PlayTV ready for Aussie launch?

By James Kozanecki on 27 October 2009

An official patch was released for PlayTV, according to a source, that specifically states "Support for Australian Digital TV".

Patch release notes
(Credit: GameSpot AU)

It's no secret that Sony has been teasing Aussies with a 2009 release date for PlayTV, but the company has always remained quiet when it comes to specifics about bringing the PVR add-on down under.

Keen tech enthusiasts who have imported PlayTV into Australia, however, noticed an interesting update on the weekend, with a patch released that included support for previously unsupported channels like SBS, SBS HD, Parliament, and others.

A spokesperson for Sony Computer Entertainment Australia told GameSpot AU that it is "still tracking a 2009 launch for PlayTV in Australia and will keep you updated on any official announcements regarding the launch timing."

It's fair to say that from a technical standpoint, PlayTV is all ready to go in Australia. GameSpot AU has confirmed the validity of the attached screenshot and that all Australian digital TV channels (including the ever-so-exciting Parliament and Senate channels) are now working fine on imported PlayTV units. However, trying to work out a release date is a different story. One Australian video games retailer has it dated for release on 1 November. The end of 2009 is less than nine weeks away now, so either way, it's safe to say it will be out soon.

Via GameSpot AU.

Topics: sony, ps3, playstation, digital tv, playTV

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Comments (14)

  • colster commented on 03/11/2009 10:21

    @GT 2/11.Thanks for the update.It makes it a bit more user friendly i guess.Perhaps next model will do 2 shows at once and have an RF loop , but its still cheaper than a Genuine Pvr , not the same but.Had in mind a panaphonics DVD recorder , too bloody pricey.

  • GT commented on 02/11/2009 13:29

    @colster. The PS3 does not need to be on all the time. Obviously when you are watching it, but for recordings the PS3 will automatically turn itself on to record and shut down when finished. And Yes... only record 1 show at a time :(, but can watch other channels, previous recordings or DVD's while recording.

    GT.

  • Mal commented on 30/10/2009 20:00

    EB states that Play contains two tuners so you can record one station whilst watching another

  • colster commented on 30/10/2009 12:10

    Unsure about this now following my previous comment.I believe this has no RF loop through so your PS3 will always be on.You can get a splitter but thats not the issue.Thats a negative for me.Perhaps the next model will have this and Most Importantly record 2 channels at once.

  • josh commented on 29/10/2009 21:31

    its listed on eb games website that it comes out 26/nov/2009... and $170... so we should prolly see it at jb hi fi for like $150 i would like to think

  • MMBtalk commented on 29/10/2009 18:22

    Any idea if South Africans should also ride on the same hope and expect the waiting not to be much longer? I think it is one add-on that makes PS3 more of a family gadget than a male's.

  • bogphanny commented on 28/10/2009 22:35

    Not to mention the new TV section on the AU PS3 website with links to PlayTV and iView!:

    http://www.playstation3.com.au/tv/playtv
    http://www.playstation3.com.au/tv/iview

    Good times ahead...

  • colster commented on 28/10/2009 13:21

    This is good news if it comes true,even if its only 1 channel recording its still ok.My old Mitsubishi VCR is dying and the calendar runs out the end of 2009.So thats a good sign.Hope its no mo more than $149 or its getting nasty.

  • NaughtyKP commented on 28/10/2009 09:34

    Our Current Aldi Brand PVR is crap, Can't wait for this to come out in AU. Otherwise, I'm importing it.

  • gargravarr commented on 28/10/2009 03:36

    Time to upgrade my PS3 hard drive.

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