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PlayStation Portable getting video download service in early 2007 says Financial Times; participating studios not yet revealed. When Apple Computer launched its iTunes service, many other big-time companies scrambled to set up their own digital music service, hoping to cash in on the new market. While other companies played catch-up, Apple progressed to digital video downloads--and once again it looks like Steve Job's company is inspiring others.
Sony will launch a digital video service early next year for its PlayStation Portable, reports Financial Times. The service lets consumers download a movie from the Internet to their PC, then transfer the file to a Memory Stick Duo. No pricing or further details on the service were disclosed.
The service will not require any hardware upgrades to the PSP, meaning the more than 20 million PSPs already in the market will be able to view the films. Sony's 4GB Memory Stick Duo will be able to hold about 10 full-length movies, according to the report.