Sony to launch music video service for Playstation 3

Sony to launch music video service for Playstation 3Neu-Isenburg, Germany  - Sony Computer Entertainment is set to unveil a music video service this summer. Dubbed "VidZone," the service is aimed exclusively at the Playstation 3 (PS3).

"Thousands of music videos" will be available at no cost from what is being called the PlaystationStore, the company reports. Videos can be downloaded from the store directly onto the console. The option to create video playlists will also be available.

Gamers who own both the PS3 and a Playstation Portable (PSP) can also load those clips onto the portable device, either through the PlaystationStore or streaming from the PS3. The music videos in the VidZone will come from several large record companies, Sony reports, as well as titles from significantly more small labels.(dpa)