May 7 – The European division of Sony Computer Entertainment has just announced the release date for the long awaited PlayTV box for the PS3.

The PlayTV is essentially a dual TV tuner that will enable the user to record TV shows onto the PS3’s hard drive.

This content can be viewed through the PS3 or viewed on another device using the PlayTV box’s possible WiFi connection. The PlayTV box will also include a 7-day programming guide and can be transferred over to a PSP if desired.

There isn’t an official word on the US release date, but it looks like September for the UK, with a price of around $150.

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[Via Electronista]

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