Vudu coming to PlayStation Network next week

Vudu, an movies-on-demand service currently available across various Blu-ray players and HDTVs, is coming to PlayStation Network. Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced a partnership with the company today to make PlayStation Network “the first and only system with dedicated gaming functionality to offer [Vudu].”

Vudu will allow PlayStation 3 users to stream a “massive library” of over 4,000 movies in 1080p to their TV screens, including new releases available to users the same day they’re released to retail. It’ll offer rentals that run users $2 for two nights. Pretty good deal, if you ask me.

“PlayStation has long been the leader in providing living room entertainment. PlayStation Network has emerged as the industry leading entertainment hub for experiencing an unmatched amount of digital content,” said Susan Panico, senior director, PlayStation Network. “With the addition of the VUDU application to our free PlayStation Network, users will have another way to access entertainment, with thousands of HD movies available instantly in the comfort of their own home.”

“PS3 is tailor-made for the high-quality, high-speed VUDU streaming experience,” said Edward Lichty, general manager, VUDU. “Now with VUDU on PS3, we are able to deliver a completely immersive experience to those loyal to their entertainment system when they want, where they want.”

Vudu will launch on PlayStation Network on November 23. The Vudu application will appear under the ‘Video’ icon on the XMB, where PS3 owners can download and install the application. New Vudu customers will receive $5.99 in credit to spend on their first movie.