PlayStation 3 News
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DualShock 3 dated for Europe
Sony has confirmed that the DualShock 3 wireless controller for PlayStation 3 will be available for purchase in European territories on July 4. Originally released in Japan in November 2007, the DualShock 3 will retail for approximately GBP 39.99 and brings vibration functionality to a wide range...
- Posted Jun 30th 2008
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Japan: PSP dislodges PS3 from top of charts
Weekly PlayStation 3 sales in Japan have slumped following an initial boost on the back of Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, while the PlayStation Portable repositions itself back at the top of the charts. According to Media Create, the PSP sold through 59,351 units for the...
- Posted Jun 27th 2008
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Hirai: "True generation" quality only available on PS3
Sony Computer Entertainment President Kazuo Hirai has stated that the PlayStation 3 is the only system capable of delivering a “true generation” quality gaming experience. Speaking during the company’s Business Review in Tokyo yesterday, Hirai commented, “As PlayStation 3...
- Posted Jun 27th 2008
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Video download service coming to US this summer
President of Sony Computer Entertainment Kazuo Hirai has confirmed that the platform holder will be debuting its PlayStation Network movie download service in North America this summer. Speaking at the company’s mid-term strategy meeting, Hirai stated the firm would be rolling out the servi...
- Posted Jun 26th 2008
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Firmware 2.4 due in three weeks time; features revealed
According to reports from CVG, Sony is planning on launching its upcoming Firmware 2.4 update for the PlayStation 3 in around three weeks time, coinciding with the E3 Media and Business Summit next month. Previous reports suggested that the update would arrive some time next week; however, accord...
- Posted Jun 25th 2008
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PS3 to beat PS2's lifetime sales, says Sony Europe boss
President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) David Reeves has said that the company expects the PlayStation 3 to eventually surpass lifetime sales of its predecessor, the PlayStation 2. While the console may have gotten off to bumpy start, Reeves was keen to observe the current state in w...
- Posted Jun 20th 2008
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Videogames division Sony's top priority, says Stringer
Sony Corporation Chairman Sir Howard Stringer has labelled the restoration of “profitability in our television and game businesses” the platform holder’s top priority. Stringer’s comments come following the company’s annual shareholders meeting in Tokyo yesterday. ...
- Posted Jun 20th 2008
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[UPDATE] In-game XMB coming June 18?
Earlier this month we reported that trophies would be coming to the PlayStation 3 in the next system update, firmware 2.4. Recently other news outlets have been reporting similar tips, stating that not only will trophies be available, but full in-game XMB and use of custom in-game soundtracks. Ac...
- Posted Jun 1st 2008
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Sony phasing out 80GB MotorStorm pack
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has confirmed that it is phasing out the 80GB MotorStorm bundle, with retailers no longer receiving new inventory for the high-end SKU. “Retailers aren't getting any new inventory of the 80GB Motorstorm bundle," a Sony representative told gami...
- Posted May 31st 2008
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PS3 was on "life support," says Stringer
Sony Corporation Chairman Howard Stringer has conceded that the PlayStation 3 was on “life support” as a result of the machine’s shaky start, with high development costs proving nearly "catastrophic” for the Japanese electronics giant. Speaking during The Wall Street ...
- Posted May 29th 2008
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