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Coloured PS3 consoles will be available in India by mid-March, Sony has announced. The announcement was made rather casually on the PlayStation India Facebook page in response to a user query. News of the coloured PS3s possibly coming to Indiafirst surfaced on the Indian PlayStation website, which was inconclusive since …
Read More »PS Vita gets a price drop in Japan
The PlayStation Vita has received a price drop in Japan, paving the way for a similar move in the West at the upcoming PlayStation Meeting. In Japan, the handheld has dropped in price from 24,980 Yen (Wi-fi mofel) to 19,980 Yen for the Wi-fi and the Wi-fi/3G model. While Sony …
Read More »PS4 launch price to be lower than PS3’s – report
Reports in the UK suggest that Sony is considering a price of around 300 for the PlayStation 4. "Industry sources and leaked internal documents suggest that Sony is considering pricing the new device at about 300," said a report by The Times. That price is over 100 less than the …
Read More »PS4 may allow cross-platform play with mobiles
Cloud gaming on Sonyâ??s next generation machine could enable cross-platform play
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Microcomputer to offered to teachers to combat computing education crisis
Read More »OPINION: The return of the format wars; What next for Wii U?
In times of uncertainty on the High Street, it’s reassuring to feel some of that old-fashioned friction that only the games market can provide. Yep, the Format Wars are back. With Sony offering a ‘glimpse at the future of PlayStation’ (aka the PS4 announcement) next week, the reinvigorated UK Xbox …
Read More »Image of supposed PS4 controller prototype leaked
An image of an early prototype of the controller for the PlayStation 4 has leaked online, sporting the rumoured touchpad/touchscreen. The image has surfaced courtesy Destructoid, which has also been told by its sources that the controller in the image is real, but it’s an early prototype. With Sony’s track …
Read More »Cooler Master launches compact Quickfire TK gaming keyboard in India
The CM Storm Quickfire TK compact gaming keyboard is now available in India, Cooler Master has announced. Unlike the older Quickfire Pro, this mechanical keyboard is fully backlit. Despite its compact size, the Quickfire TKpacks in a full num pad. The keyboard sports 92 laser-etched keys and is available in …
Read More »Nintendo announces ZombiU Wii U Deluxe bundle
Nintendo has revealed a new ZombiU-featured Wii U bundle for North America. The ZombiU Deluxe Set will include a black Wii U deluxe system, gamepad, Pro controller, and a digital copy of Nintendo Land. The bundle will be priced at $390 and release on February 17th. No word on if …
Read More »Sony: PS3 still has a long life
With all the buzz surrounding the impending announcement of the PlayStation 4, Sony has reassured investors and analysts that there’s still plenty of life left in the PS3. The PS3 is currently in its sixth year, and judging by how long the PS2 lasted and taking Sony’s famous ten-year life …
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