Product Reviews: » sony http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:23:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Sony http://www.product-reviews.net/2012/02/16/mystery-ps3-4-11-update-isnt-optional-at-all/ http://www.product-reviews.net/2012/02/16/mystery-ps3-4-11-update-isnt-optional-at-all/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:23:34 +0000 Alan Ng http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=148785

Mystery PS3 4.11 update isn’t optional at all

We have only just had a new update to the PlayStation 3 console which improves functionality of the web browser, but now we have confirmation that Sony has just gone live with another firmware update, bringing the console to version…

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Retailer wars: PS Vita WiFi price gets even cheaper

We have just informed you about the latest updates to the US PS Vita store, but now we have news of even further price cuts from retailers as they engage in a war to secure your all important purchase. Unsurprisingly,…

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Surprise PS Vita demos hit US store

If you are getting your PS Vita early thanks to Sony’s First Edition program, you’ll probably know that Sony has already gone live with the US Vita store direct on the system. A collection of digital titles are now available…

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Further PS Vita incentives greet 3G buyers

Sony has revealed another surprise for those of you planning to pick up the soon to be released PS Vita. If you decide to go for the premium 3G model, Sony has just announced that you’ll be getting a free…

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Call of Duty on PS Vita may be Modern Warfare port

It’s a known fact that the launch lineup for the incoming PS Vita is nothing short of mindblowing, with some excellent titles up for sale both digitally and in retail stores from day one. The Vita also has some mouth-watering…

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Searching for best PS Vita price – PR’s contenders

The PS Vita has already been out in Japan and other parts of Asia for three months, but now there’s the little matter of Sony’s latest handheld PlayStation launching in the US and Europe. Naturally, eager gamers are on the…

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PS Vita will support many PSP titles, partial list revealed

Earlier this week we informed you about the disappointing news related to the PS Vita UMD Passport program, which now will not be available to new buyers at the Europe and PS Vita launch later this month. A collection of…

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PS Vita needs more cross-platform, Remote Play support

One of the biggest potentials of the new PS Vita aside from being able to handle near-PS3 quality graphics, is the fact that the Vita has the ability to play simultaneously with the PS3 thanks to its exciting cross-platform play…

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Importing a PS Vita may have been a mistake

Sony’s new PS Vita is undoubtedly their finest portable PlayStation to date. With near-PS3 graphics, a quad-core processor, multimedia features and more, it’s clearly a device that has a lot of potential. However, some bizarre omissions from Sony have led…

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No UMD passport for US Vita is a head scratcher

We have some disappointing news to bring to those of you picking up a PS Vita at launch, as Sony has just confirmed that there will not be a UMD Passport service to transfer your UMD discs over to the…

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PS3 Firmware Update 4.10: List of changes

Despite all the recent talk about the next generation games consoles both Microsoft and Sony continue to improve the current models via software upgrades. Today we have news of the PS3 firmware 4.10 update and the changes it brings with…

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First look at Google Maps on PS Vita 1.60 update

We informed you earlier this week that a new firmware update was hitting the PS Vita, and now we can confirm it has gone live. Key updates are the inclusion of Google Maps and the ability to take videos with…

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Twisted Metal: No love for EU release, out of Jaffe’s hands

We have some more information for you regarding the European delay of Twisted Metal due to localization issues. The game will be delayed in that region, but still coming out as planned in the US. We now have a confirmation…

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PS Vita: Choosing the perfect case

If you are planning to pick up the Sony PS Vita when it launches in the US and Europe this month, then it is almost certain that most of you will also be on the hunt for a solid case…

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Mac owners delight at PS Vita firmware update

We are getting close to the launch of the PS Vita in many regions across the world later this month. The device is already available to lucky gamers in Japan, and the console has been pretty well received so far….

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PSN maintenance causing error code 80023102

The Sony PlayStation Network has been hitting the headlines quite a bit in the last few days, as only yesterday we told you about the upcoming rebranding of the service. Late last week the service was down for a few…

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PSN going down forever

A couple of days ago Sony decided it wanted to do some more routine maintenance on its PlayStation Network online service. This was just one month after it was unavailable again for exactly the same reason. Today we have news…

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Twisted Metal: Hardcore fans may want to get US version

We have some important news for our readers in Europe who are planning to pick up or pre-order a copy of highly anticipated PS3 exclusive Twisted Metal. The game has unfortunately received a small release delay, but we also have…

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Best PS Vita bundle so far offers free 8GB memory card

Earlier this week we spoke about Sony discounting digital copies of PS Vita games on their PlayStation Network, and now we have some great news for those of you who are planning to pick up a new handheld in the…

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PS Vita’s Blue light of death needs firmware update fix asap

Before you get all worked up on how we may be overreacting, let us start by saying the PS Vita is a great bit of kit. Since we picked up our model from Hong Kong we have been delighted with…

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Sony losses deepen may affect PS4

Sony has recently launched its latest hardware the PS Vita in Japan that has got off to a slow start, but now seems to have turned the corner a little. The device is set to launch in other regions in…

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PS Vita making progress in Japan, 3DS still untouchable

We have some good news coming out of Japan to share with you now, as it looks like Sony’s new PS Vita handheld is finally start to make some progress after a far from perfect start to their hopes in…

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PS Vita’s digital incentive: Insight into Asia store

We have spoke in the past about how PS Vita will need to purchase a large capacity memory card if they are planning to adopt a digital approach for Sony’s new handheld system. Now though we have some additional news…

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Xperia S in no rush to release, still on course

The recently teased Sony Xperia S has got many Android fans excited about the feature packed handset. So far there hasn’t been any official confirmation when the device will be launched, but recent retailer listings seemed to have provided a…

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PS Vita release day trade-in deals surface

We are only a few weeks away now to the release of Sony’s new handheld console, and some have wondered how well it will do considering the pricing for it. Although totally different to the Nintendo 3DS that saw a…

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All PS Vita games are mostly ports, why still so expensive?

For those of you that still are not aware, the Sony PS Vita will introduce variable pricing to consumers looking to pick one up in the US or Europe at the end of February. This means that some games will…

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Yet more PSN routine maintenance inbound

PlayStation 3 and PSP owners use the PlayStation Network to enhance their gaming experience by playing certain games online, or using some of the other great features. So we have possibly frustrating news for some users today as yet more…

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Sony reveals new 2012 Cyber-shot digital cameras

There can quite often seem an overwhelming choice of digital cameras available especially in the compact sector. Today we have news that Sony reveals some new Cyber-shot digital cameras to further expand the lineup. The company has announced three new…

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More Monster Hunter talk on PS Vita

We have spoke about the possibility of Monster Hunter appearing on the Sony PS Vita in the past and it’s clearly a game that most of you would love to see appear sometime this year. Now though, we have some…

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New PS Vita 3G bundles do not please everyone

If you are planning to pick up a 3G PS Vita when it launches next month, it is good news if you live in the United States. Sony has just announced that they are planning to release two special 3G…

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