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PS3, Xbox 360 to be supported by EA until 2017

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:34:32 -0400

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The CFO of Electronic Arts has said that the publisher will continue to release software for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 until at least 2017. As reported by GameSpot, Blake Jorgensen said at the Stifel 2013 Technology Conference earlier this week t...

Trollface hack strikes PlayStation 3? PSU community member reports XMB weirdness

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:17:29 -0400

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UPDATE: neoxthexone has followed up with us to detail that he possesses two non-jailbroken PS3s. Meanwhile, he does not own an Android phone, nor possess the knowledge or desire to use the Network Spoofer application some are mentioning. The mystery ...

PS3 Metallic Gray DualShock 3 coming to U.S.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:56:47 -0400

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Sony has announced plans to release a Metallic Gray DualShock 3 controller in North America. The PlayStation 3 peripheral hasn't been dated or priced yet, though it'll likely set you back the usual amount for a new pad, $54.99. Sony's also upda...

PS3 price cut due this week, says analyst

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:00:05 -0500

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Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has said he expects Sony to cut the price of PlayStation 3 this week. Speaking with GI.biz, Pachter predicts that the console will be lowered to $199 on February 21. This just so happens to be the day aft...

North American PSN update; Feb. 12, 2013

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:09:45 -0500

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store, and this week is all about Twisted Metal sales, the Dragonborn DLC for Skyrim, and a ton of content for PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale. You can also p...

This week's PS Plus update includes free game, discounts

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:52:34 -0500

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PlayStation Plus subscribers are getting a new entry for their instant game collection tomorrow along with some decent discounts. This week you can pick up Closure, a unique and stylish puzzle platformer, completely free. Who doesn't like free gam...

SCEE unveils new PS3 YouTube app

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:14:40 -0500

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PlayStation 3 has today seen the release of a new YouTube application, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced. The app is available to download now free of charge, and can be grabbed via the XMB in 'My Channels.' The new app ha...

North American PSN update; Feb. 5, 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:38:21 -0500

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store adn this week features digital copies of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time on PS3 and PS Vita, Dead Space 3, Bentley's Hackpack, and Mensa Academy. In addition, th...

North American PSN update; Jan. 29, 2013

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:32:39 -0500

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. This week includes pre-orders for Crysis 3, Bayonetta, the Zone of Enders HD collection, and the Hitman collection. In addition, there are plenty of options...

Sony confirms new PS3 colours for U.K.

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:46:07 -0500

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Sony has announced that it will release two new Super Slim PlayStation 3 colours in the U.K. next month - Blue and Red. The hardware is due out on February 15 and features 500GB of storage and a matching DualShock control pad. Across the pond,...

North American PSN update; Jan. 22, 2013

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:11:44 -0500

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. This week includes a ton of great content, including new PS3 exclusive Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, along with Beta for Dust 514. Be sure to check ...

Sony unveils new PS3 Super Slim colours for Japan

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:25:55 -0500

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Japan will receive two new PlayStation 3 Super Slim models next month, Sony has revealed. Due out on February 28, the Azurite Blue and Garnet Red PS3s will be available in 'limited quantities' only, and will retail for 24, 980 yen. Both models com...

Update: White PlayStation 3 Superslim console coming to North America

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:01:33 -0500

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UPDATE: Confirmed via press release. The Classic White Bundle will launch for $299.99 on January 27, 2013. Original story: The Crystal White Superslim PlayStation 3 console may at last be hitting the United States and Canada. Product pages for a Wh...

North American PSN update; Jan. 15, 2013

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:33:10 -0500

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. This week includes some new games like Devil May Cry, the Angry Birds Trilogy, and Corpse Party: Book of Shadows. There are some add-on packs for Far Cry 3,...

Report: PS3 beating Xbox 360 in global shipments

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:24:47 -0500

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Sony's PlayStation 3 has eclipsed the Xbox 360 in global shipments, according to a market analysis document by the International Data Corporation. As reported by GI.biz, the document by Lewis Ward - titled Worldwide Video Game Entertainment Consol...

PS3 sells 30 million in PAL regions

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:28:24 -0500

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PlayStation 3 has sold 30 million units across PAL territories since its launch in March 2007, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced. SCEE President and CEO, Jim Ryan, commented: "This is a major milestone for us and clearly show...

North American PSN update; Dec. 18, 2012

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:00:01 -0500

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Sony Computer Entertainment America has posted its weekly update to the PlayStation Store. There are a ton of sales going on, so make sure you take advantage of them while you can. Check out some pre-orders and demos on PS Vita and PS3. Look for w...

Holiday Guide: A walkthrough for your new PlayStation 3

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:09:55 -0500

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Did Santa bring you a brand new PlayStation 3? Did you take advantage of all those holiday deals and purchase one for yourself? If so, we'd like to welcome you to the PlayStation family. Sure, the next generation of consoles is on the horizon, but...

Holiday Guide: Essential accessories for your new PS3

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:13:29 -0500

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New to the PlayStation 3? We're sure you are in the market for the perfect controller, fighting stick, and headset. PSU has you covered. With December hitting us faster than we thought it would, the time is right to figure out what PlayStation 3 a...

Holiday Guide: 10 great games for your new PS3

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:55:19 -0500

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Cards on the table, we envy the new adopter. Why? Because there's never been a better time to invest in Sony's PlayStation 3. Sure, the hardware may be six-years-old, but the quality of software speaks for itself, and if you're one of those punters l...