In a somewhat surprising move the forthcoming update to PlayTv will have to be purchased from the PSN store, it will not be a free download. Whilst announcing the new features PSN product manager James Thorpe said:
“The development guys are constantly working hard to add as many new features as possible that have been requested across all markets. The new features in this update represent PlayStation’s strong community commitment.
You will be able to get the software update on PS Store at a reasonable price. A lot of effort went into developing these features and they will make PlayTV a very unique product.”
The update, due before the end of the year, will include ‘Chat TV’ which allows you to text chat with friends on the PlayStation Network while watching live TV, a premium TV guide and – for those of us in the UK – the much requested series link option.
Source: EU Blog
bigdon_23
how is it unique? anyway you can already chat with friends using the ingame xmb! and didnt the blog suggest that the series link would be in a free update?!
seedaripper1973
PlayTV is ace.
hazelam
i get a 7 day epg on my tv for free, why would i pay for one, i got a freeview box for 13 quid and it has one, why should we pay for it for playtv?