virgin to launch radio player on consoles
 

I was not sure were to post this. So sorry if this is in the wrong section mods.

But anybody who own Wii or PS3 will be able to listen to virgin radio. Download music as well

Makes you wonder if television might be next via the net.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=24085

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*Cough*WhatAboutXbox360?*Cough*

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Another link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6541035.stm



No 360 version 'cos the 360 doesn't have a web browser......

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Is that another Feature MS forgot.... i dont know, and some say that the PS3 is "no frills"

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Hmmm... if I'd want to browse the net I would use a PC not my xbox360, even if it did have the limited ability to do so aka Wii PS3:erm:

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I'm sure that if MS felt there was a point in having a browser on a console, they would offer one for download.

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Means they missed out on the radio tho, which means there will probably other things that are missed out on because they dont have a browser...

Nothing major now, but you never know...

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Consoles can play CDs, but I don't think people buy them or use them for those options. I think they are clutching at straws with these gimmicks.

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True, but dont your think that the "gimmicks" are going to start adding up? What might only be a gimmick when added with another Gimmick and used with another one can become a cool feature.

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Isn't it just a sales/advertising/branding gimmick, same with VM sponsoring Big Bro, it's to get their name about and onto everything possible, it's not a case of being useful.

Where does it end, you buy a console to play games, now you can download TV and films, next it will make you a cup of coffee sponsored by Nescafe. Sure there is a market out there, but after all you don't need it, it often ends up over complicating things.

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well, there are somethings about it, If my PS3 could recive Cable, i would be very happy, as i could get rid of the V+ box from under the TV. At the moment i have the V+ box and the PS3, mainly because the PS3 does everything that the V+ cannot.

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If that was the case then if your PS3 develops a problem, you won't be able to play a game, watch tv, make coffee, listen to VM radio, download the film you wanted, watch a Blue ray film, play the CD you just bought etc etc etc. That's quite scary ain't it.

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yeah... there again my laptop runs the risk of the blue screen of death, the 360 has the red circle of death, the TV is supplied by virgin, so theres the red button of death that crashes it...

Even worse... there could be a power cut :P well at least the stove is gas (but it needs electric to light :()

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MS could always release a browser if they wanted to.


I doubt I'd use one myself if they did, but it would make sense for them to do so, to match the PS3 & Wii.


Whether they ever will though...


And it'd be IE if they ever did :( ... no chance of Firefox lol.



I tried the Wii browser the other night, & gave the Virgin Radio thing a try too. Worked well, but nothing special.

Was quite... different... surfing the net with a console, on the TV, but the lack of a keyboard & mouse made it quite awkward (the Wiimote really isn't suited for it lol). I'd assume you can use a USB kb/mouse with the PS3 though.

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I think one thing might be good obout this feature. Is if they link it to certain games which it will be suiyable to listen to music when playing like driving games.

Imagine Playing GTA IV being able to tune the car radio to radio stations you want. Like virgin radio etc. The scope is huge and MS has done an oversight.

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Nice idea... that would be cool.

I saw that one game is gonna incorporate the forecast from the Weather Channel (can't remember which... it's been a long day) to match the conditions in-game.

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Yes you can. :)

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It's NiGHTS -

http://games.slashdot.org/games/07/04/04/181229.shtml



I remember Metropolis Street Racer (PGR's daddy) on the DC used the system clock to determine whether tracks would be daytime/night-time, which was pretty cool at the time.



That's better, then :)

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You can do this already, regardless of whether the game supports it. Just put an actual radio near your console.

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Lol... More electric tho :P

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I don't know many radios that don't use electricity :erm:

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Yeah, i assume you know that theres actually an option to help you install Linux as a secondary operating system. And if i remember correctly they support the installation of one of the Linux OS's as well.

Its not a major thing, but the missus does like not having to unpack my laptop to do the shopping online... just boots up ubuntu and uses it on the TV.

Need to get her a wireless keyboard and mouse tho, as she has to sit on the floor atm.

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True.. Unless it's one of those wind up radios.

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Thats true... i never think of using mine, i have it in the cubboard for emergancys.. windup clock / radio / torch....

But then how can you drive while windoing it up :P

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Bendy legs? :eek:

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Yeah, I've seen that. Official support for Yellow Dog, but you can also install other distros too... I've seen a "How to" guide for Ubuntu over at Ubuntuforums. Quite a nice feature :tu:



The Wii browser has been updated now... final version was released a couple of days ago. Definitely an improvement over the beta "Internet Channel". Still a pain with a Wiimote, but works well depending on what your browsing (e.g. it's quite good for the aforementioned internet radio, & also stuff like YouTube).

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i got a ps3 wanted to ask when will we be able 2 use it

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Right now. It simply makes use of your console's web browser.


Just open your PS3's web browser, & go to http://www.virginradio.co.uk/listen/