New media experience and top entertainment streaming apps coming to PS5

PS BLOG: Hi, everybody! We know that for many of you, your PlayStation console doesn’t get shut off when you’re done playing games. Entertainment like movies, TV shows, music, and gaming livestreams only add to the PlayStation experience. As we continue on our road to PS5 launch, we’re pleased to announce some of the entertainment apps* scheduled to hit the PS5 console on day one, with more apps to come in the future.

[OptimusDK]

TV TV TV TV...

[S2Killinit]

Oh yeah this is totally equivalent to that fiasco :S

[VenomUK]

@OptimusDK. I know you're trolling for laughs, but just in case you genuinely don't understand the difference here goes:

When Microsoft led by Don Mattrick first revealed the Xbox One instead of highlighting its gaming qualities the focus was instead on TV, this is because his vision for Xbox was that it should be a multimedia hub that prioritised TV services and that's why the whole conference was dominated by references to TV. Ultimately his vision was misguided because gamers wanted a console to be focused on... games!

There's nothing inherently wrong with multimedia apps like Netflix and Spotify being on consoles, in fact they are a natural fit for these entertainment devices which many people will be using. But if you look at the reveal events for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X you will see that the focus was purely on the games. Multimedia apps are available but they are not the core purpose of these new consoles as evidenced with this news being shared by an informative but low-key blog post.

[darthv72]

@Venom, maybe optimus just forgot the /s at the end? In any case I like it when a system can do multiple things. The last time there was a games 'only' system was the gamecube. No movie or music support (not without making some changes)... just games. While everything else since the birth of the CD has had at least music support and grew from there. Be it dvd or streaming... there has been at least some form of non-gaming media support. But like i said, it was the gamecube that was the last of the great games only era.

And for the record, the Panasonic Q doesnt negate that fact even though it was a GCN that could play dvd's. It was a 3rd party release.

[Godmars290]

"When Microsoft *** first revealed the Xbox One instead of highlighting its gaming qualities"

Seems to be a habit, talking up their systems but downplaying games in terms of both quality and 1st party quantity.

[S2Killinit]

@Darth
Not sure what your point is, but since you wanted to set the record straight, lets set it straight properly. Just to be clear, no console maker has ever revealed a gaming console by mentioning almost nothing about games, except for one.

[OptimusDK]

It was just for the fun of it - relax :-D

[S2Killinit]

@Optimus
I actually had a hunch it was. But these days you cant tell anymore.

[zenintude]

Sorry you’re getting downvoted to hell... not sure why N4G never seems to understand jokes.

~NOT EVERYONE IS A CONSOLE WARRIOR~

In fact, most probably aren’t 😀

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

Everyone knows PS5 actually has games to go along with tv tv tv.

Very weak troll attempt. 0/10

[CrimsonWing69]

welcome to the 21st century, dude!

[thorstein]

Thorough and thought-provoking. But, I wish you would have added TV.

[Ninver]

Back under your bridge troll

[Latex74]

Still dont see the need for this to be honest but still great for anyone that buys and wants it

[S2Killinit]

I do need this because I buy my anime on my PlayStation and I find the controller cumbersome for that purpose. Also the PS4 triggers sometime inadvertently fast forward when you make contact while its lying on the floor.

[Skuletor]

That accidentally fast forwarding or rewinding when putting the controller down, I've done it so many times over the years now.

[enkiduxiv]

Not everyone has a smart TV. This just gives those customers another avenue to things like Hulu and Netflix.

[jukins]

Its a convenient thing. . One button press straight to the most commonly used streaming services. Even with smart tvs like my Samsung ks8500 apps are starting to become unusable or just flat out expired.

[darthv72]

Samsung does a pretty good job of updating their apps on their smart tv's. I have an older 55" SUHD and it still gets updates for hulu and netflix and added disney+ and hbo max (and those didnt exist back in 2016 when the set released).

I will say though that I only use the TV apps if there is something wrong with my console. I use a SAD for streaming those and sometimes XBL has issues so I will just use the TV app. It's good to have options.

[BenRC01]

If you need this your tv sucks.

[Ju]

Apple TV on PlayStation? No Hulu?

[Storm23]

Hulu is listed...

[StoneyYoshi]

"Additional streaming apps* coming to PS5 include Amazon Prime Video, MyCanal, Hulu, Peacock, and more."

[Ju]

Ok, so not at launch, but in progress. Good.

[StoneyYoshi]

@Ju

It doesn't say they are coming after launch. I think they just wanted to highlight the apps with dedicated media buttons on the remote and the apps that integrate with streaming so thats why they just gave that additional statement about the other apps afterwards also because some of those other apps may not be available in other countries while TwitchTV, Youtube, Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV are most likely available in all of the countries that PS5 will be sold.

[nyctophilia13]

No HBO Max?? Guess I'll have to keep my PS4 connected since it's the only device I own that supports it..

[StoneyYoshi]

"Additional streaming apps* coming to PS5 include Amazon Prime Video, MyCanal, Hulu, Peacock, and more."

If its on PS4 it most likely will be on PS5 but maybe not at launch. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Its up to HBO to make the app work on PS5

[nyctophilia13]

Lol why all the disagress? If it's not supported at launch, I'll still have to use my PS4 for the time being. How anyone can disagree with that is beyond me, but its N4G so...lol

[DragonWarrior19]

HBO Max can't negotiate it's way out of a paper bag to get on Hulu and Amazon and it launched six months ago. HBO made an awesome streaming service that 70% of the streaming capable devices can't use.

[StoneyYoshi]

This is the first playstation media remote I actually care to get. If media consumption on the PS5 is super responsive, this might just keep me from using the Android TV built into my Bravia and everything will be done through my PS5 except whenever we cast something from our phone of course. I doubt the PS5 will support casting.

[SamPao]

same... its such a beauty ... I hope there will be even more apps, and local tv apps join in so I dont need anything else, not that I use them much but I would love my ps to be the only thing around my tv

[godashram]

Not a fan of branded buttons on remotes.

[MeteorPanda]

l'll never press the youtube button cause l know youtube will be like...heres 4 adds in a row you cant be bothered changing apps for :D:DDDDDDDDDD

they should of had a twitch button instead of say, disney+. like what resonates with gamers more? a swine of a company that legit only has that starwars show or twitch; a streaming service of content creators made for and by gamers?

money talks l guess and l will not be buying this

[NEXUS-6]

Twitch will also be integrated into the create button, so there's that.

But I to can do without disney+ - they'll never be getting money.

[Father__Merrin]

good multimedia apps are there from day one, not only apps day one but great games from day one its the only gaming platform you need right now

[Latex74]

I have never used my console for streaming tv apps or anything like that just games games games both my tvs have all the apps working anyway

[Knushwood Butt]

I have a smart tv and haven't even enabled any of those apps, or agreed to whatever invasion of privacy it keeps trying to get me to agree to.

Heck, I haven't even figured out, or be bothered to tune it to regular non 4K digital tv channels.

I don't do much streaming but if I do it is from ps4. Does the job just fine.

[jznrpg]

I do sometimes especially when I’m on the road

[whitbyfox]

Obsolete remote if you have a new tv that supports HDMI 2.1 to get the most out of PS5. The native TV apps are better.

[Duke19]

What a random group of 4 quick launch buttons to use. Netflix, Youtube, Disney+ and Spotify...

[MightyHealthy]

Wow it has netflix, lets shoot this article straight to the top

[purple101]

I have never brought a Sony remote for ps3 or ps4 . But might give this a go for the first time. It has voice search on it too.

But then again so does the controller.

Also to fan the flames...these are just More things xbox doesn't have.

Typing things into youtube can be annoying. Not anymore with voice search.

You could actually do this on ps4 but I was a reach for the headset and plug it in which was usually a pain too if left out of reach.

Lazy yes... Time saving.. probably..

[antikbaka]

so again some irrelevant (for me) apps which I cant hide/delete?

[RickRoland]

Well considering apps are now on their own “Media” tab separate from games....you don’t have to see them at all on your home page.

[antikbaka]

but Media has undeletable apps which I see when I want to start a media server/plex.

[Aussiesummer]

I just bought an apple tv yesterday, damn it! 😫

[OptimusDK]

It is not the same as an apple TV. You can not install apps. It is the same you get on lg TV