Sony launches $30 PS3 Greatest Hits today

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OpenRemote is a new, open source home automation system, focusing on the software and leaving the hardware construction to the users. Sr. Web Application Engineer at FilmTrack Inc. Submitted by: Camay123 | Visited 15 times | Comments 0

♦ Sony: 'Avalanche of games heading to PS3'

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The PlayStation 3 can look forward to an "avalanche" of exclusives, according to Sony's vice president of product marketing. Scott Steinberg said he believes the release of Konami's Metal Gear Solid 4 marks the beginning for Sony's next-gen console. Posting on the official PlayStation blog, Steinberg wrote: "Thanks to PS3’s Blu-ray technology... Submitted by: seeeecret - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony expects profit boost: announces PS3 movie service

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Howard Stringer, Chairman and CEO of Sony and Ryoji Chubachi, President and Electronics CEO of Sony answers questions during the Sony Group Corporate Strategy Meeting at Sony Corporation Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. TOKYO — Chief Executive Howard Stringer said Sony will win back its electronic leadership by improving its Internet-linked gadgets... Submitted by: Beefandy - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony: '40GB PS3 still a powerful machine'

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Global Sony chief Kaz Hirai has told European customers who have recently purchased a 40GB PS3 console that they still have "a very powerful machine". Following news that Sony is to phase out the 40GB model and replace it with a 80GB PS3, Hirai is keen to reassure customers that their games system was still a worthwhile buy. Speaking to MCV... Submitted by: scriptillusion - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony confirms 80Gb PS3 console for UK

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Sony announced plans to launch an 80GB PlayStation 3 console in Europe at the E3 show last night. The new machine, which will be released on August 27 at a price of 299, will see Sony phase out the current 40GB model. Sony president David Reeves told the Santa Monica crowd: "In PAL, we will introduce an 80GB PS3 on August 27. It will be a simultaneous launch across all PAL territories... Submitted by: mikerocky - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ PS3 Firmware 2.41 Goes Live

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Sony has released PS3 firmware 2.41, which should now enable users to access the systems XrossMediaBar in-game without running into technical problems.Having launched a major PS3 update sporting new XMB and Trophy features last week, Sony was swiftly forced to pull firmware 2.40 for "further testing" after numerous users complained of consoles locking up after downloading it. Submitted by: retSaMbew - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ E3 2008: Sony Says Consoles Have 10 Year Lifecycle

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Jack Tretton launched Sony's E3 press conference today by claiming the stress of today's big Sony PR event has taken two years off his life. Now just imagine the stress for all those fretting fanboys. (Doesn't two years convert into something like 12 in FanYears?) It's the only upside to fanboy-ism: they shuffle off this mortal coil faster. But I digress... During his intro... Submitted by: Camay123 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony's claim for living room supremacy: PS3 video downloads

1 vote	Sony has confirmed that its long-awaited video service will be launching this summer, with its genesis on the PlayStation 3. With Sony's massive library and the ability to play Blu-ray discs, the PS3's hold on your entertainment center just got a bit stronger.Read More... Submitted by: enriquerojas - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Profitability over quantity: Sony denies PS3 price cut rumors

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Strong evidence of a price drop for the Xbox 360 has many expecting a formal announcement from Microsoft this weekend, just prior to its E3 press conference on Monday. As a result of this, many have been quietly suggesting that Sony may respond in turn with a price drop of its own. As it stands, though, Sony has officially denied the rumors, stating that it has "no plans" to cut the PS3 price. Submitted by: go85 - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 80GB PS3 Heading to All PAL Territories

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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed that an 80GB PS3 will be released in all PAL territories on August 27. The new unit, which will cost 299 (399), will replace the existing 40GB model. The recommended retail price of the 40GB PS3, which is expected to be out of stock by the time the new model launches, will remain at 299. There is more downloadable content than ever before... Submitted by: HH - Dan - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony insider says multiplayer patch coming for PS3 GTAIV

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Though both versions of Grand Theft Auto IV have their fair share of bugs, the multiplayer of the PS3 version has been plagued by a host of connectivity problems that have rendered the online portion of the game unplayable for days. To combat this, a Sony insider says that a multiplayer patch is due some time today. The patch specifically targets hosting issues... Submitted by: BWC - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony: 'Xbox underpowered for Metal Gear'

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Sony chief Jack Tretton has moved to end rumours that Metal Gear Solid 4 is heading to the Xbox 360, claiming the title can only work on PS3 "thanks in part to Blu-ray". Speaking at the Sony E3 press conference, Tretton told the audience that no other console could handle the technical demands of the Konami game. "PS3 offers an experience for both gamers and developers no other console can match... Submitted by: MCJim - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony intros flash-based HD camcorder

1 vote	Sony Handycam HDR-CX12(Credit: Sony Electronics)As it inevitably had to do, Sony today announced the flash-memory version of its HDR-SR11 hard-disk-based HD camcorder, replacing the older CX7. A tad smaller than the CX7 by one or two tenths of an inch in every dimension... Submitted by: vertigoflow - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony intros flash-based HD camcorder

1 vote	Sony Handycam HDR-CX12(Credit: Sony Electronics)As it inevitably had to do, Sony today announced the flash-memory version of its HDR-SR11 hard-disk-based HD camcorder, replacing the older CX7. A tad smaller than the CX7 by one or two tenths of an inch in every dimension... Submitted by: elmasry - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony MemoryStick Duo 4 and 8 GB

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One story which slipped past us during CES was that Sony announced their MemoryStick Sony Duo storage cards will be available in 4 and 8 GB capacities some time in 2006. This will no doubt be of great interest to Sony PSP owners but perhaps less interesting to digital camera owners as the majority of Sony digital cameras which take Duo are likely to find 1 GB more than sufficient. Submitted by: mikemosby - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-L1, hands-on images

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Sony today announced the ultra-compact DSC-L1, a four megapixel digital camera featuring a new three times optical zoom lens which is considerably more compact than any Sony lens before it but provides a 32 mm wide (ish) angle. Looks wise the DSC-L1 is closer to the DSC-U series but has a larger LCD monitor (1.5" vs. 1.0") and the zoom lens. Submitted by: mrlynam - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Rumor Debunked: Sony says no downloadable PS2 games

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An image was recently leaked on the N4G forums, which showed downloadable PlayStation 2 games in the PS Store. The poster claimed that the image was given to him by a friend who worked at Sony London, and that the service was expected to roll out this summer. However, Sony has now gone on record saying that the image is a fake, and that PS2 games will not be coming to the PS3. Submitted by: PowerExtreme - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ More Random Gaming Relays for a Tepid Tuesday

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Bad news for PS3 fans looking for a smarter way to interact online. Sony's PS3 Home has been delayed again, moving the open beta back from this spring to fall 2008. How delayed is too delayed? Any more than this fall -already a full year behind -and Sony could be asking for serious trouble. GamePolitics.com has this oddly enough story about GTA IV ads being pulled from Chicago buses due to pressure from more clueless politicians. Hey Chicago readers... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ PS3 Graphics Chip Goes 65nm in Fall

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Hirai said during a Thursday PlayStation business briefing that Sony has been cutting PS3 manufacturing costs by reducing the number of components and decreasing the size of chips. "The Cell and RSX used in PS3s at launch were manufactured using a 90nm process technology. And now all PS3 Cells have shifted to 65nm process technology since last holiday season," he said. Submitted by: cheapez - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Sony Australia confirm 80GB PS3 SKU and Platinum titles for Oz

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Earlier this morning it was announced at the E3 Business and Media Summit in Los Angeles that Sony would be phasing out the current lower-end 40GB PlayStation 3 SKU and replacing it with an 80GB SKU in the US. A representative for Sony Computer Entertainment Australia confirmed to GameSpot AU that the new SKU is planned for Australia, but "We're awaiting on timing and pricing". Submitted by: fish - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Australia: Year One PS3 Sales Eclipse PS2's

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According to the company, domestic PS3 sales have almost hit 240,000 units since the console’s March 2007 debut. In comparison Sony’s PS2 sold 146,000 units in its first 12 months on the market.   GameSpot reports that the figures came directly from Sony and not official industry sales monitor GfK Australia, which said previously that by the end of 2007 Sony had shifted 155,000 PS3s... Submitted by: aly21 - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment