Sony is adding free, ad-supported streaming television to PlayStation 5 in the US, according to Engadget. The new Live TV feature is available through the console’s media tab and gives US PS5 owners access to more than 100 live channels, along with on-demand options. Engadget reports that the lineup spans movies, TV shows, anime, news, sports, documentaries and other programming categories. The publication lists movie channels including MovieSphere by Lionsgate, 50 Cent Action and Sony One Horror Hits, and says TV offerings include Community, The Walking Dead, Deal or No Deal USA, Fear Factor and Ice Road Truckers. Anime is also part of the pitch. Engadget says available anime options include Naruto, Sailor Moon, Hunter x Hunter and Death Note. The report also says there are channels for gaming, esports, podcasts and comedy programming. Techmeme, summarizing the Engadget report, says Sony’s Live TV launch includes content from Amazon MGM Studios, Crunchyroll and more. The provided Engadget body excerpt specifically notes Sony’s ownership of Crunchyroll in the context of anime programming, but does not separately detail Amazon MGM Studios. Sony told Engadget that Live TV on PS5 will be updated over time with refreshed programming and additional channels. The company also plans to bring the service to Canada and other regions, according to the report, though the provided items do not give a timetable for that expansion. The move turns the PS5 media tab into a more direct venue for free ad-supported TV, commonly known as FAST. Engadget frames the business logic as keeping more viewing time inside the PlayStation environment rather than sending console owners to services such as Pluto, Roku or Tubi. For users, the immediate change is straightforward: a PS5 can now function as another free streaming entry point without requiring a separate app or paid TV subscription, at least for the channels Sony is making available in the US. For Sony, the more strategic question is whether a console primarily bought for games can also capture a larger share of living-room viewing time. Who benefits: US PS5 owners get another no-cost streaming option directly inside the console. Sony benefits if Live TV keeps more media consumption on PlayStation and creates additional ad-supported revenue opportunities. Who's exposed: Competing free ad-supported streaming services and device platforms could face more competition for viewing time among PS5 households. It is too early from the provided reports to quantify any impact.