As previously rumored, Sony today confirmed the existence of a redesigned PS2. Except, it’s not slimmer, and the price isn’t lower. Dimension-wise, the redesigned PS2 is identical to the current model, but its innards have been fully overhauled and weighs less. The system is set to launch in Japan on November 22 for 16,000 yen (around $140). Three colors will […]

Earlier last month it was reported that Sony had moved to 65nm process technology in the new 40GB PS3 models. That’s not true, according to a Sony spokesperson who told Heise Online that the 40GB model still uses a 90nm version of the CELL processor. However, as reported earlier, the spokesperson confirmed that the new 40GB model does feature lower […]

According to UK outfit MCV, Sony is set to introduce a new PS2 model at the beginning of next year for only $99, down from the current retail price of $129. The new PS2 model is said to be more compact, sporting a built-in power supply, which will allow Sony to manufacture the console at a slightly more economically viable […]

The weekly PlayStation Store update is here, ushering in a sizeable amount of content for the first week of November. Kicking off the update is a pair of demos for TimeShift and EA’s Need for Speed ProStreet. Next is PSone classic Twisted Metal 2, which can be downloaded for $5.99. Surprisingly, this is the second week in a row that […]

Originally scheduled to be removed from the Japanese PlayStation Network on November 11, Sony announced today that it is gracefully extending availability of the Gran Turismo 5 Prologue demo to November 30. That gives GT fans nearly another month to download the demo. Better create a Japanese PSN account now and do so if you haven’t already.

Over on Sony’s semi-official Three Speech blog, a company representative commented that firmware 2.00 for the PS3 would be released within two weeks, with more information on the update following tomorrow. FORTHCOMING GOODNESS [ThreeSpeech]

Sony proudly announced today that Stanford University’s Folding@home program has reached new heights, and will soon be recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most powerful distributed computing network in the world, largely thanks in part to the PS3. The collective efforts of more than 670,000 PS3 owners hit the petaflop mark on September 23, a computing milestone that […]

Taking a cue from the success of Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, Capcom have announced coproduction of BIOHAZARD: Degeneration, the first full-length CG film based upon the well-known Bio Hazard (Resident Evil) game series. While the press release was light on details, the film promises a brand new story line along with groundbreaking visual effects. The film is currently scheduled […]

This is a game that could easily have graced the PS3 as a launch title. Instead the lucky old PS2 got the delights of its triple A visuals and stellar gameplay. This is a game that looks to be the final high tide mark for Sony’s second games machine. The game comes as the follow up to the already popular […]

As promised, Sony rolled out the initial release of its EyeCreate software today. The software is compatible with the newly released PlayStation Eye peripheral, which shipped out to retailers today alongside The Eye of Judgment, the first PS-Eye compatible game. The software is a small 9MB download and allows users to save, edit and share videos, photo and audio clips […]

During its Gamer Day event in London Capcom confirmed that the hit Xbox 360 title Lost Planet will make its way to the PlayStation 3 early next year. New characters and all bonus content available for the 360 release will be available on one disc on PS3, thanks to the wonders of Blu-ray, as well as 16 player online via […]

Sony has revealed that its PlayStation Eye peripheral for the PlayStation 3 will ship October 23, alongside the first PS Eye-compatible game The Eye of Judgment. The device will be available as standalone for $39.99, or as revealed eariler, for $69.99 if you choose to purchase the bundle package which includes The Eye of Judgment. Additionally, the EyeCreate Software will […]

Sony releases a new batch of screens from Ready At Dawn’s upcoming PSP exclusive God of War: Chains of Olympus, showcasing levels Tarturs and Attica. God of War: Chains of Olympus Screenshots

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today that the new PS3 model equipped with a 40GB hard drive will hit Japan on November 11, with two color variants being available at launch: Clear Black (CECHH00) and Ceramic White (CECHH00 CW). Additionally, the new DualShock 3 controller with force feedback will also hit Japan on November 11 for a retail price of […]

We know the 40GB PlayStation 3 model is heading stateside soon, but when? According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the 40GB PS3 model will hit North American shores as early as November 2, citing one “major retailer” as the source. Specs are said to be the same as the UK version, with two USB ports instead of four, […]

A reader sent over a photo of the new Star Wars Battlefront PSP Slim bundle, currently dated for a October 9 release. Reportedly, various stores such as Circuit City, Target, and Toys ‘R’ Us have broken the street date and already are selling the bundle. Of course, your mileage may vary, so it’s best to call before heading out. The […]

SCEE has confirmed in a statement released on the official PlayStation UK website that once stock of the 60GB PlayStation 3 model is exhausted, the 40GB will be the last remaining PS3 model in European territories. So the PS3 has finally gone from multiple SKUs to a single standard model in Europe… question is, will SCEA and SCEJ follow suit?

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe finally made it official today: the PlayStation 3 console is getting a price drop in Europe and a new 40GB budget line model is planned for release. First up is the new 40GB model, which will hit European territories on October 10 at a price point of £299. While this new model is cheaper in price […]

It’s official: Japanese gamers are gobbling up the new PSP Slim. Sony announced today that the PSP-2000 has achieved sales of 580,000 units as of October 3 in Japan. Over the same 3-week period, Sony said in its press release that sales of the PSP Slim have eclipsed that of the original PSP launch back in December 2004. It’s clear […]

Drats! According to Midway’s latest financial update, the PlayStation 3 version of Unreal Tournament III will miss its projected November release window and is now expected to launch in the first quarter of 2008. …the expected movement of Unreal Tournament 3 for the PLAYSTATION 3 system into the first quarter of fiscal 2008… Responding to the announcement, Epic Games VP […]