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Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog . This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of ...
PlayStation.Blog » Firmware Updates: PS3 (v2.50) / PSP (v5.00)
PlayStation.Blog » Firmware Updates: PS3 (v2.50) / PSP (v5.00)
blog.us.playstation.com — Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and... SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog . This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear ... (more) PlayStation.Blog » Firmware Updates: PS3 (v2.50) / ...
PlayStation.Blog » Firmware 5.0 Demo: PlayStation Store on PSP
blog.us.playstation.com — + Posted by Grace Chen // Senior Manager, PLAYSTATION Store Hi everyone, as Eric mentioned in his... post yesterday , we wanted to give you a live demo of the PSP’s direct access to PlayStation Store, which will be coming with the 5.00 firmware update. ... (more) PlayStation.Blog » Firmware 5.0 Demo: PlayStation ...
Sony Brings New PS3 Bundles to Japan
uk.ps3.ign.com — October 8, 2008 - One of Sony's big Tokyo Game Show announcements has leaked out early through... Famitsu. Sony will be releasing the 80 gigabyte PS3 model to Japan, the magazine reveals in its latest issue. Bundled with a Dual Shock 3, the new high ... (more) Sony Brings New PS3 Bundles to Japan
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Sony PSP Firmware 5.00 announced
I4U News — ... games via Wi-fi from the Playstation store onto your PSP. Sony is taking down the Playstation Store on the PC for some redesigned. It will be launched soon again. The Sony PSP firmware update 5.00 adds also a sleep timer option that can be used while you are playing music on your PSP. In addition, Sony added a full screen keyboard option for text entry and redesigned the background of the XMB. The new firmware for the PSP should be available soon. Via the official Playstation Blog . Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:32:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr ...

Sony PS3 Firmware 2.50 announced
I4U News — ... interface enhancements, Friend status, video, Playstation Store, Power Save Settings, Background download and ingame screenshots. The support for the Bluetooth Headset will be of particular interest to SOCOM players. With the Proximity Chat feature, SOCOM: Confrontation gameplay is intensified as it allows you to experience high-quality voice playback in full surround sound. The Sony PS3 firmware 2.50 should be available soon. More details on the official Sony Playstation blog . Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:38:03 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr ...

Sony tunes in YouTube PlayStation 'channel'
Joystiq — ... After what most would agree has been a successful stab at (officially) blogging about PlayStation, SCEA has taken up residence on YouTube. No, this isn't directly related to news from May that, should their developers wish, some PS3 games will offer functionality to upload gameplay videos directly to the Google-owned sharing service. (PixelJunk Eden was one of the first games to capitalize on the feature.) The PlayStation YouTube channel is essentially SCEA's most direct avenue for distributing new game videos; the channel currently has ...

WRUP: Happy Halloween edition
Joystiq [PlayStation] — ... Andrew Yoon - Now that PJM has been patched, I'm going to try and get through as much of that as possible. I wonder if I can take on Jeff R.'s challenge to get 100% this weekend. After that, I'll be playing through Mirror's Edge (yes, the final game), Resistance 2, Singstar ABBA, and I'll be off to EA to play some Skate II. Once this is all done, I'll be doing some election-related work. ...

Capcom Store to launch at Sony Playstation Store together with Age of Booty for
I4U News — ... with the release of the release of Capcom's Age of Booty. Age of Booty is a casual real-time multiplayer strategy game that puts players at the helm of their own pirate ship with the goal of sending your enemies to the briny deep, and looting and capturing towns for your pirate faction. The Capcom Playstation Store section offers all content available for Capcom games including full game content, demo and promotional items like themes, wallpapers, and more. Via the Playstation blog . Posted on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr ...

PlayStation Blog's informative 'PS3 How-to' guides
Joystiq — ... The PlayStation Blog has been posting some rather informative "PS3 How-to" guides over the last week. Sure, the videos cover fairly rudimentary stuff, but having an audio-visual walkthrough of the powerful black monolith's non-game features doesn't hurt. Hopefully, we'll continue to see this series grow and delve into more complex features. We'd love to see an official video of the very helpful ...

Welcome To the Family: A Letter From Playstation's Peter Dille [Letter To The Editor]
Kotaku — ... system, and remote access to your PS3 with PSP (PlayStation Portable) . PS3 obviously has a built-in Blu-ray player, the defacto next generation high-definition disc medium. Once you’ve experienced the difference in picture and sound quality, you’ll never want to go back to DVD. Blu-ray isn’t just about movies though – it brings an unmatched benefit to gaming that enables the development community to create content and experiences that were only previously imagined, but are now becoming a reality with ...

Sony rep warns against poor marketing for self-published games
Joystiq [PlayStation] — ... Eden suggested that PSN developers take advantage of the official PlayStation Blog and Playstation.com to spread the word about their projects. Of course, success in this venture would require having a title worth talking about, and not a Q*Bert clone with updated visuals and a new protagonist who possesses overwhelming levels of 'tude. ...

PlayStation 2 For Under $100
The Blade by Ron Schenone, MVP — ... that consumers can rely on our platforms for their gaming and entertainment needs for at least a decade. This speaks to the technology and features that were packed into PlayStation 2 from the beginning, as well as to the ongoing support the platform enjoys from the publishing and retail communities and, well, all of you fans. So what do you think? Will the lower price make you run out and buy a PS2?  Comments welcome. Source.

Jak And Daxter Discover The Lost Frontier [Sony]
Kotaku — ... up with Kiera on her quest to become a Sage, possibly saving the world from the "dark eco". Players start off on foot and then eventually take to the sky in one of five different aircraft, shooting it out with sky pirates with a transforming weapon called the Gunstaff, whatever that means. It's all a little bit vague at the moment, but there you go. I was hoping that Jak and Daxter would be joining Ratchet and Clank on the PlayStation 3, but I suppose this will have to do for now. Jak ...

Thank the gawds: Three Speech is dead, replaced by EU PlayStation Blog
Joystiq [PlayStation] — ... Thankfully, as of April 17, it appears Three Speech will finally take the mouthpiece mantel with pride and become the EU PlayStation blog. All we can do is hope the EU blog takes its cues from the US PlayStation Blog, a professionally-run site that provides good content and doesn't mince words about what it is. ...

European PlayStation Blog now live
Joystiq [PlayStation] — ... and are happy to see that the new blog not only mirrors the design of the US version, but that there will be back and forth between the site's contributing editor Charlotte Large (aka our new best friend) and the guys over at the US blog. ...

A 'majority' of back catalog PSP games available to download Oct. 1, all first party titles thereafter
Joystiq — ... Sony has confirmed that "just about" every PSP game releasing after October 1 -- the release date of the PSPgo -- would be available for download. PlayStation Blog's Jeff ...

PS3 Firmware 3.0 Brings Bigger Icons and Better Themes [PS3]
Gizmodo — ... as well, connecting you to video content and games with a bit more ease. Themes, too, are seeing a bit of a revamp, including premium options with avatars and animated backdrops. Yeah, premium themes copy Microsoft a bit, but that's not necessarily bad for anyone. For a better picture of the new stuff than my words can paint, Sony has made this video for you. Enjoy it, friends. Look for firmware 3.0 "soon." [PlayStation Blog] ...

ps3 slim price, release date, pics and specs announced by sony
technabob — ... In addition, Sony also announced the impending release of the their new v3.0 firmware for all PlayStation 3 models. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s new in the 3.0 firmware for those of you who care: ...

Sony bumps PSP firmware to v6.00
Tech Ticker — ...   There’s not much to tell right now but if you like keeping your PSP firmware up to date, Sony has released v6.00 firmware. With such version number you’d expect a major update but surprisingly, it’s a minor one. Amongst the improvements few colors have been added under Theme settings for some more XMB customization, a security patch and Network Update has been renamed to System Update. [Via PSblog] Share on: ...

250GB PlayStation 3 Priced And Dated For North America [Sony]
Kotaku — ... at $349.99. Every day my $600 60GB PS3 launch purchase looks more and more ridiculous. NEW 250GB PlayStation 3 System Available November 3 [PlayStation Blog] Send an email to Michael Fahey, the author of this post, at ...

BioWare Has An "Exciting Announcement" About Dragon Age For PS3 [Playstation 3]
Kotaku — ... your spiritual sequel to the Baldur's Gate series. I may even ready some follow up questions for lead designer Mike Laidlaw and executive producer Mark Darrah. Now to ponder. What could they be announcing this late in the pre-release hype cycle? Is the PlayStation 3 version un-delayed, moved up a fortnight to release alongside its PC and Xbox 360 brethren? Will there be a Dragon Age: Origins Home space? Who knows? Crap. It's probably a Home space, isn't it? Guess I'll find out at the PlayStation.blog of my chosen region this Friday... ...

3D Dot Game Heroes being localized by unknown 3D Game Publishing Heroes
Joystiq — ... Sony's Jeff Rubenstein told Joystiq that SCEA will not be the publisher, but the actual publisher allowed the news to be "leaked" on Twitter. He couldn't say who the publisher was or when we could expect the game, though he told us that more info will appear on the PlayStation Blog. We would speculate that it's the company who published the last (surprisingly successful) From Software PS3 game, ...

What’s Your Favorite Brand of 2009? #openwebawards
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500 Leading Nominees in Mashable’s #openwebawards
Mashable! — ... - Playstation Blog - Grown Up Thinking by Mr Youth - uTest - OkTrends - SoGoPro - ArcelorMittal: The Inside Story - Precision Time - Picnik Blog - Kikikannibal - Milford Equity Living NYC ...

Hot Amazon Black Friday Sony PS3 Deal Unveiled
I4U News — ... Friday 2009 Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:26:52 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr When we put together the Best Black Friday Sony PS3 Deal Guide yesterday we already said that the pre-announced Amazon Sony PS3 2 Game bundle needs to have something special to stand out. Amazon did not reveal the details about their Black Friday PS3 Slim bundle deal on the Amazon Black Friday Deal Calendar yet, but Sony did it already for them. According to the official Sony Playstation blog , Amazon will offer the Sony PS3 Slim 120GB with the games InFAMOUS and Killzone ...

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