How to turn PS3 off while in-game with firmware 2.4+

Quite a lot of users have emailed in asking how they can turn off their Playstation 3 while in-game. Firmware 2.4 added in-game Cross Media Bar and when you press the PS button it brings up the XMB. I’ll answer the question in this post so its a bit more wide spread.
To turn the system [...]


What does Firmware 2.20 do? Watch the Firmware 2.20 Demo

Turned your PS3 on and got prompted to download the latest 2.20 System Software Update? Have no idea what it does? Watch the following video.
Eric Lempel takes us on a tour to show off some of the new features in the Firmware 2.20 update and how to use them.
The PSP as a romote is something i’ve [...]


Haze release date update

Exclusive PS3 first person shooter Haze is scheduled for release in Europe on the 23rd of May and 20th of May for America after many delays and waiting to whether the game was multi-platform or PS3 exclusive.
Haze was once a multi-platform title before going exclusive for the Playstation 3. It is developed by Free Radical [...]


Killzone 2, Resistance 2 and LittleBigPlanet this autumn

Three massive Playstation 3 titles, Killzone 2, Resistance 2 and LittleBigPlanet are to be released this autumn according to the Sony Computer Entertainment UK release schedule.
This is looking good for Playstation owners as we will have plenty to play this fall. The one i’m most looking forwards to is LittleBigPlanet.

The big guns will most likely compete [...]


PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.20 now available

I recently posted about Sonys latest update to it’s Playstation 3 firmware, which is currently 2.20. Yes thats right version 2.20 is now available to download, so when you sign into PSN and try and access any of the network, you will be promptly asked to upgrade to the latest version.
So what exactly is included [...]


Final phase of Playstation Home to roll out April 18th

The final phase of the community based service by Sony for Playstation Network is expected to roll out on April 18th 2008. So if you missed previous chances to join the beta, now is the time to mark something down for April 18th in your diary.
In Playstation Home you create a character, make it look [...]


Uncharted Sequel in the works

Action adventure game, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, developed by Naughty Dog is getting a sequel made and it’s currently in the works.
Christophe Balestra, vice-president of Naughty Dog has confirmed this fantastic news with LCI.
This is great news for Playstation fans as Uncharted truly deserves a sequal because it’s one of the most fun games i’ve played so far [...]


Resident Evil 5 info in next Famitsu Magazine

Capcoms next Resident Evil instalment, Resident Evil 5 will be featured in Famitu’s next magazine which is due to be released March 28. Famitsu promise new details regarding Capcoms new horror title, including an exlcusive interview and footage.
‘Biohazard 5 Exclusive Footage + Interview’
I hope we see some gameplay footage and a release date because i cannot [...]


How to install Windows XP on Playstation 3

Ever wanted to run Windows XP on your PS3? Well now you can by using the following guide. Basically this tutorial shows you step by step how to install Windows XP on your PS3. I haven’t tried it but many people are reporting positive feedback from following this tutorial.

So what can you do when you [...]


Gran Turismo 5 Prologue 1 million pre-orders in Europe

Seems as though Europe love Gran Turismo as pre-orders are reaching towards the one million mark. This is great news for Sony and Playstation in general because Prologue isn’t the full game, it’s like a big demo. Just think what the pre-orders will be like on the actual full game of Gran Turismo 5?
I think [...]


PS3 System Software Update Firmware Version 2.20 Announced

Recently Sony released Firmware Version 2.17 to increase software stability for some Playstation 3 games. We don’t know exactly what these game were, they never tell us. But what they have told is that Firmware 2.20 has been announced and will support “Downloadable Movie Content and Interactive Games, available with BD-LIVE”.
Version 2.20 will also add support [...]