Sony PlayTV review

PVR time for the PS3

Sony PlayTV. Home Cinema, PS3, Freeview, PVR, Sony, Gaming 0

Reviewer: Chris Hall
Review Date: 10 September 2008
Manufacturer: Sony
Price as reviewed: £69.99
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Our score

8/10

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