The release of firmware 3.80 brought Internet radio functionality to the PSP, allowing users to listen to a wide range of Internet radio stations with the use of an active WiFi connection. It now appears that Sony has plans to extend this functionality, by means of releasing a development kit that will enable users to create their own Internet radio […]
In light of the recent firmware 3.80 release, Sony has updated its custom theme creation utility to version 1.2.0.0. The update is relatively minor, adding support for editing the Internet Radio icon found in 3.80. Note that themes built with this version of the custom theme converter are not backwards compatible with firmware older than 3.80. Documentation on the utility […]
Sony Japan is now offering its PSP Media Manager software for free download. The software enables users to easily drag n’ drop media files, such as MP3s and video files, to their PSP. Not that opening an explorer window and manually transferring the files to your MUSIC or VIDEO folder is hard, but y’know, some people are either technically challenged […]
According to a listing at specialty retailer GameStop, a PS2 port of once-thought PSP exclusive Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters is due out in February. Priced for the budget-wise at $29.99, it’s $10 cheaper than the initial PSP release. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. This isn’t the first time a major PSP title has been ported over to Sony’s last-gen console. […]
Sony’s Eric Lempel, the man responsible for PSN operations over at SCEA, has stated in a recent interview that Sony is looking to cut down on the frequency of PS3 firmware updates. Right. Right. We’re trying to certainly cut down on the amount of times we do it. But on occasion when we’ve got these good features ready to go, […]
The fact that PSP owners can now use a PC to purchase and download content from the PlayStation Store without the need of a PS3 is great, but what about what Sony initially promised? A true PSP store that can be accessed through the PSP directly. They are still thinking about it, according to director of PSN operations Eric Lempel. […]
Sony lets loose five new screenshots from the highly anticipated Killzone 2, due for a release next year exclusively on the PlayStation 3. Killzone 2 Screenshots
Japanese PlayStation 3 owners will soon be able to download high-definition video to their PS3, when Sony launches its on-demand video service early next year. According to a Variety report, the service’s first paid offerings will include motor-racing videos and a BBC car documentary aimed at Gran Turismo fans. Each of the initial content offerings will cost about $1.85 to […]
Following the content-packed update last week Tuesday, Sony continues on with another well-rounded update to the PlayStation Store this fine Thursday. As we reported earlier, this week’s downloadable game is PAIN, which goes for the standard price of $9.99. In terms of add-on content, this week brings us a new map pack for Resistance ($5), a new MotorStorm vehicle and […]
After 1UP’s downer of a preview for the PS3 version of The Orange Box – Valve’s five-game compilation, expectations for the title have been low. Additional impressions from IGN and Gamespy have now rolled in, and is the verdict any better? Not really. Both outlets were indeed less harsh on the title, but didn’t exactly paint a glowing picture. Read […]
Ken Kutaragi, best known as the father of the PlayStation and former President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, is set to receive the coveted 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Interactive Achievement Awards. Joseph Olin, president of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, shared his thoughts on Kutaragi’s lasting legacy: Ken Kutaragi’s passion, innovative thinking and business […]
Sony today announced that sales of the PSP Slim in Japan have reached a total of 1 million units, since its introduction on September 20. Even more impressive is that during the two months following launch, the new PSP reached the 1 million milestone two weeks earlier than the original PSP, which launched back in December 2004.
Warhawk fans rejoice! Sony today announced that its multiplayer flight-combat game is getting an Operation: Omega Dawn expansion pack, consisting of one new battlefield map and a new aircraft, the KT-424 Combat Dropship. Set at night for added impact and tension, the Operation: Omega Dawn pack for Warhawkâ„¢ features an enhanced level of teamwork, tactics and coordinated aerial assaults with […]
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, this week’s PlayStation Store update is here two days early. Starting off this early update are two downloadable games, Operation Creature Feature and Aquatopia, both of which are for use with the recently released PlayStation Eye peripheral. The games can be purchased for $4.99 and $1.99 respectively. In addition, a demo for MX vs. ATV […]
In a revealing interview with AutoWeek, Gran Turismo series producer Kazunori Yamauchi talked GT5 Prologue, which is due out for the PlayStation 3 early next year. The game itself has taken almost 320,000 man-hours in a span of 3 years to create, according to Yamauchi. Comparatively speaking, Yamauchi said that it took his team an average of one day to […]
PlayStation Network director Eric Lempel has confirmed over at the official PlayStation.blog that PS3 firmware 2.01 is due for release within a few days. According to Lempel, it will be a relatively minor update designed to “improve the stability of PlayStation 3.” Firmware 2.00 is known to have some issues regarding stability. Various PS3 users reported experiencing system lockups and […]
What’s in the weekly PlayStation Store update? Today brings us free demos of Blazing Angels 2 and Toy Home, weighing in at 1.08 GB and 503 MB respectively. Game videos of TimeShift, Battlefield: BC, Burnout, Ratchet BTS, Time Crisis 4, Uncharted, High Velocity Bowling, PAIN, Toy Home also went up today in HD and SD variants, in addition to a […]
Recently, you may have heard that a Sony technician refused to replace a certain PlayStation 3 under warranty. Why? Because it was “too dusty.” Sounds silly right? Well SCEA has now released photos of said PS3 (see above). So, whaddya think? Too dusty to repair? It’s filthy all right. Wouldn’t be surprised if all the dust that accumulated in there […]
PS3 Firmware 2.00 is now officially available on Network Update, and to coincide with the release, Sony has released a theme compiler tool that allows users to create their own themes for use with the firmware’s new theme system. Additionally, PlayStation Japan has released a set of pre-made themes for use with firmware 2.00. Happy theming! Download PS3 Theme Compiler […]
After weeks of speculation, Sony finally confirmed today that firmware 2.00 for the PS3 will be released tomorrow, November 8. The firmware 2.00 upgrade further enhances PS3 to PSP connectivity by allowing users to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely using the Remote Start function via the PSP. In terms of core 2.00 features, the new firmware allows […]