Microsoft just received a patent that closely defines the Xbox 360 as a motion picture entertainment center and much more than just a game console.
The patent, which was filed in January 2007, barely two months after the release of the competing PlayStation 3, Microsoft laid out "an integrated gaming and media experience" that enables users to record media via a "digital video recorder (DVR) application running alongside a television client component."
The Xbox 360 has supported DVR functions via the Media Remote for some time, However, the record feature only supports content recording to a DVR that is installed by a TV service provider. This patent appears to be a fully integrated DVR experience that records content directly to the Xbox 360 and supports recording during gameplay or video watching. When Microsoft limited its DVR feature for the game console, it stated that it requires the support of an actual DVR as the game console itself is frequently turned off. However the patent explicitly states that this DVR feature also applies when "the gaming console is turned off."
A fully functional DVR are a logical step for game consoles as they are becoming entertainment devices and have to deliver many more functions than just game play and video rental.
well we sure can't patent yours. everyone in town has patented her already
Soon enough you will have Xfinity and Fios running through the damn consoles.
There is no small company out there paying off the big boys to enter into this particular market. Just saying.
well we sure can't patent yours. everyone in town has patented her already
I had to thumbs up on that one. I had it comin'
Actually, I think this is just a conspiracy to get the people with 4GB consoles to buy the hard drives.
it was for the PlayStation 3 I thought it was for 2
But yes Sony was first
You are very close. It was called the "PSX". But, people like me call the PS1, a PSX.
But the PSX was marketed more as a DVD/DVR player than a PS2 that is a DVR. It wasn't even sold with a controller, only a Remote. If my mind serves me right, it had a 250GB HDD, and could record mannny hours of content. And yes, it was only available in Japan.
He's right, Sony has 2 of these for the PS3 currently in circulation, they're just not available in the States. PlayTV is in Europe and Torne is in Japan, they both support remote play from the PSP and the latter just recently got an update to support Vita. They should have pushed these in other territories or hell, made a PS3 bundle package already.
I really wish the console makers would just focus on a machine for PLAYING GAMES!
Am I alone on this?