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Sony Europe boss David Reeves has commented that the new HD PVR accessory is set to be released during early 2008. Reeves noted that despite the simple looking product, there are number of complexities involved in bringing it to market including obtaining licenses. The plan is to focus on the games and increasing the PS3 installed based and then throwing out the accessory during a January-Februrary timeframe.

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Announced at Leipzig, the incredible new HD PVR accessory for the PS3 looks to hit retailers some time in the beginning of 2008, after the holiday rush. In an interview with GI.biz, SCEE head David Reeves revealed the difficulties of bringing the PVR system to PS3. “The PVR – it looks simple, but within it there’s a lot of licences that you have to obtain. Sometimes you’re just not sure if you’re going to get that licence … you know what Europe is like – we have to get safety compliance on a thing like a black box from, I don’t know, fifteen or sixteen independent bodies.”

Because of the difficulties facing licensing, Sony wasn’t sure if building a system for PS3 was even possible. With all the pieces in place, it appears Sony will release the PVR in Europe early next year, after focusing on their key games this holiday. “We’d build up the installed base to Christmas, and then we’d put it out in January-February, which is what we’re going to do, and people would then be able to buy it.”

News Source: ps3fanboy

Crave is reporting that Mitsubish may well be in discussions with Sony to integrate its 3D Blu-ray technology into the PS3. However, Mitsubishi’s 3D Blu-ray player will not be ready until early 2008. So how does the thought of slapping on some 3D glasses sound for a more immersive gaming experience?

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I’m pretty skeptical it’s going to show up anytime soon and I have my doubts that converted 2D content is going to look all that great in 3D. But the 3D movement is gathering more momentum as other companies like Samsung and Philips continue working on ways to bring 3D into the home. Ideally, you wouldn’t have to wear glasses (Philips is trying to integrate 3D right into the display), but I have a feeling you’re only going to get a true Imax-like 3D experience with some eyewear.

While Mitsubishi wasn’t ready to get into pricing, one would expect to pay a premium a special-featured Blu-ray player. That said, Mitsubishi hinted that it was in discussions with one game console manufacturer to integrate the 3D technology into the system. The Wii’s not capable of such feats and Microsoft’s in the HD DVD camp, so one would have to assume it’s Sony and the PS3.

News Source: Cnet.com

Sony has revealed that it plans games development for the PS2 console to continue on for another three to four years. Reeves noted that Sony are still commiting funds for the PS2 and encourage those developing PS3 titles to also release a PS2 version. As Sony put it, ‘there is a lot of money still’ and they don’t want to make the same mistake with the PS1 where a lot of money was left on the table due to a quick transition.

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“We are committing funds for PS2 … we encourage third parties to continue development for PS2. If they bring a PS3 version out, they can bring a PS2 version out as well,” David Reeves, head of Sony’s European games unit, told Reuters on the sidelines of the Leipzig Games Convention on Thursday.

“There is a lot of money still. What happened last time with PS1 is that they left a lot of money on the table by making the transition too quickly,” he said.

Reeves said he expected games development for the PlayStation 2 to continue for three to four years. Other industry executives gave more cautious estimates of two to three years.

News Source: Reuters.com