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PS3 Pluses, Broadband Caps, Yahoo News
(News) Readers discuss Sony's game console, broadband usage limits, and the Google-Yahoo deal.
(News) Readers discuss Sony's game console, broadband usage limits, and the Google-Yahoo deal.
Google Coming to PlayStation Portable
(News) Sony will add Google searches to the menu of its PlayStation Portable with a new firmware update available soon, it said...
(News) Sony will add Google searches to the menu of its PlayStation Portable with a new firmware update available soon, it said...
Review: Nintendo Wii Fit
(Reviews) Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience.
(Reviews) Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience.
Sony Misses PS3 Target as Annual Shipments Hit 9.2M
(News) Shipments of Sony's PlayStation 3 games console came in under target at 9.24 million units in the financial year to the end of...
(News) Shipments of Sony's PlayStation 3 games console came in under target at 9.24 million units in the financial year to the end of...
Wii Leads Jump in Japan's Game Market
(News) Console sales grow 13.4 percent in 2007, led by the cheaper Wii, says a new report.
(News) Console sales grow 13.4 percent in 2007, led by the cheaper Wii, says a new report.
PS3 BD Live Support Coming Soon
(News) With the next firmware update, the PlayStation 3 becomes the first Blu-ray player to get BD Live support.
(News) With the next firmware update, the PlayStation 3 becomes the first Blu-ray player to get BD Live support.
Microsoft Blames Xbox Shortages for Lagging Sales
(News) Microsoft says a shortage in console availability is the reason its Xbox 360 console trailed substantially behind competitors in recent U.S. sales.
(News) Microsoft says a shortage in console availability is the reason its Xbox 360 console trailed substantially behind competitors in recent U.S. sales.
Sony games studio head Harrison resigns
(News) The head of Sony's in-house game studio and one of its longest serving executives, Phil Harrison, will resign from the company at the end of February, Sony Computer Entertainment said Monday.
(News) The head of Sony's in-house game studio and one of its longest serving executives, Phil Harrison, will resign from the company at the end of February, Sony Computer Entertainment said Monday.
Brain-Controlled Gaming System in 'Demo Hell'
(News) Emotive Systems' innovative brain-controlled gaming system falls victim to wireless interference in a high-profile demo.
(News) Emotive Systems' innovative brain-controlled gaming system falls victim to wireless interference in a high-profile demo.
Wii to displace Xbox 360 by end of 2008: iSuppli
(News) Nintendo's popular Wii game console will displace Microsoft's Xbox 360 as the new-generation game machine, iSuppli said Thursday.
(News) Nintendo's popular Wii game console will displace Microsoft's Xbox 360 as the new-generation game machine, iSuppli said Thursday.
Microsoft: No HD DVD Xbox in works
(News) Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft did not unveil an Xbox console with HD DVD capabilities built-in at CES, and has no plans to do so in the future, according to an executive in Microsoft's entertainment business.
(News) Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft did not unveil an Xbox console with HD DVD capabilities built-in at CES, and has no plans to do so in the future, according to an executive in Microsoft's entertainment business.
Sony to sell special 'Devil May Cry 4' PlayStation 3
(News) Sony will sell a special edition of its PlayStation 3 console in Japan in January to mark the launch of the "Devil May Cry 4" computer game.
(News) Sony will sell a special edition of its PlayStation 3 console in Japan in January to mark the launch of the "Devil May Cry 4" computer game.
A Million PSPs Sell in Japan
(News) The sleek new PlayStation Portable hit the 1 million mark after just two months on the market.
(News) The sleek new PlayStation Portable hit the 1 million mark after just two months on the market.
PS3 sales jump in US on heels of price cut
(News) Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 console have been given a boost in North America since it cut the price of the console and introduced a cheaper version at the beginning of November.
(News) Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 console have been given a boost in North America since it cut the price of the console and introduced a cheaper version at the beginning of November.
Sony to cut PS3 price, launch new low-end model
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is launching a new, cut-down version of the PlayStation 3 in the hopes of boosting sales of its gaming console.
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is launching a new, cut-down version of the PlayStation 3 in the hopes of boosting sales of its gaming console.
Kojima, Ogawa talk about Infinite Undiscovery
(News) Infinite Undiscovery, a new role playing game for the Xbox 360, was announced by Microsoft Corp. just before the Tokyo Game Show. Beyond some screenshots and a brief trailer, not much has been disclosed about the action role-playing game. We sat down off the Game Show floor with Square Enix Producer Hajime Kojima and TriAce Director Hiroshi Ogawa, who was also the main planner for Star Ocean 3, to find out more.
(News) Infinite Undiscovery, a new role playing game for the Xbox 360, was announced by Microsoft Corp. just before the Tokyo Game Show. Beyond some screenshots and a brief trailer, not much has been disclosed about the action role-playing game. We sat down off the Game Show floor with Square Enix Producer Hajime Kojima and TriAce Director Hiroshi Ogawa, who was also the main planner for Star Ocean 3, to find out more.
Folding@home protein project hits a petaflop
(News) The Folding@home distributed computing project of Stanford University has hit the petaflop mark with 80 percent of the power coming from spare processor cycles on PlayStation 3 consoles.
(News) The Folding@home distributed computing project of Stanford University has hit the petaflop mark with 80 percent of the power coming from spare processor cycles on PlayStation 3 consoles.
Sony to expand PS2 business, offers no PS3 price cut
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) opened Japan's biggest computer gaming event on Thursday with a keynote speech that promised a new PlayStation 3 controller and expansion of its PlayStation 2 business, but not an anticipated price cut.
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) opened Japan's biggest computer gaming event on Thursday with a keynote speech that promised a new PlayStation 3 controller and expansion of its PlayStation 2 business, but not an anticipated price cut.
Nintendo Wii exposed to Adobe Flash bug
(News) Symantec says a recently identified Adobe Flash vulnerability could affect the Nintendo Wii through the console's Opera internet browser.
(News) Symantec says a recently identified Adobe Flash vulnerability could affect the Nintendo Wii through the console's Opera internet browser.
Sanyo's Eneloop battery gets a boost from Wii
(News) Shipments of Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.'s Eneloop ready-to-use rechargeable battery will soon hit 30 million thanks in part to the popularity of Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Wii games console.
(News) Shipments of Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.'s Eneloop ready-to-use rechargeable battery will soon hit 30 million thanks in part to the popularity of Nintendo Co. Ltd.'s Wii games console.
TV heading to Sony's PlayStation Portable
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is bringing mobile digital TV to its second-generation PlayStation Portable, it said Tuesday.
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is bringing mobile digital TV to its second-generation PlayStation Portable, it said Tuesday.
Sony cuts price of 60GB PlayStation 3
(News) Sony Corp. is introducing a new version of its PlayStation 3 console in North America in August and cutting the price of the current 60G-byte model by US$100 from Monday, it said.
(News) Sony Corp. is introducing a new version of its PlayStation 3 console in North America in August and cutting the price of the current 60G-byte model by US$100 from Monday, it said.
Microsoft to fix Xbox 360s, take $1B-plus charge
(News) Microsoft Corp. expects to take an earnings charge of over US$1 billion for the quarter that ended in June related to expenses it will incur fixing faulty Xbox 360 machines.
(News) Microsoft Corp. expects to take an earnings charge of over US$1 billion for the quarter that ended in June related to expenses it will incur fixing faulty Xbox 360 machines.
New PS3 firmware on the way; videophiles rejoice
(News) In a post on its new [Playstation.Blog] Tuesday, Sony's Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network Operations, announced the impending release of system software update version 1.82 for the PlayStation 3 console. Scheduled for release "in the next few days", this update will include coding to allow the PS3 to play ACV High Profile files, known more commonly for their codecs (H.264/MPEG-4), which have gained popularity over the past few years for their ability to deliver high definition media in a compressed format. The High Profile standard is the same used in both Blu-ray and HD DVD technology.
(News) In a post on its new [Playstation.Blog] Tuesday, Sony's Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network Operations, announced the impending release of system software update version 1.82 for the PlayStation 3 console. Scheduled for release "in the next few days", this update will include coding to allow the PS3 to play ACV High Profile files, known more commonly for their codecs (H.264/MPEG-4), which have gained popularity over the past few years for their ability to deliver high definition media in a compressed format. The High Profile standard is the same used in both Blu-ray and HD DVD technology.
Microsoft adding heatsinks to broken 360s
(News) Certainly, most savvy 360 owners already know that three red lights on the front of their console means certain unwanted death. A number of users have already undergone the painful ordeal of seeing their 360 units die, but some of them have also witnessed their machines come back to life due to the efforts of Microsoft's customer service department. The more curious lot of these Xbox 360 owners have opened up their repaired consoles to see what exactly has been fixed, and have discovered a new heatsink in their machine.
(News) Certainly, most savvy 360 owners already know that three red lights on the front of their console means certain unwanted death. A number of users have already undergone the painful ordeal of seeing their 360 units die, but some of them have also witnessed their machines come back to life due to the efforts of Microsoft's customer service department. The more curious lot of these Xbox 360 owners have opened up their repaired consoles to see what exactly has been fixed, and have discovered a new heatsink in their machine.
Wii winning in Europe despite 1 million PS3s unit sales
(News) The PlayStation 3 (PS3) console has reached 1 million unit sales in PAL regions, including the U.K. and the rest of Europe.
(News) The PlayStation 3 (PS3) console has reached 1 million unit sales in PAL regions, including the U.K. and the rest of Europe.
Wi-Fi calls coming to the PSP this year
(News) Internet voice and video calls are on the cards for some PlayStation Portable (PSP) owners later this year.
(News) Internet voice and video calls are on the cards for some PlayStation Portable (PSP) owners later this year.
Sony to launch 80GB PlayStation 3 in June
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) plans to launch a version of its PlayStation 3 console with an 80G-byte, hard-disk drive in June, it said Monday.
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) plans to launch a version of its PlayStation 3 console with an 80G-byte, hard-disk drive in June, it said Monday.
First Look: Microsoft's Xbox 360 Elite
(Reviews) Improved high-def movie playback and bolstered specs--including HDMI--highlight Microsoft's newest version of its popular game console.
(Reviews) Improved high-def movie playback and bolstered specs--including HDMI--highlight Microsoft's newest version of its popular game console.
Head of Sony Computer Entertainment Resigns
(News) Ken Kutaragi stepping down as chairman and CEO of Sony's game console division.
(News) Ken Kutaragi stepping down as chairman and CEO of Sony's game console division.
Stanford's Folding@home gets boost from PlayStation 3
(News) Stanford University's Folding@home distributed computing project has seen its capacity more than double in the last month thanks to the addition of idle processor cycles from hundreds of thousands of PlayStation 3 consoles.
(News) Stanford University's Folding@home distributed computing project has seen its capacity more than double in the last month thanks to the addition of idle processor cycles from hundreds of thousands of PlayStation 3 consoles.
Microsoft hopes for Xbox Japan boost with Live gaming
(News) Microsoft Corp. hopes the launch in May of a gaming platform that ties together Windows PCs and the Xbox 360 console will give PC gaming a boost in Japan and in turn mean better business for its console.
(News) Microsoft Corp. hopes the launch in May of a gaming platform that ties together Windows PCs and the Xbox 360 console will give PC gaming a boost in Japan and in turn mean better business for its console.
Sony reviewing PlayStation 3 pricing
(News) A price cut for the PlayStation 3 games console may be in the cards as Sony Corp. looks to strengthen the platform and expand its penetration.
(News) A price cut for the PlayStation 3 games console may be in the cards as Sony Corp. looks to strengthen the platform and expand its penetration.
Microsoft releases IM for XBox 360 online
(News) Microsoft Corp. Monday announced Windows Live Messenger instant messaging (IM) software for the XBox 360, in another step towards making the game console a home Internet access device.
(News) Microsoft Corp. Monday announced Windows Live Messenger instant messaging (IM) software for the XBox 360, in another step towards making the game console a home Internet access device.
Shops Drop 20GB PlayStation 3
(News) Even SonyStyle no longer markets the cheaper of Sony's two PlayStation 3 consoles.
(News) Even SonyStyle no longer markets the cheaper of Sony's two PlayStation 3 consoles.
HP is ready to play in the gaming market
(News) Any lingering image of Hewlett-Packard Co. as a stodgy company was dispelled Wednesday night in San Francisco as the company called "Game On" in its bid for a piece of the online gaming industry.
(News) Any lingering image of Hewlett-Packard Co. as a stodgy company was dispelled Wednesday night in San Francisco as the company called "Game On" in its bid for a piece of the online gaming industry.
PSP players get free Wi-Fi
(News) Sony has announced a new firmware upgrade for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) that allows users to surf the internet and play compatible games online at over 7,000 T-Mobile US HotSpots. Locations include most Starbucks, Borders bookstores and over 70 major airports.
(News) Sony has announced a new firmware upgrade for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) that allows users to surf the internet and play compatible games online at over 7,000 T-Mobile US HotSpots. Locations include most Starbucks, Borders bookstores and over 70 major airports.
Sony planning 80GB version of PlayStation 3
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is planning a new version of the PlayStation 3 game console with a higher-capacity hard-disk drive, according to a U.S. regulatory filing made by the company.
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is planning a new version of the PlayStation 3 game console with a higher-capacity hard-disk drive, according to a U.S. regulatory filing made by the company.
Next generation audio will rely on MIDI, says Dolby
(News) In a GDC session Thursday, Dolby representatives Jason Page and Michael Kelly shocked the audience by saying that more and more developers will be using MIDI-based technology to power in-game tunes, as it's the future of audio technology in next-generation console gaming.
(News) In a GDC session Thursday, Dolby representatives Jason Page and Michael Kelly shocked the audience by saying that more and more developers will be using MIDI-based technology to power in-game tunes, as it's the future of audio technology in next-generation console gaming.
Nintendo legend outlines development philosophy
(News) Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto spoke to an audience at a packed convention room at San Francisco's Game Developers Conference on Thursday.
(News) Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto spoke to an audience at a packed convention room at San Francisco's Game Developers Conference on Thursday.
PS3 Home Beta site goes up Thursday
(News) During Wednesday's keynote presentation, Sony's Phil Harrison mentioned that, while the finished version of Home for the PlayStation 3 would be available in fall of this year, there would be a beta of the program that would be made available in April. It looks like Sony's getting a bit of a head start on the process, however, since a new Web site opened up Thursday, advertising the impending release of the beta trial. Currently, it doesn't say much, but what it does say is this:
(News) During Wednesday's keynote presentation, Sony's Phil Harrison mentioned that, while the finished version of Home for the PlayStation 3 would be available in fall of this year, there would be a beta of the program that would be made available in April. It looks like Sony's getting a bit of a head start on the process, however, since a new Web site opened up Thursday, advertising the impending release of the beta trial. Currently, it doesn't say much, but what it does say is this:
Sony ends game controller legal dispute
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Immersion Corp. have agreed to play together nicely in the computer gaming market.
(News) Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Immersion Corp. have agreed to play together nicely in the computer gaming market.
PS3 in last, Sony lays claim to a successful January
(News) Sure, the PlayStation 3 got off to a rocky start and is now only number 3 in next-gen console sales, but Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. claims that things couldn't be better. Well, it could definitely be better, but in any case, Sony is happy with its current status in the market.
(News) Sure, the PlayStation 3 got off to a rocky start and is now only number 3 in next-gen console sales, but Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. claims that things couldn't be better. Well, it could definitely be better, but in any case, Sony is happy with its current status in the market.
PS2 Sales Surpass Successor
(News) Japanese shoppers opt for older console over hard-to-find PlayStation 3.
(News) Japanese shoppers opt for older console over hard-to-find PlayStation 3.
First Look: Sony's PS3 Versus Nintendo's Wii
(Reviews) Sony packs more features into its PlayStation 3, but the Wii may have an edge on game play.
(Reviews) Sony packs more features into its PlayStation 3, but the Wii may have an edge on game play.
Nintendo Wii
(Reviews) The Wii game console is a big winner, starting with its innovative, crowd-pleasing controller.
(Reviews) The Wii game console is a big winner, starting with its innovative, crowd-pleasing controller.
Sony PlayStation 3
(Reviews) Expensive for a game console, but a great bargain for a console plus a Blu-ray Disc player, the PS3 is worth the wait.
(Reviews) Expensive for a game console, but a great bargain for a console plus a Blu-ray Disc player, the PS3 is worth the wait.
A Closer Look at the Nintendo Wii
(Reviews) Our reviewer catches his breath to report on his first few days with the Wii and its innovative, crowd-pleasing controller.
(Reviews) Our reviewer catches his breath to report on his first few days with the Wii and its innovative, crowd-pleasing controller.
Sony's Packed PlayStation 3: The Nitty-Gritty Details
(Reviews) Our reviewer takes the PS3 out for an extended test drive and says that the wait for the game console was worth it.
(Reviews) Our reviewer takes the PS3 out for an extended test drive and says that the wait for the game console was worth it.
PlayStation 3: High-Def Tools Are MIA
(Reviews) Some essential components for obtaining optimum performance from your brand-new PS3 do not come bundled with the console.
(Reviews) Some essential components for obtaining optimum performance from your brand-new PS3 do not come bundled with the console.
A Brief History of Game Consoles, as Seen in Old TV Ads
(Reviews) From Atari's PONG to the Sony PlayStation 3--we laugh, we cringe, we reminisce.
(Reviews) From Atari's PONG to the Sony PlayStation 3--we laugh, we cringe, we reminisce.
Wild Wii Controller Swinging Without Worry
(News) Nintendo to replace 3.2 million Wii straps for free to assure safety.
(News) Nintendo to replace 3.2 million Wii straps for free to assure safety.
Nintendo to Launch Wii in Japan in December
Nintendo to Launch Wii in Japan in December
Nintendo to Launch Wii in Japan in December
Microsoft to Launch Cheaper Xbox 360 in Japan
Microsoft to Launch Cheaper Xbox 360 in Japan
Microsoft to Launch Cheaper Xbox 360 in Japan
Sony Expects PlayStation 3 Shortages
Sony Expects PlayStation 3 Shortages
Sony Expects PlayStation 3 Shortages
Judge Rules PlayStation Copyright Case Will Go On
(news) Judge Rules PlayStation Copyright Case Will Go On
(news) Judge Rules PlayStation Copyright Case Will Go On
Microsoft to Offer HD-DVD Drive for the Xbox 360
(news) Microsoft to Offer HD-DVD Drive for the Xbox 360
(news) Microsoft to Offer HD-DVD Drive for the Xbox 360
First Look: Sony's Impressive PlayStation Portable
(news) First Look: Sony's Impressive PlayStation Portable
(news) First Look: Sony's Impressive PlayStation Portable
Xbox Adds Video Chat Service
(news) Microsoft looks to new games, online gaming service to boost sales.
(news) Microsoft looks to new games, online gaming service to boost sales.
Gamers Get a Look at PlayStation Portable
(news) Sony's upcoming gaming device earns mostly positive reviews from the crowd.
(news) Sony's upcoming gaming device earns mostly positive reviews from the crowd.
Sony Shows Slim, Trim PlayStation 2
(news) Company also says upcoming PlayStation 3 will support Blu-ray discs.
(news) Company also says upcoming PlayStation 3 will support Blu-ray discs.
Sony Drops PlayStation Prices
(news) Price cuts, new online services, and cell-based workstation aim to juice console sales.
(news) Price cuts, new online services, and cell-based workstation aim to juice console sales.
Xbox Gears Up to Challenge PlayStation
(news) Microsoft focuses on online content, announces new games from EA.
(news) Microsoft focuses on online content, announces new games from EA.
Nokia Readies Curvier, Cheaper N-Gage
(news) QD GameDeck is smaller and fixes design shortcomings of portable gaming device.
(news) QD GameDeck is smaller and fixes design shortcomings of portable gaming device.
Xbox Gets Connected
(news) Microsoft begins testing online gaming service, shows off interactive accessories, and hints at premium features to come.
(news) Microsoft begins testing online gaming service, shows off interactive accessories, and hints at premium features to come.