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  Sony will soon release a new firmware update for PS3 users. The firmware v3.70 will make lives of PlayStation Plus subscribers easier by enabling auto upload function and Trophies. With the new feature, PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to backup their game saves automatically in their account. Also, the Trophies will now sync [...]

  The October launch rumored a few days back for PlayStation Vita has been squashed by Sony. Sony’s Kazuo Hirai has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita’s “end of 2011″ launch will only be applicable for Japan. The new handheld will be launched in Japan this year whereas UK and US will get it next year, [...]

  Sony had promised to release PlayStation Vita by end of this year and it looks like British consumers will get well ahead of the schedule. According to a leaked Blockbuster flyer, Sony’s upcoming handheld console is expected on October 28 in UK. Both 3G and Wi-Fi-only models are expected on the same day, apparently [...]

  Nintendo has announced an unexpected price drop to its 3DS console in United States. Starting August 12 consumers in U.S. will be able to pick the 3D console for $169.99 as compared to the previous price of $249.99. Nintendo says this value will help consumers to pick their world’s first 3D-equipped handheld console and [...]

  Razer is closing in to make its portable gaming PC a reality. They’ve managed to zero in the processor that will power its Switchblade “concept”. It will be the world’s first device to use Intel’s Atom Z690 CPU clocking at 1.70GHz. The change is understandably due to the new processor’s improved performance as it [...]

  Sony is set to upgrade their PlayStation 3 console next year, if the latest report from Digitimes is to be believed. The Taiwanese site cites component makers who say that Sony will start production of the PS4 by the end of this year and will launch in 2012. The interesting part of this report [...]

  Nintendo has finally revealed the next-generation home console and it’s called Wii U. We’re still awaiting full details but the Wii U has an interesting controller with a 6.2-inch touchscreen display. A screen on the controller means users can play on the TV as well as on the smaller screen. What’s more? The Wii [...]

  Sony has revealed more details of its NGP gaming console at the E3 expo. Henceforth, the handheld console will be known as PS Vita and will be released at the end of 2011 (presumably, in time for holidays). Sony will release two variants of the PS Vita – Wi-Fi priced at 24,980 yen in [...]

  Sony’s Masaru Kato, vice president and chief financial officer confirmed in an investor conference call that they’re already working on the PS3 successor. Although PS3’s shelf life is still few years away, Sony is incurring some costs in building up the PS4. “For the home equipment the PS3 still has a product life but [...]

  Sony has announced that they’ll restore the PlayStation Network and Qriocity services in Asian countries like Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand from tomorrow. The phased restoration will also bring in new identity protection program, adding a thick layer of security to withstand any future attacks. For Japanese PlayStation users, Sony has even [...]

  After more than a week of blackout due to hacking of PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, Sony has announced that they’ll start the restoration process in a phased manner. Sony also announced that they’re working to track down and prosecute hackers responsible for this “illegal intrusion” and as a part of a security enhancement, [...]

  Nintendo has officially confirmed the Wii successor today. There’s no name to the next-generation console but Nintendo will release Wii 2, which we’re calling it tentatively, will be released in 2012. Nintendo will give the first taste of the new console at the E3 expo on June 7 with concrete specifications, pricing and availability [...]

  Nintendo’s overdue Wii successor will finally be unveiled at the E3 gaming expo, if the latest grapevine is to be believed. Expectedly, there’s no official confirmation from the Japanese gaming company but the fact that the rumor has been swirling for quite some time and Nintendo has slowed down the game releases for Wii [...]

  4 and a half years and Sony’s PS3 gaming console has finally reached the iconic milestone of 50 million PS3 units. As of March 29, 2011, Sony has managed to sell 50 million PS3s worldwide indicating the strong growth of the console since its launch in November 2006. Sony also confirmed that its PlayStation [...]

  Looks like Geohot’s famous rap against Sony couldn’t really fire up the hacker. Sony and Geohot have now announced that they’ve reached a settlement in the lawsuit. The intrinsic details of the lawsuit remain under wraps but Hotz has agreed to a permanent injunction. Hotz had posted security system of the console online and [...]