PlayStation 3 Description
Sony's next-generation system is a graphical powerhouse, featuring 1080p support and a whole slew of graphical effects that have only begun to be implemented in high-end PCs. Wi-Fi capable, the console can connect up to seven wireless controllers via Bluetooth. It's also been announced that the controller will feature advanced motion-sensing capabilities, similar to Nintendo's Wii.
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Feature: Ready to Rumble: PS3 DualShock 3 vs. SixaxisWe crack open the PS3's new DualShock 3 to see how this new rumble-enhanced controller compares to the Sixaxis and DualShock 2.
News: PS3 patch to make console first Blu-ray Profile 2.0 playerA PS3 firmware update scheduled for late March will enable a host of new Blu-Ray features for the game console, including BD-LIVE support -- a first for Blu-ray players.
News: Metal Gear Solid anthology ships for PS2; MGS1 coming to PS3 and PSPKonami on Tuesday announced it had shipped Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PlayStation 2.
News: Capcom blames 'resource constraints' for PS3 no-showWhy aren't PS3 owners privy to the Street Fighter II Remix beta test like Xbox 360 owners? Time, money, and convenience, says Capcom.
News: Analyst: PS3 'will kill Xbox 360 in Japan' by year endPopular analyst Michael Pachter said the PS3 is poised for a comeback this year, when commenting on the ever popular console wars.
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News: PS3 patch to make console first Blu-ray Profile 2.0 playerA PS3 firmware update scheduled for late March will enable a host of new Blu-Ray features for the game console, including BD-LIVE support -- a first for Blu-ray players.
News: Metal Gear Solid anthology ships for PS2; MGS1 coming to PS3 and PSPKonami on Tuesday announced it had shipped Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PlayStation 2.
News: Capcom blames 'resource constraints' for PS3 no-showWhy aren't PS3 owners privy to the Street Fighter II Remix beta test like Xbox 360 owners? Time, money, and convenience, says Capcom.
News: Analyst: PS3 'will kill Xbox 360 in Japan' by year endPopular analyst Michael Pachter said the PS3 is poised for a comeback this year, when commenting on the ever popular console wars.
News: Air Force to buy 300 PS3s for "technology assessment"A super secret stealthy fighter jet powered by Cell -- who knows?
News: Report: Sony was top rated game publisher in 2007According to a new report released on Tuesday, Nintendo trailed Sony last year in terms of the highest rated games, followed by Capcom, Lucas Arts, Atlus, EA, and Microsoft.
News: Goodbye Sony, hello Atari: Phil Harrison named president of struggling publisherThe ex-Sony veteran will now make third-party games for both Microsoft and Nintendo in addition to PlayStation.
News: "In-game communication" coming to PS3 this summer, says SonyPerhaps PS3 owners can look forward to more chat-enabled games, that is if recent vague statements by Sony are to be believed.
News: PS3 DualShock 3 controller coming in AprilRumble to make a triumphant and overdue return to PlayStation.
News: Sony vet Phil Harrison leaves team PlayStationThe 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 said on Monday.
News: Motorstorm 2 in 2008, super PS3 game in 2009Motorstorm 2 is coming this Christmas, says the BBC, with a "secret" PS3 game to follow in 2009, the likes of which left reporter Darren Waters "speechless."
News: Toshiba terminates HD DVD, surrenders to Blu-rayAs expected, Toshiba pulled the plug on HD DVD today. The PS3 as a next-gen movie player just got a lot more compelling.
News: Report: PS3 sold faster than Xbox 360 for same periodThe PlayStation 3 sold slightly better in its first 14 months of availability than the popular Xbox 360 thanks to solid sales abroad, says a homebrew estimate from VG Chartz.
News: PS3 outsells Xbox 360 in January, says NPDAccording to stat tracking go-to firm NPD, the PS3 outsold the Xbox 360 in January.
News: Code: Twisted Metal coming to PS3; Jaffe: confirmedIn less than two weeks, eagle-eyed gamers deciphered the riddle hidden in Twisted Metal: Head-On for PS2, revealing that Twisted Metal would be coming to PS3.
News: Sony announces budget PS3 games, silver PS3Sony of Japan on Tuesday announced PS3 greatest hit titles at reduced prices in addition to future availability of a silver PS3.
News: EA expects PS3 to outsell Xbox 360 in 2008Additional information from the publisher's latest conference call reveals a commitment to fewer sequels, and the expectation that PlayStation 3 will outsell Xbox 360 in 2008.
News: Sony returns to game profitability, PS3 sill losing moneyAfter a year and a half of losses, team PlayStation is back in black, while the PlayStation 3 tries to turn the corner.
News: Rumors suggest new 120GB, DualShock 3 PS3; Sony declines commentSony says "no comment" to reports that the 80GB PS3 will be discontinued and possibly replaced by a 120 or 160 GB version that's possibly equipped with a DualShock 3 controller, according to rumors from several trusted sources.
News: Sony to discontinue 80GB PS3, says retailer memoBest Buy will discontinue the sale of the $499 PlayStation 3 on January 28, says an alleged store "closeout" memo obtained by PS3 Fanboy.
News: Sony denies PS3 price drop rumors of $299Despite online reports suggesting otherwise, SCEA says a $299 PS3 is nothing more than wishful thinking.
News: White PS3 coming to America, say FCC filingsApproval documents reveal that the ceramic white PS3, first released in Japan last October, is coming stateside.
News: Source: Crysis's good looks coming to PS3"Studio insiders" say an enhanced PS3 port is in development.
News: Report: PS3 comback, shallow Wii, tepid portables in '08GamerMetrics predicts first-half 2008 happenings using online traffic patterns.
News: David Jaffe endorses "one-console future"Famed God of War creator says there's nothing to lose from a unified hardware standard.
News: Sony discontinues 20GB, 60GB PS3 in JapanCan gamers expect a unified PS3 model in the foreseeable future?
News: Source: PS3 getting in-game XMB in 2008A Sony official has reportedly confirmed Cross Media Bar access during PS3 gameplay to be announced later this year.
News: Warner Bros to exclusively back Blu-rayFilm maker says the decision was made "in response to consumer demand."
News: God of War 3 "in good hands" says former directorDespite losing a pair of original creators, God of War 3 for PS3 will deliver upon release, according to erstwhile director Cory Barlog.
News: Sony to sell special Devil May Cry PS3Sony plans to put on sale a special edition of its PlayStation 3 console in Japan in January to mark the launch of Devil May Cry 4.
News: Sony: PS3 becoming lead console for developersPlayStation boss Jack Tretton says developers are increasingly using the PS3 over Xbox 360 as the lead development platform for new games.
News: PS3 adds DivX video, Blu-ray 1.1 with system update 2.10Sony to unfurl a handful of PS3 goodies just in time for Christmas.
News: Sony hoping to sell 11 million PS3s by April 1PlayStation chief says he's confident in hitting the mark despite stiff competition from both Wii and Xbox 360.
News: Sony CEO: PS3 'infinitely more fun' than Wii60Howard Stringer is optimistic of the PS3's future and expectedly thinks his console is more "exciting" than either Wii or Xbox 360.
News: Sony reveals early 2008 game line-upSony announced an impressive line-up of first-party games for PS3, PSN, PS2, and PSP on Wednesday.
News: PS3 to rival Wii lead by 2011 predicts analystXbox 360 to be distant third in four years, says the forecast.
News: Sony acknowledges lackluster PS3 sales in 2007Despite being trampled by the competition in 2007, lower than expected PS3 sales are "hardly cause for panic" says PlayStation boss Jack Tretton, especially given Sony's proven ability to release consoles with a 10-year shelf life.
News: PS3 beats monthly Wii sales for first time in JapanSony's PlayStation 3 outsold Nintendo's Wii for the first time in Japan during the month of November, game magazine publisher Enterbrain said on Friday.
News: Sony and Microsoft in cat fight over PS3 salesMicrosoft on Thursday said the Xbox 360 outsold the PS3 by 2 to 1 last week, according to "estimates from top retailers." Sony says those numbers "are way off."
News: Hacker uses PlayStation 3 to crack passwordsNick Breese, a senior security consultant at Auckland-based Security-assessment.com, has come up with a way to drastically increase the processing capability of cracking passwords, using a PS3.
News: Ken Kutaragi to receive lifetime achievement awardThe Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has named Ken Kutaragi, creator of the PlayStation, as the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.
News: PS3 sales jump in US on heels of price cutSales 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: Sony reduces dev fees to boost PS3 supportSony on Monday cut the price of the PS3 development kit by 50 percent in an effort to encourage more games.
News: Sony sends GamePro a PS3 birthday cake!As the PS3 turns one tomorrow, Sony commemorates by sending GamePro a delicious birthday cake that didn't cost $600.
News: Sony expects PS3 momentum; analyst says Wii dominationSony is confident things will start picking for the PS3 this holiday, though one analyst begs to differ saying it will be yet another Wii Christmas.
News: Insomniac: Four more years of 'major leaps' in PS3 graphicsThe PS3 will see "major leaps" in visuals for at least four more years says the Rachet & Clank Future developer.
News: Sony CEO: PS3 'turning point has been passed'The recent $399 price cut has boosted PS3 sales to more than 100,000 units for the week ending Nov. 11 -- figures on scale with Wii and 360 sales.
News: Kmart selling PS3 for $319 with couponOnline reports surfaced on Tuesday of a 20% off coupon valid for a PS3 purchase at participating Kmart stores.
News: Sony CEO says Blu-ray in 'stalemate' with HD DVDSony boss Howard Stringer downplayed the HD wars saying that the most prestigious format will win in the end. The CEO added that the PS3 is "coming back up," despite its fumble out of the gate.
News: PlayStation-maker accentuates list of holiday gamesSony on Thursday profiled its current and upcoming software to be released on PS3, PS2, and PSP this holiday as the formative game maker trails in popularity to both Nintendo and Microsoft.
News: Sony bringing welcome update to PS3 ownersSony on Wednesday announced PS3 firmware version 2.00 set for release on Thursday, Nov. 8 to enhance owner usability.
News: Sony confirms God of War III for PS3Though expected, God of War III has been confirmed for PS3.
News: Sony introduces $399 PS3 in U.S. todayThe PlayStation 3 officially gets its second price cut in less than a year.
News: Sony readies its 'largest ever' ad campaign for PS3In what has become a crucial holiday season for the struggling PS3, Sony has mobilized its "largest ever" hardware promotion in conjunction with the release of the 40GB PS3 out Nov. 2.
News: Midway developer endorses PS3 as lead platformMike Bilder, studio head behind Stranglehold, thinks developing first on PS3 and subsequently on Xbox 360 would avoid the delays and frame rate issues of the former without compromising the quality of the latter.
News: Report: 40GB PS3 runs quieter than current modelsA new report published on Monday says there's more than just a $100 price drop in store for gamers planning to buy the upcoming 40GB PS3.
News: Source: Sony asking developers to stick with PS3A new report published Friday by the Mercury News suggests that Sony may already be scrambling to keep third-party developers aboard the PlayStation 3, which has struggled to keep pace with the Wii and Xbox 360.
News: Sony to sell new $399 PlayStation 3 in U.S.Sony announced on Thursday that it will begin selling the cheaper 40GB PlayStation 3 in the U.S. on Nov. 2 in an effort to boost slow sales.
News: Sony unveils interactive sitcom game for PS3Like Office Space or The Office? Sony's newest episodic content game may be your brand of java.
News: Sony: PlayStation Eye will become your new headsetSony wants you to know that there's more to the PlayStation Eye than just Eye of Judgmentyou can talk to your gamer buddies online and play in the dark with it too.
News: Sony confirms white, 40GB PS3 for JapanSony Computer Entertainment Inc. unveiled the new, cut-down version of the PlayStation 3 in its native Japan on Tuesday in the hopes of boosting sales of its gaming console.
News: Source: Sony to release 40GB PS3 on Nov. 2Sources close to Hollywood Reporter say that Sony will release the 40GB PS3 in North America on Nov. 2.
News: Sony details 40GB PlayStation 3 without U.S. dateSony announced on Friday that it will begin selling a 40GB PS3 in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia starting October 10 for 399 euros.
News: Shadow of the Colossus 'sequel' quasi-confirmedSony seems to have leaked news of an ICO/Shadow of the Colossus sequel, expectedly for PS3.
News: Sony says 40GB PS3 announcement 'imminent'While avoiding specifics, a Sony spokesman reputedly told the AFP that an announcement regarding the rumored $399 PS3 will occur at any moment.
News: Cheaper 40GB PlayStation 3 all but confirmedThis is the last speculative look until Sony makes it official.
News: At current rate, PS3 may sell less than GameCubeBased on the first 10 months of availability, the troubled PlayStation 3 sold 22 percent less than the Nintendo GameCube for the same period.
News: Sony resurrects official PlayStation magazineSony Computer Entertainment America and Future US jointly announced a new PlayStation enthusiast magazine on Monday, PlayStation: The Official Magazine.
News: Source: $399 PS3 to launch on or before Nov. 16An unofficial source affirms that the oft rumored $399 PS3 will arrive on or before Nov. 16, just in time for the holidays.
News: Sony: 'DualShock 3 rumble same as DualShock 2'Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Sony says DualShock 3 rumble is identical to DualShock 2.
News: FCC filing hints at new PlayStation 3 model for $399Is there or isn't there?
News: Source: Sony unveiling cheaper 40GB PS3 this weekA new report confirms earlier rumors that Sony will announce a $399 40GB PS3 as early as this week.
News: PlayStation boss on why you should own a PS3What's the number one reason to own a PS3 right now? According to SCEA president Jack Tretton, the console is "future proof," that's why.
News: Sony: The PlayStation 3 'is still a game machine'Despite previous attempts in promoting the PlayStation 3 as a super-computer, Blu-ray player, and multimedia device, Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai recalibrated the PS3 as a game console in statements made during his Tokyo Game Show keynote.
News: Hands-on: DualShock 3 lacks punch; full game listLong live the DualShock 3. Vicious Sid tries out the new vibration-enabled PS3 controller. Though it's a welcome improvement, it seems that rumble on the PS3 lacks some punch.
News: Sony announces Dual Shock 3, delays HomeSony 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 for the PS3.
News: PS3 rumble confirmed at Tokyo Game ShowMultiple sources have confirmed that rumble-enabled PS3 controllers are now playable at this week's Tokyo Game Show.
News: Rumor: Sony to unveil PS3 rumble at TGS this weekSeveral online reports suggest that Sony will likely unveil PS3 rumble technology at the Tokyo Game Show this week.
News: Analyst: 'Window is narrowing' for PS3 turnaroundAfter remaining optimistic on PS3 for close to a year despite slow sales, NPD analyst Anita Frazier acknowledged on Thursday that time is running short for Sony to stage a turnaround in the console industry.
News: Sony deploys big PlayStation Store update this weekSony on Thursday announced one of its biggest PlayStation Store weekly updates since first launching the PS3.
News: PS3 not getting Call of Duty 4 collector editionActivision on Tuesday announced that a special collector's edition of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will be released for Xbox 360 and PC, but not PS3.
News: Report: Sony to release $399 PS3 (40GB) this holidayA new report published on Sunday alleges that Sony will release a new 40GB PS3 this holiday season for $399 in an effort to compete with stronger Wii and Xbox 360 sales.
News: PS3 having an identity crisis says Square Enix prezThe PS3: Is it a media center, a game console, or both? That's the very question confusing gamers says Square Enix president Yoichi Wada; something he believes results in low PS3 sales.
News: PR boss quits Sony before 'difficult holiday' says analystSCEA head of public relations, Dave Karraker, announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving the company effective Sept. 7 after just one year. Analyst Michael Pachter says the executive will be missed during what he calls a "difficult holiday" for the PS3.
News: Sony: Over 40 playable PS3 games at Tokyo ShowSony unveiled a partial list of playable games to be shown at the Tokyo Game Show later this month including at least five unannounced games.
News: Analysts: 80GB PS3 dropping to $499 by ChristmasAnalysts maintain that Sony will drop the price of the 80GB PS3 to $499 once retail supply of the discontinued 60GB model depletes; an announcement could come at the Tokyo Game Show later this month.
News: CORRECTED: Sony Responds: 60GB PS3 back in stock...for nowCORRECTED Responding to consumer demand, Sony has restocked the 60GB PlayStation 3 online.
News: Sony confirms internal depletion of 60GB PS3 supplySony elaborated on previous comments made about 60GB PS3 inventory stock on Wednesday, confirming that only retail supply of the $499 machine remains and suggesting that the expected 80GB price drop is imminent.
News: Has Sony's internal supply of the PS3 60GB run dry?Sony confirmed the depletion of PS3 60GB machines at the company's online store on Tuesday suggesting that only retail units remain for the discontinued and cheaper model.
News: Sony aiming to improve quality of third-party PS3 gamesSony's Phil Harrison said in an interview on Wednesday that the quality of third-party PS3 titles will likely improve due to the sharing of first-party technologies with outside publishers.
News: Sony unveils TV tuner, recorder for PS3; extends PSP functionalitySony extended the functionality of both the PS3 and PSP at Germany's Games Convention on Wednesday including a personal video recorder for PS3 and a satellite navigation accessory and messaging service for PSP.
News: PS3 loses neutral player (Paramount) to HD DVDParamount Pictures announced on Monday that it will drop support for Sony's Blu-ray high definition format in favor of exclusively supporting the Microsoft-backed HD DVD. The decision further complicates the HD format war as well as the PS3's value.
News: PS3 expected to outsell Xbox 360 in July NPD reportIndustry analyst Michael Pachter expects the PS3 to outsell the Xbox 360 for July due to Sony's $100 price cut last month. If accurate, it would mark the first time the PS3 outsold the Xbox 360.
News: Blu-ray outpacing HD DVD sales by 2 to 1Sales of Blu-ray high-definition discs exceeded sales of the rival HD-DVD format in the first half of 2007 by a margin of 2 to 1 in the United States according to Home Media Research.
News: Ubisoft: PS3 no harder to develop for than Xbox 360Ubisoft developers said on Friday that developing games for Sony's PS3 is no more difficult than for Microsoft's Xbox 360 despite recent comparisons, reports, and statements suggesting otherwise.
News: Development issues to blame for PS3 game delays?Industry analyst Evan Wilson believes development difficulties are to blame for inferior quality when releasing PS3 games on schedule with the Xbox 360. The analyst also believes development challenges heighten the number of PS3 game delays.
News: Sony claims PS3 failure rate of less than 1 percentPS3 failure rates are "around .02 percent" according to Sony Computer Entertainment Europe founder, Chris Deering while speaking at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival on Tuesday.
News: EA, Sony respond to PS3 criticisms of the weekEA and Sony each responded to criticisms today that the PS3 lacks in smoothness and artificial intelligence when compared to the Xbox 360.
News: God of War creator confirms three PS3 exclusivesDavid Jaffe confirmed in an interview with GamePro that Eat Sleep Play's three upcoming games would in fact be original PS3 exclusives.
News: Report: Gamers unaware of console functionalityAccording to a new usage report by consumer research group NPD, gamers are either unaware or apathetic to the non-gameplay features of next-gen consoles.
News: Analyst expects second PS3 price drop in early '08Industry analyst Michael Pachter predicted on Tuesday that Sony will likely drop the price of the PS3 for a second time in early 2008 to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto 4. The news comes on the same day Microsoft formally dropped the price of its Xbox 360 to $350.
News: Sony says 80GB PS3 now availabile in storesSony announced on Monday that 80GB PS3 models bundled with MotorStorm are now available at online and brick-and-mortar retailers for $599. 60GB PS3 models for $499 are available until supplies last.
News: Developer sharing the PS3 love for better gamesLong-time PlayStation developer Insomniac Games publicly shares its development files on the Internet with the hopes of improving the number and quality of PS3 games made by the PlayStation development community.
News: Analyst blames PS3 for Grand Theft Auto 4 delayAnalyst Michael Pachter believes development difficulties on PS3 forced Take-Two to delay the highly Grand Theft Auto IV for both PS3 and Xbox 360.
News: Sony: 'We have not added rumble' to PS3 controllerSony denied recent reports in speaking to GamePro that rumble-enabled PS3 controllers are on the way. The company did acknowledge motion-sensing enhancements for the Sixaxis controller, however.
News: Developer confirms PS3 rumble in 2-3 monthsGame developer blog Inner Bits asserts that rumble-enabled PS3 controllers are "quietly replacing original controllers launched with the console." Rumble and enhanced motion-sensing is expected in two to three months says the source.
News: Sony hoping to add DVR to PlayStation 3 in 2008Sony's Warwick Light, head of New Zealand marketing, said on Tuesday that the company hopes to release a digital TV tuner for PS3 sometime in 2008.
News: Rockstar exclusive coming to PS3, Viva Pinata hitting DSA pair of high profile games were announced over the weekend including an unnamed Rockstar exclusive for PS3 and Viva Pi?ata for the Nintendo DS.
News: Blu-ray slowly leads HD DVD in format warA new report suggests that Sony's Blu-ray disc format is gaining noticeable traction over Microsoft-backed HD DVD. The news comes as Microsoft dropped the price of its HD DVD add-on for Xbox 360 to $179 in an effort to boost sales among influencial gamers.
News: Microsoft expects new, cheaper PS3 this fallMicrosoft's director of technical strategies Andre Vrignaud predicted on Wednesday that Sony will release a new $399, 40GB PlayStation 3 this October in an effort to better compete against rivals Nintendo and Microsoft.
News: Sony reports fewer losses than MicrosoftAs expected, Sony's game division posted a quarterly loss of $237 million on Thursday off costly and slow PS3 sales. The news comes as rival Microsoft recently posted a $1.2 billion quarterly game loss of its on due to costly warranty extensions for faulty Xbox 360s.
News: Sony: 'We're attacking online very aggressively'Sony's vice president of marketing Peter Dille said in a recent interview that his company is aggressively developing its online platform in an effort to better compete with Xbox Live.
News: GamePro sees first playable Metal Gear 4, MGS OnlineKonami unveiled several new Metal Gear Solid 4 details on Tuesday including the new online mode. GamePro's complete sneak peek with gobs of information inside.
News: Sony: PS3 price cut would "annoy a lot of people"Sony's European president David Reeves talked PS3 price cuts and sales performance in an interview with the company sanctioned Three Speech blog on Friday.
News: Heavenly Sword demo hits PS3 this ThursdaySony announced on Monday that a Heavenly Sword demo will be available for download on the PlayStation Network this Thursday, more than a month before the game's expected September 4 release.
News: Sony looking to add rumble to PS3 controllerSony said in an interview published on Thursday that the company is considering a rumble-enabled PS3 controller now that a related lawsuit with Immersion has been settled.
News: MGS4 coming in early 2008; rumored to 360 shortly afterA Japanese trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4 implies a release on PS3 this Winter (sometime between December and February), whereas the game's original E3 trailer stated early 2008. Rumors suggest the game will then make its way to Xbox 360 "a few months" later.
News: Sony promises "fireworks" next month at LeipzigEuropean PlayStation boss David Reeves blew off last week's E3 suggesting that legitimate Sony announcements would be made next month at the Leipzig game conference in Germany.
News: Metal Gear online coming to PS3Famed Metal Gear producer Hideo Kojima revealed during Japan's PlayStation Premier event this week that a Metal Gear online component is coming to PS3.
News: PS3 sells 1 mln in Japan, six months after WiiPlayStation 3 sales hit the one million mark in Japan some six months after Nintendo's popular Wii did the same. To date, the much cheaper Wii sells more than four times faster than Sony's PS3.
News: Sony confirms 60 GB PS3 to be discontinued in coming monthsSony grabbed headlines recently when they announced that the 60 GB PlayStation 3 would be dropped to $499. But today they also revealed that this model will be discontinued later this year, leaving only the $599 model for sale.
News: GamePro's live at Sony's E3 2007 press briefing; live impressions and updates insideLive from Sony's E3 2007 media briefing. Refresh this page frequently for new updates, pics, and impressions in our live blog!
News: Sony maximizes Blu-ray, PS3 productionFurther dismissing analyst claims, Sony now boasts that, instead of cutting down production, Blu-ray laser production is now higher than ever.
News: Sony unveils Summer Blu-ray giveawayStarting this Sunday, Sony will be giving away five free Blu-ray movies in return for purchasing a selected Blu-ray player.
News: More rumble rumors shake up SixaxisOnce more, unconfirmed rumors about a Sixaxis controller revision featuring reincorporated rumble technology have surfaced, this time suggesting that the fundamental nature of traditional force feedback will change.
News: New PS3 firmware on the way; videophiles rejoiceSony heralds the dissemination of its next firmware update, which will come with high definition video playback capabilities.
News: Sony clarifies Hirai's PS3 release estimatesWhile not exactly promising as much as Kaz Hirai, SCEA confirms that the PS3 will see many more games in North America this fiscal year.
News: Sony promises games, games, gamesKazuo Hirai, SCEI's new CEO, recently addressed the media, assuring the public that Sony will vastly increase its library by offering a total of 380 games by the end of Sony's fiscal year.
News: MotorStorm's new Time Attack mode highlights this week's PlayStation Store updateA number of long-awaited items have finally appeared on the pages of the PlayStation Store, including the oft-delayed MotorStorm patch and a pair of classic PlayStation games.
News: Sony San Diego shifts its focus to the NetworkSony's internal development team has realigned its priorities from large-scale PS2/PS3 titles to downloadable content.
News: PS3 software update 1.81 fixes bugs, little elseSony has revealed the release of another system software update for the PS3, but trust us -- it's nothing to get worked up about.
News: Sony bigwig hints at coming PS3 price cut?Sony's CEO Howard Stringer broaches the idea of a PS3 price cut, saying he may have answers by Christmas.
News: Sixaxis Rumble Rumors ResoundWhile Sony has yet to make any official announcements, independent sources say a new design is in the works for the PS3 controller.
News: PS3 faster than Xbox 360, harder to manageConventional wisdom suggests that the PS3 is harder to make games on than the Xbox 360. Is it? A recent report sheds light on the subject, and GamePro speaks to Sony's dev team for the official word.
News: Sony gets its blog onAfter a lengthy delay, Sony has finally decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon by offering a company-wide blog dealing exclusively with their PlayStation line of products.
News: Sony Japan announces two downloadable PS3 games for late JuneSony's PlayStation site points towards two new downloadable games to go up on sale in the Japanese region this month, but a release in the North American PlayStation store may not be far behind.
News: No games this week, but the PS3 offers trailers-a-plentySony has announced a number of movie and game trailers that will be available on the PlayStation Store starting today.
News: Company stance: SCEA layoffs unrelated to PS3Sony confirms previous statements by denying the PS3's involvement in SCEA's recent decision to let go of 80 to 100 employees in their Foster City offices.
News: Wave of Sony layoffs reaches SCEAThe American branch of Sony Computer Entertainment has finally felt the pinch of the company's efforts to "streamline its operations", as reports indicate that 80 to 100 employees were relieved of their positions yesterday.
News: Blu-ray players get a price drop -- could the PS3 be next?Sony has announced that their newest Blu-ray player will be priced at $100 less than previously advertised, leading some analysts to speculate a similar reduction in price for the PS3.
News: Sony sued again -- Security firm aims to make Sony less secureYet another company has surfaced, expecting to win a legal battle over Sony's technology. This time, a company specializing in content security has initiated a lawsuit alleging patent infringement.
News: SCEE dismisses claims of PS3 production cutsSony Europe's PR head recently denied earlier reports claiming that Sony is cutting down on PS3 production until their console becomes more profitable.
News: Sony's Blu-ray sued over disc-coating patentA California company has filed a lawsuit alleging that Sony's method of coating optical discs infringes upon a patent involving silver-based metal alloys.
News: UPDATE: PS3 to get 1080p upscaling for games, DVDs tomorrowSony has confirmed the inclusion of 1080p upscaling for DVDs, PS2 games, and original PS games in their next firmware update, which is scheduled for release tomorrow.
News: South Korean PS3 may usher in Sony's video-on-demand serviceReports from Korea indicate that the new 80 GB PS3 may push forward Sony's initiative to establish a VOD service for the PlayStation Network.
News: The Toughest Job in Video Games: Sony PRThe PlayStation 3 has come under fire recently for its steep price. How is Sony corporate handling the criticism? Is Sony's corporate culture changing? We posed these timely questions to Dave Karraker, director of Sony Computer Entertainment America's corporate communications.
News: Sony: 80 GB PS3 has been confirmed -- in KoreaIn a surprise move today, Sony has confirmed its development of a PlayStation 3 model with an 80 GB hard drive, but it will be sold exclusively to the South Korean market for their product launch on June 16th.
News: Sony still expects gaming losses next year, just smaller onesA Sony representative forecasts that production of their PlayStation 3 console will force the company to take a loss for the next fiscal year, but it will be nowhere near the massive 232 billion yen loss incurred in their last annual report.
News: EXCLUSIVE: Jack Tretton talks rumble, Metal Gear, and Microsoft on Folding@HomeWe ask SCEA president and CEO, Jack Tretton, all our burning questions about the PS3 at Sony's 2007 Gamer's Day.
News: PS3 losses drive Sony profits downSony's financial report for the previous fiscal year has finally been published, revealing a 68.3% drop in operating income, mostly due to the extravagant costs associated with the PS3 launch. Yet, the company's outlook still remains positive that it will be on the rebound for this coming fiscal year.
News: Analysts forecast major Sony losses for the previous fiscal yearThe official financial results haven't been published yet, but analysts from around the globe have been predicting that Sony's fiscal year losses for their ailing video games division could amount to US $2 billion, with fourth quarter losses being the worst in four years.
News: Calling All Cars goes up for sale todaySony gets its game on for the second week in a row, and unleashes Calling All Cars on the unsuspecting PlayStation Store along with an arcade classic in Rampart.
News: Sony introduces prepaid PlayStation Network cards (in Japan)PS3 owners clamoring for a method to pay for the services of the PlayStation Network without the requirement of a credit card may be happy to know that Sony is planning the release of prepaid cards in June. However, for now, this news applies only to the Japanese territory.
News: Analyst: Blu-ray may lead the PS3 to victoryContrary to the opinions of gamers believing that Blu-ray has ruined the PlayStation 3, noted Webush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter believes that the cutting edge media format will be the key to Sony's success at the end of the current console war.
News: Sony to unveil PS4 in 2008?According to a covert Sony insider, plans are currently underway to make the next wave of PlayStation consoles, which may be available in just over eighteen months.
News: Analyst blasts media over Kutaragi speculationAn industry analyst has come to the defense of Sony by criticizing meda outlets for unfounded speculation surrounding Ken Kutaragi's imminent retirement.
News: After Sony, Kutaragi looks to the networkKen Kutaragi, the man who brought the world the PlayStation, will look to harness the power of the network to tie together content in his next endeavor.
News: Kutaragi planning out PlayStations 4, 5, and 6Soon-to-be former SCEI CEO Ken Kutaragi has looked past his days of being a Sony executive, and claims that he has some lofty goals in the near and far future, including the planned conception of Sony's next three home console systems.
News: Sony unveils new PlayStation 3 EyetoySony has revealed the next-generation successor to the EyeToy, which will serve as a cutting-edge device for voice and video chat, as well as a peripheral for online gaming.
News: Ninja Gaiden Sigma demo on today's weekly content update, but...In their weekly Thursday content update, SCEA has offered a bunch of free goodies for download on the PlayStation Store, but the original games once promised weeks ago are still nowhere to be found.
News: New Folding@home update emerges this ThursdaySony plans to celebrate the immense success of Folding@home by releasing a new version of the program this week.
News: Blu-ray gets first quarter victory by a landslideRecent research data for the year so far pins Sony's Blu-ray as the eventual winner of the HD format wars, as 70% of hi-def discs sold in the first quarter of 2007 were Blu-ray discs.
News: MIT students complete Cell processor courseStudents at MIT have completed the first ever college course based on the study and applied usage of the Cell Broadband Engine.
News: PlayStation Network users top 1.3 millionSony Computer Entertainment America has offered the first usage statistics pertinent to the PlayStation network, claiming that over 1.3 million people have signed up for the PS3's online service.
News: "Transitional period" in gaming industry may lead to worldwide layoffs for SonySCE Europe may not be the only Sony division cutting jobs, as a Sony rep recently stated that the changing market could dictate similar job losses in both America and Japan.
News: Sony quietly presents system software updates for PS3 and PSPBoth the PSP and PS3 received firmware updates last night, which open the door for more original PlayStation titles to be offered on the PlayStation Store.
News: Fatality: Mortal Kombat II hits the PS3For only $4.99, fighting fans can re-live one of the more memorable fighters around: Mortal Kombat II.
News: Sony's profit forecasts rise; 80 GB PS3 on horizon?After being on the receiving end of a generous profit forecast from Japanese financial press agencies, Sony looks to bounce back from last year's PS3-related losses. But will this good fortune lead to an upgraded hard drive for their next-gen system?
News: Sony on Jaffe's Blu-ray comments: He can "speak his mind" anytimeSpeaking to GamePro, Sony has responded to David Jaffe's recent comments concerning Blu-ray. The verdict? Jaffe is free to "speak his mind on anything he wants when it comes to videogames."
News: Jaffe's Blu-ray comments: Sensationalized by Game Trailers?Yesterday, Game Trailers ran a teaser for an interview in which God of War creator David Jaffe appeared to recommend dropping Blu-ray from the PS3. But is that what he really said? Our sources say no.
News: Sony officially discontinues 20 GB PS3Sony Computer Entertainment of America has just contacted GamePro with the following news: the company has officially discontinued the 20 GB PlayStation 3 model, which had the lower price of $499.
News: Processing power = Money for gamers? Sony explores new applications for PS3For those of you who have asked, "What's in it for me?" when it comes to the prospect of distributed computing, Sony may have just come up with a way for gamers to earn incentives for their trouble.
News: Sony abandoning 20 GB model for good?Low demand for the 20 GB PS3 has motivated some stores to discontinue orders for the product, and surprisingly, one such store is Sony's own retail chain.
News: PS3 dominates Australian software charts in spite of ho-hum launchThe hardware figures following launch day may have been disappointing, but data taken from recent Australian software charts has given Sony a new reason to smile.
News: Chart Track claims that last week's 82% sales drop for the PS3 "means nothing"Whether they're defending the PS3 launch against critics or making a more solid case for the PS3's competitors is unclear, but Chart Track is discounting the relevance of its own data, which has noteed a sharp decrease in the PS3's week two sales figures in the U.K.
News: Second week PS3 sales fall 82% in UKChart Track reports a heavy fall in sales during the PlayStation 3's second week on sale in the UK.
News: 80 GB PS3 rumors bubble to the surfaceAccording to a recent filing with the FCC, the PlayStation 3 might be receiving a hard drive upgrade sooner than we think.
News: Datel announces new line of PS3 peripheralsThose of you who are interested in purchasing PS3 accessories from headsets to hard drives might be interested in what Datel will be cooking up in the months ahead.
News: PS3 sets new UK sales recordChart Track reveals roughly 165,000 PlayStation 3 units sold across the UK in the console's first two days on the market, a record figure for the home console industry.
News: PlayStation Store provides no support in several countriesFrustrated PS3 owners unearth the lack of PlayStation Store support in numerous PAL territories across the world.
News: PS3 doubles Folding@Home's processing powerAccording to new statistics from Stanford, PS3 users are greatly contributing to the progress of the the Folding@Home project, instantaneously dwarfing the power of all other participating operating systems.
News: Online searching for PS3 bargains proves popularMarket researcher Hitwise has reported that last week the PlayStation 3 overtook the Nintendo Wii as the most searched-for gaming console online.
News: Euro PS3 launch: London's first PS3 buyers receive free Bravia TVsTo the erstwhile victors belong the spoils. Sony may be currently trailing in the next-gen console war, but they still managed to offer an eye-popping complimentary gift to those who made their way to the official UK launch: a 46" Bravia HDTV.
News: Euro PS3 street date broken: Italian retailers take blameA number of Italian retailers have been found guilty of breaking Sony's hallowed Friday street date, and have begun selling PlayStation 3 systems as early as today.
News: Sony releases Euro PS3 backwards compatibility listGamers in Sony's numerous European and PAL markets can now determine which PS2 and PS games will work on their new PS3 systems.
News: PS3 gets new firmware this week: background downloading confirmedIn addition to a few new features, Sony's newest firmware update gives PS3 users the background downloading they so crave.
News: Analysts: PS3 will win Europe with 4 mil in 2007Media marketing analyst Screen Digest predicts European PS3 sales to hover around 4 million units by the end of the year, overtaking both the Wii and Xbox 360.
News: Sony's Stringer: If PS3 fails, it's because it's "Mercedes" of consolesIn an upcoming television interview, Sony CEO Howard Stringer indicates that his company's greatest mistake with the PS3 may have been the luxurious nature of the console.
News: GDC: next-gen audio will rely on MIDI, says Sony [correction]In a surprise announcement, representatives from Sony announced that MIDI may have a new lease on life when it comes to next-gen audio technology.
News: Harrison attempts to alleviate PS3 BC concernsPhil Harrison urges people not to worry over European PS3 backward compatibility issues.
News: Phil Harrison: Blu-ray will help ensure the success of PS3Phil Harrison testifies on the strength of the Blu-ray format in pushing the PS3 ahead of the competition.
News: PS3 Home in homes by OctoberA detailed document recently discovered on Sony's development website outlines the company's plans for PlayStation Home in the near future.
News: Probst: PS3 won't emulate PS2's successE.A. chief executive Larry Probst predicts that the PS3 will not live up the same degree of success as its forerunner, the PS2.
News: Snarl in Sony: CEO Stringer and PS3 creator Kutaragi at oddsSony CEO Howard Stringer states that he and the tight-lipped Ken Kutaragi have tussled over such things as poor communication and the PS3's astronomical development costs.
News: Jack Talks Back: Sony on critics, competitors, and the PS3GamePro editors Vicious Sid and Bro Buzz had a rare chance to interview Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. The group discussed the reception of the PlayStation 3, the future of the PS3, and how Sony compares itself to its competitors.
News: Sony and Immersion settle: rumble coming soon?The patent litigation involving Immersion's force feedback technology has come to an end, and Sony is now looking into incorporating the technology into its controllers once again.
News: Sony announces DVD upscaling for PS3In a sort of "There. I said it. Happy?" announcement, Sony's Phil Harrison establishes that the PlayStation 3 will feature DVD upscaling for customers with dem dere fancy-schmancy TVs.
News: European PS3 will support over 1000 PS2 titlesReports of unreliable backwards compatibility are in confusion as Sony announces that over 1000 PS2 games will work on the Euro PS3 at launch.
News: PS3 owners will be "very happy" after GDC, says conference directorThe executive director of the Game Developers Conference talks of GDC 2007, Miyamoto's keynote, and even some potential surprises from Phil Harrison.
News: High Moon explains the CellVivendi's High Moon Studios are excited about the Cell processor, but realize that, to take gaming to the next level, developers will have to rethink gaming development in a brand new light.
News: UK PS3 downloadable games and prices announcedSony confirms download prices for PS3 download service. Tekken 5: DR amongst the first games available.
News: Sony confirms PS3 shortages; plans fix by MayJack Tretton of Sony America confirmed the existence of PS3 shortages in certain areas of North America, but plans to fix them within the next few months.
News: The PS3 Launch: Three Months LaterGamePro speaks to retailers and examines supply and demand for the PS3 three months after its storied launch.
News: Sony: PS3 price cuts not expected until 2009A Dow Jones report has analyzed Sony's current status and confirms that price cuts may not come for another two years.
News: Sony announces PS3-priced Blu-ray playerSony has announced a new Blu-ray player with a retail price matching the high-end PS3.
News: Forecast: PS3 wins console war through 2010Media analyst Screen Digest foresees a possible future in which the PS3 wins this generation's console war, but according to them, it won't be easy.
News: Sony makes PS3 games more affordable in EuropeFirst-party PlayStation 3 titles in Europe have seen slashed prices compared to those of other next-gen games.
News: Sony: We're a long way away from a PS3 price cutPhil Harrison reveals his adamant stance on rumble technology, his burning need for Blu-ray, and his total denial of any sort of PS3 price drop.
News: Europe to receive altered PS3; backwards compatibility in doubtLast minute announcements concerning the PS3's hardware cast a shadow over its imminent European release.
News: PS3 in last place, Sony still lays claim to a successful JanuaryIn a recent statement, Sony declares that last month's revenues of $550 million USD was the best January performance in the history of the PlayStation brand.
News: Developers seek outside help for PS3's CellHigh Moon Studios is organizing a developer workshop and collaborating directly with IBM to resolve issues it has with Sony's Cell microprocessor technology.
News: GP Q&A;: Phil Harrison talks future of the PS3At DICE we had a chance for a brief chat with Sony's president of worldwide studios, Phil Harrison. These are the highlights.
News: Sony stays the course on its "ten year plan"Sony President Phil Harrison echoes previous claims that the PS3 is the console of the future, but also elaborates on those pesky price drop rumors we keep hearing about.
News: PlayStation 3 pre-order numbers on the riseSome retailers are declaring record-breaking pre-order figures for Sony's next-gen system, which launches in the European market in just a few weeks.
News: Sony cuts costs for Cell chips, may outsource productionDesperate to alleviate costs, Sony may no longer develop their costly cell microprocessors in-house.
News: Sony UK exec quits with PS3 launch 5 weeks awaySony's UK head of sales Kevin Jowett resigns only five weeks before the all-important European PS3 launch.
News: Sony sweetens Euro PS3 launch...Bond styleA free copy of Casino Royale on Blu-ray will be offered to the first 500,000 customers to register their Euro PS3.
News: Sony's Phil Harrison defends the PS3's honorSony's main go-to guy in all matters PS3 answers a few scathing questions at this year's DICE Summit in Las Vegas.
News: EA exec unhappy with PS3 game salesUses the "d-word" to describe quarterly financial results.
News: Blu-Ray surpasses HD-DVD by more than 2 to 1PlayStation 3 lends some serious heft to the new Blu-ray Disc format.
News: PlayStation 2 outsells PlayStation 3 in JapanSales of the almost 7-year-old PlayStation 2 beat those of the brand-new PlayStation 3 in Japan in late January for the first time, according to figures published on Friday.
News: Sony Ponders Price Cuts for PS3The once-mighty king of all media is now considering a price drop to gain ground in a marketplace where the Wii beats them at a rate of nearly two-to-one.
News: Researcher predicts Blu-ray domination by 2008Early market dominance and the PS3 presented as key to long-term victory.
News: PS3 pulls down Sony profits; price cuts possible in 2-3 yearsSony's core electronics business more than doubled profits in the last quarter of 2006, but failed to offset price cuts to its PlayStation 3 game console, leading to an overall profit decline of just over 5 percent, the company said Tuesday.
News: PICS: PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote ControlThe PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Control is now available and beginning to show up on select store shelves.
News: Sony's "failure to fend off Nintendo" foreshadows profit plummet, say analystsFinancial news service Bloomberg predicts that Sony may report third-quarter profit losses up to 50 percent tomorrow.
News: PlayStation 3 sales fall again in JapanSales of the PlayStation 3 in Japan dropped further in the week to Jan. 21 as the games market there suffered from lackluster demand compared to recent weeks, according to data published Friday.
News: Sony's PS3 to hit Europe, Australia on March 23Sony Computer Entertainment has named the date for the delayed European and Australian launch of its PlayStation 3 games console: March 23.
News: PlayStation 3 firmware update fixes lingering graphics issuesPS1 and PS2 games look a whole lot better now.
News: Sony on PS3 price-cut: "No"SCEA CEO Jack Tretton responds to eager consumers banking on a PlayStation 3 price reduction in the near future.
News: Sony says 'no' to porn on Blu-ray DiscSony said it will not work with the adult film industry to help put their movies on its Blu-ray Disc format, although it will not try to stop them completely.
News: Japan: PS3 weekly sales dip to lowest since launchThe PlayStation 3 recorded its lowest week of sales last week since its launch in Japan, according to figures published Friday.
News: Success: Over 2 million PS3s shipped worldwideSix million consoles by the end of March? Sony sticks by their guns.
News: Sony misses Japan PS3 shipment goal by 2 weeksShipments of SCEA's PlayStation 3 console hit one million units in Japan on Tuesday, the company said. That's just over two weeks behind Sony's original launch plan, which envisaged hitting the million mark before the end of 2006.
News: SCEA boss optimistic about NPD sales figuresSCEA CEO Jack Tretton points to NPD sales figures as evidence of PlayStation brand power.
News: HD DVD gets boost from porn industryEarly support from the adult film industry may be helping HD DVD to take an early lead over Blu-ray Disc in the battle to become the next-generation DVD format.
News: Sony responds: PS3 retailers see returnsThe PlayStation 3 launch has met several key Sony milestones, but early indications suggest it may not be the grand-slam hit the company had hoped for.
News: Sony: We shipped 1 mil PS3s to America in 2006It's official -- Sony shipped one million PlayStation 3 consoles to the North American market by the end of 2006, a key milestone for the game system.
News: PlayStation 3: 75 million units by 2010?Analysts gaze into their crystal balls to read the console's future.
News: Business Week: PS2 to outsell PS3 in 2007 and 2008With 103 million PlayStation 2 units shipped as of March 2006 and more on the way, Business Week predicts the PS2 will outsell the PS3 well through 2008.
News: PS3 sales mark first weekly rise in JapanSales of the PlayStation 3 in its home market have finally begun to rise four weeks after the console was launched, according to data from Media Create.
News: Toshiba: we'll beat Sony to the living room with CellToshiba is confident that it will beat Sony to market with consumer electronics devices packing the powerful Cell microprocessor, the head of its consumer electronics business said Thursday.
News: PC World calls PS3 a top tech mistake of 2006PC World's Dan Tynan has released a new article titled "The 21 biggest technology mistakes of 2006." The number eight entry? The PlayStation 3.
News: Time Magazine deems PS3 a bustBetting on unproven technologies and jacking the price sky high, Time Magazine labels PlayStation 3 a huge bust for Sony.
News: Sony: Nobody will ever tap full potential of PS3Phil Harrison, Sony's President of Worldwide Studios, talk's games that max out each of the PlayStations.
News: Reports: Sony to start video download serviceSony Corp. plans to launch an online video download service next year, according to reports in both the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal newspapers.
News: PS3 September '07 delay in Europe? Sony says noDespite recent rumors and speculation that the PlayStation 3 may see further delays in Europe, Sony claims the system is still on track for a March release.
News: UPDATED: Sony confident of hitting PS3 targetsSony is confident it will hit shipment targets for its recently launched PlayStation 3 game console, its president said Thursday.
News: Sony says PS3 manufacturing issues have been resolved"We do remain focused on having one million PS3s in the pipeline by December 31, 2006."
News: Blu-ray DVD drive annoys some PlayStation 3 buyersGamers love Sony Corp.'s new PlayStation 3 for its graphic capabilities and firepower, but the advanced Blu-ray DVD drive is annoying some by raising the cost, slowing production and forcing them to buy into a format they've not yet aligned with.
News: PlayStation 3 sales send Asustek sales soaringThe Taiwanese contract manufacturer producing the PlayStation 3 saw its sales rocket to a record high in November due to the hit product.
News: Bloomberg: PS3 misses sales targets, "loses to Wii"Financial reporting powerhouse Bloomberg reported last night that Sony has missed its sales targets for the recently released PlayStation 3.
News: Sony releases first PS3 software updateSony Computer Entertainment America released its first update for the PlayStation 3 today, adding support for the Blu-ray remote and more Blu-ray video outputting options.
News: PSOne games now available for the PSP, via the PS3Have a PSP, and a PS3? Check out the PS3 online store for a batch of PSOne games playable on the PSP.
News: PlayStation 4: Sooner than we think?PlayStation 4? It's not as crazy as it sounds. But consumers shouldn't expect the console until 2010 at the soonest, said vice president of technology for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Paul Holman.
News: PS3 to Add Upsampled DVD, 1080p/24 SupportSony's PlayStation 3 may be getting an update to fix the currently problematic 1080p at 24fps, component out, and the ability to upscale DVDs to 1080p.
News: PlayStation 3 sales drop sharply on low supplySales of the PlayStation 3 console during its first full week of availability in Japan were sharply lower than those during the two days immediately following its launch, according to estimates published this week.
News: Sony Shakeup: Kutaragi Out as SCEI PresidentKen Kutaragi will leave his position as president of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.,and hand day-to-day control of the division to Kaz Hirai, previously head of SCEI's U.S. unit.
News: Analyst: Sony Must Sell 30 Games for Every PS3A report from prestigious British economic publication Financial Times shows how Sony's hardware strategy for the PlayStation 3 is anything but straightforward.
News: Robbie Bach talks 360 price drops, PS3 ownageThe Microsoft uber-executive talks about the 360, the PS3, and how certain business practices can have far-reaching effects.
News: Sticker Shock: Average eBay PS3 Price $1,959.73According to eBay Marketplace Research, the average price of a resold PlayStation 3 is reaching unprecedented heights.
News: In-depth: The PS3's Blu-ray Movie Experience ReviewedCan the PS3 perform competitively with stand-alone Blu-ray players from consumer electronics makers? PC World's Melissa J. Perenson weighs in with the full review.
News: Violence, Expliotation Mar PlayStation 3 LaunchA week after it first appeared in Japan, the PlayStation 3 went on sale in the U.S. and three other countries on Friday.
News: PlayStation 3 Pre-Ordering Follow-up: Judgement DayTwo weeks or so after braving the elements in upstate New York to pre-order a Sony PlayStation 3, Ouroboros heads back to the retailer and ersatz campground to pick up his expensive new toy.
News: Taiwan Gets Just 500 PS3 UnitsEmpty-handed Europeans still seethe with envy.
News: PlayStation 3 Downscales Resolution on Older HDTVsIf your box doesn't support 720p, you're in for some disappointment.
News: Sony Reveals PS3 Struggles With Backward CompatibilityThe PlayStation 3 is struggling to handle full backward compatibility with the thousands of older PlayStation and PS2 games on the market.
News: Analyst: PS3 Launch to be 150-200k UnitsAnalyst Colin Sebastian predicts that Sony will only ship 150,000 to 200,000 PlayStation 3 units in time for the US launch on November 17th, a drop of nearly 50 percent from Sony's goal.
News: Japan Sell-Out: 88,400 PS3s Sold on First DaySaturday's launch of the PlayStation 3 in Japan saw 88,400 machines sold, according to figures from Enterbrain.
News: Exposed: How to Install a New PS3 Hard DriveFrom our brand-new copy of the PS3's Service and Support booklet comes a whole host of new information on the PS3, including step-by-step instructions for installing a new, bigger hard drive.
News: Full PS3 Manual Scanned, RevealedGamePro has uploaded the entirety of the 60 GB PlayStation 3 final retail manual. Interesting entries are highlighted in red.
News: PS3 Dissected: Hands-On with Media and OnlineOur foreign correspondent has turned in a hands-on report on the full PlayStation 3 experience, including the media functions, web browsing, and online account management.
News: Tokyo Report: First Pics of Japanese PS3 InterfaceOur fearless Japan-embedded reporter has first pics of the PS3's interface.
News: Tokyo Report: PS3 Launches in JapanSony Computer Entertainment's PlayStation 3 games console made its worldwide debut in Japan on Saturday morning.
News: Tokyo Report: 50% Markup for PS3sPlayStation 3 consoles were selling at about a 50 percent mark-up on their retail price on Saturday evening in Japan, about 12 hours after launch.
News: Tokyo Report: Early Start on Saturday for PlayStation 3Some major Japanese electronics store chains are planning to open at 7 a.m. on Saturday to begin selling the PlayStation 3 console.
News: Tokyo Report: The PS3 Has Sharp Graphics for Same GamesGamePro's embedded Japanese reporter goes hands-on with the PlayStation 3.
News: PlayStation 3 Games Sport Single Online Sign-inFinally, some concrete details about Sony's online strategy.
News: Lines Already Forming for PS3 Launch DayHardcore campers to spend next week counting down to release.
News: PS3 Will Put "Focus" on Blu-ray, News Corp. Exec SaysThe release of PS3 will give a boost to Blu-ray, a top News Corp. executive said Thursday.
News: PS3 to Get Software Update on Launch DaySony will offer the first software update for its PlayStation 3 games console on Saturday simultaneously with the start of sales of the device.
News: No PS3 Price Cut for North AmericaSCEA president Kaz Hirai announces that there will be no price cut for the PS3 in North America despite the lowered price of the 20GB model in Japan.
News: Exclusive: First Images of PS3 Blu-ray GamesThe GamePro editors have just received our first retail copies of two PlayStation 3 Blu-ray games -- NFL Madden 07 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07. Pictures below!
News: PlayStation 3 to Hit Hong Kong, Taiwan on Nov. 17Sony Computer Entertainment has expanded them and will start selling the device in Hong Kong and Taiwan on Nov. 17, it said this week.
News: About 40 Exclusive Downloadable Games for PS3Sony's e-Distribution Initiative appears to have some teeth to it.
News: Japanese PS3 Launch Numbers Drop 20%Sony's PlayStation 3 launch plans take another hit, as the launch allotment for the Japanese market drops from 100,000 to just 80,000.
News: Sony Cautions Consumers on PS3 Pre-ordersSony Computer Entertainment America today issued a statement warning consumers about the dangers of pre-ordering PlayStation 3 consoles in bulk shipments on websites.
News: Rumor Control: GameStop Not Pulling eBay PS3 AuctionsRumors are swirling that eBay, GameStop, and Sony are teaming up to quash online PS3 auctions. But an online news site has confirmed that the information is untrue.
News: Sony Demands $188,000 from Lik-Sang by Nov. 1Shuttered online game retailer Lik-sang tells us that Sony is demanding $188,000 in legal fees by the first of November.
News: Sony Unveils PS3 Box, Accessory PhotosToday, Sony updated its official press site with new art of the PlayStation 3 box contents and accessories that will be shipping just after launch. Here's a visual tour.
News: Batteries, PS3 Costs Push Sony to Q2 Operating LossThe global recall and replacement of millions of laptop batteries, and start-up costs for the PlayStation 3 console, pushed Sony's operations into the red for the July to September quarter.
News: Sony Calls Lik-Sang Complaints "Sour Grapes"Popular online video game importer Lik-sang is officially out of business, something it attributes to a recent slate of Sony lawsuits. But Sony has responded by denying the charges.
News: Sony to Block PlayStation 3 Imports in U.K.Gamers hoping to get their hands on Sony's highly anticipated PlayStation 3 before the official U.K. launch are likely to be disappointed after the console maker upped efforts to block grey imports.
News: Bloomburg: Sony May Revise PS3 Shipment NumbersLess than a month away from launch, Sony has conceded that it may not be able to meet the two million PS3 units it had originally planned to have shipped by the end of the year.
News: Sony Pledges to Replace Dead PS3 ControllersWith news that PS3's Sixaxis controller will not offer replaceable batteries, concern has arisen over what will happen when the controller's lithium-ion batteries invariably run out.
News: PS3 Launch Lineup RevealedSony announces their PlayStation 3 launch window lineup. The following 21 titles are set to be released during this holiday season and not all of them will be available on launch day.
News: PS3 Media Capabilities DetailedBlu-ray movies, local media files, and MP3 ripping are all part of the package.
News: Exclusive: Phil Harrison on PS3 Graphics, Power Supply, Blu-ray PerformanceAt Sony's Gamer's Day event today, GamePro editor Vicious Sid had the chance to grab a few minutes with Sony's PS3 frontman, Phil Harrison. We touched on several topics: Blu-ray disc speeds, internal power supplies, and that nagging question -- is the PS3 graphically inferior to the Xbox 360?
News: PS3: The Online Game without a NameKaz Hirai, head of SCEA, explains Sony's strategy for not choosing a name for the PS3's online component.
News: Mag: Wii Expected to Outsell PS3 at LaunchJapanese magazine Enterbrain predicts that the Wii will outsell the PlayStation 3 during the first three months of sale.
News: PS3 Adopts Linux, Moves Closer to Home PCSony's PlayStation 3 set to move in on personal computers with the release of the Linux operating system for the device.
News: eBay Kills PS3 AuctionseBay, the world's largest online auction, has squelched PS3 sales for the time being, laying down strict regulations for any user wishing to post the next-gen system in the forth coming weeks.
News: Nintendo Shows Off Wii Accessories, CablesToday, Nintendo unveiled the first round of Wii accessories on its Japanese web site. Here are the first pics.
News: Gas on Fire: Sony Exec Responds to Price OutcryAustralian PlayStation director Michael Ephraim stirred up a hornet's nest yesterday when he called the Wii and Xbox 360 "pricey." Today, he responds to the controversy.
News: First Look at the PlayStation 3's First AccessoriesWith the PlayStation 3 launch just a few weeks away, the hardware accessory landscape is beginning to come into focus. Here's a closer look at two of the first-announced peripherals.
News: Sony Ditches HD Cables in Japanese PS3 BundleThe PlayStation 3 has everything a gamer could ever want, except high-definition cables.
News: More Light Shed on PS3 Online PlansSony and Xfire confirm their partnership and establish PC to PS3 cross-platform communications.
News: Sony Exec: Wii, Xbox 360 Too ExpensiveSpeaking to an Australian newspaper, the managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Australia criticizes the pricing structure of the Xbox 360 and the Wii.
News: Study Points to PS3 Domination over 360, WiiAccording to a new study, consumers are far more interested in the PlayStation 3 than its next-gen competitors.
News: Confirmed: GameStop PS3 Pre-Orders Sold OutApparently, the PlayStation 3 preorders that began today at GameStop and EB Games retailers have already sold-out nationwide.
News: Sony Japan Reveals PS3 Launch Game PricingIn Japan, first-party PlayStation 3 launch titles will retail for 5980 yen, or approximately $50 US.
News: CEO: Sony Can Add PS3 Rumble For CheapVic Viegas, the CEO of Immersion Corp., has taken another public shot at Sony, saying that the company could easily and cheaply add rumble support to its PS3 controller.
News: Sony Slams PS3 Overheating WorriesIn response to analyst concerns that the PlayStation 3 is prone to overheating, Sony has issued a statement that PS3s are working "flawlessly."
News: Nyko Launching Intercooler for PS3Today, Nyko announced it was bringing its hit line of aftermarket cooling peripherals to the PlayStation 3 console, which has been dogged by concerns of overheating.
News: Sony: PS3 Rumble Would Be "Huge Disservice"Kaz Hirai, president of SCEA, has clarified that the lack of rumble support in the PS3 Sixaxis controller was a "strategic decision."
News: Sony Confident PS3 Online Will Strengthen PlatformDespite recent news that many key PlayStation 3 launch titles will not feature an online component, SCEE's VP has reaffirmed consumers that the PS3 will be "network ready" out of the box and that Sony's new online space will strengthen its partnerships with development studios.
News: Analyst Concerned about PS3 OverheatingReports of overheating PlayStation 3 consoles have caused Sony's stock price to dip, says an Associated Press report released today.
News: Sony Unveils PS3 Controller Name: "SIXAXIS"Sony has officially decided to name its redesigned PlayStation 3 controller the "SIXAXIS," a reference to the controller's motion-sensing capabilities.
News: Sony Showing off PS3 Lineup in Mid -OctoberSony has confirmed it is holding a "Gamer's Day" on October 19th, in San Francisco, to show off a full range off PlayStation 3 games.
News: PS3 Games to Cost $60; Some Possibly $50The price of games for Sony's upcoming PlayStation 3 console is getting a little clearer.
News: GamePro Q&A;: 5 Questions for Phil HarrisonGamePro editor Vicious Sid got an opportunity to speak with Sony executive Phil Harrison during Sony Computer Entertainment's Tokyo Game Show first-party PlayStation 3 preview.
News: TGS : Gamers React to the PlayStation 3Initial reactions from consumers at the Tokyo Game Show to the PlayStation 3 are in...and they're mostly favorable.
News: TGS : Gamers' Expectations of the Next-Gen ConsolesIt's an important weekend for the PlayStation 3 and Wii as the Tokyo Game Show opens to the public.
News: Sony Slashes PS3 Price to $427 in JapanSony Computer Entertainment kicked off the Tokyo Game Show with a surprise for Japanese consumers: a price cut for the yet-to-be-launched PlayStation 3 console.
News: Sony Wrapup: First-Party Launch Game ReportLast night, Sony Computer Entertainment held a private function to demonstrate the PlayStation 3 first-party launch lineup. Here's the rundown on what was hot and what was not.
News: Sony Names Dates for PlayStation 3 TitlesThe software title line-up that will be available on Nov. 11 when Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.'s PlayStation 3 launches in Japan became a little clearer on Friday.
News: First Impressions With the PlayStation 3For most gamers this year's Tokyo Game Show is the first opportunity to get their hands on the gaming console that's guaranteed to become one of this holiday season's hot-ticket items.
News: PS3 Upgrade: 20 GB Model Gets HDMI BoostIn a piece of unexpected news at the Tokyo Game Show, Sony officially announced that the $499 PlayStation 3 model will receive an HDMI boost...free of charge.
News: Next-Gen Trouble: Universal Drops Blu-rayUniversal Studios has decided not to support Sony's next-gen Blu-ray Disc format, according to a new article.
News: PS3 Passes FCC Tests: CPU Speed RevealedAccording to the FCC, the PlayStation 3 has passed approval tests and the final clock speed of the Cell CPU has been verified at 3.2 GHz.
News: PS3 Game Prices RevealedThe cost of owning a PlayStation 3 may have just gotten higher: according to company CEO Robert Kotick, Activision games for the next-gen console will carry a retail price tag of about $60.
News: IBM Sells First Cell Computer for $19,000IBM has started selling the first computer based on its multicore Cell processor, targeting organizations that run compute-intensive tasks like medical imaging or oil exploration.
News: EA Exec: PS3 Launch Games Further Along Relative to Xbox 360At the Merril Lynch Media and Entertainment Conference this morning, EA chief financial officer Warren Jenson gave an update on the company's PlayStation 3 launch titles.
News: PS3 Launch: Analysts Say 80% Will be 60 GBSony is on track for launching 1.2 million PlayStation 3 units by year's end, but the launch breakdown will heavily favor the more expensive $599 60 GB models.
News: Kutaragi: Sony's Hardware Strength May Be DecliningGiven Sony's recent problems with defective laptop batteries and its PlayStation 3 launch troubles, even the president of Sony Computer Entertainment is admitting that the company is in trouble.
News: PS3 "Cell" CPU to Power World's Fastest SupercomputerIBM is designing what is likely to be the world's fastest supercomputer. Codenamed "Roadrunner," the processing powerhouse will incorporate 16,000 "Cell" processors.
News: Sony Rep: PS3 Launch Will Be Bigger than Xbox 360'sIn an interview with IGN.com, Sony's senior director of corporate communications, Dave Karraker, points out that despite the recently announced PS3 launch cutback, Sony will actually be shipping more PS3's than Microsoft did with its Xbox 360 console.
News: PS3 1080p to be a Mixed BagOne PS3 developer claims that reaching smooth frame rates at 1080p resolution is "almost impossible."
News: Sony Shock: Only 400,000 PS3s for US LaunchSony Computer Entertainment Inc. has drastically decreased the number of PlayStation 3 consoles it expects to ship this year as it wrestles with component shortages. The US will see just 400,000 units this November; Japan, only 100,000.
News: European PS3 Launch Delayed Until 2007Officially, the European launch of the Sony PlayStation 3 has been pushed back to March 2007 due to mass production problems with the blue laser diode within the Blu-ray component of the next-gen machine.
News: Analysts Downgrade PS3 Sales; Predict Xbox 360 HolidayWedbush Morgan Securities predicts Xbox 360 sales will sky rocket this holiday season over the PlayStation 3.
News: Source: PS3 Launch May be Half as BigAs the clock ticks down to November 17th, Sony faces another key problem concerning the PlayStation 3's launch: supply.
News: Sony: $600 PS3 Won't Come With HDMI CableSony's PlayStation 3 website confirms what some fans have feared all along -- that the $600 HDMI-capable PS3 model will not include an HDMI cable.
News: Sony Launches Official PS3 Site in JapanThree weeks ahead of the first public unveiling of its PlayStation 3 console, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has launched an official web site for the new console.
News: Blu-ray: Industry Vets Debate Gaming MeritsA debate about the benefits of Blu-ray is brewing between industry veterans Ozymandias, a member of the Xbox team, and Mark Deloura, former head of Sony Developer Relations.
News: PS3 Blu-ray Movie Interface RevealedAn image showing off the PlayStation 3's Blu-ray navigation interface has surfaced, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the PS3's inner workings.
News: Blu-ray Shortages May Impact PS3 ManufacturingA shortage of blue laser diodes is challenging Sony's ability to keep manufacturing Blu-ray drives, an article reveals.
News: Wired: Can the PS3 Save Sony?Wired Magazine sums up Sony's past, present, and future in a revealing article that questions whether after, repeated let-downs, if the PlayStation 3 will be Sony's savior or its undoing.
News: Sony President: PS3 Price a "Very Good Value"According to SCEA president Kazuo Hirai the PlayStation 3 is still on schedule to launch November 17, 2006 and since PlayStation products have a 10-year life cycle, the $600 price tag is a "very good value to customers."
News: Speculation Begins Over Initial PS3 ShipmentsAs the PlayStation 3 launch date approaches, some speculation about initial shipment volumes is inevitable.But the guesswork has gotten off to an early start thanks to a misstep by a PlayStation executive and an analyst report from Tokyo.
News: Sony PlayStation 3 to Cure Cancer?When it debuts this November, the PlayStation 3 won't just play games and Blue-ray movies: it will also help in the fight against cancer thanks to a Folding @ Home client that was announced today.
News: 27 PS3 Playable Games at Tokyo Games ShowA press release from Sony Computer Entertainment Japan confirms that 27 of the 35 PS3 titles in development will be playable at this coming 2006 TGS.
News: Sony: PS3 on Schedule for 2 Million at Launch, 4 Million by Year EndSony has clarified that despite recent reports, the PlayStation 3 is still on schedule to ship 2 million units at launch and 4 million by the end of the year.
News: Hands On Report: The PS3 ControllerWe recently had an opportunity to try out a near-final version of the PlayStation 3 controller. We were impressed by Sony's subtle changes to the Dual Shock's winning design.
News: US, Japan to Share Blu-ray Region CodesBlu-ray Disc players and movies expected on sale later this year in Japan and the US will share the same region code, Sony said today.
News: Analysts Predict PS3 to Lead Console SalesThe Boston-based research firm Yankee Group has predicted that the PlayStation 3 will console sales in North America over the Xbox 360 and Wii by 2011.
News: PS3 Requires Adapter to Transfer PS2/PS1 SavesThanks to the PlayStation 3's nearly complete backward compatibility with the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation, Sony has developed a system to transfer PS2/PS1 memory card saves onto the PS3's hard drive via an adapter.
News: Opinion: 12 Ways to Save the PS3Once the darling of the video games industry, Sony is increasingly facing fire from jumpy investors, disgruntled gamers, and cash-strapped developers. Is the PlayStation 3 doomed? Not a chance, we say: here are 12 ways Sony can turn the tide.
News: Sony Speaks: PS3 Costs RisingSony shares are up, reports Reuters. But microchip price increases may drive up production costs for the PlayStation 3 higher than ever as the company stocks up on chips for PS3 manufacturing.
News: Sony: 6 million PS3s by March of 2007Today, Sony renewed its promise to ship six million PlayStation 3 units by the end of March of 2007. The company will outsource some PS3 manufacturing work to partners in China in order to meet that shipment target.
News: Epic Games: PS3 Launch Ahead of Xbox 360'sAccording to Mark Rein, VP of Epic Games, the PlayStation 3 launch is progressing more smoothly than last year's Xbox 360 launch. The reason? Because final PS3 development kits are flowing freely.
News: Sony Bombards Developers with PS3 Dev KitsA top Sony representative has re-iterated Sony's commitment to top publishers and developers by showering them with over 10,000 PlayStation 3 development kits.
News: PlayStation 3 Preorders Go Live at Lik-SangConsumers can now "special preorder" the PlayStation 3 console at import game store Lik-Sang.
News: PS3 WWE Delayed until Late 2007, THQ ConfirmsBad news for prospective PlayStation 3 owners -- THQ has confirmed to GamePro that the eagerly awaited wrestling title WWE: Smackdown Vs. Raw won't hit the PS3 until late 2007.
News: PS3 Manufacturer Angered by LeaksAsustek, a chief manufacturer of the PlayStation 3 hardware, is hopping mad that the Taiwanese press leaked word that the firm has begun shipping completed PS3s to Sony.
News: Sony: Pay $190 for PS3 Pre-orderAccording to British website MCV, Sony has confirmed that it is exploring the possibility of requiring European gamers to pay a 150 Euro premium (roughly $200 U.S.) in order to pre-order a PS3.
News: Report: Sony Preparing Wii-like PS3 FunctionalityThe Japanese press reports on a new Sony patent, which describes camera processing technology which can potentially be used for a Wii-like control interface for PS3 video games.
News: First PS3 Units Manufactured This MonthAccording to Forbes.com, Taiwan's Asustek Computer Inc. is set to deliver the initial batch of PlayStation 3 units to Sony this month.
News: Analyst: PS3 May Fall to Third Place in Next-Gen WarDavid Cole, an analyst with DFC Intelligence, thinks that Microsoft and Nintendo have been handed a "golden opportunity" with the PlayStation 3. But the results might signal a new, fragmented industry.
News: LA Times: Sony May Want to Stop Used GamesA technology patent may allow Sony to block the play of used, rented or borrowed games, according to a recent article in the LA Times.
News: IBM: PS3 Almost 100% Backwards CompatibleIn an interview with ElectronicNews, the VP of IBM's technology services states that Sony is determined to have nearly complete PlayStation and PlayStation 2 backward compatibility when the PS3 launches this November.
News: Toys 'R Us: Pre-order a PS3 or Wii and Get a Free GameThe Australian chain of Toys 'R' Us stores is giving away a free video game to anyone who pre-orders the Nintendo Wii or PlayStation 3.
News: Sony Debunks Apple PS3 RumorLast week, eagle-eyed web surfers caught a quick glimpse of the Apple logo on Sony's PlayStation 3 site, triggering explosive speculation that the two tech giants were planning to collaborate on the PS3 in some way.
News: Ubisoft President: PS3 Price Must Drop in 2007In an interview with financial website Bloomberg, Ubisoft president Yves Guillemot notes that Sony must be prepared to drop the price of the PlayStation 3 in 2007 to compete with Microsoft's Xbox 360.
News: Sony Borrows $698 Million as PS3 Production Draws NearFinancial website Bloomberg.com is reporting that Sony has taken out a loan amounting to $698 million. The loan, which came from more than 20 Japanese lenders, is the first that Sony has taken in 10 years.
News: Over 90% of Japanese Developers Say the PS3 is Too PriceyTranslated by IGN, the latest issue of Japanese mag Ge-Maga polled Japan's development community on issues regarding Sony's PlayStation 3.
News: Final Fantasy Designer: The PS3 is "Too Expensive"In an interview with Japanese mag Ge-Maga (translated by IGN), Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima and Square Enix character designer Tetsuya Nomura both support Sony's PlayStation 3 as the preferred home for their next-generation titles. But that endorsement doesn't come without a few reservations, especially on price.
News: Analyst: PS3 Won't Be Widely Available 'Til 2007The PlayStation 3 might not be ready for large-scale production until the end of July or early August, according to analyst P.J. McNealy. He also predicts that the PS3's complex inner workings may mean that console won't be widely available until 2007.
News: Sony: PS3 Games May be Priced at Over $59.99In a PSM interview, SCEA President Kazuo Hirai confirms that Sony has not promised a $59.99 price point for PlayStation 3 games and that the price may be, if anything, higher.
News: Sony Head on Microsoft: "We Just Can't Shake These Guys"Speaking to OPM, SCEA head Kaz Hirai accuses Microsoft of copycatting Sony with the Xbox 360, saying he wishes the American company would "come up with some strategies of their own."
News: Sony CEO: PlayStation 3 High Price a GambleHoward Stringer, the CEO of Sony Corp., sees the high price of the PlayStation 3 as a "higher-risk strategy" for the company. Still, he said in a recent press conference, customers will pay a high price for the PS3's "potential."
News: As Sony Shares Plunge Nearly 50%, CEO Promises ChangeSony's annual shareholder meeting featured angry shareholders complaining about the company's dipping fortunes. CEO Howard Stringer reassured the nearly 7,000 shareholders that Sony is entering "a period of re-emergence" though the company's shares have lost nearly half their value since 2000.
News: Sony Surprise: PS3 to Use Advanced HDMI 1.3 VideoSony fans just got a nice surprise -- the PlayStation 3 will fully support the newly announced HDMI version 1.3 upgrade, which boasts new enhancements that will allow for better picture quality, audio fidelity, and other advanced features.
News: Phil Harrison: PS3 Easier to Develop For Than PS2We've been hearing for months that the PlayStation 3 is a demanding beast to develop for. But in a revealing interview with OPM, Sony's PS3 frontman Phil Harrison says otherwise.
News: Rumor Debunked: Sony says PlayStation 3 Not Being "Downgraded"Score one for Eurogamer. The gaming blog got a direct quote from Sony representative Jonathan Fargher, who stated that reports of the PlayStation 3's hardware components being downgraded were "ridiculous."
News: Immersion Unveils Next-Gen Rumble TechnologyIn a private demonstration, GamePro has experienced Immersion's next-generation force-feedback controller technology first hand. The new technology allows for a far greater range and strength of "rumbling" effects, making games feel more immersive.
News: Buy PlayStation 3 Now...for $1,020!A European site is already taking pre-orders for the PlayStation 3, even though the gaming system isn't due to be released until November. The price? Roughly $1,020.
News: Sony President on Possible PS3 Shortages: Bring it OnIn an interview with NikkeiBP, PlayStation 3 mastermind Ken Kutaragi says that he's "looking forward to facing the dilemma" of global PS3 shortages. Sony currently plans to ship one million PS3s per month after launch.
News: Best Buy Takes PS3 Game Pre-orders for Final Fantasy VIIBestBuy.com is now accepting preorders for nine PlayStation 3 launch titles. Prices are listed at $59.99, and the game release dates are all set for December 1st, 2006.
News: Sony Delays First Blu-ray Player until mid-AugustIn another setback to the next-gen Blu-ray disc standard, Sony has delayed its first Blu-ray disc player until "on our about August 15, 2006."
News: Kutaragi Hints that Sony May Add Blu-ray Disc Burning, RAM to Future PS3sJapanese gaming site PC Watch has scored an interview with PlayStation 3 mastermind Ken Kutaragi. In the interview, Kutaragi hints that the company may upgrade the PS3 with more advanced technology, such as Blu-ray disk writing, in the future.
News: Sony Admits PS3 a "Marketing Challenge," Success Isn't GuaranteedIn an uncharacteristically modest interview, the managing director of Sony Computer Entertainment Ireland tells The Irish Times, "We have a marketing challenge from now until launch. This is not a done deal."
News: Sony's Chubachi and Hirai Talk PS3Sony's top heads discuss...what else, PlayStation 3.
News: Report: PS3 Will Include Tiny Integrated PS2 for Backward CompatibilityIf a report from Japanese tech magazine Ultra One is accurate, the initial run of PlayStation 3 consoles will come equipped with a miniaturized PlayStation 2 chipset to aid backward compatibility.
News: Sony: PS3 Motion-Sensing Controller Designed Two Years AgoResponding to criticism that Sony copied the motion-sensing functionality of Nintendo's Wii controller, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO David Reeves says that the current design has been under development for over two years.
News: Sony's Phil Harrison: PS3 Makes PCs ObsoleteIn a telling interview with respected German magazine Der Spiegel, PlayStation 3 frontman Phil Harrison makes some bold claims about the PS3's place in the home.
News: PlayStation 3 Controller Wins Raves from Ubisoft PresidentUbisoft's president Yves Guillemot is apparently delighted with the PlayStation 3's motion-sensing controller. Is it better than the Wii controller?
News: Shock: PlayStation 3 to Cost $800 in UKThe PS3 will cost British gamers the equivalent of US $800. Sony calls this price "cheap" and a "bargain."
News: Blu-Ray Onslaught: Sony Beginning Full-Scale Production of Blu-ray DiscsBlu-ray is almost here. But will Sony's gambit pay off? Or is the cheaper HD-DVD format poised to clean house?
News: Broken Promises: A Closer Look at the PS3Just how many features did the PlayStation 3 lose? And is it still worth its $499-$599 asking price? These photographs, comparing the 2005 PS3 mock-up and the 2006 redesign, tell the tale.
News: Sony: 15 Titles to Launch With PS3 in NovemberHow many games will launch with the PS3? Sony says 15, but will that be enough to entice gamers into buying a $500 or $600 game console?
News: DFC Analyst on PS3 Price: Sony Has "Spun Out of Control"Has Sony lost control of the PS3? That's the thrust of an article written by David Cole, an analyst with research group DFC Intelligence.
News: Confirmed: All PS3s to Ship with Wireless ControllersAn incorrect report sparks rumors that the 20 GB PlayStation 3 won't support wireless controllers. Luckily, a Sony representative sets us straight.
News: Publishers Concerned About Unfinished PS3 HardwarePublishers like Sega and THQ are getting restless about Sony's apparent inability to finalize the PlayStation 3's hardware specifications. THQ even killed a planned PS3 game based on The Sopranons because it would be "too risky."
News: Analyst: Sony Has Crippled Itself With Pricey PlayStation 3Nintendo Wii "best positioned" to attract new gamers, says ABI Research analyst Michael Wolf. Could the PlayStation 3 spell trouble for Sony?
News: Sony to PS3 Owners: Make Your Own PS3 GamesSony's betting that the next generation of mega-hits won't be developed by huge, faceless corporations -- they'll be developed by YOU. Here's what Sony is doing to make the PlayStation 3 the platform of choice for indy developers.
News: Exclusive: Sony's Phil Harrison Tells All on PS3, Peter Moore, Nintendo WiiIn an exclusive interview with GamePro editor Bro Buzz, Sony's resident PlayStation 3 expert, Phil Harrison, touches on a variety of topics: Xbox exec Peter Moore's praise for the Nintendo Wii, pricing for PS3 games and hardware, and rumors concerning the PS3's abilities.
News: Low-End $500 PlayStation 3 Won't Have HDMI Output, WifiOne interesting detail about Sony's PS3 pricing plans is already causing controversy -- the company's decision to "hobble" its lower-priced PS3 model. Will gamers embrace or shun the $500 PS3?
News: IT'S OFFICIAL: PlayStation 3 to Cost $499, $599Sony finally releases the pricing details on the PlayStation 3, and they're steeper than you might imagine. Are shortages likely? And will gamers embrace the extravagant price tag?
News: BREAKING NEWS: PS3 Controller like Wii RemoteThe cat's out of the bag -- moments ago, Sony announced that the PS3's controller will contain many of the same functions as Nintendo's Wii controller. Has Sony stolen Nintendo's thunder?
News: PS3 Sets Sony Back $870 MillionHigh PS3 production costs force Sony to project a massive loss for the current financial year
News: Sony: PS3 Will Sell Faster Than Xbox 360Sony expects PlayStation 3 to sell more, faster than Microsoft's Xbox 360, the company said today
News: PSM: PlayStation 3 for $399, with 60 GB Hard DriveIs Sony preparing to launch the PlayStation 3 in the US for $399? CNN Money's Chris Morris says "no," the latest issue of PSM says "yes"
News: Sony Could Face Problems with PS3 Backward-CompatibilitySony faces a huge task of emulating massive PS2 library
News: Retailers on PlayStation 3 Pre-Orders: No WaySony has confirmed a November 2006 release date for the PS3. So why aren't retailers taking pre-orders?
News: Sony and Nintendo to Face Off at E3Next-gen gaming publishers to have largest displays at next month's E3
News: PS3 Rumor Roundup: Hardware Too Big, OS a Resource HogIs the PS3 too big to fit into its own case? And does the operating system really reserve 25% of the PS3's power?
News: Cell Designer Shares Thoughts on PS3Cell designer has a few choice words for John Carmack
News: Sony: PS3 Won't Cost $600-$750Sony clarifies that yesterday's high PS3 price announcement was taken out of context.
News: Sony Europe VP: PlayStation 3 to Cost $600 -- $750Sony Europe vice president hints at PS3 price on French radio station Europe 1.
News: PlayStation 3 GDC Game Videos on YouTubeVideos of PS3 real-time gameplay from the Game Developers' Conference pop up on YouTube
News: PlayStation 4 Watch: Chipmaker nVidia Lands New Sony Design DealsIs nVidia starting work on the PlayStation 4's graphic processor?
News: GDC: Sony Shows Many PlayStation 3 Games in ActionNew details include PS3 online capabilities (most are free), supply issues, and impressive visual demos
News: Sony May Be Redesigning PlayStation 3 ControllerAt GDC lunch, Phil Harrison drops hints that Sony might be showing a new PS3 controller at E3
News: Sony Says PS3 Supply, Worldwide Launch No ProblemInclude PS3 online strategy, PSP and PS3 backward compatibility, and PS3 supply...but mixed messages on PS3 hard drive
News: Yahoo: 60 GB Hard Drive Standard With Every PS3According Yahoo News, Sony has confirmed that 60 GB hard drive will be included with every PS3
News: Sony Announces Online Community Details for PS3 Including Free Online MultiplayerXbox Live-like features announced for the PlayStation 3 online network
News: Analyst: Sony Will Beat Microsoft; PS3 Will Cost $499Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst sounds off on Sony, Microsoft next-gen battle
News: CNN Money: PS3 Delay a Blessing in DiguiseIs the new November launch date for the PS3 a "good thing"?
News: PlayStation 3 Games to Require Hard DriveKutaragi confirms that PS3 games need a hard drive, but Sony undecided about including 60 GB hard drive with PS3
News: Sony Explains PlayStation 3 DelayBlu-ray copyright protected cited as a key reason for PS3 delay
News: Worldwide PlayStation 3 Launch in 'Early' November 2006Sony producing one million PS3s per month to meet demand
News: Japanese PS3 Launch Officially Delayed Until NovemberCould the PS3 be delayed in the US until early 2007?
News: Asus Reportedly Mass-Producing PS3s and PSPs for ChristmasAs the PS3 launch continues to draw intrigue, firm details may come as soon as tomorrow
News: Sony Opens Tokyo Meeting, Fueling Rumors of Final PS3 Price, Launch DetailsReporters and analysts hope to hear more details on the PS3 at Wednesday meeting
News: Judge Denies Sony Appeal, Claims DualShock Controller an InfringementNews: Manufacturers Pledge to Support Both HD-DVD and Blu-ray
Consumer electronics makers keeping their options open
News: Source: Major PlayStation 3 Announcement on March 15thEuropean site comes up with information pointing to pre-GDC announcement
News: Sony "Definitely Not" Dedicated to Simultaneous US/European PS3 LaunchSony denies launching the PS3 in both regions at once
News: Sony Europe: PlayStation 3 Launch Proceeding as PlannedNews: PS3 Spring Launch 'Impossible' According to Namco Bandai President
Namco Bandai president says the PlayStation 3 will not meet the projected spring release date
News: PlayStation 3 Secrets to be Revealed Next Week at GDCGame Developers Conference Director promises more PS3 info next week
News: Breaking: Variety Claims Sony PS3 Delayed to End of 2006Report in Hollywood trade magazine claims PS3 has been delayed
News: PS3/Next-Generation Delays to Blame for Poor Console SalesAnalysts predict a weak shift from current to next-generation systems.
News: PS3 Not Shown at Sony's 'Destination PlayStation' EventRumors that the PS3 would be shown at Sony's 'Destination PlayStation' event unfounded
News: Blu-ray Player to Cost $999, Twice as Much as HD-DVDLaunch options are $499-799 for an HD-DVD player or $999 for a Blu-ray player
News: Sony's Blu-Ray DVD Format to Hit US on May 23rd; No Word on PS3Official PS3 launch date still a mystery
News: Source: Sony is "Dead Serious" About Assault on Xbox LivePSM unveils more details about much-rumored Sony online gaming service
News: Analyst Predicts PS3 Launch Info Tomorrow; PS3 Delay PossibleFamitsu magazine's president and a tech analyst weigh in on the PS3
News: PS3 Delays Should Not Affect USCNN says Sony can't afford a substantial PlayStation 3 delay
News: The PS3 Production Cost Breakdown; $300 More than Xbox 360Analysts estimate the high production costs of PlayStation 3 hardware, including Blu-ray and Cell specs
News: nVidia CEO on PS3; Evidence Points to Post-April PS3 LaunchnVidia CEO divulges that graphics chip maker won't receive PS3 royalities by April
News: Sony Official: PS3 Will NOT be DelayedSony official denies reports of a PS3 launch delay
News: Sony Official: "PS3 Launch Could Be Pushed Back"Sony officials make conflicting statements about PS3's launch
News: Sony Spends $900 for Every PS3; Tight Supplies Expected in 2006Merrill Lynch reports that Sony is spending $900 per PS3. But how much of that cost will pass on to the consumer?
News: PS3 Might Not Make Spring ReleaseSony to ship PlayStation 3 when ready -- claims piracy concerns
News: Sony: The PS3 Definitely Coming in 2006Sony divulges PS3 information at the Taipei Game Show
News: Sony Gears Up to Make Official PS3 Announcements at GDCSony's Phil Harrison prepares keynote "PlayStation 3: Beyond the Box" at Game Developer's Conference
News: PS3 Will NOT Ship with a Hard DriveOfficial Sony PlayStation website confirms optional PS3 hard drive, lists other system features
News: UPDATE: Sony Online Gaming Service to be Called "PlayStation HUB"If early reports are true, new Sony service could offer online gameplay, music and movie downloads
News: Sources Claim PlayStation 3 Launch Scheduled for September 2006Unnamed sources say Sony is shooting for September 2006 PS3 release
News: BusinessWeek: the PS3's Features May Confuse ConsumersDoes the PS3 have too many features for the average consumer?
News: Report: the PS3 to Have a "Huge" Hard DriveBusinessWeek claims that the PS3 will ship with a big hard drive and loads of multimedia features.
News: Sony Reveals Blu-ray Prices: More Evidence of a Pricey PS3Sony sets price tags for the first batch of Blu-ray discs, the optical format for PS3 games.
News: Activision Readying Launch Games for PS3, RevolutionActivision confirms that it's working on a number of games for the PS3, as well as one title for Nintendo's Revolution.
News: More PS3 Revelations: Built-in DVR and iTunes-like Download ServicePS3 rumored to have several new media-centered functions, including DVR and versatile PSP connectivity
News: PS3 Games Up for Preorder on GameStop32 PlayStation 3 games listed as available for preorder on GameStop.com
News: Sony Online Gaming Service for PS3, PSP Set to Take on Xbox LiveIs Sony getting into the online market? The evidence is growing.
News: Developer: PS3 Not Hard to Program ForIt turns out that the PS3 might be easier to develop for than the PS2.
News: Report: Sony Is "Greenlighting" US PS3 Launch for Holiday 2006Another day, another PS3 launch rumor. But this one allegedly comes from a "well-placed mole," so it's gotta be true. Right?
News: Forbes on Supposed Spring 2006 PS3 Launch: "Nobody Believes It"Forbes suggests that the PS3 won't launch in North America until late 2006.
News: Sony Considering Xbox Live-Like Online Gaming ServiceNews: Sony Removes PS3 Titles from Japanese Website, Triggering Speculation
SCEI removes first-party PlayStation 3 titles from PlayStation.jp
News: Sony Confirms 6 First-Party PS3 TitlesSCEI officially confirms first-party titles for the PlayStation 3
News: Pioneer Exec Claims Sony Could Ship Up to 7 Million PS3s in '06Information concerning the PS3's launch is all over the map.
News: Marketwatch: PS3 to Launch in November, Shortages ExpectedAnalysts continue to poke holes in Sony's plan.
News: Sony, IBM, and Toshiba Working on PlayStation 4 Chip?Sony has big plans for the PS3's Cell chip.
News: First 'Cell'-Enabled Computer ShipsIt's not the PS3, but the Cell chip is finally seeing the light of day.
News: CNN Money: PS3 May Cost $500And you thought the Xbox 360 was 'spensive.
News: PS3 Hardware May Still Be UnfinishedIs Sony still finishing the hardware specs?
News: Xbox 360 HD-DVD Drive Designed to Block PS3's Blu-raySony and Microsoft have more sway in the next-gen DVD war than you might think.
News: PS3 'Cell' Chip to Be Included in Every Toshiba TVAn interesting development in Sony's plans for PS3 domination.
News: PS3 More Powerful than Xbox 360, says John CarmackLooks like the PS3 packs quite a punch.
News: PS3 Not Appearing at CES 2006Want to know more about the PS3?
News: EA Weighs in on PlayStation 3PlayStation 3 this, PlayStation 3 that.
News: PS3 Still on Track for Spring Release, Says SonySony assures of a spring PS3 release, despite industry concerns
News: Sony Re-Confirms Spring 2006 PS3 LaunchAccording to Reuters, Sony has re-confirmed a Spring 2006 launch for the PS3.
News: PlayStation 3 to Cost Between $300 and $400...or Not?That's one more PS3 rumor down...or not.
News: Analyst: Xbox 360 Will Put Huge Dent in PS3's Market ShareHow big of a dent is the Xbox 360 going to put in the PS3?
News: Japanese Consumers Predict PS3 To Be Cheaper than Xbox 360New surveys from the Land of the Rising Sun, courtesy of Famitsu.
News: Hollywood Reporter Quotes Sony Exec: PS3 to be $300-400Will the PS3 be as "expensive" as Ken Kutaragi hinted?
News: PS3 to Launch in Japan for Under $400Reliable Japanese gaming source points to a 2006 PS3 launch for less than $400.
News: No PS3 Until Spring 2007?Microsoft executive suggests 2007 launch date for the PS3.
News: Sony Explains Lack of PS3 Playables at TGSSCE executive make clear the reason behind the absence of playable PS3 demos at the Tokyo Game Show.
News: Sony Confirms Spring 2006 Launch Date for the PS3Sony plans to launch its next-generation console next spring.
News: PlayStation 3 Software Lineup RevealedWhile having no playables at the show, Sony promised a whopping 102 upcoming titles.
News: Sony Management Shakeup as PS3 April Launch LoomsSony is taking the PS3 launch very seriously, and it shows.
News: Sony Expects Blu-Ray Victory within 12 MonthsWill Toshiba's HD-DVD delay mean Sony's format will win out?
News: IBM, Sony and Toshiba Show More of PS3's CellIBM, Toshiba and Sony have made available more details of their Cell processor.
News: Sony and Toshiba Give Up Next-gen DVD Merger TalksNews: nVidia Boss Speaks Out on PS3's Steep Price Tag
Will PS3 break your bank account?
News: Analyst Report Suggests PS3 May Be Delayed 'til 2007The PS3 might be further off than you think.
News: PS3 Blu-ray May Get Speed BoostCost permitting, Sony may opt to double the Blu-ray drive speed for the PlayStation 3.
News: Sony Signs Unreal Engine 3 Deal with EpicUnreal Engine 3 to take advantage of programmable shaders for the PlayStation 3.
News: SCE, Webzen, From Software Announce New PS3 TitlesMore about PlayStation 3 titles to be unveiled at TGS and PlayStation Conference in 2006.
News: Sony Reveals PS3 Development ToolsThe current console leader releases anticipated dev tools.
News: Ken Kutaragi: PlayStation 3 Will be "Pricey"While skimping on details, SCE head says the console will be expensive.
News: Sony Undecided on Including Hard Drive for PS3Meaning, Sony thinks the hard drive isn't as important as Microsoft.
News: Nvidia Says PS3 Graphics Hardware RSX Still in DevelopmentThose amazing Killzone screens may not reflect the graphics of the real PlayStation 3--the only question is, will it be worse?
Features
Feature: Ready to Rumble: PS3 DualShock 3 vs. SixaxisWe crack open the PS3's new DualShock 3 to see how this new rumble-enhanced controller compares to the Sixaxis and DualShock 2.
Feature: The 11 Best PS3 GamesFinally ready to plunge into the PS3 this holiday season? We rank the system's top 11 games so you don't have to!
Feature: Enough Is Enough: Too Many Game Consoles!In the iPod age of customization and choice, there's something to be said for giving the consumer a wide range of buying options. iPods come in many shapes, sizes and colors, but not every product should follow the same formula.
Feature: In pictures: The new 40GB PS3We've got all-new photos of the new $400 PS3 40GB -- read on for in-depth comparisons between it and the older models. Is there anything different?
Feature: 7200rpm Vs. 5400rpm: Does PS3 hard drive speed matter?Does the PlayStation 3 benefit from a speedier 7200 RPM drive? According to our tests, not as much as you might think.
Feature: Jaffe to play on Sony team 'for a long-time'We sit down with famed God of War creator David Jaffe and Twisted Metal mastermind Scott Campbell at their new Salt Lake City studios to discuss the PS3 (not to mention PS4, and PS5), review scores, God of War sequels, casual games, and the current state of the industry. While Jaffe is now independent, his loyalties still remain with Sony.
Feature: How to Swap Out and Upgrade a PS3 Hard DriveThe stock 20GB or 60GB PS3 hard drive not enough storage for your massive saved game and video archive? Here's the simplest guide on the net on how to upgrade your PS3 hard drive. It's easier than you think.
Feature: Stranglehold Q&A;: Multiplayer a go, late summer release confirmedMidway has announced today that the limited collector's edition of the PS3 version of Stranglehold will also contain the Hong Kong action film Hard Boiled, the prequel tale of the game's gun-toting main character.
Feature: Seven Ways to Turn Around the PlayStation 3The PS3 isn't quite catching fire like Sony had hoped. Here are seven ways they can turn the tide.
Feature: The Toughest Job in Video Games: Sony PRThe PlayStation 3 has come under fire recently for its steep price. How is Sony corporate handling the criticism? Is Sony's corporate culture changing? We posed these timely questions to Dave Karraker, director of Sony Computer Entertainment America's corporate communications.
Feature: Sony Strikes BackThe man behind the PlayStation 3 speaks, and we listen. Read how Sony is in the fight of its life with PS3.
Feature: PS3 Blowout: Home, Little Big Planet, and Warhawk unveiledPS3 Comeback? Sony unveils three new titles. Little Big Planet and new online socializer Home elicit oohs and aahs. Updates, screenshots, and video right here!
Feature: The Best Games For 2007 - Part 2: The PS3The PS3 is readily available to the public, but what games will make your $500+ investment worthwhile in 2007?
Feature: Blu-ray: Frequently Asked QuestionsHere are hard-hitting answers to the most common and mystifying questions about Sony's exotic new optical disc format.
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Feature: The PS3 FAQYou got questions, we've got answers. Some of them even match! Blu-ray, HDMI, what games are hot, what would we buy, what you don't need to buy, and more.
Feature: PS3 Launch Guide, Part 3: The PNPFeature: PS3 Launch Guide, Part 2: The Games (page 1 of 4)
Feature: The PS3: 24 Things You Need to Know
Feature: What You'll Really Pay for the PS3
You want it. We want it. But we're all gonna pay for it, and much, much more than you might think. Here's a full guide to what you're likely to pay this fall for Sony's dream machine.
Feature: The PS3: What You Need to KnowFresh off the floor of E3 2006, here's the latest intel on Sony's next-gen gaming powerhouse.
Feature: Xbox 360 Versus PlayStation 3--Consumer Console Versus Gamer ConsoleOne has truly groundbreaking graphics, the other is a potential media center hit--which one looks more promising?
