PlayStation 3 owners now have access to Amazon Prime Instant Video, with Sony Computer Entertainment agreeing to feature the service prominently on systems in the United States.

“We’re always looking for new ways to expand the digital entertainment offerings across PlayStation Network, and we’re thrilled to be the first game console to deliver Amazon Instant Video to our community,” said Jack Buser, senior director of PlayStation digital platforms for Sony Computer Entertainment America. “Working with Amazon is a prime example of our commitment to providing our community with a wealth of options so they can experience entertainment the way they want.”

The agreement makes PlayStation 3 the only gaming console with Amazon Instant Video. The application offers more than 120,000 TV shows and movies for rental or purchase, and the PS3 launch will see the first episode of more than 100 TV shows offered for free for instant streaming for both Amazon Prime members and non members.

Amazon Prime members pay $79 a year for instant streaming to more than 17,000 TV shows and movies, receive free two-day shipping on items they order at Amazon.com, and have access to thousands of Owners’ Lending Library books for the Kindle.

The Amazon Instant Video application features close to 25,000 titles in high-def, lists covering personal recommendations and recently watched titles, and a synch feature that can stream content between devices.

“PlayStation 3 is a powerful home entertainment system and is incredibly popular with our customers. Since the launch of Prime Instant Videos one of the top customer requests has been to provide customers with an app for PlayStation 3,” said Bill Carr, VP of video and music at Amazon. “Pushbutton, which we acquired specifically for their expertise in TV entertainment app development, has done a fantastic job of developing our best video app yet. We are excited to deliver the PS3 app to customers today.”

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/playstation-3/amazon-instant-video-comes-ps3-26863

I have been an Amazon Prime member for years so this is great. Now we just need HBOGO and I will be happy.

Choice is always good but most people should choose Netflix over this service.

PSstore, Netflix, LoveFilm, Mubi and now Amazon? I liked it better when I didn't have any choice.

As was mentioned before, Netflix is a better option at present.

I get LoveFilm DVDs delivered to me, and I watch Playtv nearly everyday...I decided not to pick up Netflix or Mubi because I genuinely don't have time. WAY TOO many things.

Prime is a lot cheaper than Netflix and comes with others benefits though. ( like free release day dellivery for games).

All these are for US and some are for UK , and the rest of the world are thrown to oblivion =[

Its not a lot cheaper at all. Prime is $1.40 per month cheaper than Netflix and only allows you to subscribe on a yearly basis versus month to month.  Also library is worse which is all that should matter when the price difference is $1.40 per month.

Oh, it's America only? Sod that then!