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November 22nd, 2006, 20:40 Posted By: wraggster
via Gizmodo
This custom-built PS3 is constructed of a PS2, PS1 and high-performance duct tape (do the math). It can be yours today, if you win the bid on Ebay. Don't miss out on the fun that is the PS3!
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:33 Posted By: wraggster
Originally aimed for release on Xbox, Dark Sector has been polished up and enhanced for release on PS3 and Xbox 360 - and this first footage gives some hints about hero Hayden Tenno and his mutating abilities.
The footage also offers a glimpse of the mutant and human enemies you'll be butchering when the new-look survival-actioner finally hits next year. Tap the movies tab above for the video.
Towards the end of the movie you'll see Tenno seem to make a three-pronged blade appear in his hand. But look closer and you can see that his entire arm is sheathed with what looks like metal - we reckon the blade is an extension of his hand, rather than a separate weapon, although you'll also see him ready to hurl the boomerang-esque weapon.
Set in a controlled, ravaged zone somewhere in Soviet country, Dark Sector looks somewhat like a mix of Resident Evil 5's deserted city streets and Stalker's mutant-fighting danger-zone gameplay. Which sounds ace to us. We'll hopefully have more on Dark Sector's intriguing brand of violence soon.
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:31 Posted By: wraggster
Heres what Gamespot posted:
The latestPlayStation Portable firmware, originally meant to be released on November 11 to coincide with the Japanese launch of the PlayStation 3, was released earlier today. But just hours after version 3.00 was made available by Sony, the firmware was upgraded again, to 3.01. The 'update to the update' patches a security hole which is rumoured to have left open a way of bypassing the homebrew block on the handheld. The update isn't available for download on www.yourpsp.com yet, but users with a Wi-Fi connection can go to the 'network update' section on their PSPs and access the update from there.
So a way to get homebrew working on v3.0 was reason for the update eh. Very interesting
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:28 Posted By: wraggster
The list of developers known for their ability to produce hits has some overlap with the list of developers known for their ability to hold onto games as long as it takes until they're "done." Polyphony Digital and Blizzard Entertainment are two such companies; now it appears that the developers of Gran Turismo and a startup, Flagship Studios (headed by veterans of Blizzard's Diablo franchise), could each be carrying on that tradition of tardiness.
Product listings on GameStop.com for Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo HD and Flagship's Hellgate: London both indicate that the games won't be shipping for another year.
Hellgate: London has already been a featured product of Namco's at two straight Electronic Entertainment Expos, and if the GameStop release date is accurate, it would likely earn the trifecta this year. However, a Namco Bandai representative told GameSpot that Hellgate's release date is still "to be announced."
As for Gran Turismo HD, it was slated for "this winter" as recently as last month, so a bump of nearly an entire year would be a little surprising. Then again, the still-unreleased Gran Turismo 4 Mobile for the PlayStation Portable was originally set for an early 2005 release in the US, so a delay on the PS3 edition wouldn't be that surprising.
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:22 Posted By: wraggster
Ghostlight plans to bring Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 to European PlayStation 2 owners in early 2007.
Following on from what it describes as the "resounding success" of the first RPG (highly rated around here), DDS2 will be released on 16th February.
Described as a new and final chapter in the game's story, DDS2 sounds as though it concentrates on refinement and modification rather than outright revolution - there's one new character (Roland), a "Berserker" mode in battles (where characters exist in a state halfway between human and demon), and a system of "Karma Rings" for modifying stats.
It will also be possible to import saved data from the first DDS to unlock hidden bonuses and stat boosts, says Ghostlight - with certain decisions made in the first game having an impact on the gameplay in the second.
Sounds intriguing - expect us to dispatch one of our pointy-hatters in its direction next February.
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:21 Posted By: wraggster
Via Eurogamer
Rainbow Six Vegas is one of the more eagerly anticipated next-gen shooters of the next few weeks, but ironically Ubisoft's not enjoying much luck with it - as the PSP version continues to slip, and reports from the US suggest the PS3 edition's been held up too.
The Xbox 360 and PC versions of Vegas are now due out in Europe on 1st December (the 360 having been originally down for this Friday), but the PSP version is listed as 15th December in Ubisoft's latest schedule - confirmed by retailers.
Meanwhile, the UK branch of the French publisher doesn't actually list the PS3 version yet, expecting it to ship at launch next March, but reports from the US suggest it's no longer due out in the PS3's current "launch window". Which puts it in good company at least, alongside the likes of Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Eek.
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:04 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via psxextreame
it appears the massive shortages haven't rained on Sony's parade. SCE's Director of Corporate Communications, Dave Karraker, spoke favorably about the PlayStation 3 launch in an official statement released yesterday.
"Sony Computer Entertainment America couldn't be more pleased with the response we have seen from consumers since the launch of PlayStation 3 on Friday [November 17], stated Karraker. "This truly demonstrates the power of the PlayStation brand and further validates our belief that consumers see real value in an entertainment system that will define the next decade of digital entertainment. At this point, we are focused on getting as many new PS3s to the North American market as possible for the holidays, including airlifting systems to the territory on a constant basis. With PS3 manufacturing now running smoothly -- and product being aired in weekly -- we're focused on our goal of shipping a million units to retail by the end of the calendar year. Due to the immediate nature of these shipments, we will not be providing weekly updates on North American supplies."
Furthermore, Karraker outlined several interesting statistics- the two biggest selling games were Resistance: Fall of Man and Madden NFL 07, the 60GB model outsëld the 20GB model (well duh, 80% of all shipped PS3s were the 60GB model), and PS2 and PSP sales increased for the week; 29% for PSP and 24% for PS2.
But perhaps most encouraging are Karakker's comments regarding the holiday availability of the PS3:
"A new shipment has already arrived and will be available at retail by Black Friday. We are still focused on reaching our goal of 1 million units in the pipeline by Dec. 31 in the US."
Somehow, some way, it seems more and more likely that consumers might actually see PS3s on store shelves for the holiday season.
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November 22nd, 2006, 20:02 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via punchjump
For the lucky consumers who nabbed a brand new Playstation 3 at launch and have been busy playing beyond, congrats! For the customers who have experienced technical difficulty with their new system, we feel your pain.
Punch Jump reported on Tues. that it purchased a defective 20GB PS3 unit that incurred disc malfunction. Following a call to the Sony Computer Entertainment America Consumer Service line, we learned the steps that the company will take to service defective units.
For customers that require a unit replacement, Sony will overnight a box containing four items: A box, pre-paid UPS shipping label, a letter, and a visual aid.
After Sony receives the unit it will take 3-5 business days to process and ship the replacement unit to the customer. The customer service representative told us that it will not provide automatic shipment notification; however, if customers call the Sony hotline, they can provide them with the tracking number to follow the package. The replacement unit will require signature confirmation in order to be delivered.
If the defect is not due to a physical malfunction, the Sony representative may guide users toward holding onto their unit until a System Update can correct the problem.
While Sony did not offer shipment of a new unit prior to shipment of the defective unit, the replacement incurs no charge to the customer and the service representative was friendly and explanatory through the return process.
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November 22nd, 2006, 19:57 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via gamespot
Koei makes Fatal Inertia and Bladestorm multi-platform, announcing both will come to Microsoft's next-gen console.
It would appear that the PlayStation 3 may not have as many exclusive titles as previously thought. First came the announcement in September when Ubisoft said that the much-publicised Assassin's Creed--which had previously been billed as a PS3 title--would be coming to the Xbox 360 and PC as well.
Producer Jade Redmond told GameSpot in an interview that the reason for this was that Ubisoft had at first been unsure how many consoles it could support, but that it had "always wanted to share our next-gen vision with everybody."
Then came an article earlier this week, by Newsweek correspondent N'Gai Croal, in which he states that both Assassin's Creed and Grand Theft Auto IV were originally intended to be exclusive for Sony's next-gen console, but Haz Hirai's "slowness" in finalising the deals meant the developers decided to port to Microsoft as well.
Today, two more games which were previously presumed to be PS3 exclusives have been announced for the Xbox 360 as well: Koei's aerial combat racing game Fatal Inertia and its miltiary actioner Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War.
Fatal Inertia is the debut title for the Toronto-based studio Koei Canada, which is led by Takazumi Tomoike, creator of the Dynasty Wars series, and Koei co-founder and chief advisor Yoichi Erikawa. The game features "an evolutionary sport mixing high-performance street racing, rally, and demolition derby."
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War is set in the first half of the 14th century in Medieval Europe, and players will assume the role of a mercenary leader commanding troops in real-time.
A Koei spokesperson confirmed to GameSpot that Fatal Inertia and Bladestorm would be launch titles for the PS3's 2007 debut in Europe, but wouldn't comment further on the Xbox 360 versions of the game.
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November 22nd, 2006, 16:45 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via bdtonline
High-tech toys for grown-ups are proving to be all the rage this holiday season.
However, finding these new high-tech toys could be a little difficult for holiday shoppers, particularly those in the market for a next-generation video game console. In a frenzy not seen since perhaps the Cabbage Patch doll craze of the 1980s, many folks desperately searching for a Playstation 3 are going to the extreme across the country.
Rowdy crowds across the nation captured headlines last week, and in many instances required police control, when the initial 400,000 shipments of PS3’s were sold within a matter of hours. There were even reports of people being shot and mugged over the $600 next-generation console. I don’t think that’s every happened before over a video game system.
The frantic search doesn’t stop with just the PS3. The new Nintendo Wii also is apparently flying off of store shelves across the country. The launch of the cheaper $250 motion-controlled controller system apparently went a bit smoother than the PS3 launch, with no reports of rowdy or out-of-control crowds causing trouble while in search of the Nintendo-based machine.
Following the mad midnight race for a PS3, I had several people ask me if I was among those waiting in line. After all, I had the week off — utilizing my last week of vacation for the year. The answer was a resounding, “No.”
No, I wouldn’t pay $600 for a video game system. And no, I wouldn’t wait in line all day and night for one.
However, I did recently purchase an Xbox 360, and I must admit it is a pretty nice next-generation system.
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 launched during the 2005 Christmas season, and caused a similar frenzy among holiday shoppers due to an initial shortage of systems last Christmas.
I’ve owned a lot of different video game systems throughout the years, including the original Atari 2600 as a child. However, I can safely predict that I will not be among those desperately searching for a PS3 or a Wii this holiday season.
Nevertheless, it’s amazing to see that folks are already selling these things for as much as $2,000 or higher on eBay auction sites. As of Tuesday afternoon, a keyword search for Playstation 3 had netted thousands of matching entries on eBay, including some auctions going for as high as $2,500.
Maybe I should have waited in line, bought one, and then sold it for triple its price on eBay. While it might have been a good financial move on my part, it wouldn’t have been worth waiting anywhere from 24 to 48 hours in line for one of the only 400,000 initial consoles released last week.
The race is officially underway for those hard and seemingly impossible to find high-tech gadgets of the 2006 holiday season. This year, it’s not so much the children as it is the young adults and grown-ups who are eager to get their hands on a new next-generation video game console.
It seems video games aren’t just for kids anymore, and that’s probably a good thing given the violent content and adult themes prevalent in so many of today’s games that are seemingly geared toward an older market — and not children.
Clearly, a video game that equips the virtual player with a multitude of firearms ranging from shotguns to flame throwers, and allows the virtual player to carjack vehicles or open fire upon a crowd of unsuspecting pedestrians, isn’t something children probably should be playing. What happened to the simpler and more kid friendly days of Pac Man?
As crowds descend upon shopping centers across the region Friday for one of the biggest shopping days of the year, their search for those hard-to-find toys and high-tech gadgets won’t become any easier.
However, it’s a trend we see repeated almost every holiday season. There is always that one big in-demand toy or gadget that is so difficult to find — whether it is the Cabbage Patch doll, a Tickle Me Elmo or the Playstation 1, 2, 3, 360 or Wii.
Although that one hard-to-find and in-demand toy or gadget may not be easy to acquire, more traditional gifts are once again bountiful this holiday season, including clothes, furniture, appliances, and jewelry. While a PS3 may be tough to find, plenty of other high-tech toys and gadgets for adults abound — flat screen televisions, DVD recorders, camcorders and more.
In the end, everyone will probably find something they are looking for this holiday season.
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November 22nd, 2006, 15:33 Posted By: Ghoti
Hi folks,
here is my latest update of Boxy II, it has been a while because i was very busy with my studies.
Dj_Gordon has made two skins for this game and they are very beautifull, i'll hope he would like to make some more 
here are the 2 new skins:
Wood:
Smilies:
The changelog:
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added
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- Buttonswap (cross and circle)
- line under the letters you edit in the gameoverscreen
- Ingame sounds
- menu option to set the volume of the sounds
- menu option to set the sounds on/off
- Spiced up the menu a bit
- new skin (Wood by Dj_Gordon)
- new skin (Smile by Dj_Gordon)
- skins in theme directory can have whatever name you want, you can add up to 100 extra themes. Just copy them to the themes directory
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Fixes
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- reordered some code hope it helps with the crashes
- cycle theme no multiple times.
- no more crashes after fourth start of a game
Here is the file to download: Boxy II release 0.5
As always i hope to get feedback from all of you,
greets,
ghoti
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November 22nd, 2006, 13:36 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Launch units falling short is 'nothing new' - Intat
With the PS3 officially available in modest numbers in both the US and Japan, Electronic Arts' vice president and general manager of Europe has told GamesIndustry.biz that he would like to see more units available when the console hits stores shelves in March next year.
Jens Uwe Intat believes that from Sony's perspective the launches have been a success, with the console selling out across North Amercia and Japan.
"We think they have obviously just put into the market a fairly small amount of machines and sold them all," said Intat. "And there also seems to be a decent media hype around the arrival of the PS3 so if I put myself into Sony's shoes I would think it went well," he said.
"For the launch of new hardware, you will never be able to have as many [units] out there as people would like. It's better this way around, than having new hardware sitting on shelves," he added.
When asked what EA would like Sony to do differently for the European launch, Intat replied: "We would obviously like to see more units. For sure, they will not have enough, but they can never have enough."
Intat also revealed that as a publisher EA has recently been taking hardware manufacturers' launch estimations with a pinch of salt, expecting final numbers to fall shy of the figures spouted by execs on the run-up to release.
"What we've really been seeing on the last hardware launches from all manufacturers is that there has always been deterioration in the amount of units on the run-up to launch, so it's nothing new," commented Intat.
"The first day is not overly important for us, it's more important that the machine keeps on selling. That's why it's important that the hype and momentum keeps running because the installed base builds up over time, not in the first week."
Depsite Sony's well-publicised manufacturing struggles, the publisher is still confident the PlayStation 3 is on track to hit European retailers this coming March.
"We have no reason to believe that it's not," said Intat. "We hope not just as a business but as consumers, that it does show up."
And although Sony's market-leading console is not launching in PAL territories before the end of the year, Intat still believes there are plenty of opportunities for publishers' to take advantage of the early launch in 2007.
"We hope the machine is going to arrive in Spring so consumers can start to enjoy it throughout the summer. With the hardware launching in March you build a decent installed base by September, and the you have a lot of word-of-mouth support for that machine when the Christmas season starts. By the end of next year there should be a very substantial installed base," he said.
Gameindustry.biz
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November 22nd, 2006, 10:05 Posted By: happy_mak
I do not own a PS3 and hence cannot speak much
on the Game Archives downloads but a japanese
gamer has spelt the things on his blog PSPGadgetz
First he bought in 3 games
tekken2
Bio hazard
jumping flash
tekken 2 was around 542 MB and it was a painful
one hour of copying to mem stick (his mem stick
was slow or so he feels)
By default the L2 and R2 are allocated to analog
button by default!!!!
Left = L2
Right = R2
L2+R2 = UP
This was pretty difficult playing a fighting game
tekken , as per him
Screen Modes available are Original Normal Full, but
the time lag between changing these modes is quite a
lot as per his blog.
The memory stick lamp stays ON throught the game
play for some reason and that is troubling to him.
AND LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST AND THE VERY
OBVIOUS, the mem stick taken to other PSP does
not load the game since that PSP was not assigned
a "usage ticket" by the PS3. So you necessarily
need to register that PSP with the PS3 (max 4 or
so i heard)
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November 22nd, 2006, 07:43 Posted By: wraggster
News via PSPVault
It seems Sony responded even more quickly than we thought. One of our members, XmyfirstpspX, has informed us that you can now update your PSP (if you so choose) to firmware 3.01, via the Network Update. Currently this update doesn't seem to offer anything worth upgrading, just the usual security patch(es).
Heres the changelog notice only 1 change
PLAYSTATION®Network titles are supported under [GAME].
[Remote Play] has been added as a feature under [Network].
[Online Instruction Manuals] has been added as a feature under [Network].
Timed recording has been added as a feature under [RSS Channel].
A visual player has been added as a feature under [Music].
3-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature under [Music].
[Camera] has been added as a feature under [Photo].
[UMD™Auto-Start] has been added as a feature in [System Settings] under [Settings].
Revisions to strengthen security have been added.
There we have it people, nothing but revisions to security. Once again, I'd hold tight and see what this is about.
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November 22nd, 2006, 07:41 Posted By: wraggster
News via PSPVault
Apparently there is some sort of tiny bug in firmware 3.0 (more like a loophole), leaving Sony no choice but to release a "firmware 3.01" tomorrow.
The origin of this rumor came from an SCEE admin named SslustWhether. This was on the Dutch yourpsp website, but according to this guy, Sony is indeed going to be releasing an update. Whether this is true or not, we can't really tell. All we can do is pay close attention to the Network Update, as well as keep an eye out for anymore news. Hypothetically, I wouldn't expect more than a security patch is to come of this, but the more important issue lies in the possibility of an exploit in the firmware 3.0 we currently have. Homebrew or other exploits running on a firmware that was supposed to destroy homebrew would definitely make things interesting.
Please remember this is just a rumor, and there could be no firmware release anytime in the near future. If we do hear anything more, or there is an update, we'll let you know!
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November 22nd, 2006, 06:35 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via gwn
Shipments at launch were down 50% according to new reports. Will Sony be left behind?
According to many online publications, the number of PS3s Sony were able to ship on launch day was far less than their already reduced number of 400,000. According to one site, the number of systems they actually shipped to stores was less than 50% of this number, which means less than 200,000 consoles were available on the 17th.
At the current rate of production, some sources are speculating that Sony may not meet their end-of-year targets, and could in fact produce fewer than 400,000 consoles by new year.
Production difficulties for the PS3 are the direct result of placing two new technologies in the console. Namely, these are the Cell processor and the Blu-ray disc drive. Reports state that:
* Approximately 10% of Cell Processors that come off the assembly line are usable (compared to 70%-90% for most other processors)
* All the Blu-ray diodes (laser that reads the disk) have all been diverted to the PS3 because of their inability to manufacture them fast enough.
* Less than half the stores asked by Bloomberg Online said they had enough PS3's to fill just their preorders.
No doubt Microsoft and Nintendo will pick up a lot of sales this Christmas from gamers who want a new system, but are unable to source a PS3. Nintendo are in an especially good position to capitalize on Sony's production issues, as their Wii console has enjoyed considerable success thus far and is not plagued by any of the production issues as the PS3.
Will the ps3 shipments come in time, or will sony be left behind?
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November 22nd, 2006, 04:00 Posted By: gunntims0103
The French homebrew group known as Team 280 released the latest version of Mastermind, now called Mastermind v1.0
Heres whats new:
Feature : two languages (english / french), scores has been added. A new (and more longer) music by Cloos added.
Feel free to report every bug / comments on this release.
Download and give feedback via comments
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November 22nd, 2006, 03:03 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via kotaku
Sony faceman and bringing of all tidings Playstation 3 Dave Karraker delivered some interesting PS3 launch details earlier today.
Although Sony, like Nintendo, isn't talking specific numbers they have confirmed that their console sold out "within hours."
Biggest selling game: Resistance: Fall of Man, followed by Madden '07
The $599 60GB model was the top selling SKU (over the $499 20GB model)
PSP week-over-week sales increased +29% at our top 5 retailers (week ending Nov. 20)
PS2 week-over-week sales increased +24% at our top 5 retailers (week ending Nov. 20)
Dave Letterman used the system launch to mock Pres. Bush, Wal-Mart used it to attack Sen. John Edwards and Nike used it to create a pair of shoes that no one will be able to buy.
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November 22nd, 2006, 01:57 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via gamasutra
Sony has issued an official statement on the launch of the PlayStation 3 console in North America, indicating that new systems are being airlifted in weekly, and that they "couldn't be more pleased" with the response from consumers.
According to Sony's statement, the initial allocation of systems "sold out within hours", and the biggest selling game of the PS3 launch were Insomniac's Resistance: Fall of Man, followed by EA title Madden '07.
The $599 60GB model was the top selling SKU (over the $499 20GB model), and Sony remarked that the buzz around the PS3 had "a halo effect on other PlayStation products", noting that PSP week-over-week sales increased +29% at the company's top 5 retailers (week
ending Nov. 20), and PS2 week-over-week sales increased +24% at the company's top 5 retailers (week ending Nov. 20).
For those waiting to purchase PS3s in North America, after overwhelming launch demand, Sony revealed that "PS3s will be airlifted in to the U.S. on a weekly basis through the end of the year. A new shipment has already arrived and will be available at retail by Black Friday."
The company also re-iterated its goals for the end of the year, though did not comment on specific amounts of PS3s shipped thus far: "We are still focused on reaching our goal of 1 million units in the pipeline by Dec. 31 in the U.S."
The full statement from Sony's PR head David Karraker regarding the launch is as follows: "Sony Computer Entertainment America couldn’t be more pleased with the response we have seen from consumers since the launch of PLAYSTATION 3 on Friday. This truly demonstrates the power of the PlayStation brand and further validates our belief that consumers see real value in an entertainment system that will define the next decade of digital entertainment."
"At this point, we are focused on getting as many new PS3s to the North American market as possible for the holidays, including airlifting systems to the territory on a constant basis. With PS3 manufacturing now running smoothly and product being aired in weekly, we're focused on our goal of shipping a million units to retail by the end of the calendar year. Due to the immediate nature of these shipments, we will not be providing weekly updates on North American supplies."
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November 22nd, 2006, 01:18 Posted By: gunntims0103
news via a+e
For a good deal of information -- but perhaps not complete info -- on the problems with playing some past-generation PlayStation games on the PS3, go to: playstations site
When there, you can plug in game names and search for the compatibility lowdown. For instance, plug in "Gran Turismo" and you'll see this for "Gran Turismo 4":
"Description: When the title is left inactive on the Main menu, the title hangs on a black screen at a random time."
Check it out for the games you're concerned about and let me know what you think.
On the PR front today, Sony released some tidbits that qualify as news:
-- The biggest selling launch game for the PS3 was "Resistance: Fall of Man," followed by "Madden 07."
-- Sony is crediting the PS3 as having a halo effect on PlayStation Portable and PS2 sales (love, just love, that the e-mail said a "halo" effect): The company says PSP week-over-week sales increased +29% at its top 5 retailers (week ending Nov. 20) and PS2 week-over-week sales increased +24% at our top 5 retailers (week ending Nov. 20).
Two other important supply notes, although they're extremely general and may not be that useful to PS3-hunting consumers. Sony's e-mail said:
"-- PS3s will be airlifted in to the U.S. on a weekly basis through the end of the year. A new shipment has already arrived and will be available at retail by Black Friday" (this Friday)
" -- We are still focused on reaching our goal of 1 million units in the pipeline by Dec. 31 in the U.S."
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