The PS3 3.0 firmware update brought a whole host of new features to the console, but one of the more exciting was a straight link to the BBC iPlayer via the XMB.
This has proven to be a massive hit for both Sony and the BBC, with Anthony Rose from the broadcaster announcing: "User response to our new iPlayer for PS3 has been amazing, [it] now accounts for a massive 10 per cent of all iPlayer viewing."
Laying the sMac down
This means that Sony's console has now taken over the Mac for iPlayer views. Mac use is now consigned to 8.5 per cent of iPlayer views. Virgin Media is still well ahead, however, accounting for a third of all iPlayer views.
An obviously enthused Rose said about the PS3 iPlayer uptake: "We'll have to wait and see whether this holds up in the coming weeks, but this enthusiastic reception makes it clear that users do want iPlayer on their TV – something that bodes well for Canvas and other IPTV propositions."
Via CVG
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blueskythinker
September 9th
5. i was surprised by iplayer on the PS3. Worked pretty well, even though I had my laptop on running some YouTube content as well. Keeps the missus happy to as it's now easy to find!
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juzilla
September 9th
4. Is it really that surprising that people want to watch television shows on a televsion rather than a computer monitor? Games consoles like the PS3 are ideally suited for applications like the iPlayer because they are already connected to your television set. The speed of the take up might is surprising though.
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dvs
September 9th
3. They need to sort out a proper application for the PS3. It's not easy to navigate or use once you are watching a programme (fowarding etc).
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caimbeul
September 9th
2. I would have to disagree on this one. When I used it, it was unbearably slow and could not find any programs that iplayer on a PC can find and play. Examples being: QI, never mind the buzzcocks, Top Gear to name but a few of the ones i tried. Rubbish
And yes I have a very good internet connection before anyone thinks that may be a reason for the slowness.
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mgillespie
September 9th
1. I use the PS3 iPlayer service all the time, it's brill, free and looks fantastic.
Coupled with Blu-Ray, Upscaling DVD, media streaming, YouTubeXL and hi-def gaming, the PS3 is by far the best "all in one" box under the TV.
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