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 [...]
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 [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 21/06/2008
For the week ending 21st of June 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
6.31M Japan
12.32M America
9.45M Others
Total: 28.07M
Xbox 360
0.62M Japan
11.78M America
7.02M Others
Total: 19.41M
Playstation 3
2.23M Japan
5.16M America
6.28M Others
Total: 13.68M
Handhelds
Nintendo DS
22.96M Japan
23.54M America
28.00M Others
Total: 74.50M
Playstation Portable
9.76M Japan
12.94M America
13.04M Others
Total: 35.74M
(these sales figures are courtesy of [...]
Roll out of video services starting in the summer of 2008
At Sony Group’s Mid-Term Corporate Strategy Meeting several Presidents of different division showed slide shots of a 2008 summer start/roll out of the video services.
Some Key Game initiatives that were discussed:
1. Expand content and services available on the network platform
2. Continue to expand the PS3 customer base through the strength of Blu-ray Disc
3. Accelerate PS3 [...]
Sony is planning on a 10 year lifespan for the PSP
In Pocketgamer’s interview with SCEE’s, Vice President of Publishing and Developer Relationships Zeno Colaço, Sony has a long-term plan for the PSP, he says.
Despite the current lack of games claimed by developers and gamers on the PSP, it will be hard to fill up the space left by publishers if they refocus their interest on [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 14/06/2008
Metal Gear Solid 4 was released and it sure shifted some units, it made the PS3 outsell even the Wii.
For the week ending 14th of June 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
6.26M Japan
12.14M America
9.32M Others
Total: 27.72M
Xbox 360
0.62M Japan
11.72M America
6.92M Others
Total: 19.26M
Playstation 3
2.21M [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 07/06/2008
For the week ending 7tht of June 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
6.22M Japan
12.02M America
9.18M Others
Total: 27.42M
Xbox 360
0.61M Japan
11.66M America
6.85M Others
Total: 19.13M
Playstation 3
2.13M Japan
4.99M America
6.14M Others
Total: 13.26M
Handhelds
Nintendo DS
22.88M Japan
23.19M America
27.50M Others
Total: 73.56M
Playstation Portable
9.64M Japan
12.79M America
12.89M Others
Total: 35.32M
(these sales figures are courtesy of [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 31/05/2008
For the week ending 31st of May 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
6.17M Japan
11.89M America
9.03M Others
Total: 27.09M
Xbox 360
0.61M Japan
11.60M America
6.78M Others
Total: 18.99M
Playstation 3
2.12M Japan
4.94M America
6.05M Others
Total: 13.11M
Handhelds
Nintendo DS
22.85M Japan
23.02M America
27.30M Others
Total: 73.17M
Playstation Portable
9.58M Japan
12.72M America
12.69M Others
Total: 34.99M
(these sales figures are courtesy of [...]
Console Sale Figures week ending 24/05/2008
For the week ending 24th of May 2008 the sale figures according to VGChartz.com looks like this:-
The overall console sale figures now look like this:-
Consoles
Wii
6.12M Japan
11.70M America
8.88M Others
Total: 26.69M
Xbox 360
0.61M Japan
11.53M America
6.70M Others
Total: 18.84M
Playstation 3
2.11M Japan
4.91M America
5.97M Others
Total: 12.99M
Handhelds
Nintendo DS
22.81M Japan
22.88M America
27.07M Others
Total: 72.77M
Playstation Portable
9.52M Japan
12.65M America
12.61M Others
Total: 34.78M
(these sales figures are courtesy of [...]
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