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MS: Blu-ray being passed by

Microsoft has issued its most blatant dismissal yet of high-capacity disc technology Blu-ray, seemingly ending all talk of its possible inclusion in future versions of the Xbox 360. When asked if the inclusion of just DVD technology and not Blu-ray in Xbox 360 could potentially lessen the console’s lifespan, director …

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Sony charging for PlayTV update

The next update to Sony’s PS3 digital TV peripheral PlayTV will be a premium download from PSN and not a free firmware upgrade. Later this year a host of new features will be added to the PVR device including social networking platform Chat TV, a seven-day programme guide, new listings …

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JAPAN: PS3 overtakes Wii in 2010

Sony’s PlayStation 3 has now overtaken Wii to become the best selling home console of 2010 in Japan. In total since January Sony’s machine has shifted 1,017,094 units in the territory compared to Wii’s 1,015,513, according to numbers from Media Create reported by VG247. Coupled with the most recent data …

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SingStar Dance tracklist revealed

Sony has revealed that complete tracklist for SingStar’s upcoming foray into the dance genre, SingStar Dance, which is due out at the beginning of November. The game uses the new PlayStation Move controller to couple singing with dancing for the first time in the series. We have carefully selected everything …

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GT5 gets browser gameplay mode

A new and interesting inclusion in Sony’s Gran Turismo 5 has been revealed that will allow gamers to play some aspects of the game remotely via a web browser. GamePro reports that the B-Spec mode – essentially a management option where gamers don’t race per se but instead control the …

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PS3 gets 3D Blu-ray support next week

Sony has announced that the next PS3 system update will include support for 3D Blu-rays. The platform holder’s US blog revealed that firmware update 3.50 will go live on September 21, enabling consumers to watch 3D content on Blu-ray discs such as the upcoming re-release of James Cameron’s Avatar. Sony …

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JAPAN: New PlayStations incoming

Sony has announced a raft of new hardware SKUs for the Japanese market, and chief amongst them is a 320GB version of the Classic White PS3 first announced in July. It will cost 34,980 and will launch on October 21st. Andriasang also reports that while a Candy Pink PS3 is …

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Whats out today? w/e Friday, September 17th

CLICK HERE FOR MCV’S FULLY UPDATED AND COMPREHENSIVE RELEASE SCHEDULE. The first major hardware launch of Q4 gives retailers plenty to celebrate this week as Sony’s PlayStation Move hits the hard drive. The platform holder has rolled out a wide range of launch titles catering for every type of consumer …

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PSPgo has met expectations

We’ve never been given any firm sales numbers for the PSPgo, leaving the industry to draw its own conclusions about the device. But Sony has insisted that the portable has successfully met its own expectations. The PSP Go is not the PSP2. It was just a different form-factor. It’s met …

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