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  Good news for PS3 users is that Sony will release a new firmware update (v3.21) for PlayStation 3 on April 1. The bad news is – at least for non-slim PS3 console owners – that Sony will strip down the Install Other OS feature. In short, after April 1, PS3 owners who installed Linux [...]

  Sony’s recently unveiled PlayStation Move can be hooked up to 4 controllers at once but connecting 4 Move controllers with their sub-controllers is impossible. Sony has confirmed that all 4 PlayStation Move controllers along with their sub-controllers can’t be connected at once. The reason for this limitation is PS3’s Bluetooth support that can handle [...]

  Sony’s combination of motion-sensing wand and PS Eye camera has finally got a name. Called as PlayStation Move, the new controller for PS3 will be arriving in Fall of this year. This can be termed as a Wii remote wannabe but Sony claims its more accurate and records precise movement and angle with the [...]

  The speculations were correct. The clock bug has been confirmed by Sony and is taking its toll on “fat” PS3s. Sony says the problem is “caused by a bug in the clock functionality incorporated in the system” and advises users to stay away from their consoles until the bug is fixed so as to [...]

  Today’s the day when PlayStation was born. Back on this same day in 1994, Sony had launched PlayStation (or PSX or PS1) that eventually sold more than 100m units pipping the then reigning Nintendo and Sega. Flash forward it today, although Sony’s PlayStation does not lead the pack but they’re definitely inching towards it [...]

  Sony’s PS3 console is about to get a new browser, if the report from PSInsider is to be believed. A source close to Sony hit them up claiming the Japanese multinational is in talks with Mozilla to port Firefox to the console. However, it’s not clear if both the companies have signed the dotted [...]

  PS3′s new firmware will bring Facebook to the console, confirming the leak from last week. The firmware v3.10 will link the PSN account with Facebook and will enable PS3 to automatically update the Facebook feed with Trophy, PSN purchase history and game specific details. In addition to social network integration, Sony has also improved [...]

  The exact reason is unknown except that it will be done on the manufacturer’s behest but the news from Japan comes that 80GB PS3 might be coming to an end of its shelf life. 7-Eleven, a Japanese retailer received this notice that mentions the “pre-orders for the Black, White and Silver 80GB PS3 will [...]

  Sony has initiated its Official Licensing Program for the PlayStation platform that will allow third party accessory makers to gain access to technical docs and support to enable development of better accessories and peripherals. In addition to the technical advantages, a third party manufacturer also gets to stick this official logo on product packaging [...]

  We have heard it a number of times in the past but this time, it looks serious. A report by Nikkei claims that Sony is planning to setup a dedicated team to develop a phone that could integrate PlayStation’s gaming prowess along with Sony Ericsson’s cellular features. Of course, this rumor had to be [...]

  Sony has announced limited edition PSP-3005 for the Korean market. Starting from June 26, Koreans will be able to snag three different variants of limited edition PSPs according to their gaming or the entertainment needs. The following packs will be available at the constant price of 278,000 Won: – PSP-3005 with DMB Tuner and [...]

  Ever wondered how Sony entered the world of gaming when Sega and Nintendo were reigning the gaming market? Well, I did that too until I stumbled on this excellent piece on Edge Online that explains in detail how the PSX was born. To cut the long story short, Nintendo and Sony co-developed CD-ROM based [...]

  While PS3 is still in line to get a price cut, Sony has come forward and announced the price cut of its predecessor. The long service Playstation2 console will now be sold just under $100 in US from April 1, which is tomorrow. It is rather a smart move for an aging console that [...]

  Sony is trying every move to widen its PSP install base. Now at the Destination PlayStation conference, SCEA announced a Lilac colored PSP that will be available in a special pack. It will come in a Hannah Montana PSP Entertainment Pack targeted at girls, especially the tween girls. Apart from the console, the buyer [...]

  While 40GB PS3 is passé in most of the international regions, Indian gamers were still stuck with the 40GB option. However, good news for them is that Sony has given their decision a good thought and announced the 80GB version for the Indian region as well. The new upgraded console will sell for Rs. [...]