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10GB Install Recommended for Gran Turismo 5

QueenB — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:28:39 +0000

Head of Polyphony Digital (a subsidary of Sony Computer Entertainment and creators of the Gran Turismo series of games), Kaz Yamauci has made a post on Twitter apparently stating that he believes that the upcoming PS3 title Gran Turismo 5 could require a massive 10GB of hard drive space to install the game for smoother [...]

Countdown by Sony in PlayStation Game Teaser

QueenB — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:05:16 +0000

Could it be Sackboy or are we about to see some Mafia II content released soon? Well, we will find out for sure in around about 3 days and 12 hours it seems. Over on the Japanese PlayStation site, Sony have created a countdown page for an unnamed ‘product’. All we see is a man sitting [...]

Unboxing photos of the Sony Walkman E443

Bic — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:20:29 +0000

Over at Gizmo Dot, the folks have got hold of the popular NWZ-E443 Walkman from Sony. The E443 is available in both red and black and in 4GB or 8GB variants. The model unboxed is the red 4GB version which retails for around £60 in the UK. The 4GB of storage can store around 1000 tracks [...]

Argos offer up £50 worth of goodies with X10 Mini

Bic — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:08:37 +0000

If you’re after the Xperia X10 Mini, it could be worth taking a look at the offer Argos has on in the UK. The handset usually retails for £179.99 and the pricing is no different at Argos, although you do need to also top up £10. You will however get some extras free with the [...]

Only Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition will support Move

Bic — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:39:10 +0000

If you couldn’t wait for the Gold Edition of Resident Evil 5 to come out, which came out several months after the original, you’ll be out of luck if you were hoping to try the game with the upcoming Move. Sony have confirmed that only the Gold Edition will be able to support Move and [...]

Pink Vivaz coming soon

Bic — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:37:25 +0000

For those who have been extremely interested in the Pink Vivaz we recently saw from Sony Ericsson, we now have a time scale for release. Sony Ericsson have shown of the phone on their blog today, along with a video from Maiko Ishida, who is the product planner for Vivaz. She shares her story behind [...]

3D Blu-ray Update for PS3 coming in September

QueenB — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:34:26 +0000

Sony have revealed that the 3D Blu-ray update, allowing playback of 3D Blu-ray movies, for the PlayStation 3 console should be available at some point in September. The release was originally dated as available “in the fall” of this year. There will also be a further update to come after that to add compatibility for [...]

Sony change PS3 hard drive size again and give it to us in white

Bic — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:07:19 +0000

Yet again, Sony are to change the hard drive specifications of it’s PlayStation 3. The PS3 Slim is currently available with a 120GB hard drive or a 250GB hard drive and is only available in black. From July 29th onwards the PS3 Slim will be available with either a 160GB or 250GB hard drive, which [...]

PS3 3.40 update released

Bic — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:10:44 +0000

As promised, Sony have released the 3.40 firmware update for the PlayStation 3. As well as adding support for the recently released PSN+ service, the update adds a Photo Gallery and a Video Editor and Uploader. The Photo Gallery allows you to browse photos found on Facebook or Picasa Web Albums. You can then share [...]

Sony Ericsson to release pink Vivaz

Bic — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:52:21 +0000

Releasing handsets in multiple colors seems to be Sony Ericsson’s “thing” lately. More specifically the Xperia X10 Mini and the recently announced Xperia X8, showing up in more colors than we’ve ever seen before. While the Vivaz doesn’t have quite as many colors, a new color model will be released soon. Currently the Sony Ericsson [...]

Xperia X10 Blogger Contest Winner announced

Bic — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:32:36 +0000

The winner of Sony Ericsson’s X10 Blogger contest has been announced. The competition called on bloggers to write, in 200 words or less why they should be selected to write for Sony Ericsson. Ten finalists were then chosen who are; Samia Khan: TV Reporter & Blogger Julie Maloney: Mommy/Comedic Blogger Michael “Giannii” Calvert: Video Blogger & [...]

Marvel Level packs and costumes coming to LittleBigPlanet

Bic — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:39:45 +0000

Sony will be putting a new lease of life into the current LittleBigPlanet game, which is also welcomed among Marvel fans. Marvel costumes will be coming to the game, allowing you to transform your Sack Boys and Girls into Sack Superheroes. More details and artwork on the costumes will be released tomorrow over at Marvel.com [...]

Free DLC released for Red Dead Redemption

Bic — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:34:14 +0000

The first batch of Downloadable Content for Rockstar’s Western, Red Dead Redemption has been released on the PS3 and the Xbox 360. The DLC, named Outlaws to the End Co-Op Mission Pack, as the name suggests adds more levels for co-operative play and competitive multi player. The pack brings in six new missions; “Walton’s Gold” Walton’s Gang [...]

DC Comics come to the Sony PSP with Freebies

QueenB — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:59:39 +0000

Sony’s Digital Comics service for their PlayStation Portable handheld console has included a new publisher to it’s line up in the form of the almighty DC Comics and to celebrate the union there are a number of free comics on offer from the service for users to pick up. There will be over 80 initial titles [...]

PlayStation 3 to recieve BBC iPlayer 3 Update

QueenB — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:47:13 +0000

It has been confirmed by the BBC that it’s popular iPlayer media application will be updated on the Sony PlayStation 3 at some point in 2010, according to TechRadar. IPlayer 3 went live online in June and includes the ‘for you’ social network recommendation service. The BBC have stated that in March this year 6% of iPlayer [...]

Xperia X10 Mini Opened Up and Taken Apart

QueenB — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:31:28 +0000

Ifixit.com have had the pleasure of taking a E10i (European, similar to the E10A US model) Xperia X10 Mini and opening it up and dismantling it. Sounds like fun? Well, fortunately they have also documented the procedure so that anyone who wants to try it can do (we aren’t advising anyone does so) and anyone, [...]

Sony update VAIO M processor

Bic — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:51:09 +0000

Sony have updated their VAIO M netbook to include the latest Intel Atom processor. Currently the netbook features an Intel Atom N450 processor but, the newer model will feature the Intel Atom N470 processor, which increases the CPU from 1.66GHz to 1.86GHz. None of the other specs appear to have changed. It will still feature [...]

Sony Ericsson Yendo hands on

Bic — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:40:26 +0000

The Sony Ericsson Yendo has only recently been revealed but, Mobique have already had a hands on with the phone. The Sony Ericsson Yendo is the company’s first phone from the refreshed Walkman range. Upon initial inspection, it appears that the Yendo is run on Android, like the Xperia X10 Mini which the handset resembles. [...]

Sony Boss doesn’t rate Nintendo 3DS technology

QueenB — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:18:52 +0000

In a sneeky swipe at gaming rivals Nintendo, Kaz Hirai the president of Sony computer Entertainment has branded the glasses-free 3D technology that Nintendo have used in their 3DS handheld console as ‘imprecise’ and limited. “In in-house research, naked eye 3D for portable machines is not high and there are presently limits for it.” Although [...]

Sony NWZ-W252 Walkman video review

Bic — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:05:38 +0000

Sony recently released an updated version to their wearable Walkman W202, in the form of the Sony Walkman W252. The W252 is an all in one Walkman as such, as it provides you with 2GB of space to fit your music collection on to, while also providing the earphones within the Walkman. The new feature [...]