Free Music Videos Coming To PS3

Want to watch thousands of music videos for free on the PS3.

Published 29/04/2009 at 19:30.
By Alex C [nofi].

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We think we’ve mentioned Vidzone before, but we’ve been told it’s coming soon, so perhaps it’s time to take another look. Vidzone is a new service that, says Sony, will bring thousands of streaming music videos to watch whenever you want, completely free of charge. Vidzone will be exclusive to European PS3 owners, and comes in the form of a new application that you download from the Store once it’s released, it’ll then appear on your XMB and from there the world of music videos is yours for the taking.

You can also create playlists and build a library of your favourite music videos, which would be great for a party or just something to relax to on a Sunday afternoon. Because this is the PS3, you’ll be able to rewind, fast forward and pause any video you wish, and although we’ve not been told they’re in HD, we are told the quality will be “superb”. Cleverly, you’ll also be able to access Vidzone on your PSP via Remote Play. As soon as we get a date we’ll let you know.

Tip: Smiffypro

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Spotter5 | 29/04/2009 19:32
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Sounds good! :D

So long as they have Rammstein and Guns N’ Roses videos :P
- Br0ken | 30/04/2009 11:04
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  Is it “Sonne” or something like that with Snow White? Good video that :)
LiquescentShadow | 29/04/2009 19:32
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That will be awesome. Can’t wait.
- Averna | 30/04/2009 02:15
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  Australia used to get free Aussie music vids before the store changed to the current version. Then we got no more new ones and lost the ones that were already up.
  
  Kinda annoying.
gazzagb | 29/04/2009 19:34
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It looks brilliant
Heres the article from SCEE:
http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/news/articles/detail/item153611/Watch-thousands-of-free-music-videos-on-PS3-with-Vidzone/
Manorhowze | 29/04/2009 19:35
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Oooh we get something first.
Does sound impressive
hannes_truce | 29/04/2009 19:35
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sounds good, although I’m pretty positive they wont have much of my kind of music.
coverton | 29/04/2009 19:35
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Looking good for you guys across the pond. Being an audiophile I saw this and immediately became super excited but my hopes and dreams were crushed under the statement “exclusive to European PS3 owners”. Color me jealous.

Is there any word of this service or something similar coming to NA or do I need to plan on moving soon?
- wedgehog | 29/04/2009 19:38
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  Ha – Europe for the win! :)
- 3shirts | 29/04/2009 20:22
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  Don’t you mean colour :D
  - kevatron400 | 29/04/2009 22:53
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    Haha, I like!
wedgehog | 29/04/2009 19:37
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This was announced so long ago … Glad it’s finally coming out – I’ve had the video about Vidzone on my XMB for ages.
BioEye | 29/04/2009 19:44
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Yup. I remember this being announced at the Gamer’s Conference 2008 last year.
The Playstation presentation and Vidzone previews are still available to download and watch for free from the PS Store.
Rob92 | 29/04/2009 20:20
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I can remember hearing about this.
Thought it might’ve been scrapped – glad to hear its still coming!
Withnail | 29/04/2009 20:40
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Interesting that they’re not talking about transferring the videos to mobile phones now, that feature was prominently demonstrated in the original trailer from last year’s GC. Wonder if it’s been quietly dropped. Not that it’s a major loss.
- ghost5 | 29/04/2009 20:50
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  yep if you watch the video on the playstation site it still shows it. all though you have to then buy the music video. don’t know how much they cost.
  
  been waiting for this for ages. was meant to be out early this year