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The PlayTV is due for release next month and couldn’t be better timed what with the 80gb PS3 having a good lead to give new PS3 purchasers oodles of recording space for that wholesome Freeview television.

I’ve been playing with the PlayTV and like what I see. It’s a little on the big and ugly side but is easily hidden away as all control is effected through the PS3 itself.

The picture produced on a 40″ 1080p television is brilliantly watchable and all of the UI elements look crisp and clean if a little devoid of colour and contrast which hampers readability slightly. At every step of the interface it’s clear what options are available and scheduling a recording couldn’t be easier.

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If you’re a regular reader of either PS3Fanboy or Xbox360Fanboy you’ve probably become as sick from the “mah graphix r better than urs” pissing contest as I have. The issue stems from Gametrailers.com’s comparison videos highlighting a clear issue in the PS3s video output. A small uproar erupted in the PS3 fanboy community over Gametrailers.com not using the irrelevant “RGB Full Range (HDMI)” options “Full” setting to ensure a more fair comparison between consoles. Sadly many people have now been misinformed about the purpose of the “RGB Full Range (HDMI)” option.

Over the fold I endeavour to clear up the “RGB Full Range (HDMI)” option misinformation and persuade fellow PS3 owners to properly calibrate their sets to get the most out of the console, rather than relying on what people seem to think is a magical, all powerful, “Better Picture ON/OFF” option.
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