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  • New downloads available from the Playstation Store

    New downloads available from the Playstation Store

    5 October 2007, 10:51

    This week the Playstation Store has a number of delights for you to sample, including demos such as The Simpsons and numerous trailers and tutorials.

  • PS3 price drop and 40GB model for 299

    PS3 price drop and 40GB model for 299

    5 October 2007, 09:15

    The cat is out of the bag, Sony are all set to announce the introduction of the 40GB PS3, as well as a reduction in price for the 60 model.

  • Further details surface on 40GB cheaper PS3

    Further details surface on 40GB cheaper PS3

    1 October 2007, 10:13

    The FCC report for the new, cheaper version of the PS3 has been spotted and sources widely believe that an announcement will be made by Sony in the next couple ...

  • PS3 passes the Petaflop line in Folding

    PS3 passes the Petaflop line in Folding

    26 September 2007, 11:13

    Sony's PlayStation3 is proving to be the ultimate folding machine as it passes the Petaflop barrier in Folding, the distributed computing scheme from Stanford University.

  • No price cut, but a cheaper 40GB PS3 launching soon?

    No price cut, but a cheaper 40GB PS3 launching soon?

    24 September 2007, 10:45

    Sony don't want to drop the price of the PS3, but it's looking increasingly like we'll be able to pick up a cheaper model very soon.

  • Sega urge Sony to cut PS3 price

    Sega urge Sony to cut PS3 price

    24 September 2007, 10:01

    Sega believes that the next year to two years will be a profit margin struggle,unless Sony push sales of the PS3 forward by cutting its price to consumers.

  • Playstation Eye set to revolutionise PS3 gaming -NOT!

    Playstation Eye set to revolutionise PS3 gaming -NOT!

    20 September 2007, 11:12

    Sony have big plans for the Playstation Eye, but just how much can this digital camera revolutionise the way we play?

  • Playstation Home delayed until further notice

    Playstation Home delayed until further notice

    20 September 2007, 09:07

    Sony's Playstation Home, the community-based which will allow PS3 users to interact, communicate, join online games, shop, share private content and even build and show off their own personal spaces ...

  • Dualshock 3 for PS3 this Spring

    Dualshock 3 for PS3 this Spring

    20 September 2007, 09:07

    Sony President confirms that the Dualshock 3 rumble controller for the PS3 will be available shortly, with EA's Burnout Paradise being the first game to take advantage of its technology.

  • PS3 rumblings at Tokyo Game Show

    PS3 rumblings at Tokyo Game Show

    19 September 2007, 09:19

    It's widely believed that, at the Tokyo Game Show, Sony will be announcing the return of the Dual Shock controller, Dual Shock 3 for the Playstation 3. Let's get ready ...

  • Sony confirm game release dates plus PS3 HOME set for October

    Sony confirm game release dates plus PS3 HOME set for October

    7 September 2007, 11:18

    Sony has released a list of titles due for release between now and Christmas, plus there's the Playstation Home service has been confirmed for October.

  • Playstation Store updated

    Playstation Store updated

    7 September 2007, 10:13

    Head over to the Playstation Store and you'll now discover a barrage of new content including new demos of Stranglehold and NBA Live 08, new add-ons for Motorstorm and Ninja ...

  • Square Enix: Future of the PS3 could be tough

    Square Enix: Future of the PS3 could be tough

    7 September 2007, 10:02

    Square Enix President, Yoichi Wada believes that Sony need to focus on a consistent marketing strategy if they hope to compete with Nintendo in Japan.

  • PS3 eats into Wii's lead in Japan

    3 September 2007, 09:48

    Sony's PS3 had clawed back some ground against Japan's best-selling console, the Wii... Microsoft get the scraps...

  • PS3 hacked... well, exploited

    PS3 hacked... well, exploited

    17 August 2007, 12:00

    Using an exploit that by-passes the age rating system could open the door for homebrew on the PS3.

  • PS3 exclusives release confirmed - Europe lags again

    17 August 2007, 09:18

    Release dates for a bunch of PS3 exclusive titles have been confirmed and, as usual, Europe lags behind... again.

  • Clip-on screen for your PS3?

    Clip-on screen for your PS3?

    15 August 2007, 09:12

    From the files of “Possibly the worst accessory ever” comes the 7” LCD clip-on screen for the PS3, from NEVOVER... no, really, it’s true!

  • No, Ubisoft, the PS3 CAN handle the AI.

    No, Ubisoft, the PS3 CAN handle the AI.

    15 August 2007, 08:57

    One of Sony’s top bods, David Karraker, has chipped in his tuppence answering claims by an Ubisoft developer that the PS3 can’t handle multiple AIs.

  • Sony offer refund for faulty PS3 store games

    Sony offer refund for faulty PS3 store games

    13 August 2007, 10:36

    Due to significant technical issues with two titles currently available on the PS3's online store, Sony has today confirmed that customers will be issued with a full refund within the ...

  • Sony to phase out 20Gb PS3

    Sony to phase out 20Gb PS3

    10 August 2007, 09:27

    According to a report over on CNET, Sony are phasing out the 20Gb PS3 leaving just their 60Gb and 80Gb versions on the market which could pave the way for ...

  • PS3 Starter pack – how long is it here for?

    PS3 Starter pack – how long is it here for?

    8 August 2007, 09:25

    Potential PS3 owners, miffed at the lack of a price drop on the 60Gb PS3, which has seen a $100 price cut in the US, are now wondering just how ...

  • PlayStation3 to get PVR ability

    PlayStation3 to get PVR ability

    2 August 2007, 08:45

    A Sony exec in New Zealand has offered up some details on a DVTB decoder for the PS3, turning it into a PVR...

  • Metal Gear Online announced for PS3

    Metal Gear Online announced for PS3

    24 July 2007, 12:15

    Gaming website, Kotaku has been blogging live today from a Metal Gear party in Japan and has revealed some interesting news on a new Metal Gear Solid title for PS3

  • Sony explains why UK didn't get a PS3 price cut

    Sony explains why UK didn't get a PS3 price cut

    23 July 2007, 11:43

    Semi-official UK blog, Three Speech has grilled David Reeves on the lack of a PS3 price drop in the UK. The Sony Europe President believes that a price drop now ...

  • The best deals on Playstation 3 (PS3) bundles

    The best deals on Playstation 3 (PS3) bundles

    18 July 2007, 10:29

    I'm sure everyone would have preferred to see a PS3 price cut, but for the time being we'll just have to be content with the PS3 starter packs that are ...

  • Sony to double PS3 HDD for Europe?

    Sony to double PS3 HDD for Europe?

    17 July 2007, 11:06

    Sony CEO David Reeves believes that the revised US PS3, which sees a jump in capacity from a 60GB to 80GB HDD is far too small a jump for the ...

  • No price cut, but there's a new PS3 starter pack!

    No price cut, but there's a new PS3 starter pack!

    16 July 2007, 09:31

    Many Europeans were hoping that Sony would announce a price cut for the PS3 at E3 last week, but instead we've been offered a new style starter pack taht hit ...

  • E3 Sony press conference - PS3 games and price cut plus a new PSP!

    E3 Sony press conference - PS3 games and price cut plus a new PSP!

    12 July 2007, 10:18

    Sony held its annual press conference yesterday evening at the E3. Among the announcements was the introduction of a newly updated PSP and an extensive library of soon-to-be released games ...

  • European PS3 price-cut announcement coming at E3?

    European PS3 price-cut announcement coming at E3?

    9 July 2007, 11:23

    Sony have today confirmed that the PS3 price is cut from immediate effect in the US, but it's looking as though Europe may not be far behind.

  • Sony confirm PS3 price cut and 80GB model

    Sony confirm PS3 price cut and 80GB model

    9 July 2007, 08:58

    Sony have finally stepped forward and confirmed that the the price of the PS3 will be cut from immediate effect in the US. There's also news of the new 80GB ...

  • $100 PS3 price cut imminent in the US

    $100 PS3 price cut imminent in the US

    6 July 2007, 09:51

    A US retailer has leaked an advertising poster detailing a $100 price cut in the PS3 on July 12th.The source claims that the price cut will apply to all retailers ...

  • PS3 firmware update 1.82 details

    27 June 2007, 09:54

    Sony has confirmed the imminent release of PS3 Firmware update 1.82, which will enable the playback of AVC high profile files

  • Sony warrior says PS3 will succeed

    21 June 2007, 11:38

    Howard Stringer talks to company shareholders