Sony Computer
Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced it is now offering popular MTV
programming on UMD (Universal Media Disc) for
PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. This is the first such collaboration
between SCEA and a major TV content provider, and it gives video-game fans
unique ways to interact with their favorite MTV programming, including
"Jackass," "Beavis & Butt-head," and "Aeon Flux." The initial set of UMD
videos are available for $14.99 (MSRP) beginning this week, enabling PSP
owners to watch their favorite MTV series on PSP's vibrant LCD widescreen,
or on a TV display when using the newly designed PSP's video-out feature.
"This collaboration with MTV is a key first step in meeting the needs
of our consumers, who are utilizing PSP as a video player more than ever
and are thirsting for more content, particularly short-form videos," said
Phil Rosenberg, senior vice president of sales and business development,
SCEA. "MTV's programming is hugely popular, and SCEA can utilize our
internal resources to appropriately manage the publishing and distribution
of these hit shows on UMD. This demonstrates our commitment to supporting
the UMD video format by delivering what consumers want to watch at the
right price. SCEA will continue to license movie, TV, and other video
content, leveraging our sales and marketing strengths, as a strategic focus
moving forward."
"We're very happy to be working with SCEA to bring our content to the
PSP," said Paul DeGooyer, senior vice president of home entertainment,
games and music for MTV Networks' Music & Logo Group. "Our viewers
consistently choose to experience our programming on a number of platforms,
and the PSP is a particularly well-loved device among our audience. We're
very pleased that PSP users will be able to watch their favorite MTV shows
when they are on the go -- plus, the shows look fantastic on the PSP's LCD
screen."
The following hit MTV titles are available at retail now.
- "Beavis & Butt-head: The Mike Judge Collection," Vol. 2 and 3
- "Jackass," Vol. 2 and 3
- "Wildboyz," Vol. 1 and 2
- "Viva La Bam," Vol. 2, 3, and 4
- "Aeon Flux: The Complete Animated Collection" (2-disc set)
These shows are a great match for the PSP's user base, and through this
collaboration, SCEA can continue to offer highly popular MTV programs
appropriately priced for and targeted to the core PSP owner. Additional MTV
titles will be released on an ongoing basis, building upon PSP system's
growing library of UMD movies.
With an install base of more than 10 million users in North America,
and 1.4 million units sold over the holidays alone, the PSP platform
continues to experience strong momentum. Many PSP owners are taking
advantage of the system's video capabilities. The recent launch of the
newly designed lighter, slimmer PSP, which adds a video-out port enabling
consumers to watch videos at full standard-definition (720 x 480
resolution) on a TV, adds a new dimension to UMD videos by providing
consumers with more opportunities to enjoy their library of content. PSP
system is offered in a variety of SKUs, including the Daxter PSP
Entertainment Pack ($199.99 MSRP) and the PSP Core Pack is ($169.99 MSRP).
