Sony PS3 To Soon Be Able To Access Video On Web

Sony is working on a software infrastructure that will enable the PS3 and PSP to be able to download video and music content, similar to Microsoft's Xbox Live service. It would be done via the Playstation Network, the Playstation's online games system.

Sir Howard Stringer, Sony chief executive said yesterday that the company is "trying to get our devices to talk to each other efficiently. PlayStation Network should migrate from gadget to gadget. But initially it starts with PlayStation devices and then to TV and beyond. That’s the goal".

The joint Japanese-American effort has no date of completion or release yet but Stringer said they should know something by early in 2008. This is obviously another attempt by Sony to ramp up PS3 sales which have been slow in comparison to the Nintendo Wii. However, Stringer said the company is on target to sell the projected 11 million consoles by the end of the year. Also, there should be 200 games available for the system by Christmas.

Via FT.com

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