Amazon added its streaming films and TV shows to Sony's PlayStation 3 console, playing catch-up with Netflix. Amazon is chasing after its competitor Netflix, which has 21.7 million U.S. streaming viewers paying $7.99 a month and is on devices including the PS3, Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's Wii.
The deal also includes Amazon Prime, a $79-a-year two-day shipping service that provides 17,000 television shows and older movies at no extra charge. Amazon Prime will join Tokyo-based Sony's PlayStation Network, giving customers access through the PS3, which has sold about 20 million units in the U.S. through February.
The PS3 is the first game device to get Amazon Instant Video film and TV rentals. The service is already available on televisions, Blu-ray players, TiVo and Roku set-top boxes.
