea i dont buy the PSN PS1 games since all the PS1 games i wanted back in the day, i already have or have rented to the point i dont want to play it anymore. early 3D graphics hurt my eyes now anyway. early 2D games? fine, but early 3D graphics make my eyes bleed and the upscaling doesnt make that much of a noticeable difference to me.

License to ill @ Jan 12th 2008 2:48AM

There is one PS1 game I'd like to see on the network, Intelligent cube...

Mr Khan @ Jan 11th 2008 4:01PM

Seinfeld, Boondocks?

Count me in

Mr Khan @ Jan 11th 2008 4:02PM

Hey, this is the first comment i posted today that didn't get eaten

Idiot Face @ Jan 11th 2008 4:17PM

Nom Nom Nom!

Robobagins @ Jan 11th 2008 4:24PM

Why would anyone PAY to download a tv show on ANY console? Also why would anyone pay to download a last gen, or gen before last, game when they could pick it up on a physical medium for cheaper?

playwhutyalike (kinda digs Manhunt 2) @ Jan 11th 2008 4:49PM

This is where the PS3 becomes the multimedia/videogame center. I don't have a problem with that. Personally if I could keep all my entertainment in one machine the sweeter it looks to me. Everyday I see more of a reason to pick up a PS3, but I have a long way to GTA. Things could change by then.

DSK UK @ Jan 11th 2008 4:45PM

ok, so let me get this straight.... "to enable online retailers to offer Sony Pictures content for download-to-own on DivX Certified devices."

By this i'm guessing they mean more than just PSN like iTunes or some other company. So, if they incode it in the code that 360 can read, then this could mean the 360 could play these videos. And if not, i'm sure someone could decode it and then recode it into the format the 360 could read

drdre74 @ Jan 11th 2008 5:32PM

Well maybe Sony can charge a fee for people that want to download video to get faster downloads going like 360. But keep the games the way they are...free. But Sony has some great TV shows they own, I dont see what the hold up is. This stuff could have been online already. PSN sucks and they need to get off their butts and make it happen and stop talking about it.

B1gC72 @ Jan 11th 2008 9:00PM

well Sony has no lack of great TV shows to offer so this is kinda cool for some. but for me, i would still rather buy the disc and rip it to my hard drive then straight up download it. you cant deny the ease of having your whole collection in one place with out having to juggle cases and such but there is just something about buying a piece of actual physical media. that could be just me though cause im sure there are plenty of people that have no problem purchasing like that, the XBL Video Marketplace and iTunes Video store are two prime examples.