PS3 set to employ PVR technology

Sony has announced that the PS3 will soon employ PVR technology in European PAL territories.
Turning the Playstation3 into a Personal Video Recorder, PlayTV allows PS3 owners to watch, pause and record TV from a range of free channels.
Available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain in early 2008, PlayTV's comprehensive features include two HD TV tuners to watch and record different channels and compatibility with the PSP to set recordings, watch live TV and watch recorded programmes.
"The introduction of PlayTV really will extend the already broad entertainment credentials of PS3, and makes it an exceptionally attractive proposition for the whole family," said David Reeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. "PS3 already provides High Definition gaming, Blu-ray Disc movies, music, video, photo album, web browsing and Playstation Network support. With the introduction of PlayTV's state of the art TV tuner and PVR functionality, PS3 is now the best choice of home entertainment hub for the whole family."