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It seems a little strange that it’s taken so long to finally rear its head, but Sony has at last announced that a dedicated PSP Store is on the way, PSP Fanboy reports. Currently, PSP owners need either a PS3 or PC to access the PSP Store. Content can be …
Read More »‘PSP 3000 has shorter battery life’
A video interview with GameSpot SCEA’s director of hardware marketing John Koller has revealed that the new model has a shorter battery life than its predecessor. "Battery life will decrease by a small amount; it’s material, but it’s about 20 minutes, maybe 30 minutes,” said Koller. And that’s because there’s …
Read More »Square Enixs Crisis Core reigns supreme over PSP chart
Square Enix has praised the performance of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, calling it an incredible success” after its tenth week at the top of the PSP charts. Since it knocked LucasArts’ LEGO Indiana Jones off the top spot in mid-June, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII has ruled the Sony …
Read More »JAPAN: PSP shifts 10m
Sony has sold 10 million units of PSP in Japan, according to new sales data from Famitsu/Enterbrain. The monitor has also release figures for the top selling PSP software in the region. The top five are: 1. Monster Hunter 2nd G (Capcom) March 27, 2008 Release: 2,396,642 copies sold2. Monster …
Read More »Sony confirms new PSP/PS3 UK prices
Sony has confirmed UK prices for its newly announced PSP and PS3 models to MCV. The firm’s 160Gb PS3 will hold an SRP of 339.99, whilst the ‘PSP 3000′ will set consumers back 149.99. The PSP 3000 will launch on October 15th, with the 160GB PS3 following on Halloween (October …
Read More »LEIPZIG 08: New PSP announced
Sony has announced a newly redesigned PSP at Leipzig this afternoon, dubbed the PSP 3000 – which will launch on October 15th in Europe for €199. The black device has an enhanced LCD screen, which SCEE president David Reeves said will increase intensity and the number of colours that can …
Read More »Premiership football comes to PSP
PSP owners will be able to download highlights of football matches from the Barclay’s Premiership via video service Go!View, Sony has announced. From Sunday, 17th August, users will be able to transfer 45 minutes of extended highlights from Sky Sports matches. The football content on Go!View is available as part …
Read More »THQ cancels Destroy All Humans for PSP
THQ has confirmed it has cancelled Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed for the PSP. The move comes as a surprise considering the title had been long in development and was one of the more anticipted PSP titles of recent times. A spokesperson for THQ told IGN: "Basically, the PSP …
Read More »UMD aint dead says Boulevard
Movies on PSP could undergo a major revival if retailers sell UMDs at the right price, says Boulevard Entertainment. The DVD specialist dipped its toe into the gaming world by moving into UMD movies in recent months, and has found success with cut-price catalogue and new release titles. When we …
Read More »PS3 sales rocket in Sony financials
Sony has revealed huge like-for-like rises in PS3 hardware and software in its Q1 financials. In terms of like-for-like sales, the platform holder’s flagship console sold double the amount it did last Q1 – up to 1.56m from 0.70m the previous year. PlayStation 3 software also fared rather well – …
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