David Reeves, President of SCEE, has revealed some new information about PlayTV, the PVR for the PlayStation 3, including details of when it will launch and what the device can do. Speaking to Eurogamer, Reeves said that PlayTV will be released in Europe on Septermber 10th 2008, and will allow gamers to record television shows even while playing games.
New Zealand and Australia will get PlayTV early next year due to differences in the digital terrestrial standards. Compatibility for the device was added in Firmware 2.41. PlayTV will retail for £99.