sony Tag: News and Rumors

PS3 Firmware Update 3.42 Problems: Bricks, Crashes and Black Screens?

By: Alan Ng | Posted: September 8, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

PS3 Firmware Update 3.42 Problems: Bricks, Crashes and Black Screens?

Following on from Sony’s hasty PS3 firmware update to 3.42 yesterday, we told you how there wasn’t any initial problems following the update – until now. We’ve received a barrage of messages from our readers stating that 3.42 is causing them problems. Read more

Sony PS3 Firmware v3.42: Update or stay on Jailbreak?

By: Alan Ng | Posted: September 7, 2010
Filed under: Polls

Sony PS3 Firmware v3.42: Update or stay on Jailbreak?

We have some breaking news to bring you now, as we can confirm that Sony has put up a speedy firmware update for the PS3. It is available to download now, and has been tagged as a mandatory update. Read more

PS3 PSJailbreak Update: Did Sony remove PS2 Gaming on Purpose?

By: Alan Ng | Posted: September 7, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

PS3 PSJailbreak Update: Did Sony remove PS2 Gaming on Purpose?

We have some interesting news to bring you now, as the team behind PSJailbreak have stated that a forthcoming update will allow the USB device to play PS2 games on the PS3 console – what is going on Sony? Read more

Sony PS3 Slim: New White Model coming to US?

By: Alan Ng | Posted: September 6, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Sony PS3 Slim: New White Model coming to US?

We have some exciting news for PS3 owners now, as it has been revealed that the elusive White PS3 Slim may be set for release in the US after all, after a discovery was made on Amazon. Read more

IFA 2010: Sony PS3 – iTunes-Like Service coming in 2011

By: Alan Ng | Posted: September 1, 2010
Filed under: Alternative News

IFA 2010: Sony PS3 – iTunes-Like Service coming in 2011

We have some exciting news for PS3 owners now, as it has been reported that Sony are planning to introduce a new music and video service next year, a service which will be similar to Apple’s iTunes program. Read more

Gran Turismo 5: New Gameplay Video shows Jaguar XJ-13

By: Alan Ng | Posted: August 30, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Gran Turismo 5: New Gameplay Video shows Jaguar XJ-13

If you have been feeling starved over the lack of Gran Turismo 5 updates recently, you’ll be pleased to know that a gameplay video has appeared online, showing off some awesome new footage. Read more

Gran Turismo 5: Performance and Storage Problems Expected

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 28, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Gran Turismo 5: Performance and Storage Problems Expected

When it comes to hard drive installs on the PS3, this can often cause an issue for gamers, as freeing up valuable storage space can become a pain. The reason why I decided to mention this issue again is because Gran Turismo 5 offers an optional hard drive install. Read more

Sony PS3 Amimono Teaser Site: What is it?

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 28, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Sony PS3 Amimono Teaser Site: What is it?

Sony Japan has launched a website for a new game, but the Amimono teaser page does not give much away. We thought that we would lookup what the word “amimono” means, we were surprised to learn that it Japanese for knitting. Read more

PlayStation 4: 5 tips for dominance

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Gaming

PlayStation 4: 5 tips for dominance

The Sony PS3 has been in a constant battle with Nintendo and Microsoft over their Wii and Xbox 360 games consoles respectively. Sony had all the right ingredients to outsell the other two consoles, but did not manage to do so. However, the Japanese consumer electronics maker has a chance to make things right with the PS4, and if it has any chance of dominance, then these 5 tips from sarcasticgamer should be considered. Read more

PS3 Pro Elite Wireless and EX Controllers: Nothing compares

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

PS3 Pro Elite Wireless and EX Controllers: Nothing compares

There are two things wrong with my Sony PS3, the fact that it has now stopped spinning discs and the design of the controller. I do not want to start a huge debate here, but even though I do not own an Xbox 360 – I love the feel of the larger controller in my hands. Read more

Sony Online Pass for PS3 – Bad News for Pre-Owned Games

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Sony Online Pass for PS3 – Bad News for Pre-Owned Games

At E3 2010 Sony Officially revealed PlayStation Plus, a premium PlayStation Network subscription service, now we are hearing that Sony is supportive of an online pass which developers and publishers may implement to battle the pre-owned market. Read more

Mafia 2 Playboy Pictures: Location Guide Video

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3, Video News

Mafia 2 Playboy Pictures: Location Guide Video

There are so many things to keep you occupied while playing Mafia 2, which you can read all about in Jamie Pert’s review roundup. However, did you know that you could look at Playboy pictures by collecting 50 magazines within the game? Read more

Top 4 Sony PS3 Consoles: Sexier than Xbox 360?

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Top 4 Sony PS3 Consoles: Sexier than Xbox 360?

The video games console has come a long way since the days of Pac Mac, which recently became a huge hit again thanks to Google and its homepage. Picking the best console has always been a hard thing to do; well I would not want to upset anybody. Read more

Should Glasses Be Free With All 3D TVs?

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 25, 2010
Filed under: Polls

Should Glasses Be Free With All 3D TVs?

CES 2010 has certainly changed how we view TVs, as there was a major advancement in 3D TV technology. We had assumed that this year was going to be all about the tablet, but as only Apple has one the attention turned to 3D. The technology has been around for a while, but has only been allowed into the home, with a range of 3D TVs – already on the market. Some come with those strange looking glasses, while others do not, which takes me to my question – Should Glasses Be Free With All 3D TVs? Read more

Press Your Luck: Download today from PSN

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 24, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Press Your Luck: Download today from PSN

For those of you who do not know, Press Your Luck is available for download today from PSN for the Sony PS3. The game is fun as you will often see the cartoon character appearing throughout the game, and is based on the Press Your Luck game show from the 1980s. Read more

Get A PlayStation Move For Free At Gamestop

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: August 23, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Get A PlayStation Move For Free At Gamestop

For those of you who are a little strapped for cash but really want Sony’s PlayStation Move, we have an interesting deal where you can get one for free. Well, sort of… Read more

Sony PS3 Jailbreak: Free Method Coming Soon?

By: Alan Ng | Posted: August 23, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Sony PS3 Jailbreak: Free Method Coming Soon?

Following on from our report which informed you about Sony’s possible plans to ban anyone using the new PS3 jailbreak solution, we now have some fresh details from community hacker Mathieulh, who says that the USB method may be available via alternative means. Read more

PS3 Jailbreak: Sony could detect PSJailbreak and Ban Users

By: Alan Ng | Posted: August 23, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

PS3 Jailbreak: Sony could detect PSJailbreak and Ban Users

If you are a PS3 owner, you are probably aware that the console is now open to homebrew applications and has the ability to play games off a hard drive, due to the recent release of a USB device called PSJailbreak. Read more

Sony PS3 Jailbreak: Affects on new titles

By: Peter Chubb | Posted: August 21, 2010
Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3

Sony PS3 Jailbreak: Affects on new titles

A couple of days ago PS3 “jailbreak” was all that Sony PlayStation 3 users could talk about, but we can now report that psjailbreak.com is no longer online. This was the website that sold the USB dongle that made jailbreaking the console possible. Read more

Sony VPCEA290X Signature Edition: Notebook Specs and Price

By: Jamie Pert | Posted: June 24, 2010
Filed under: Computers, Laptops

Sony VPCEA290X Signature Edition: Notebook Specs and Price

Sony has recently revealed details regarding a new notebook, this is the VPCEA290X Signature Edition. This notebook features an embossed pattern on the lid and palm rest, which gives it a pretty uniqe look, not only this but it is available in three colors, Arabesque black, Arabesque gold or Arabesque pink. Read more

 
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