Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today confirmed that it will launch "nasne," a networked recorder and media storage device, on August 30, 2012 at a recommended retail price of 16,800 yen (including tax) in Japan. SCE will also release system software update version 1.50 for "nasne", concurrently with the product launch.

SCE will concurrently release torne version 4.1, a dedicated TV application for PlayStation 3 (PS3). By installing "torne" version 4.1, users will be able to export a recorded digital satellite television program as well as digital terrestrial television stored on "nasne" to PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), PSP (PlayStation Portable) and Walkman via PS3 to enjoy them on the go across their devices.

Sony Corporation will also simultaneously release "VAIO TV with nasne" (beta version), a dedicated application for VAIO PC, as well as an updated verion of "RECOPLA" for easily accessing and using "nasne" on "Sony Tablet" . VAIO PC and "Sony Tablet" user will be able to directly access "nasne", and enjoy watching live and recorded digital terrestrial and satellite broadcasts through these applications.