It seems a good day today for PlayStation users. Sony has announced that the PSP and PS3 consoles will undergo a firmware update pretty soon. They have also given a changelog of what can be expected from these updates. Despite the rumored updates, PSP users will have to suffice with couple of changes with […]
Wireless QWERTY keypad for PS3
UPDATE: Amazon is taking pre-order of this keypad for $50. Click here. Apart from unveiling the new PSP and 160GB PS3, SCE also announced a wireless QWERTY keypad which easily sits on the SIXAXIS or Dual Shock 3 controller. The keypad will make it easy for the gamer to type in and chat on […]
160GB PS3 from Sony
SCE’s second announcement at the Leipzig Games Convention was a 160GB PS3. The PAL markets will get the consoles on 31st October while the US market is slated for a November launch. The date is slipped a few days back because the Americans will be getting a limited edition with Uncharted: Drakes Fortune and […]
Hacker creates PS3 Laptop
PS3HAX forum member, Pirate has conveniently pulled out a portable PS3 laptop. Acknowledging Ben Heck as his inspiration he took around 3 months and almost $1,000 to create his masterpiece. The laptop sports a 17-inch LCD, keyboard and 80GB PS3 all housed in a rectangular suitcase-esque shell. The LED backlit PS logo and PS3 […]
Video: Vista on PS3
If PS3 was good enough to run Linux, its Windows counterpart definitely disappointed us. A developer Mopx0 managed to run Vista on his PS3 but after a share of struggle. It took him his PC, Qemu 0.9.1 and Bochs Bios software to setup his modus operandi. He then headed to install the OS on […]
Sony rolls out PS3 firmware update v2.42
Sony has released yet another update for PS3. Users can update their consoles to version 2.42 now which will improve playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software. No other details can be found until the changelog is posted. [Via PS Blog]
PS3 80GB for $399
Sony Computer Entertainment has rolled up its sleeves against the recent price cut for Xbox and announced that its 80GB PS3 will now cost $399. This move will directly take a shot against 60GB Xbox360 which bears a lower price. So what about the 40GB variant? Well, this time they don’t follow Microsoft’s footsteps. […]
India gets a Wii game. But where’s the console?
Isn’t it ironic that a game is released first than the actual console? Milestone Interactive announced the availability of Alone in the Dark game for Xbox 360, PC and Wii. PS3 version will come in November 2008. The launch of the game is understandable on other platforms. But Wii? Ok we know that Milestone […]
PS3 firmware v2.41 available
Sony has announced the patched up firmware v2.41 over v2.40 for PS3 users. 2.40 included in-game XMB and Trophy features but some users experienced bricking their consoles after updating. The firmware is available for download. Sony PS Blog
PS3 firmware update 2.40 now available
PS3 users update your consoles now as v2.40 is live. The latest firmware update gives you in-game XMB and trophy system support. Video walkthrough of both the features after the break. UPDATE: The firmware has been pulled off their servers because some users are experiencing difficulty issues.