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Sony Officially Introduces PlayStation Move for PS3 at GDC 2010
Previously we reported on PlayStation Move’s confirmation and official specs from GDC 2010, and now SCEE’s Product Marketing Director Mark Hardy has confirmed more details alongside a video! Jack Tretton of SCEA also revealed that PlayStation Move will be available in a range of bundles, from stand-alone controllers, to a starter kit and even the... »
GDC 2010: Sony Press Conference and PS3 Motion Controller Q&A
The Sony Press Conference at the 2010 Games Developer Conference (GDC) will be streamed live on G4TV, and among other announcements it will likely include fresh details on the upcoming PlayStation 3 Motion Controller. Below is a GDC 2010 video on it via GameSpot with SCEA’s Rick Marks alongside tonight’s broadcast details, as follows: "G4TV.com will... »
Sony Confirms PlayStation Home 1.35 is Launching Tomorrow
Today Sony’s PlayStation Home Director Jack Buser has confirmed that PlayStation Home version 1.35 is launching tomorrow, as first hinted a few weeks ago. To quote: Tomorrow we will be launching PlayStation Home 1.35, a new client update that will include some very significant enhancements that will make your PlayStation Home experience even better. This update... »
Rumor: Sony to Remove OtherOS in Next PS3 Firmware Update
According to Owen Stampflee, a Linux Product Manager at Fixstars Corporation, Sony will remove OtherOS in the next PS3 Firmware update due to the recent GeoHot PS3 Hack. Although this comes as no surprise to PlayStation 3 Slim owners, where OtherOS is already removed, it would contradict Sony’s previous statement to standard PS3 owners. To quote:... »
PS3 Debug Firmware 3.20 Pics Reveal 3D Video Output Option
Today VG247.com (linked above) has shared some screenshots of PS3 Debug Firmware 3.20 which appear to reveal a new ‘3D Video Output’ XMB menu option. While the 3.20 update is reportedly still "months away" for consumers, Sony previously confirmed that a simple PS3 Firmware update is all that is required to make the PlayStation 3... »
Sony To Deliver 3D Update For PS3 "Within Months"
We know the 3D-enabled HDTVs will be available this summer but we still need the firmware update for our PS3s. Well, that's coming very soon… More »
Sony’s PS3 Gets a New Invite System for Text Chatting
Today SCEE’s Community Team Moderator Yaster has detailed the PS3 entertainment system’s new invite system for text chatting that is built into the PlayStation 3 XMB. To use it, simply head to a Chat Room, load up a supported game and click the relevant option (for Bioshock 2, this is "Manage Invites". From there,... »
Report: PS3 Enjoys "Increasing Worldwide Market Share"
Due to surging sales highlighted by a big holiday period, a recent report says that Sony's PS3 is rapidly gaining a firmer foothold in the global market. More »
Sony’s PlayStation 3 Increases Market Share Across the Globe
A new report on the growth trends of video consumer devices, including gaming consoles, recently found that Sony’s PS3 is increasing its global market share. To quote: "The PS3 is dominant in Japan and Korea, and as of June 2008, has begun to outsell the Xbox 360 in Europe. It is also steadily increasing... »
Sony Discounts Select PS3 and PSP Minis for February Promotion
As part of Sony’s February promotion, SCEE European Product Manager Adam Grant has announced that they have now discounted select PS3 and PSP Minis on the PlayStation Store as of today. To quote: We have picked some of our favourite minis for you to try at a great price! Check out below to see what... »