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NorwoodIsMyHero: I think if you can afford to spend $319k on a not very powerful console gaming machine, dignity is not your highest priority more »
ireplacemyboneswithbars: Why gold? Why not platinum? Hell, why not just make it entirely of diamonds? If you are that stupid rich, might as well. Sickening. Go donate som... more »
Deckard: I hope the surface is washable, because my cats will put their butts on it. more »
atrus123: I love my PS3 in sinful ways, but a solid gold version is just... gross. more »
Michai: It does look nice. Nonetheless, it startles me to think that for 10 times the average annual income of a lower middle class american you can blow you... more »
dragon:ONE: IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING. Except PS2 backwards compatibility. Except Linux on the Slim. Except certain DLC that became XBox exclusive. more »
roflwaffles is part of a healthy breakfast: That lady looks like she could out-mean kratos. Kratos actually looks intimated/disgusted by her, even without a torso. more »
Turkieshooter: Why don't they just make amazing, quality exclusive titles to sell consoles ??? more »
Kaiser-Machead: I think a more important aspect of this picture is how tough that old lady is. Look at her expression. Didn't even flinch. more »
Mikestan: So Sony is telling you its ok to behead your in-laws? PR ticking bomb ready to explode more »
Kaiser-Machead: Lack of apostrophe fail. more »
Deckard: Buying a PS3 would destroy my relationship with my wife. The games wouldn't matter. more »
TheSonOfKrypton: May the rage of the Titans fuel your blade, Kratos. more »
Bloof, even better with MAGNETS!!!: The guy with a thumb for a penis approves. more »
njdevil: Left out the Sixaxis. more »
Digo: I don't know about you guys, but I would love a controller that came back to me after I threw it. more »
TheNimboo: this is why i game on a pc more »
Purple Dave: I still maintain that the boomerang controller would probably be one of the most comfortable two-handed game controllers out there, if only all of you... more »
heisthejordan: i still maintain my opinion that the gamecube controller is the best of all time. i still use it with my wii for some games. i just love it more »
sshafer86: At first I was upset that Sony didn't innovate and come out with something different and better (batarang is not that). But after having a PS3 for awh... more »

#gaming

Gold "Supreme" PS3 Costs $319,000, Plus Your Dignity
Was that $490,000 gold Wii on the wrong side of the allegiance for you? Thankfully Goldstriker's now offering a 22ct-gold-and-diamond-studded PS3, letting you take on the terrorists in MW2 the proper way. More »
#ps3

New PS3 Ads Celebrate the Simple Pleasure of Beheading an Inlaw
If this PS3 ad were a bit more honest, it might read, "Destroy 7000 enemies along with your relationship with your wife." More »
#imagecache

The De-Evolution of Playstation Gaming Controllers
As the guys at Autour D'un Cafe pointed out, the Playstation controller has de-evolved over the years. There was a lot of inbreeding at first, but that changed after a night of heavy drinking. More »
#ps3

Sony Calls Motion Control 'Holy Grail' of Gaming
The above quote is from PlayStation Director of Hardware Marketing John Koller. A skeptic might call it a knee-jerk reaction to the Wii, but those who've experienced the EyeToy in all its magnificence know better. [GamePro via Maxconsole]
#3d

3D Blu-ray Specs Officially Confirmed, We Can All Breathe Easy Now
The Blu-ray Disc Association has issued the official specifications for 3D Blu-ray, thankfully confirming that the discs will be backwards-compatible for when you tire of actors lunging out of the TV at you. More »
#sony

What Could Sony's Leaked Home Information Device Be Used For?
It's not everyday that we get a corker of a device turning up on the FCC database like this. It comes from Sony land, and is called the HID-C10 Home Information Device. Catchy. More »
#apple

Adapter Puts Blu-Ray, Xbox 360, and PS3 On Your iMac 27
I'm impressed: Apogee's new HDMI adapter will put any kind of high definition sources right inside your iMac 27-inch 2560 x 1440-pixel screen, including Blu-ray players, Xbox 360, and PS3. How is this sorcery possible? More »
#ps3

PS3 Slim Could Have Been Smaller, Used Network Storage
The PS3 Slim was a decent attempt at reducing both the size, and the cost, of the original PlayStation 3. But did you know Sony were considering making some more drastic changes?
#roundups

It's Been a Good Week in Video Games
Updates to Diablo II, porn star gamer dating tips and the total of taxpayer dollars going to funding the Army's video game—all great stories you can read over on Kotaku this week: More »
#ps3

Unconfirmed: PS3 Motion Controller Named "Gem" UPDATE
It's a small point of academic interested, but Sony's upcoming PS3 motion controller appears to be called "Gem," at least according to EA's head honcho John Riccitiello (who would know). [Kotaku] UPDATE: Kotaku has learned that "Gem" was the prototype's name...but it still may be the final product name, too. [Kotaku]
#ps3

Strap On a Projector and a PS3, Then Game Anywhere
Theoretically, if you were to strap a PS3 Slim, projector and substantial weight in batteries to your body, you could play games on a big screen anywhere. Well in practice, someone actually did that: More »
#screengrab

Excuse Me, My Lord, Your Golden PS3 Is Ready
It's finished. Only $4999.
#infographic

Whatever You Do This Christmas, Don't Buy a Japanese Child a Console
PS3? Wii? Xbox 360? If you were to buy any of these systems for a Japanese child this Christmas, they'd be sorely disappointed. Game consoles are the LAST thing on their list—literally. So what do they want? More »
#playstation3

Sony's Motion Controller Patent Goes Attachment Crazy
A newly published patent from Sony Computer Entertainment, which looks a lot like the company's PlayStation 3 motion controller, showcases a plethora of possibilities for the forthcoming device, more attachments than you could shake a Wii Remote at. More »
#bestbuy

A Number of Best Buy's PlayStation 3/HDTV "Deals" Are Iffy
So you know that $1,100 off deal Best Buy and Sony teamed up to deliver that packages a PlayStation 3 with games and a Bravia HDTV? Somewhat misleading, according to analysis from our friend Gary over at HD Guru. More »
#roundups

This Week's Gaming Stories, Dating Sim Gone Wrong Edition
This is a Real Girlfriend. She's supposed to be attractive, sexy even. But running on a PC that can't handle the rendering, things go a bit Terminator 2. Other great gaming stories from this week: More »
#ps3

Castration Anxiety: Why Men Are Fixated With Pretty Girls Breaking Consoles
Not so long ago, a girl smashed her boyfriend's Xbox 360 to the internet's delight. Now, another girl has shown up to do the same to a PS3 (seen here). So why can't men get enough? Castration anxiety. More »
#playstation

PlayStation Now Extra Spotty and Interested In Girls, as it turns 15
15 years ago today in Japan, the original PlayStation went on sale. It wasn't until a year later that it hit US and European shelves, with Ridge Racer satisfying gamers years before GTA was ever a twinkle in Rockstar's eye. More »
#military

Department of Defense Buys 2,200 PS3s to Upgrade Supercomputer
Apparently the Department of Defense believes that PS3s are a better value when it comes to supercomputers than IBM products specifically designed for the purpose. Granted recent price drops probably didn't hurt in justifying a 2,200 console order either. More »
#review

Astro A40 Chat Headset Review
The Astro A40 is the premier chat-ready 5.1 surround sound gaming headset on the market, compatible with Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. But unlike the Turtle Beach X41, it's wired. More »
#playstation

PlayStation 3's PSN Will Get Premium Level Pay Subscription in 2010
No price or details were mentioned, but PlayStation's Kaz Hirai says that a "premium level" subscription will come to the now free PlayStation Network some time in 2010. And by subscription, he means NOT free. More »
#processors

The Cell Processor Is Going Extinct (Updated)
IBM's shitcanning the Cell processor line—you know, the chip that's in the PS3 and uh, Toshiba laptops and TVs—according to their VP of Deep Computing, making the current PowerXCell 8i the last of its ilk. Updated. More »
#blackfriday

GameStop's Black Friday Console Deals Are Kinda Weak
The Xbox 360's Elite's $300 holiday pack already includes Pure and Lego Batman, and GameStop is adding your choice of CoD 4 or Bakugan Battle Brawlers. The $300 120GB PS3 bundle gets Little Big Planet and God of War Collection. More »
#ps3

Rumor: Firefox Coming to the PlayStation 3
Because browsing the web on your video game console is so painless and intuitive, there's a rumor out there that Sony is looking into bringing Firefox to the PS3. Cool, I guess. [Playstation Insider via Technabob]
#ps3

PlayStation 3 Firmware 3.10 Adds Facebook Today
How's this for a quick turn around. Facebook integration for the Cross Media Bar interface was only confirmed on Monday, but it arrives today with firmware 3.10—a day after the 360 added Twitter and Last.fm. Watch the preview: More »
#sony

Sony's Crazy Interactive TV Patent Lets You Throw Tomatoes at Actors
Somehow we missed Sony Computer Entertainment America's fourth wall-breaking patent application earlier this month, but here's how the concept would work: Using a PS3, you'd control an on-screen avatar to throw tomatoes at actors, and even kick their ass…literally. More »
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Facebook Continues Ruthless Attack on the Gadget World by Conquering PS3
Facebook is goddamn everywhere. It's on my phone, my computer, my Xbox 360, even my alarm clock. And now, the PS3 3.10 update allows it to take root in the PS3, just like we thought. More »
#clips

Final Fantasy XIII Hits North America March 9
Final Fantasy XIII hits the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 on March 9, 2010, introducing both sets of platform owners to the sky city of Cocoon. More »
#ps3

Leaked Shots: PlayStation 3 to Get Facebook in Next Update?
These dashboard screens—reportedly found directly on the UK version of PlayStation.com—suggest the PS3 will soon have Facebook integrated into the Cross Media Bar interface, plus a new photo viewing option, and the ability to change gamercard colors. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Google Cuts Price of Online Storage by 800%...Apple Updates Genius Bar Reservation System...Gold-Dipped PS3 Slim: The Hot Holiday Gift (in Donald Trump's House)...Sanyo's "Stick Booster" Looks and Sounds Far Dirtier Than It Is... More »
#netflix

PS3 Netflix Streaming to Require Those Discs for a Whole Year
My new PS3 Netflix disc is sitting on my desk, totally bare, just begging to be scratched by a nearby paper clip. But Netflix just told G4 that the PS3's inevitable disc-less firmware update won't arrive until late next year. I'd best be more careful. [G4 via Kotaku]
#netflix

What Netflix On the PS3 Actually Looks Like
The tale of Netflix on the PS3 is sad: It's just now shipping after sitting pretty on the Xbox for more than a year, and to add insult to injury, it comes on a disc. Thankfully, it's slick. More »
#ps3

Netflix Shipping PS3 Instant Streaming Discs
I'm sure I'm not the only one who just received confirmation that their PS3 Netflix disc is on the way for Friday delivery. Can I get a woo-hoo? (Note, if I can't, please disregard said request.)
#gadgetporn

Sony Gadgets Of All Ages Stripped Down And Photographed
iFixIt and Wired got together to cajole people into tearing down their favorite Sony products. And while autopsies usually give me the creeps, I'll admit that seeing this hardware spread apart left me hot under the collar. More »
#netflix

Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon
Uh, holy crap? As prayed/predicated, Netflix streaming will be available "later this year" on the PS3. Like the Xbox 360, it'll be free with the $8.99-a-month plan. Unlike the 360, you'll enable Netflix via an "instant streaming Blu-ray disc." More »
#netflix

Netflix Streaming Coming to Another Mystery Device Soon
In yesterday's earnings call, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings revealed that streaming would soon arrive on a mystery device with a "material installed base." Hey, Reed, could you do me a favor? Please make it the PS3. More »
#imagecache

Slow Mo' Video: PS3 Smashes Into Bravia TV at 50 MPH
For an upcoming ad campaign, Sony Australia used a vehicle safety testing facility to ram the 7-pound PS3 Slim into the face of a Bravia KDL46X LCD TV. The results are hypnotizing. More »
#broken

Price Drop! Amazon Selling PS3 Slim for Only $1,000,000!
I know, even with recent price drops, the PS3 Slim felt too extravagant to purchase. Luckily, Amazon's got you covered. And hey, do you need a controller and remote as well? Because these deals just don't stop: More »
#roundups

This Week's Gaming Stories You Cannot Miss
Mass Effect 2 has a release date. Tim Schafer's rock masterpiece Brutal Legend is out, right along with Uncharted 2—one of the best PS3 titles to date. If Man's existence gets any better than this, we're missing something critical. More »
#ps3

Woah, This Samurai Warrior USB Gamepad is All Kinds of Freaky
Seriously, those green LED eyes would stare questioningly, deep into my soul while I tweak its switchable analog/digital nipples. It's modeled after the DualShock controller, and supports the PS3, PS2, and PCs. It looks bizarre, and I like it. More »

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