PlayStation 3 Gets VUDU HD Streaming Movie Service

Sony adds even more entertainment options to the PlayStation 3 with today's announcement that VUDU will launch on PlayStation Network later this month. The VUDU application will allow true 1080p HD and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound streaming to the PS3. VUDU features a massive library of movies, and when it launches on November 23, 2010, the PS3 system will be the first dedicated gaming system to offer this service.

Using the VUDU streaming movie service, PS3 owners in the United States will be able to access more than 4,000 HD movies, including new releases available the same day they are released to DVD or Blu-ray Disc. Many titles will be available for only $2 for a two night rental.

The VUDU application can be downloaded in the "Media" category on PlayStation Store and then accessed under the "Video" icon on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu. New VUDU customers receive a $5.99 credit, basically allowing them to watch their first HD movie on the service for free.

"PlayStation has long been the leader in providing living room entertainment. PlayStation Network has emerged as the industry leading entertainment hub for experiencing an unmatched amount of digital content," said Susan Panico, senior director, PlayStation Network. "With the addition of the VUDU application to our free PlayStation Network, users will have another way to access entertainment, with thousands of HD movies available instantly in the comfort of their own home."

For more information visit www.vudu.com and www.us.playstation.com.