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What is Qriocity<\/em>?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Qriocity<\/em> is a network service platform that connects many of Sony<\/strong>\u2019s network-enabled devices and allows consumers to enjoy high quality entertainment across multiple devices. Through Qriocity<\/em>, Sony<\/strong> will deliver a variety of digital entertainment content and services that are \u201cpowered by Qriocity<\/em>\u201d, including video, music, game applications, and e-books over time, and through these services, and in combination with its networked devices, Sony<\/strong> aims to bring new and exciting entertainment experiences to customers.<\/p>\n

There are two sides of Qriocity<\/em>.\u00a0 Once, is \u201cMusic Unlimited<\/em> powered by Qriocity<\/em>\u201d, a new, cloud-based, digital music service. \u00a0\u201cMusic Unlimited<\/em> powered by Qriocity<\/em>\u201d will give music lovers access to millions of songs stored and synchronized through the cloud. \u201cMusic<\/em> Unlimited<\/em> powered by Qriocity<\/em>\u201d will initially be available across Sony<\/strong>\u2019s 2010 models of network-enabled BRAVIA<\/em> TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, Blu-ray Home Theater systems, as well as PlayStation 3<\/em> computer entertainment systems and VAIO<\/em>s and other personal computers, and will become increasingly available on a range of Sony<\/strong>\u2019s portable devices.<\/p>\n

\u201cMusic Unlimited<\/em> powered by Qriocity<\/em>\u201d brings together the features cited as most important by music enthusiasts. With access to a huge library of songs through the cloud, users can discover new music through channels personalized to their tastes on multiple devices and without the requirement to manage digital music files. The convenience resulting from this new consumer music experience will further enhance the value of music, thus creating new opportunities for the industry. Details of the service plan will be announced in the future.<\/p>\n

On the other side of Qriocity<\/em>, there is a streaming video on demand service partially introduced by Sony earlier this year during CES<\/strong>, and was set to debut on 2010 Sony BRAVIA<\/strong> TV\u2019s, Blu-ray players, and several home theatre systems. Its significance is so strong that it is a main icon on the XMB and as a button on many 2010 Sony remote controls that belong to networked TV\u2019s and Blu-ray players.<\/p>\n

Qriocity<\/em> has hundreds of HD ($5.99) and SD ($3.99) movies initially available, with titles from 20th Century 20th Century Fox<\/strong>, Disney<\/strong>, Paramount Pictures<\/strong>, Walt Disney Pictures<\/strong>, The Weinstein Company<\/strong>, Lionsgate<\/strong>, Warner Brothers<\/strong>, Universal<\/strong>, MGM<\/strong>, and of course Sony Pictures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to various sources sources, the catalogue will receive consistent, healthy updates to make it attractive to consumers. The interface was very quick, and is aesthetically pleasing \u2013 miles beyond what the traditional consumer is probably using with cable or satellite on-demand services. To preview a movie before renting it, every movie has a trailer.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve already watched a HD movie trailer on Qriocity<\/em>, and with the wireless connection the TV was using Playstation3 Slim<\/em>, the results were pretty good \u2013 with resolutions somewhere around 720p-1080i. Qriocity<\/em> judges your Internet connection and plays a bandwidth optimized version. With higher bandwidth connections (very easy in Canada), it could be that kind of solid 720p\/1080i that leaves you satisfied. I would definitely love to see what the picture quality looks like in a 802.11n environment, or hardwired through Ethernet but alas for my setup, 802.11g is the maximum I currently have.<\/p>\n

To access Sony Online Services, you must create an appropriate Sony Online Service<\/strong> account (either a PSN<\/em> account or Qriocity<\/em> account). Through Qriocity\u2019s<\/em> Video<\/em> on Demand<\/em> service (\u201cVOD\u201d), you may purchase and view content using selected BRAVIA<\/strong> televisions or Sony Blu-ray Disc players<\/strong> (\u201cVOD Devices\u201d). Through PSN<\/em>, you may purchase content and services offered on either PSN<\/em> or Qriocity<\/em>, such as new levels for your favorite games, comics, movies, television shows or original programs. You may view your content using SCEA-authorized devices, including a PlayStation 3<\/em> computer entertainment system, PSP<\/em> (PlayStation Portable) systems, personal computers and VOD Devices<\/em>. You will also be able to participate in SCEA<\/strong>\u2019s online community in PSN and PlayStation Home, (including chatting via voice and video with your friends) and play games online. Existing PSN<\/em> accounts will not have to create a separate Qriocity account to enjoy the benefits of Qriocity<\/em>. If you\u2019ve created a Qriocity<\/em> account, you may transition that account to a PSN<\/em> account. Sony Online Services<\/strong> may not be available, or may not be supported, in some countries and some languages.<\/p>\n

How to Enable Qriocity<\/em><\/strong>
\nConnect your BRAVIA<\/strong>, Blu-ray Disc Player or home theater system to the Internet.<\/p>\n

Use your remote control to navigate to the Qriocity<\/em> icon on the XMB<\/em> (XrossMediaBar) and select \u2018Link an Account\u2019. Here you will find your device activation code needed. Go to the Qriocity<\/em> website and sign into your account (you can use your PSN<\/em> ID, or create a new account). Select your device and click the \u201cActivate\u201d button. Follow the instructions. It\u2019s very easy, and after trading a few letters around I was watching a trailer quickly.<\/p>\n

* \u2013 If you already purchased a 2010 BRAVIA<\/strong> TV, Blu-ray Player or home theatre system and the Qriocity<\/em> service is not active, go to Settings > Network > Refresh Internet Content. Run the update, and then return to the XMB<\/em> \u2013 several new Qriocity<\/em> options should be available on the far right.<\/p>\n

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