PS3 Firmware Update 3.42 Problems: Bricks, Crashes and Black Screens?
By: Alan Ng | Posted: September 8, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Polls
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Alternative News
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3, Video News
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Polls
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Gaming, Sony Playstation 3
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, 2010Filed under: Computers, Laptops
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