PlayStation Announces Ad-Supported Live TV On PS5
For those who remember the days leading up to the launch of the PS4 – and by extension the Xbox One – today’s announcement will definitely elicit a heavy sense of irony. This is because PlayStation has announced what it calls Live TV on PS5, at least in the US market. And it’s really just […] The post PlayStation Announces Ad-Supported Live TV On PS5 appeared first on Lowyat.NET .
PlayStation has announced a new feature called Live TV on PS5, available in the US market. This service allows users to watch ad-supported shows on their console, with content provided by Sony Pictures Television. Users can access this feature by navigating to the Media Tab on their PS5 and signing in with their PlayStation account.
Upon signing in, they will have access to over 100 live channels and a growing selection of on-demand entertainment, including news, sports, movies, TV shows, and anime. Currently, this service is only available in the US, with plans to expand to Canada in the future. The company has stated that they will continue to explore additional regions, though this may be hindered by licensing deals and publishing rights.
The announcement has been met with some irony, as it parallels the marketing approach of the Xbox One, which attempted to position itself as a multimedia machine, while PlayStation focused solely on gaming. Sony is also reportedly planning to kill physical games in 2028.
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