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Sony has responded to the inevitably poor consumer reaction to its recent announcement that the PlayStation 4 will cost the equivalent of nearly $2k when it launches in Brazil. Polygon reports on a translated PlayStation Brazil blog posted by Sony Latin America general manager Mark Stanley, who details why the …
Read More »Sony confirms DriveClub delay for PS4
Yoshida says development team needs more time to improve visuals and overall game experience
Read More »Sony opens PS4 digital game pre-orders on PSN
Sony has opened up digital pre-orders for a pair of PS4 launch titles on PSN and the Sony Entertainment Network online store. PlayStation’s Twitter account announces PS3 owners now have the ability to reserve PS4 digital downloads of Crytek’s free-to-play shooter Warframe and SCE Japan’s action game Knack. Knack is …
Read More »VIDEO: See Sony’s first PS4 TV ad
The first TV ad for PS4 has been released by Sony, and you can see it right here. It’s called ‘Perfect Day’ and sees two mates competing in a range of games (depicting an RPG, a racing game and Killzone), all while singing a version of the Loud Reed song …
Read More »PS Vita 2000 features micro USB port for smartphone chargers
The new PlayStation Vita model features a micro USB port that supports charging the handheld using standard smartphone cables. Sony president Shuhei Yoshida posted a photo on Twitter showing off the PS Vita 2000’s new addition. You’ll be glad: when using a PS Vita 2000, it can be charged [with …
Read More »OPINION: Is this fuss over PS4 stock futile?
At this very moment, an armada of ships are heading to docks around the world. Laden with shiny new PS4s and Xbox Ones, they are fresh from the factory line and ready to roll out at retailers in next-gen console launch countries. But here’s the thing – very few people …
Read More »PS4 won’t support chat on Bluetooth headsets at launch
Sony has confirmed that PS4 will offer limited headset chat compatibility at launch. Game Informer has learnt that the console will not support chat functionality with Bluetooth headsets. That includes Sony’s own Pulse range of headsets. A future update will add support for chat over Bluetooth, as well as chat …
Read More »Sony responds to Foxconn PS4 intern allegations
Students in mandatory internships at Foxconn are paid, but program has dubious educational value
Read More »UPDATED: Forced student labour used to build PS4s at Foxconn – report
It has been alleged that controversial Chinese manufacturer Foxconn has been using forced labour as part of its PS4 manufacturing operation. GamesInAisa cites reports emerging in China claiming that thousands of students from an IT engineering program at the Xi’an Institute of Technology are being forced to work at Foxconn’s …
Read More »Retail begins offering PS4 upgrades to customers
Many UK consumers who have pre-ordered a PS4 are now being offered the opportunity to upgrade to one of Sony’s bundles. Those who ordered the ‘solus’ PS4 bundle including the console and a controller for around 349.99 are now being contacted by the likes of Amazon, GAME and ShopTo. There …
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