Sony ships 85,000 PlayTV units in UK

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Sony ships 85,000 PlayTV units in UK :: PlayStation Universe (PSU)

According to GamesIndustry.biz, Sony has confirmed a shipment of 85,000 PlayTV units to retailers in the United Kingdom.

Announced last year, PlayTV is a DVR device that allows PlayStation 3 users to watch and record television programs to their PS3 hard drive. Furthermore, PSP owners can access their recorded programs using the PSP Remote Play function.

The hardware was launched last week in the UK with over 9000 pre-orders. Over the coming months, Sony is expected to slowly release PlayTV in other European countries including a release in Australia. However, due to the use of ATSC digital standard in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico it is unlikely we'll ever see a release in North America.