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PS3 firmware update v3.41 causing HDD problems

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  Sony’s PS3 console that got a software update last week has apparently causing issues to many PS3 owners. Sony’s Playstation forum is bombarded with users reporting about corrupting their hard drives after the update. However, Sony says the problem is not due to the software update but it’s because users updated their consoles without […]

Sony PS3 and PSP to get firmware updates

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  Sony has announced that both its consoles will get a software update in this week. The PS3 firmware will be bumped to v3.41 and will add recommendations to games and videos on the PlayStation Store. A new “You May Like” tab will appear for users that will include items based on the purchases of […]

Netflix to allow disc-free streaming on PS3

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  Xbox 360 is the only console that does not require any disc to stream Netflix content on the console. Now at the Q2 result announcement, Netflix has confirmed that a disc-free solution for PS3 is coming as well. Netflix plans to release a “major” new version that won’t need a disc to stream but […]

PS3, PSP get v3.40 and v6.30 software updates

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  Sony has released new firmware updates for its PS3 and PSP gaming consoles. The PS3 update now stands at v3.40 and supports Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service. The PlayStation Plus is a premium service where users will be able to access exclusive content and features like special offers, full game trial, automatic downloads and […]

PlayStation Move will cost $50, launch in September

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  Sony has finally put a release date and price to its motion-sensing Move controller. The Move controller will cost $49.99 whereas the sub-controller will cost $29.99. Sony has also introduced couple of Move bundles – one comes PlayStation Eye and Sports Champions game and another one with the PS3 console along with the Sports […]

Sony to announce 250 and 500GB PS3s today at E3?

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  Sony might unveil 250GB and 500GB versions of PS3 today at the E3 expo. Fudzilla says Sony deliberately tried to mislead everybody but their sources confirm that higher capacity PS3s are indeed coming. Additionally, both the SKUs will be bundled with Move controllers, will have 802.11n wireless built-in and be priced at $299 and […]

$199 Sony PS3 rumored, new PS3 units hit FCC

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  There are a lot of things to make you excited for the upcoming E3 but if you’re Sony fan, here’s something that will definitely get you interested in. Maxconsole happened to stumble upon a PS3 banner that claimed the PS3 price starting from $199.99. The banner was found on Sony’s new 3D page that […]

3D Gaming on PS3 coming on June 10

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  Sony will bring the 3D goodness to its PS3 console on June 10, which is today or tomorrow, considering whatever time zone you live in. The PS3 already supports stereoscopic 3D gaming with firmware v3.30 and all you need is a 3D television. The initial games that will be able to take advantage will […]