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  First the non-interesting bit. The release of the v6.20 firmware will be exactly double to that of PS3. And now for the interesting one. The new PSP firmware, set to go live soon will bring Digital Comics along with few other features. PlayStation Network Digital Comics service will launch in December and allow users [...]

  You’re not wrong if you think that the DSi LL (or DSi XL) and PSPgo were introduced just to buy some more time for a worthy successor. A report has emerged on Eurogamer that details on what could power the successor of these handheld consoles. The next-gen DS is expected sometime in late 2010 [...]

  If you’re one of the buyers of PSPgo that went on sale today, don’t forget to update the handheld with the new v6.10 update. The update ensures full compatibility with PSP games as well as MediaGo. Oh yes, PSP owners (with UMD) can also go ahead with the update. The update will add Sony’s [...]

  The teardown specialist is at it again. This time it’s the PSPgo getting the treatment and has not one bit of interesting hardware. iFixit managed to open up easily and found the following: – No internal framework to keep the innards intact – Battery is easily replaceable but has a warranty void sticker pasted [...]

  Over the years, NFS managed to win many fans but due to the game’s arcadey nature, it never appealed to the car simulation seekinggamers crowd. EA tried hard with Pro Street but failed miserably and now they’re back again with the latest creation Need for Speed: Shift. As like most of NFS games, Shift [...]

  There’s not much to tell right now but if you like keeping your PSP firmware up to date, Sony has released v6.00 firmware. With such version number you’d expect a major update but surprisingly, it’s a minor one. Amongst the improvements few colors have been added under Theme settings for some more XMB customization, [...]

  Sony seems to have finally acknowledged iPhone and App Store as their rivals. In a bid to crush or rather give a good fight to the App Store, Sony will be pricing PSPgo games at 1, 2 and 5 Euros. However, one thing here to note is that it won’t be applicable to all [...]

  Hail FCC because we wouldn’t have known what PSPgo packs inside unless confirmed by Sony or ever interested hackers. Sony Insider unearthed a FCC filing of PSPgo (also referred PSP-N1001) that reveals the processor clock speed of the console. The official specs suggest 333MHz but in reality the maximum clock speed supported by PSPgo [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  Activision is the world’s largest third-party game publisher and when his boss, Bobby Kotick has got something to say, we have to listen. Kotick refers to the PlayStation and he reckons if Sony does not do anything about the PS3 price cuts, he may have to cease supporting the PlayStation platform. If a direct [...]

  PSP has got yet another firmware update but going by Sony’s standards, this has arrived rather late. Anyways, a one and half line post on the PS Blog does not reveal much about the exact changes but promises to improve system software stability during use of some features. [Via Playstationblog]

  Sony’s worst kept secret finally showed its face. The UMD less PSP Go! will be sold alongside the current PSP-3000 and will have similar features as the non-slider PSPs. The feature set includes downloadable content from PSN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 16GB internal flash, extra storage with Memory Stick Micro and 40 percent lighter. PSP Go! [...]

  Here it is finally. The much rumored UMD-less PSP Go has been leaked with the official press shots following it to spoil the E3 fun. Anyways, the Mylo-esque PSP Go features some meaty specs like a 3.8-inch screen (no details on the touchscreen and resolution), 16GB flash storage, integrated Bluetooth with support for handset [...]

  Under a week left for the E3 and Ars Technica have got some meaty details from one of their sources regarding the most sought rumors – new PSP and PS3. Apparently, their source who has never gone wrong before claims that the upcoming PSP, dubbed as PSP Go! will be announced at E3 while [...]