[Scarlett.]

Sony has announced that BBC iPlayer will soon be made available on the PlayStation Network in the UK, along with a new movie streaming service.

The electronics firm revealed the news during its official press conference last night at the Gamescom exposition in Cologne, Germany.

Under the initiative, PS3 owners will be able to stream BBC programming on their consoles via a sanctioned link on the PSN. Currently, gamers are only able to do this by accessing the PS3's in-built internet browser.

Alongside this launch, Sony will also introduce a new film service to the PSN in November after agreeing licencing deals with the major movie studios, including 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

This new video delivery service will allow gamers to buy or rent a variety of new and library titles, and also download them to the PlayStation Portable device.

Sony Computer Entertainment president and chief executive Andrew House said: "The addition of the PlayStation Network video delivery service for PS3 and PSP provides a simple way for PlayStation owners to access movie content and enjoy the latest blockbuster whenever and wherever they choose.

"This is no longer just for hardcore gamers, but for everyone. We believe that everyone enjoys entertainment differently and should have the choice as to what entertainment they consume and exactly how they consume it. PlayStation is the gateway to that entertainment."

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[andyman]

Good, but they can do better.. And they will.

A 3G PSP would be good, play anybody anywhere in the world, download films, games, demos, wallpapers anywhere, surf the web anywhere.. All this just using the 3G network (Slot for mobile phone 3G sim card.)

Bit like the N-gage but better.. PSP 3G.

[Scarlett.]

I have a feeling this is to keep PS3er's happy, since the 360 is getting Sky TV in the next few months

[andyman]

A super network that lets PS3 and XBOX 360 users play against each other would be good..

I can watch live bbc channels, bbc iplayer, mtv, live sky sports on my mobile phone..

[Tom4784]

Meh I'm not particularly bothered about TV or films on my Xbox or future Ps3, I've got a TV, a DVD player and a V+ Box for that.

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by andyman
A super network that lets PS3 and XBOX 360 users play against each other would be good..

indeed!

[Mrluvaluva]

I didn't even know you could get it on the Wii until just now.

[King Gizzard]

Isnt 360 doing facebook and stuff? much betterrrr

[Scarlett.]

Originally posted by Nathan
Isnt 360 doing facebook and stuff? much betterrrr

Sky TV
Facebook
Twitter
and
Last.fm

[Jayson]

I don't really care, I have a TV. I have a computer. No need for any of this stuff.