Sometime later this month, VUDU’s on-demand movie streaming service will come to the PlayStation 3. This’ll mean instant access more than 4,000 HD movies at the associated fee of $2 per two-night rental. Not too shabby.
PlayStation®Network Continues to Expand its Industry Leading Entertainment Offerings with VUDU™ HD Streaming Movie Service
VUDU Brings High Definition Movies On-Demand to the PlayStation®3 System
FOSTER CITY, Calif., November 16, 2010 – Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today announced that on-demand movie service VUDU™ will launch on PlayStation®Network inside the Country with an application that permits for prime Definition (HD) and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound streaming to the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. VUDU delivers a huge library of films to the PS3 system in true 1080p HD format, providing an alternative choice for PS3 users to experience cinema-quality entertainment inside the comfort of their living rooms. When the VUDU application launches on November 23, 2010, the PS3 system often is the first and only system with dedicated gaming functionality to provide this service. This partnership further establishes PlayStation Network as your complete home entertainment hub, which incorporates the newest in gaming, movies, television shows, sports, original programming, internet browsing and social networking.
Using the VUDU streaming movie service, PS3 owners will likely be in a position to conveniently and instantly access more than 4,000 HD movies from all major Hollywood studios on-demand, including new releases available an analogous day they may be released to DVD or Blu-ray Disc. The VUDU streaming movie service also offers great value to PS3 households, with a massive collection of titles available for less than $2 for a two night rental.
” PlayStation has long been the leader in providing front room entertainment. PlayStation Network has emerged as the industry leading entertainment hub for experiencing an unmatched amount of digital content,” said Susan Panico, senior director, PlayStation Network. ” With the addition of the VUDU application to our free PlayStation Network, users may have in a different way to access entertainment, with thousands of HD movies available instantly within the comfort of their own home.”
” PS3 is tailor-made for the high-quality, high-speed VUDU streaming experience,” said Edward Lichty, general manager, VUDU. ” Now with VUDU on PS3, we can deliver a totally immersive experience to those loyal to their entertainment system after they want, where they need.”
Customers that have a free PlayStation Network account can download the VUDU application inside the ” Media” category on PlayStation®Store and then access it under the ” Video” icon on the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu. New VUDU customers receive a $5.99 credit, enabling them to monitor their first HD movie on the service at no cost.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
About VUDU
A leader in digital entertainment, VUDU offers the area’s largest selection of streaming HD movies, including thousands of blockbusters, Hollywood classics, and indies available in stunning HDX 1080p with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound. Movies are available in an identical day they’re released on DVD or Blu-Ray, and might be rented or purchased without a subscription. VUDU comes in-built on select internet connectable HDTVs and Blu-Ray Disk Players from, LG, Mitsubishi, Samsung, SANYO, Sharp, Toshiba and Vizio, and can also be available on PC or Mac via the Boxee platform. VUDU is a totally owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores, Inc., and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. For additional information, visit http://www.vudu.com/
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