Sony responds to new PSP rumors

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 27-02-2009

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Sony PSP marketing director John Koller has responded to the widespread rumors that a PSP 2 is in the works that would strip out the UMD drive and add dual analog pads. Read the rest of this entry »

DS ‘piracy tool’ blocked from sale in Japan

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 27-02-2009

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Last July, Nintendo and 54 other companies launched an extensive lawsuit against the makers and distributors of the R4 Revolution device that allows for playback of ROMS on the Nintendo DS. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo Unveils Classic Controler Pro

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 26-02-2009

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Nintendo has revealed the new Classic Controle Pro (see above) for release later this year. We don’t know an exact release date or how much it will cost, but we know its coming! According to Kotaku, “The Classic Controller Pro differs from the original Classic Controller by adding some extra shoulder buttons, spacing the thumbsticks out a bit more and introducing some hand grips,”.

3 New DSi Colors Announced

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 26-02-2009

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Japan is getting 3 new DSi colors next month! Pink, lime green, and navy blue. They will be available in the Japanese market on March 20th.

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PSP 2 is coming, soon

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 25-02-2009

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According to Kotaku, the oft-rumored dual-analog, UMD-free PSP 2 handheld is coming, and could be on store shelves this fall.
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Panasonic, Philips and Sony to create new Blu-ray license firm

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 25-02-2009

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Panasonic, Philips and Sony jointly announced today that they are planning to create a new licensing firm for Blu-ray patents, making it much easier for potential licensees than the current process is. Read the rest of this entry »

Sony drops Go! Messenger service

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 25-02-2009

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After just one year of availability, Sony has announced that it will be dropping its European PSP wireless communication package Go!Messenger. Read the rest of this entry »

PS3 price cut coming this week?

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 25-02-2009

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According to a new note from Janco Partners’ Mike Hickey, a Sony PlayStation 3 price cut is coming this week, one that should shave $100 USD off the current retail price of the gaming console. Read the rest of this entry »

PlayStation Network hits new milestone

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 25-02-2009

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Sony has noted that their free PlayStation Network service has hit a new milestone, 20 million registered users. Read the rest of this entry »

PSP-4000 to have slider screen?

Filed Under (News) by Hemon on 25-02-2009

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For over a year now rumors have surfaced every few weeks that a Sony PSP 2 is in the works, with the most recent rumor claiming the new hardware will be touchscreen and will have dual thumbsticks and the removal of UMD. Read the rest of this entry »