“You don’t need to invent anything, you just have to do traditional research where you look at history and then compliment that with scientific research where you’re trying to do something new. That can lead to a lot in the business and technology sectors these days” – Bill Buxton
A chat with Microsoft Principal Researcher Bill Buxton, Part I
With the recent leak of the PS3 Slim video from the Philippines, an employee from GameTrailers has confirmed that it’s real. Of course, one could make the argument that we have known it’s been real all along, but we really want to know if the system is for sale in the Philippines and when will Sony officially announce the system. While it could be assumed the official announcement will come at the Tokyo Game Show this September, Sony is still keeping hush on the topic.
Vespene – Vespene Gas/Editor & Graphics from GameTrailers posted:
“Sony can’t keep leaks.
Spoiler: It’s Real”
This doesn’t officially confirm anything, right now. Could he be having fun with the GT forum members? It’s a possibility, but I’m leaning towards more the direction that the system is real and that the Philippine system is just a very early leak.
Via Examiner.com
What with E3 2009 already fading into distant memory, games news this month returns to focus squarely on the rumored new, slimmer PS3, with Far Eastern sources suggesting that manufacturers will be delivering the new skinny PlayStation 3s to Sony later in July.
Yes, you read that right. Later this month!
The reports emerge from Taiwanese site UDN, which claims that Sony has signed production contracts with two separate manufacturers – Foxconn and Pegatron – to produce the new format PS3.
Next-gen PS3
Additionally, the Taiwanese reports also suggest “that the slim will be the last PS3 model of this generation, and that a next-gen console based on Sony’s motion controller is due in spring 2010.”
The rumors arrive alongside resurrected rumors of PlayStation 3 price-cuts, expected at some point later in 2009 (“heavily expected around August” according to Kotaku).
Right now, this is filed under rumor. TechRadar has contacted Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for further comment.
PS3代工 鴻海搶到大單 via Engadget via TechRadar
The "stolen" pictures of a supposed PS3 Slim have been seen all around the world, you’ve seen them on Ultimate PS3. After we received threats following the publication of these pics, our staff has investigated and reveals the trickery. Read all the details in this exclusive news, as we’ve interviewed one of the creators of this fake PS3 Slim…
Sony may be going through difficult times when viewed from a wider perspective, but at least it got some cheer this week when it emerged that its PlayStation 3 has leapt to the top of the sales charts.
Admittedly, the charts in question are the Japanese hardware rankings, but Sony knows its machines need to do well at home before shining elsewhere.
DS going strong
The last week of February saw the PS3 sell 36,513 units, which was double what it managed the previous week. Nintendo’s DSi and the Sony PSP came in close behind on 35,827 and 35,588 respectively, with the Xbox 360 far behind on 11,795.
Nintendo’s plain-vanilla DS Lite handheld sold 11,774 units, meaning the DS platform was really the most popular one, but we get the feeling that Sony will take a win however it all adds up.
Yakuza surge
The high PS3 numbers were due to the release of the third instalment in the Yakuza series of games, so it’s likely there will be a return to normality when the hardcore fans have all snapped up the title.
Incidentally, the Yakuza line of games isn’t known in Japan by that name – instead, it goes by “Ryu Ga Gotoku“, which means “Like a Dragon” in Japanese. Don’t say we never educate our readers.
Source: Techradar.com
“The PS4 will also continue to utilize the existing CELL architecture, rather than launch something brand new. Bravo, says me, because forcing developers to effectively pick up and move from their established country to Timbuktu every half a decade is a surefire way to cripple launch cycles and leave “un-anointed” third-party developers out in the cold. What’s more, a twice-powerful PS3 would almost certainly offer enough “oomph” to keep the plaudits coming from the hardcore faithful, while allowing Sony to more vigorously reach out to the Nintendo “casual” market with a steady stream of cheap-to-develop titles. The idea by 2011, presumably, would be to have a pinched and tweaked CELL SDK that absolutely purrs.” blogs.pcworld.com
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Tags: Playstation4, PS4, Sony, Cell processor
According to the site Techradar.com, there are some concept images and specs relating to the Playstation Enso or the Playstation 5.
Source: Techradar.com
Quick dream specs:
- USB 4 connection
- DVD Drive with terabyte capacity
- Backward compatibility with DVD and CD data
- SD memory slots for terabyte capacity memory disks
- Wireless Controls
- Wireless Connectivity with Internet
- Console will have rechargeable batteries
- 3D projector that projects 3D images into the physical space between you and display device
- Touch buttons for power and eject
- Blue Lights that glow in correlation to the battery status
Tags: Playstation5, Sony, Playstation Enso
Source: Engadget.com
In a sudden retch of pigmentation, Sony just spat out the “Carnival Colors” collection of PSPs. Starting March 5th in Japan, the new colors matched with a 2200mAh battery will set you back a tax-inclusive price of ¥19,800 (about $223). Otherwise, you can drop ¥24,800 (about $279) for the 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), PSP pouch, wrist strap and cloth bundle. Now go ahead, revel in your paganism before ritualistically prostrating yourselves at the feet of the Lord Knight of consumer electronics. Mmm, feels good doesn’t it?
Tags: PSP, Sony, Memory Stick
Hot on the heals of the recent PSP 3000 launch, Sony plans to refresh the PlayStation Portable yet again in 2009 with the planned release of (yep, you guessed it) the PSP-4000 model.
The news comes courtesy of unnamed games publishing sources talking to Eurogamer.net, who suggest that Sony will follow the PSP-3000 next year with another ‘iterative approach’.
If so, this means that the recently rumoured PSP mark 2 might not be seen by gamers until 2010 at the very earliest.
Source: Techradar.com
Tags: Sony, PSP, PSP-4000, playstation
This webpage provides information on the Sony PlayStation 4 console that will probably arrive sometime in 2011 the earliest. It will be updated regularly as more PS4 secrets are uncovered in the public, so visit often for the latest scoop. Please link to this webpage, rather than copy the contents. If you have a secret, you can leave a forum message at: PS4 Discussion Forum. Because the PS4 can run PS3 games (in High Definition, not Standard Definition mode like NTSC and PAL), you should visit the PS3 Secrets webpage for PS3 specific information.
Before going into the details, the following chart describes the evolution of PlayStation consoles. With this chart in mind, it is easier to understand the technology discussed many parts of this webpage.
Tags: Playstation4, sony, PS4
UPDATE: 160GB PS3 ‘Drake’s Fortune’ bundle caught in the wild
Hey, pal — remember that 160GB PS3 Drake’s Fortune bundle we told you about back in August? Well thanks to the totally awesome skills of one intrepid reader, we now know that they’re available for purchasing pleasure at your local Best Buy (and other spots, we like to imagine). From what we can tell based on that extremely blurry photo you see, the package will sell for a holiday-destroying $499.99, so you’d better hope grandma drops a big check on you this season.
Source: Engadget.com
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Box shot of the upcoming 160gb PS3. As you can see it comes with Ratchet & Clank: Quest of Booty, Last Guy, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue and Super Stardust HD.
Tags: PS3160Gb, Sony, Ratchet & Clank: Quest of Booty, Last Guy, Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, Super Stardust HD
