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from C&VG:
Thursday 6th May 2004
EXCLUSIVE: SONY CONNECT TO POWER PSP DOWNLOADS
The Japanese electronics giant's recently announced iTunes-rivalling service
is set to offer full support for the forthcoming handheld console, according
to sources
14:44 Sony's PlayStation masterplan took further shape today with the
revelation that the company's newly launched Connect service will play a key
role in PlayStation Portable's wireless functionality, offering both music
and, significantly, games for download.
A highly-placed UK industry source, operating close to Sony, revealed to us:
"PSP is intended to be able to link up with Sony Connect to offer digital
music for download, but the bigger deal is the plan to put PSP games up
there for download eventually, too."
Sony Connect, touted as a direct rival to Apple's massively successful
iTunes service, was officially launched yesterday. The currently US-only
service initially offers over 500,000 digital music files for download from
major and independent labels, from $0.99 per track; the European version is
scheduled to roll out in June. The service enables music files to be
downloaded onto Sony's own range of portable audio devices, mirroring the
service Apple offers between iTunes and iPod.
Speculation has been rife as to the importance of wireless functionality for
Sony's overall PSP plan, but with the launch of Connect this week, the
pieces seem to be falling into place.
Viewed in a wider context, these revelations, if proved correct, add further
fuel to the fire driving Sony's alleged drive to ultimately cut-out retail
and handle distribution of software itself. Certainly, the notion of PSP
game content available for download via Connect fits in perfectly with
details revealed by SCEE President David Reeves, in last month's highly
embarrassing leaked interview - accidentally posted on PlayStation.com - who
outlined plans for the broadband distribution of software with PlayStation 3
(see here for the full report).
In related news, our source also revealed that Sony is currently leaning
towards a price point of $249-299 in the US, which is roughly £140-170, but
if these figures are accurate, don't expect it to launch in Europe for less
than £199.
A spokesperson for SCEE refused to comment on the speculation when
questioned earlier today. Sony will reveal more on its plans at its pre-E3
conference next Tuesday in Los Angeles, where PSP will be fully unveiled for
the first time. We'll be on hand to bring you a full report direct from the
event.
Johnny Minkley
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from C&VG:
Thursday 6th May 2004
EXCLUSIVE: SONY CONNECT TO POWER PSP DOWNLOADS
The Japanese electronics giant's recently announced iTunes-rivalling service
is set to offer full support for the forthcoming handheld console, according
to sources
14:44 Sony's PlayStation masterplan took further shape today with the
revelation that the company's newly launched Connect service will play a key
role in PlayStation Portable's wireless functionality, offering both music
and, significantly, games for download.
A highly-placed UK industry source, operating close to Sony, revealed to us:
"PSP is intended to be able to link up with Sony Connect to offer digital
music for download, but the bigger deal is the plan to put PSP games up
there for download eventually, too."
Sony Connect, touted as a direct rival to Apple's massively successful
iTunes service, was officially launched yesterday. The currently US-only
service initially offers over 500,000 digital music files for download from
major and independent labels, from $0.99 per track; the European version is
scheduled to roll out in June. The service enables music files to be
downloaded onto Sony's own range of portable audio devices, mirroring the
service Apple offers between iTunes and iPod.
Speculation has been rife as to the importance of wireless functionality for
Sony's overall PSP plan, but with the launch of Connect this week, the
pieces seem to be falling into place.
Viewed in a wider context, these revelations, if proved correct, add further
fuel to the fire driving Sony's alleged drive to ultimately cut-out retail
and handle distribution of software itself. Certainly, the notion of PSP
game content available for download via Connect fits in perfectly with
details revealed by SCEE President David Reeves, in last month's highly
embarrassing leaked interview - accidentally posted on PlayStation.com - who
outlined plans for the broadband distribution of software with PlayStation 3
(see here for the full report).
In related news, our source also revealed that Sony is currently leaning
towards a price point of $249-299 in the US, which is roughly £140-170, but
if these figures are accurate, don't expect it to launch in Europe for less
than £199.
A spokesperson for SCEE refused to comment on the speculation when
questioned earlier today. Sony will reveal more on its plans at its pre-E3
conference next Tuesday in Los Angeles, where PSP will be fully unveiled for
the first time. We'll be on hand to bring you a full report direct from the
event.
Johnny Minkley
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K1TE&.#EA`0`!`(#_`,# P ```"'Y! $`````+ `````!``$```("1 $`.P``
`
end
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