PS3 Now Jailbreakable via USB Key?
Hacker group PSJailbreak has release a USB key that can jailbreak the PS3 to run pirated games. For 4 years, the game console has been impenetrable by hackers until now.
The USB key comes with the software that the hackers claim will let users save games to the PS3′s hard drive. The players just have to insert the USB key into the PS3 and boot up.
Ultimate Boxing Gloves For PS3 Move
Sony will soon release motion controller PS3 move in September, CTA Digital as announced they will release the Ultimate Boxing Glove for the controller. The glove will allow gamers to securely grip the PlayStation Move controllers during gaming. The fist-clenching ability and feel of the gloves will adds realism and excitement to boxing and street-fighting games, while the secure elastic strap prevents controllers from slipping out.
The Ultimate Boxing Gloves will cost $20 and available October 1.
Sony Introduces Playstation Plus for PS3
Sony is not going to change what you get with the normal Playstation Network available on the PS3. The new service, Playstation Plus, will cost $49.99 for a 1-year subscription, and 17.99 for a 3-month subscription.
What you will get from this are: early access to betas and demos, monthly free PSN games, avatars, and a full subscription to HD lifestyle show Qore. Other features are automatic updates for demos, patches, and firmware updates. And just like renting movies, one-hour game trials where you can play the game for an hour before it expires and also have the option to buy it.
The service will be live on June 29.
Visit: Playstation Plus
Sony 3D TV Gaming And PlayStation Move Releasing In September
After Microsoft delivered motion controller Kinect for the XBox 360, it is now Sony’s turn to reveal their motion controller.
Sony’s offering for the PlayStation 3 is 3D gaming and the PlayStation Move, the console’s upcoming motion control add-on.
Playstation Move will be available on September 19 for $50. The subcontroller will cost $30.
Sony also shows off Killzone 3, the first console shooter created for 3D TV.
Check out: Playstation Move website
PlayStation 4: Leaked Launch Trailer
Check out the leaked launch trailer for Playstation 4 (PS4).
The Death Of Floppy Disks
Sony has announced that the company will no longer be producing floppy disks in Japan. This would officially make floppy disks extinct as of 2011. We are guessing the next format to go are CD disks.
Sony Updates PS3 System Software To 3.30 With 3D Gaming And Trophy Sorting
Sony updated the Playstation 3 system software to version 3.30 with trophy sorting and 3D gaming.
Here is the list from PS3 Blog:
- 3D stereoscopic gaming, which is coming soon to PS3, in time for the launch of Sony’s 3D BRAVIA TVs.
- Trophy enhancements –- Now you can more easily sort trophies in the [Trophy Collection] and [Comparing Trophy] sections. Sorting can be done with [Trophy Collection] in the [Game Category] and also when comparing trophies with your friends in the [Friend Category]
- Trophy Folder (Title List) can be sorted by game name/ by title according to the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
- Add-on list (Group list) can be sorted by original/the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
- Trophy list can be sorted by original/trophy name/grade/date of obtaining the trophy (ascending/descending)
Sony Doubts Nintendo 3DS
John Koller, SCEA’s director of hardware and marketing said, Having been in the portable space for quite awhile, I think it’s an interesting move but one I’d like to see where they go from a demographic standpoint. 8 and 9 year-olds playing 3D [seems] a little bit of a stretch..
Sony is moving into the 3D gaming with Playstation 3.
Nintendo is planning to release a 3D version of its DS handheld games console. The new portable game device will not need any 3D glasses. Nintendo expects to launch the 3DS by the end of March 2011.
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.
