There is a similar program that's being considered for Blu-ray movies. These DVD/BD movies include a file that's compatible with the PSP: simply drag and drop a file from the disc onto a connected PSP system.
"We are testing the whole concept right now," said Lexine Wong, Sony senior executive VP of worldwide marketing. "There are space requirements to include files, so we're choosing titles that don't feature a lot of bonus features [in order to fit copies]. Also, we're choosing titles that would resonate with customers that like PSP, with [action] titles like Diamond Dogs and Hero Wanted."
A Wal-Mart exclusive version of Resident Evil Apocalypse also featured a PSP transfer: over 30,000 people copied the movies to their PSP systems. With figures like that, it shouldn't be surprising to see this program expand.
[Via MAXCONSOLE]
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3-08-2008 @ 2:56PM
Daniel said...
If done with the right movies, this would definitely get me to expand my Blu-Ray collection.
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3-08-2008 @ 4:54PM
upz said...
Apparently, because I like PSP, I like bad movies.
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3-08-2008 @ 6:09PM
The Dumpertaker said...
This sounds like a great idea, but if the file expires within 6 months that sucks, what if you want to watch the film on your PSP in a years time?
This is kinda similar to what Fox have done with some of thier DVDs, where you get a disc with a DRM-protected download that works on WMP devices and iPods. If only they would play on PSPs too, that would be sweet.
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3-08-2008 @ 8:50PM
sean said...
i think hitman bluray has this. i seen on the commercial that it has digital transfers or something like that. im gonna netflix it and see if its true. and i wish i knew resident evil had it. i bought mine from amazon and didnt get a PSP version
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3-08-2008 @ 8:56PM
sean said...
here ya go. guess its true??
http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Fox/Disc_Announcements/Hitman_Blu-ray_to_Include_First-Ever_Digital_Copy/1395
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3-09-2008 @ 12:40AM
FatalChaos said...
Some horrible choices to try that on.
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3-09-2008 @ 6:05AM
The Dumpertaker said...
Family Guy Blue Harvest Special Edition have a digital copy with it, and I Am Legend will be having it too.
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3-09-2008 @ 7:04AM
Imbro said...
Forget about bonus features. Atleast on the psp-copies. Only a very small percentage watches that stuff anyway.
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3-09-2008 @ 9:02AM
Alien said...
Finally they have arrived :)
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3-11-2008 @ 2:40AM
Deadpool said...
Is that Howard the Duck I see in that PSP? I can't believe no one noticed that. Wow I haven't seen that movie in years. In fact I don't even remember it....anyway I hope they get the Blu-ray and DvD transfers working well.
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