PlayStation 3 News
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Molyneux disappointed with PS3's performance in 2008
Lionhead Studios boss Peter Molyneux has described the PlayStation 3’s performance in 2008 as “disappointing,” feeling Sony’s machine was ultimately pipped to the post by the Wii and Xbox 360. ‘2008 was the year that the Nintendo Wii got even better, more than anyone...
- Posted Jan 5th 2009
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European PSN update; December 24
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has updated the region’s PlayStation Store for another week, offering up a substantial batch of goodies to chuck in your virtual Christmas stockings. See below for a full round up, among which includes the hotly anticipated Metal Gear Solid DLC for...
- Posted Dec 24th 2008
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PS3 production costs almost halved, says isuppli
isuppli is reporting that PlayStation 3 manufacturing costs have almost halved since the machine’s launch in November 2006. Initial launch day consoles allegedly costs Sony a whopping USD 840 to produce, which were then sold for USD 599. Following a series of hardware revisions – incl...
- Posted Dec 23rd 2008
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PlayStation 3 theme creator 2.0 now available
Those of you looking to flex your creative muscles by churning out some eye-popping themes for Sony’s black box may like to know that ps3themecreator.webs.com has released version 2.0 of its PlayStation 3 theme creator. This latest iteration includes the following features: -Support for ...
- Posted Dec 23rd 2008
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Yellowdog Linux 6.1 released for PS3 download
Want to use your PlayStation 3 to run applications like GIMP or surf the web using Firefox 3.0? Then simply install the latest release of Yellowdog Linux 6.1 on your console. The software is free to download and will allow you to run programs such as VLC player, torrent programs, paint, open offi...
- Posted Dec 22nd 2008
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Sony: Fix coming soon for Trophy bug
According to CVG, a bug has been plaguing PlayStation 3 owners causing their Trophy data to become corrupt. The error occurs when users change their PSN ID or password. Reported games that this bug has affected include, WipEout HD, Burnout Paradise, LittleBigPlanet and Pain. Sony Computer Ent...
- Posted Dec 22nd 2008
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Sony "fully intends" to have PS3 3D stereoscope support in '09
Sony “fully intends” to incorporate 3D stereoscope support in its PlayStation 3 console in 2009, according to a report filed on website Meant to be Seen. Essentially, this means that PS3 will be able to put out images that appear to be rendered in full 3D via the use of specialised gl...
- Posted Dec 19th 2008
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PS3 is Take-Two's biggest revenue generator
Take-Two has joined the growing list of third-party publishers that are seeing bigger incoming revenue streams from the PlayStation 3 than any other console. Though the company is still posting losses to the tune of USD 15 million, the number is down a significant amount in comparison to last year. ...
- Posted Dec 18th 2008
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Amazon dedicates Thursday to PS3 deals
Amazon is getting into the holiday spirit this Thursday by offering customers the chance to pick up some PlayStation 3 and Blu-ray deals. Starting at 12.01am on December 18, Amazon's Gold Box deals will apparently feature some great offers, though we won't know what they are until the clocks stri...
- Posted Dec 17th 2008
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Reeves has 'no knowledge' of PlayStation 4
David Reeves, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), has admitted that he has ‘no knowledge’ a successor to the PlayStation 3, stating he isn’t even sure if such a console has been planned. Speaking with RTL, Reeves noted, “I'm not even sure if that's bein...
- Posted Dec 16th 2008
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