Playstation Move: Quick Impressions
Check out the video introduction from Sony for their new motion controller for the PS3. You will also get a quick impression on how this controller is used on a hardcore action game, SOCOM 4. Check out the demo below.
Source: Playstation Move website
PS3 Move – Sony’s Motion Controller
Sony has finally lifted the lid on the Playstation 3 Motion Controller and the device is called Move.
Playstation Move will cost $100 for the basic option which includes one controller and the “Eye” camera. Some games will require more than one controllers and it will cost more. The Move is scheduled to be available in the fall with several games such as SOCOM 4, pet training game and more.
Samsung, Sony Launching 3D TV Soon
Samsung will release their extensive 3D TV line this March and starting price is $1,700 for the 46-inch 240Hz CCFL backlit LN46C750. The 55-inch 240Hz LED backlit UN55C9000 will cost $6,999.
Sony plans to launch their new 3D television sets in Japan from 10 June. A 46-inch 3D Sony 3D TV will cost around $3,898. Sony’s TDG-BR100 and TDG-BR50 active shutter glasses will cost about $133
Turn Your PS3 Off On March 1 To Avoid Bug
Sony has warn users using Twitter feed and their official blog, not to turn on their PS3 when the clock goes from February 28 to March 1. The problem is only affecting the non-slim version of PS3.
- The date of the PS3 system may be re-set to Jan 1, 2000.
- When the user tries to sign-in to the PlayStation Network, the following message appears on the screen; “An error has occurred. You have been signed out of PlayStation Network (8001050F)”.
- When the user tries to launch a game, the following error message appears on the screen and the trophy data may disappear; “Failed to install trophies. Please exit your game.”
- When the user tries to set the time and date of the system via the Internet, the following message appears on the screen; “The current date and time could not be obtained. (8001050F)”
- Users are not able to playback certain rental video downloaded from the PlayStation Store before the expiration date.
PS3 Hacked And Jailbroken
Sony PS3 has been ‘unhackable’ for over three years but the notorious iPhone hacker, American George Hotz, 20, claims that he has jailbroken the game console. He (aka Geohot) also claimed that Sony would not be able to fix the hack.
3D TV Channel Coming Soon
Discovery, Sony, and Imax have announced plans to form a U.S. TV network entirely dedicated to 3D programming. To receive signals from the 3D channel you will need a new 3D-capable TV and glasses.
Discovery CEO David Zaslav says, We’ll be shooting some of our new (shows) in 3D and upconverting some of our existing content” from conventional 2D to 3D. And Sony’s movie group, TV group, and music group are all beginning to develop content in 3D.
Heavy Rain Turns Off PS3 Trophy Alerts
Quantic Dream has secured special permission from Sony to delay Heavy Rain in-game trophy notifications on the PS3 until chapter breaks.
Heavy Rain, a PS3 exclusive game will be releasing in early 2010. Check out the latest “Love” trailer showed during GamesCon 2009.
Sony Released PS3 Firmware 3.15 With PSP Mini Emulator
Sony has released Playstation 3 Firmware update 3.15 with PSP Mini Emulator and data transfer between PS3s.
From Sony PS3 Blog:
This feature enables you to easily transfer all of your saved data from one PS3 to another. So if you decide to get a new PS3 you can make sure you don’t loose any of your existing content. Content such as games, game save data, and videos downloaded from PlayStation Network can be transferred to the new PS3 system and deleted from the current PS3. Other content, including personal media files (photos, music, videos), can be copied onto the new PS3 and remain on the current PS3 system.
The process is really simple
1. Turn both the current PS3 (A) and new PS3 (B) on and connect them with a LAN cable; PS3 (A) should be connected to the TV
2. On the XMB of PS3 (A), scroll to the Settings menu and select [System Settings] and then [Data Transfer Utility]
3. Follow the instructions on-screen and transfer data
4. After transferring the data, follow the instructions on-screen, and then connect PS3 (B) to the TV to view the XMB
5. If content that was downloaded from PlayStation Store was transferred as part of this operation, you must activate PS3 (B) before you can use the data. Log in to the PS3 system as the user who owns the content, and then select (PlayStation Network) > (Account Management) > (System Activation) to activate the system
PS3 Is Getting Facebook App
Sony will be integrating Facebook and Gamercards in the next 3.10 firmware update of PlayStation 3. With this update you can update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.
From the official Playstation 3 Blog:
Additional highlights from update 3.10 include:
- The Photo category on the XMB has been revamped to make it easier to see more of your photos stored on the PS3.
- The PSN Friends List has been modified based on feedback we received after update 3.00. Additionally, you can now choose a color for your PSN ID on the XMB.
PS3 Gets Movie Streaming From NetFlix
Microsoft’s XBox 360 Live Gold Members are able to use NetFlix to stream movies for over a year. And now it is Sony’s PS3 turn to do the same.
Using PS3 Network is free and users will require an $8.99 monthly Netflix membership to stream movies on the console. The Netflix service will be BD Live activated via an instant streaming Blu-ray disc which is free once you have joined up.
