PS3 sales hit all-time low
VideoGaming247 showed us the sales chart of the japanese market of last week and it looked pretty bad for the PS3.
It’s been out sold by the Xbox 360 for the 4th week running. There is some good news for the Sony camp though. The PSP has sold almost 20000 units more then it’s big brother [...]
Gran Turismo for PSP still coming
For some of our readers who where worried and wondering if Gran Turismo would still be coming to the PSP, we have some news for you. Only it’s no release period/date.
Shuhei Yoshida said to Eurogamer.net that the game is still in development.
It seems Polyphony Digital is working on this project but because of Gran [...]
Dissidia PSP
Remember when we told you about the first custom PSP-3000, well there is another one on it’s way. This time we can expect to see Amano-esque logo characters Cosmos and Chaos on either side on the back.
(click on the picture if you want to see the HD version of it)
This is a 20th anniversary exclusive [...]
echochrome expansion on the Playstation Store
You probably missed this part on our weekly Playstation Store update, but we’re letting you know that users on the PSP can purchase the expansion pack for $5. It will increase level of maps with 40.
If you didn’t have the original version already, they will come with a bundle including both the expansion and the [...]
PSP Playstation Store launch in the coming week
In Japan they can expect access from their PSP to the Playstation Store on October 15th. Making this possible is the 5.00 firmware update that will be included which will put the store under the new XMB category that will be added.
Also following the rest of the year through out the holiday season will [...]
Latest reviews from PSM3 Issue 106
PSM3 Issue 106 has quite a lot of reviews for a lot of good games including Bioshock, Pro Evolution Soccer 2009, FIFA 09, Pure and Mercenaries 2: World In Flames.
Below is the full whack.
PS3/PSN Games
Bioshock: 93%.
As fresh today as it ever was, Bioshock’s an essential PS3 play.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009: 88%
Sterling footy action but the [...]
No GC08 PSP bundles for UK
Over at Gamesindustry.biz some doubt was cast on which bundles the UK might be receiving.
David Reeves announced at Leipzig that Sony would be releasing 2 new bundles for the PSP.
These are the silver PSP-3000 plus Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, and black PSP-3000 plus 4GB Memory Stick. The United Kingdom won’t be getting these [...]
New PSP has same battery strength
John Koller, Direct of Hardware Marketing, let consumers know that PSP-3000 has equivalent battery life to the current PSP(-2000).
He said
While the enhanced screen of the new PSP draws a little more power, our engineers in Japan worked to reduce the power consumption of the overall system including its components, so you won’t have to worry [...]
Prices out for new PS3/PSP models in the UK
Sony confirmed to MCV that the new models shown at Leipzig have been priced for the UK.
The PSP-3000 will cost £149.99 and will be available from October 31st.
The 160GB PS3 will cost £339.99. Date has been set for this release in the UK
Source
PSP-3000 better then told
According to a report from Engadget Japan the LCD screen on the new PSP has a more colorful, a stronger contrast ratio, and a faster response time.
The stats show that:
Color gamut is twice as wide.
The contrast ratio is improved 5 times.
The response time has doubled
This is very good news to gamers who complained about ghosting. [...]
Capcom to continue work on PSP
As many developers turn their attention away from the PSP, Capcom has come out to squash all rumours that they are giving up on the PSP.
Despite the PSP outselling most of the other gaming hardware in Japan due to games like Monster Hunter 2ndG and current chart-topper, Phantasy Star Portable. The European success has dwindled [...]
Destroy All Humans cancelled for PSP
IGN let their readers know that THQ has canceled Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed for the PSP.
The reason why told by a THQ representative was:
Basically, the PSP version was cancelled because of control issues, Big Willy Unleashed was designed by a Wii developer specifically for the Wii. When it was ported over to [...]
E3 2008: Sony PSP Press
Find out whats in store for the Playstation Portable in this video.
Find out what’s ahead for the Sony PSP.
Sony E3 2008: Sony PSP Press
Sony announces 2008 line up
Sony has announced its 2008 line up of games. This year you’ll be able to purchase the following games on the Playstation 3:
(please not this is fiscal year 2008, so thats anywhere from now until March 31st 2008.)
LittleBigPlanet
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift
Quantum of Solace
SOCOM: Confrontation
Ghostbusters
Killzone 2
The Agency
Soul Calibur 4
Resistance 2
Mirror’s Edge
Resident Evil 5
Guitar Hero: World Tour
NBA ’09 [...]
E3 2008 Sony Press Conference re-cap
Did you miss the Sony Press Conference at E3 2008? No problem, here’s what went down.
Over 130 games coming for 2008, including NCAA Football, Tiger Woods, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Warrios Orochi 2, Singstar Pop, Yakuza 2, Madden, and Mercenaries 2.PS3
Resistance 2 footage shown, trying to escape the Leviathan. 8 player co-op and 60 [...]
