Sony At E3: PS3 Gets Video Rentals

Microsoft has reassured gamers that while Xbox 360 doesn't have a Blu-ray disc, they'll be getting digital content through Netflix. In a surprise turn, Sony announced on Tuesday that the PS3 would be getting digital content too.

Through an agreement with a slew of big studios (Warner, Fox, Disney, etc.), Sony now offers digital videos through the Playstation Store. Television show episodes will cost $2 to rent and film rentals will range between $3 to $6 dollars. You'll also be able to purchase movies for between $10 and $15 and transfer said movies to your PSP through a USB cable.

That's right, you're paying for individual rentals rather than a subscription. That might seem old-fashioned but I suppose it's easier than maintaining Netflix and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and ultimately cheaper if you don't plan on buying a lot of movies.

To add to the surprise, Sony announced that the rental service would be available...now! That's right, as of last night, it's live. Go get 'em.

Pete Haas

Staff Writer at CinemaBlend.