Even though owners are unable to watch Blu-ray movies natively on the Sony PlayStation Portable handheld gaming console, it's possible to pull movies directly off Blu-ray movies released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Specifically, this supposed "new technology" will let PSP owners who also have a PlayStation 3 to transfer movies using the "Digital Copy" feature. Not surprisingly, the transferred files will work only on the PSP, and cannot be used on other devices.
Despite having a large game catalog, the PSP has had trouble competing with the Nintendo DS handheld gaming unit. This Sony-centric feature is designed to create renewed interest – especially among PS3 owners – to purchase and use a PSP to watch movies while on the go.
The first two movies available with the capability, according to Sony, are Godzilla and The Ugly Truth -- expect only Sony to make PSP formatted movies available on Blu-ray, as it wouldn't make logistical sense for other movie studios to worry about contributing to such a small market. Both Godzilla and The Ugly Truth will be released on Nov. 10, Sony Pictures indicates.
"This latest enhancement to Blu-ray and Digital Copy demonstrates the versatility of the format and its ability to deliver a multi-platform video experience," Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's Rich Marty said to Home Media Magazine. "It also showcases the unique advantage that the PlayStation 3 brings to the Blu-ray consumer."
If you're a PSP and PS3 owner, is this something you're interested in using? Why or why not?
