Sony has confirmed the news that LOVEFiLM is indeed heading to the PS3. This means that LOVEFiLM subscribers will be able to stream the UK’s largest choice of subscription titles directly to their TVs, through their PS3s.
LOVEFiLM Chief Executive, Simon Calver, had the following to say:
“This is game-changing for LOVEFiLM and transformational for the UK home entertainment market as a whole. PS3 already has a very large installed customer base of all ages, all of whom will soon be able to benefit from our unique combination of instantly available content, streamed through their PS3, as well as DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental by post. To become PS3’s partner for our service is a tremendous endorsement of the value, choice and convenience offered by LOVEFiLM.”
The LOVEFiLM service will become available on the XMB (Cross Media Bar) on all internet-connected PS3s, providing most members of LOVEFiLM on subscription packages access to thousands of titles from major studios and independents, streamed instantly to their TV via their PS3, in addition to the rental by post services.
Members will be able to scroll through titles on the page, also search through categories including ‘Pick of the Week’, ‘Most Watched’ and ‘Highest Rated’, view ratings and search through the LOVEFiLM instant offering by title, actor and genre. LOVEFiLM will offer any PS3 users who are not already LOVEFiLM subscribers, exclusive incentives to join the service, including free trials.”
It’s not clear what this means for the current PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service, which also offers the option to ‘buy’ films rather than just rent then.
UPDATE: As pointed out in the comments, LOVEFiLM has updated their site with subscription prices:
“If you are a LOVEFiLM customer on a £5.99 or above package :
Sit tight for now. As soon as the service is live simply go to your PS3™ and activate your account.
I am a LOVEFiLM customer on a £5.99 with games package.
You also need to upgrade. You can upgrade now and start streaming films right now on your PC, and you’ll be all set to stream to your PS3™ as soon as the LOVEFiLM service goes live.
If you are a LOVEFiLM customer on a £3.99 package.
You can upgrade right now and start streaming films onto your PC straight away, and you’ll be all set to stream to your PS3™ as soon as the LOVEFiLM service goes live.
I am not a LOVEFiLM customer.
Sign up now on a £5.99 or above package to start streaming great films instantly on your PC, and you’ll be all set to stream to your PS3™ as soon as the LOVEFiLM service goes live.”
Source: Press Release
gazzagb
Ooh! May need to get another subscription then. I hope there will be a free trial, I want to see how good the streaming is before I buy it though.
justboy
I think I’ll be eligible for that, though I’m not sure if what the appeal would be of streaming SD quality movies through a HD capable device.
KillaScorp
I am signed up with Tesco DVD rental – 2 games unlimited package – but the discs themselves come from LoveFilm. Does anyone know if this means I can use this too?