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It appears the rumors of the new PS3 firmware being released today were true. The PlayStation 3 firmware just got updated to version 1.90 in North America. Below is a list of what the update added and changed.read more | digg story

Since its launch, Sony has been under so much pressure over the huge price tag of their 20GB PS3. Sony know that this was a huge mistake and I now trying to rectify it by doing away with the 20GB Playstation 3 as they have the 60GB version and there are also plans for the 80GB PS3. What we can tell you though, is that while you can still get a 20GB Playstation 3 GameStop are selling this games console for only $450, and what makes this offer so good is that it comes with five free Blu-Ray movies. Many of you will be thinking why on earth would I would this PS3 model if it does not have built in Wi-Fi or any memory card readers? The answer to that is that the 20GB Playstation 3 is perfect for an entry level games console with the best graphics around, but you are also getting an affordable Blu-ray player. Although you would only need to spend $50 more to get a larger hard drive, Wi-Fi, and a card reader, that small amount of money could make all the difference to PS3 buyers. Written by

Si aún estabas haciendo ahorros para comprarte el modelo de PlayStation 3 más barato, intenta hacerlo ahora, pues la empresa Sony planea reducir de forma progresiva la presencia del modelo rebajado a 499 dólares de su consola , dejando sólo a la venta en Estados Unidos el modelo de mayor capacidad, que cuesta 599 dólares.Según Reuters, "La revelación deja sin efecto parte de los elogios que se ganó Sony por parte de la industria de los videojuegos la semana pasada con la reducción del 17 por ciento en el precio de su consola, una medida vista como un intento por igualarse a la Xbox de Microsoft Corp."Entretanto, Sony rebajó la semana pasada en 100 dólares el precio de la PS3, que incluye 60 gigabytes de memoria interna y un reproductor Blu-Ray DVD, en un intento de incrementar las ventas de su consola entre los consumidores que menos gastan.La empresa también informó de que en agosto lanzará un nuevo modelo que tendrá un 33 por ciento más de capacidad -80 gigabytes- y

I love nothing more than technology with a bit of mould on it. Call me tech-nostalgic, but one has to appreciate the roots of today’s systems and platforms. That’s why I’ve decided to provide you with a cock-eyed comparison of two game console adverts, highlighting the contrast in advertising angles and technological leaps. The Atari Advert An advert from the UK, from around 1982 (open for comment), for one of the earliest generation Atari consoles available. Not quite the angle “allowed” these days is it? Parents in the 21st century would rather not have their children be encouraged to play games around the clock. Furthermore; “educational”? The PlayStation Advert A British PlayStation III advert from earlier this year. Explosions, action, sex, Clifton Collins Jr, fire, suggested violence, maniacal behaviour and weaponry. Much better. Comment on "A Retrospectacle Case Study: Atari to Playstation"

New PlayStation 3 firmware improves AVC playback, backwards compatibility Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3, bringing it up to version 1.82. The update brings with it only a pair of publicized additions. New for 1.82 is support for playback of AVC High Profile (H.264/MPEG-4) format video, a high image quality encoding method used by Blu-ray Discs and other media, has been added. “Hopefully this update is moving us closer to the audio playback features many of you commented about,” wrote Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network operations. “We’re continuing to evaluate and improve things across the board, including PS2 software compatibility. Thanks for all of your support and feedback, keep it coming!” Also improved is the system backwards compatibility with original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 titles, though Sony makes no mention of which titles specifically were addressed. Instead, Sony recommends ga

Sony's PlayStation 3 now "in full production"In late April, word from Sony was that its production of blue-violet laser diodes had ramped up to 1.7 million units monthly. The blue-violet laser diode, a critical component in Blu-ray Disc optical drives, is largely cited as the reason for the limited production capacity and delayed European launch of the PlayStation 3. With the blue-violet laser diode shortage out of the way, Sony says that its PlayStation 3 console is finally in full production. “Production problems have now ceased, we're in full production as far as PlayStation 3 is concerned and there's a steady chain of supply in North America, Japan and Europe,” a Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. spokesperson said, as recorded by Compound Semiconductor. In fact, with production woes out of the way, Sony is confident that the PlayStation 3 – with its myriad of multimedia functions – will be able to match the company’s success with the PlayStation 2. “We're aim

Hello team, I had a problem with my PlayStation 2. My kids dropped the PS2 and as a result we are not able to put again the reader inside the PS2. It seems that something inside the PS2 is in the way of the tray. I tried to open the PS2 and...

i bought a new playstation 2 last year. its warranty is over. the problem is when i switch on my PS2 it runs for 4 seconds and then it goes off and the light keeps on flashing red and green. Please advice me on what to do.

I have the console plugged in and the a/v cords connected, I flip the power switch in the back of the console and nothing comes on....no red light...and no power???????

The playstation 2 (50001 Model) I borrowed will not boot up to the browser/configuration screen. It will play a DVD just fine, but won't even boot up to the basic Playstation 2 home screen. I don't have any clue why this isn't working. Any...

Sony to speak directly to consumers using blog Sony Computer Entertainment has been said previously that it intends to find ways to better reach its consumers. This week, Sony has taken its first major step to direct communication with the opening of the official PlayStation Blog. The blog, which officially opened earlier this week, now features its first major ?public address? from SCEA president and CEO Jack Tretton. The welcome letter talks about Tretton?s view on hardcore gamers and the PlayStation?s various contributions to video game innovation since 1995. Tretton speaks on how the various technical innovations of the original PlayStation and PlayStation 2 set the bar for the rest of the industry, and how he believes that the PlayStation 3 will do it again ? though not without the software to drive the hardware. ?We fully realize that past success is no guarantee of future success,? Tretton said on how the various technical innovations of the original PlayStation

I have a playstation 2 silver slimline console and i went to play god of war 2 (after waiting 27hrs in a blackout) and it says unable to read disc, yet when i put in older and scratched ps2 games they work perfectly!!!! i took the Disc to a mates...

The roomiest PS3 yet will hit Korea on June 16Unlike the Xbox 360, the 2.5-inch hard disk drive inside the PlayStation 3 can be upgraded by the user at any time. Sony?s Korean division appears to be well aware of this, and according to official information posted on the PlayStation Korea website, the territory will be getting an 80GB hard drive inside the machine when it launches June 16. Neither the 20 GB nor the 60 GB PS3 consoles will be available in South Korea.Rumblings of this first came in March when Sony filed with the FCC papers describing a PlayStation 3 with an 80 GB hard drive inside. Sony did not confirm nor deny the plans for an 80 GB unit at that time, saying only, ?As mentioned when we made the product announcement for PS3, the system will have different configurations (thus, 60GB HDD with memory card slots and Wi-Fi and 20GB HDD without memory card slots or Wi-Fi both exist). Application to the FCC has been made with various possibilities in mind, however, it does not

Take the show on the road with the PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) handheld system. Your own personal entertainment center, the PSP® CORE handheld system allows you to play the hottest new games, watch the latest available movies on UMD discs and listen to your favorite digital music1 MP3s all in one incredibly compact device that fits in the palm of your hand. Featuring 32MB of internal system memory and a dedicated PSP® CPU running at up to 333MHz, the PSP® has the horsepower you need for an unmatched gaming experience. The 4.3" LCD screen2 sports a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 480 x 272 pixel resolution, and 16.77 million colors for graphics that jump off the screen.Product Info