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Sony today launched the Live TV on PS5 service, which lets PlayStation 5 owners watch ad-supported TV for free. At launch the feature is available to players in the United States. The service offers more than 100 live channels and additional on-demand content. The lineup includes movies, TV series, anime, sports, news and content from online creators. Sony says it wants to make it easier for users to discover free entertainment directly from their console.
Over 100 channels on PlayStation 5
Live TV on PS5 was launched as a free ad-supported service and is available in the console's Media section. To start watching, a user must go to the Media tab on the PS5 home screen. Then select the Live TV on PS5 icon and sign in with a PlayStation account. Sony prepared a wide selection of programming across categories for the launch. Movie lovers get channels such as MovieSphere by Lionsgate, 50 Cent Action, FilmRise Free Movies, Sony One Horror Hits and Cinevault. The series lineup includes productions like Community, The Shield, Hell's Kitchen, The Walking Dead, Forensic Files, Unsolved Mysteries, Deal or No Deal USA and Fear Factor. Ice Road Truckers from A+E's HISTORY is also available. Anime fans can watch Naruto, Sailor Moon, Hunter x Hunter and Death Note. Crunchyroll's offerings also include channels dedicated to Black Clover and Box Sets. Sony did not limit the service to just movies and series. Live TV on PS5 also includes sports channels related to FOX Sports, NASCAR, NBC Sports Now and UFC. The sports offering covers disciplines such as MMA, football, hockey, motorsports, golf, boxing and soccer.
News, Weather and Creator Content Also Offered
Live TV on PS5 also offers news and weather channels, allowing the console to serve as an additional multimedia center. Available sources include NBC News Now, Fox Weather, and LiveNOW from FOX. Sony has also created a category dedicated to online creators and specialized shows. Users will find Hot Ones, The Ringer from Spotify, and Futcrunch, among others. The offering also includes content related to comedy, extreme sports, gaming, and esports. Additional content includes documentaries, podcasts, and other themed programs. Sony emphasizes that the service's content will be refreshed regularly. Over time, new channels and additional content are expected to be added. The company also wants to expand Live TV on PS5 beyond the current U.S. market. Sony is already working on making the service available in Canada and does not rule out interest in other regions. So far, however, no specific timetable has been given for expanding availability outside the U.S.
Live TV on PS5 is now available to PlayStation 5 users in the United States. The service offers more than 100 free ad-supported channels and additional on-demand content. The catalog includes movies, TV series, anime, sports, news, creator shows and gaming-related content. Sony plans to regularly expand the offering and is working on making it available in Canada and other regions as well.
Source: PlayStation
