Sony Is Adding Free TV Channels To PS5
Engadget • • entertainment
Key Points:
- PlayStation 5 owners in the US can now access over 100 free, ad-supported live TV channels and on-demand content via the console's media tab, featuring a variety of genres including movies, TV shows, anime, news, sports, and documentaries.
- The service includes content from Sony Pictures Television and channels like MovieSphere by Lionsgate, 50 Cent Action, Sony One Horror Hits, and anime titles such as Naruto, Sailor Moon, Hunter x Hunter, and Death Note.
- Sony plans to regularly update the Live TV service with new programming and channels, with future expansion to Canada and other regions.
- This move aligns with Sony’s strategy to increase engagement and revenue from existing PS5 users by encouraging them to consume more content on the PlayStation platform rather than competing streaming services.
- However, the launch coincides with ongoing customer dissatisfaction over Sony’s recent decisions, including reducing game disc production and removing access to purchased movies on the PlayStation Store in Europe due to licensing expirations.
