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Is the Enhanced Playstation 3 Device Definitely Worth the Cost of Updating ?

PS3Slim — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:17:09 +0000

Playstation promotes their gaming systems by saying, “More of what you want, and features you never expected”. So what specifically is it with regards to the Ps3 system which makes it innovative in addition to a step up from earlier models? If you have previous Playstation units, you could wonder whether it might be worth the price to update to the latest system, and it’s a legitimate question. Some companies today offer updates in their well known products as the enticement for people to upgrade and buy another unit, yet the new and enhanced models aren’t noticeably better than the older versions. How exactly does the Playstation 3 system compare to the ones that came prior to it?

Should You Buy Playstation 3 Upgrades?

One of the major characteristics which makes a Playstation 3 (PS3) system different from past models is the Playstation Network, its unified, online gaming service. Earlier, Sony relied on gaming developers for online play. The Playstation Network, referred to as PSN, is provided by Sony which enables it to be utilized with PS3 and Playstation Portable video gaming systems. It provides individuals with an online multi-player gaming and digital media delivery service. This service was launched in November, 2006, and it presently has over 50,000,000 listed members.

PSN offers unique features to members. It offers you games, movies, original programming, chat, forums, and TV which you can’t get somewhere else. You have the capability to join with friends as a way to start new games, the ability to try countless arcade-style games, a chance to get involved in Sodium One, Playstation’s exclusive 50-level combat game, and a method to enter immersive home spaces in order to play games including Uncharted 2.

New console features have also been included in the Ps3. It has robust multimedia capabilities, may be attached to the Playstation Portable, and uses the Blu-ray Disc as the primary medium of storage. It’s the first system to incorporate Blu-Ray capabilities. If your thumbs get tired with regular play, you’ll love the convenience and ease of using Blu-Ray.

One of the best reasons for having the PS3 would be the fact that since its introduction in 2006,many improvements have been added, so the machine has not been frozen in the past so that its become obsolete. Until such time as a Playstation 4 is introduced onto the market, the Playstation 3 system is just about as good as it gets.

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Precisely What Is a Playstation PSP and Why Are They So Desirable?

PS3Slim — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:01:41 +0000

It feels like everything is known by its initials as of late. As an example, the states of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida are regarded by their postal codes of IA, WI, and FL, government departments include FEMA, the FBI, as well as the CIA, and you will have medical procedures like CT scans and MRIs. A lot of times it’s difficult to keep on top of what each individual set of initials might indicate. The world of gaming features its own codes for the many different devices, such as Sony offering a PS3, a PSN, and a PSP. Even though you might be able to decipher that PS is short for Playstation, it may be hard to know the difference between the different systems and services. So exactly what is a Playstation PSP?

To begin with, the expression Playstation PSP is redundant, because PSP is short for Playstation Portable. Owning a PSP means that it is possible to take your gaming equipment with you anywhere you go. For example, should your mom forces you to spend a dull weekend at Aunt Tillie’s, it will be rather simple to take your game console with you that will help you while away the hours. A PSP also offers you two ways to access multi-player games. Inside the Ad Hoc mode, it is possible to play people within a given vicinity without the need for any wires or a web link. Utilizing the Infrastructure mode you can challenge anyone globally by way of the Internet.

A lot of people are inclined to consider portable gaming systems to be powerless and inferior to fixed gaming consoles, but the PSP was designed to dispell these stereotypes forever. This tiny unit gives you immersive, 3D gaming, wireless Internet, digital and video music playback, and a plenty of data storage, along with the connectivity opportunities stated earlier. Even if this device weighs just slightly more than half a pound, it delivers a great deal of horsepower and possesses many revolutionary features that have not been found on other portable game modules. Actually, the PSP features a 333 MHz processor that renders other handhelds dead in the water!

You could wonder if you will end up sacrificing graphics along with other features you’ve come to expect by selecting a PSP, but Sony has equipped the unit with graphics that look like the ones from a Playstation 2, a bright, 4.3” LCD, built-in stereo speakers, and Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound capability, that runs using a removable, rechargeable, lithium ion battery. As you can see, you will end up gaining a great deal of mobility using the Playstation PSP without sacrificing power gaming capabilities. Look anywhere online for a PSP for sale and enjoy endless hours of entertainment – no matter where you go!

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Sony Unveils PhyreEngine 3.0 & New PS3 AI Middleware at GDC11

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:42:10 +0000

At GDC 2011 Sony unveiled to PS3 developers the new PhyreEngine 3.0 which includes [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/videos-sony-ngp-psp2-tech-demos-from-gdc-2011-arrive/]NGP[/url] support alongside new PlayStation 3 AI middleware.

To quote from [url=http://www.develop-online.net/news/37217/GDC11-Sony-unveil-PhyreEngine-30]Develop-Online.net[/url]:

Sony have touted several new features of the 3.0 iteration and tools, including a new asset pipeline and processing tool, a rewritten level editor, ‘more accessible’ API and support for entities, scripting, and integrated physics and navigation components.

The engine also integrates with middleware tech from several of Sony’s business partners, including Havok, Nvidia and Scaleform.

"We’re very happy to see the popularity of PhyreEngine with the global game developer community" said SCEI technology platform SVP [b]Teiji Yutaka[/b].

"It has helped demonstrate our commitment to the game developer community and in
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Video: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Official Super Bowl Commercial

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:50:56 +0000

Yesterday Sony Ericsson officially confirmed [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/sony-psp-phone-pictures-leaked-xperia-and-playstation-logos/]Xperia Play[/url], which is arriving on February 13, in a Super Bowl commercial ad video which can be seen below.

To quote from Engadget: Sony Ericsson has finally stopped teasing, winking, and nodding knowingly and has just come clean – the Xperia Play is most definitely real and it’ll be one of the first devices announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

We’re treated to a date and time, February 13th at 6PM GMT, a pair of full frontal shots of the Gingerbread-running, gamepad-wearing smartphone, and the full version of that creepy ad we saw for it a couple of days back.

Those interested can check out the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play ‘Android is Ready to Play’ video below!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4lxuoGgbxs[/youtube]
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Sony Updates PSP System Software to v6.37, Improves Stability

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:34:28 +0000

Approximately [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/sony-updates-psp-system-software-to-v6-35-media-go-updates/]two months[/url] passed since the last PlayStation Portable Firmware update, and today Sony’s VP of Network Operations Americas [b]Eric Lempel[/b] has announced that PSP System Software update version 6.37 is incoming.

Download: [url=http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2011_0120_5a21c511c90ed765747c43a9779f7a4b/EBOOT.PBP]PSP Firmware 6.37 Update (US)[/url] / [url=http://de01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/eu/2011_0120_5a21c511c90ed765747c43a9779f7a4b/EBOOT.PBP]PSP Firmware 6.37 Update (EU)[/url] / [url=http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image2/us/2011_0120_d403726b95c3577c33195e491cd8c8a1/EBOOT.PBP]PSPgo Firmware 6.37 Update (US)[/url] (PSP-N100x only)

While many suspect the latest PSP update will inevitably patch the recent [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/psp-6-35-firmware-hbl-arrives-for-m
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Video: Sony Ericsson Z1 PSP PlayStation Phone Revealed?

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:52:18 +0000

Just over a month back we saw the first [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/the-playstation-phone-is-unveiled-leaked-pictures-surface/]pictures[/url] of the Sony Ericsson Z1 PSP PlayStation phone, and today TechBlog.gr (linked above) has revealed what appears to be the first leaked video of it in action.

To quote, roughly translated: Fell to my Sony Ericsson Z1 (menu Settings – About Phone, listed as Zeus).

Its shape resembles the Vivaz, well rounded corners and four buttons hard keys at the bottom of the screen 4 inches. The device I saw was wearing a version Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Very good sense of the touch screen, very good multi-touch and a general and uniform sykgrotimeno result, despite being a prototype. I saw a demo of Qualcomm with animated graphics that play excellent mobile phone!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPvoIElolBU[/youtube]

It seemed to shoot some tanks while we were returning the camera around them by close-ups to make. S
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Madden NFL 11 250GB PS3 Bundle Surfaces at Best Buy

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:50:52 +0000

Today Kotaku (linked above) has reported that a new Madden NFL 11 250GB PS3 bundle has surfaced at retailer Best Buy which may interest sports fans.

Not surprisingly, just a few days ago a Madden NFL 11 PSP bundle was also officially [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/sony-announces-new-madden-nfl-11-psp-bundle/]announced[/url] by Sony.

To quote: "If you’re finally ready to jump into PlayStation 3 ownership and plan on doing so with a copy of Madden NFL 11, wait for the bundle.

BB’s listing a Madden NFL 11 250GB PS3 bundle with the same street date as the main game, Aug. 10. Right now, it’s listed in a dead category in Best Buy’s database.

That’s typically done to mask a product from searches before it’s been officially announced the tipster says."
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PSP Firmware Update 6.30 Is Now Available

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:34:53 +0000

As [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PS3-Online/playstation-3-system-software-update-v3-40-is-available-soon/]reported[/url] earlier today, alongside the [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PS3-Online/ps3-firmware-3-40-system-update-arrives-details-available/]PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.40[/url] update now comes PSP Firmware Update version 6.30, which also adds [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3/ps3-firmware-3-40-arrives-june-29-required-for-playstation-plus/]PlayStation Plus[/url] compatibility among other PlayStation Portable and PSPgo features while blocking recent [url=http://www.ps3news.com/forums/psp-news/psp-firmware-update-6-30-now-available-111444.html#post295399]PSP Hacks[/url].

Download: [url=http://du01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/us/2010_0629_42601ed4266d175b37ff0d3e6d079f3b/EBOOT.PBP]PSP Firmware Update v6.30 (US)[/url] / [url=http://de01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/psp/image/eu/2010_0629_42601ed4266d175b37ff0d3e6d079f3b/EBOOT.PBP]PSP Firmware Update v6.30
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Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker PSP Collectors Edition Is Coming

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:42:07 +0000

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker will not only be getting a [url=http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-Portable/psp-big-boss-pack-for-metal-gear-solid-peace-walker-arrives/]PSP Bundle[/url] but it will also receive a Collector’s Edition for hardcore fans.

To quote: If you want to receive an exclusive artbook of the game, you might want to dish out an extra $10 for the Collector’s Edition, which will be cost $49.99. No, you will not get a dog tag or Snake’s Bandanna; just an artbook and maybe a nice case.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Collector’s Edition will be released when the game comes out in June. Check back with us for our review as the release date approaches. Pre-order the Collector’s Edition now via [url=http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77649]GameStop[/url].

The Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Collector’s Edition comes with:

-Â Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Game
-Â Exclusive artbook
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Video: Echoshift Is Coming to PS3 and PSP via PSN This Week

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:16:36 +0000

SCEA Santa Monica Producer [b]Tsubasa Inaba[/b] has revealed alongside a video that Echoshift is coming to PS3 and PSP via PSN this week.

To quote: We’re here to announce that Echoshift is releasing on the PlayStation Network this Thursday, February 25! This innovative puzzle game will bring a fun and refreshing style of gameplay to PlayStation Portable fans of all ages.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the title already, Echoshift is a spin-off of the PSN hit echochrome, and shares a similar artistic design. The soundtrack to the game was composed by a new group and elegantly sets the pace for the unique game play.

Echoshift features a new challenge for gamers to learn how to interact with your past actions. The game is based on solving the puzzles and gimmicks in each level to reach the exit, but within a short or limited amount of time.

You’ll have to think quickly to overcome obstacles, and the game records an "echo" of your actions. This echo replays itse
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