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 [...]
Resistance Retribution, Resistance 2, and PSP Plus+
Both Resistance Retribution and Resistance 2 will be able to connect and interact between eachother.
To do this, you’ll need to connect your PSP to the PS3, via USB. Once you have them connected, go to the Resistance 2 options and select “Infect your PSP” What is infect your PSP you say? Well read below to [...]
New boxart shows PSN access through PSP
On Amazon you can pre-order the Limited Edition Entertainment Pack with the new PSP-3000 and a 4 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo.
What is most interesting with this pack is the display of the PSN logo which has never been seen on previous boxarts with a PSP. Also The screen on the PSP shows the Playstation [...]
PSP version of Star Ocean gets Euro date
The remake of Star Ocean: First Departure for the PSP will see European shores on October 24th.
While it was released in Japan last year, First Departure is a remake of the original Star Ocean title released in 1996 on the SNES. Only this version will have CGI cut scenes, new playable characters and some enhanced [...]
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
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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 [...]
PlayTV dated
Eurogamer announced after receiving word from Sony that PlayTV will be released on September 19th for £69.99 (€ 99).
Originally the release was slated for september 10th but now seems to be pushed back for around a week (Ain’t that a surprise).
With PlayTV you’ll be able to record TV while you play games at the same [...]
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