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more about #sony 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 » Valkyrie Ice: What is sad is how few people actually see what this represents. This isn't really about gaming. It's about the slow evolution of the smartphone into... more » abadpun: really!? lamest attention grabbing title ever. You see even if the graphics are better on an iphone, the psp and ds both have a huge advantage that r... more » SAMtheMAN99: Yet no Mac support yet? more » vapour: frame rate sucks, controls suck, battery life nonexistent nothing to see here folks more » TailsNZ: That's all well and good (very good actually!) but even in the 15 second tech demo you can see a major problem with controls (until we evolve to have ... more » knwldg: Um, no, this won't be the end of the ds or psp, because they have dedicated controls. more » gloveofpower: Death of DS and PSP, yeah right, not a chance. Two words: D-PAD, BUTTONS. iPhone controls=fail, intolerable crap. I love the iPhone dearly, but I ... more » m4ximusprim3: battery life: 5 minutes. more » Bokusatsu_Tenshi: Nothing against the iPhone, but it's more like "Behold, yet another incredible performance demo for the iPhone that will do nothing to even scratch DS... more » crikerat: I like the tease that we'll be seeing this engine on another mobile platform next year. Most assume it will be Android and that would be a good choic... more » Aashish Bhagyanagar: this shit is effin revolutionary.....the present iphone's lack of physical buttons will always be a bottle neck for serious handheld gamers. AFAIK , ... more » gumwrapper: I would love to have a prepaid iPhone if I could use it with Tracfone or T-mobile prepaid. Just telephone & wifi. more » ea: Instead of calling it a shooter, call it a head crusher. Just pinch their heads with your fingers. more » met2art: The end of the DS (or PSP)? Hardly. Cost of entry would be a major barrier. Parents will happily buy a DS for the kids, because it's fairly low cost a... more » Algerad: Who cares about a shooter engine on the iPhone anyway? Yeah it's good to show off its power, but it's a terrible choice for showing off mobile gaming.... 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 » -
#iphone3gs
Behold, the End of the DS and PSP: Unreal Engine 3 Running on the iPhone 3GS
I'm sure you have the same reaction I did, seeing Unreal Engine 3—yes, the same Unreal Engine 3 that powers games like BioShock, Gears of War and Mass Effect—running on the iPhone 3GS: WTFFFFFF. More » -
#dealzmodo
Next Week’s Best Buy TV Sales Are Surprisingly Good (Again)
Gary at HD Guru once again snagged next week's Best Buy TV circular early, and just like last time, the deals are surprisingly good. Here's a sample, check out his site for the full list and price comparisons: More » -
#filmmaking
Orson Welles and His Brief Passionate Betacam Love Affair
In January 1985, the phone rang. The caller announced that he was Orson Welles and that he wanted to have lunch with me. Thus began one of the most extraordinary and bittersweet adventures of my life. -
#advertising
How Will We Look Back On Today's Gadget Ads?
Looking back at vintage advertising can be a sociological horrorshow. It could never be printed now. But it also seems inevitable that some of today's tech ads will eventually seem utterly backwards, too. The question is, which ones? More » -
#y2k10
My Tech Buyer's Guide from 2000 Is Pretty Hilarious
Nine years ago, as a young tech reporter at Time Magazine, I co-wrote a buyer's guide with the latest and greatest gear known to man. Today, it sounds ridiculous. More »
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#sonyreader
Wall Street Journal and New York Post Confirmed For Sony Reader Daily Edition
When Sony announced the Reader Daily Edition back in August, they hadn't confirmed which newspapers would be offered alongside the ebooks. It's just News Corp titles for now, with The Wall Street Journal and New York Post being confirmed. More » -
#oldgadgets
It's OK. I Love My Old Gear, Too
You'd think a guy who writes about tech all day would have the latest and greatest gear. Confession time: I don't. In fact, most of it's pretty old and I sort of like it that way. More » -
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#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 » -
#psp
PlayStation Digital Comics Now Available For PSP
Coming good on its promise, Sony's PlayStation Network Digital Comics service has launched, with PSP owners in the US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa able to download Marvel classics for as little as 99 cents. 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 » -
#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 » -
#cameras
The Best Point and Shoot Cameras for Every Purpose
Mark Goldstein is the Editor of Photography Blog. And he's been so kind as provide us with his favorite point and shoot picks in every key category. More » -
#charts
The PlayStation 3 Inches Back Towards Not Losing Sony Money
When first released, every PlayStation 3 lost Sony about $200. Then, they figured out how to cut costs and broke even for a while. Now, with the cheaper PS3 Slim, they're back to losing money, albeit a lot less money. More » -
#ebooks
Why I Hate Ereaders, And Doubt They'll Ever Hit the Mainstream
It started with Sony. Like most poorly thought-out format ideas from the Japanese titan, 2004's Librie ereader promised a revolutionary new way to perform an act you never realized needed an overhaul. Reading. 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] -
#iphoneapps
Voltron iPhone Game Unfortunately Doesn't Require Five People To Play
Sony's Voltron iPhone game looks interesting, because you get to pilot the separate lions in 2/3 isometric view, and in a head to head fighter mode, but ultimately disappointing. Why? Because you can't get four friends and make a Voltron. More » -
#sony
PS3 Update 3.15 Makes PSP minis Maxi
The PlayStation 3 gets an option 3.15 update on December 17th, adding the ability to transfer data between two consoles as well as making PSP minis playable on the PS3. More » -
#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 » -
#sony
Sony's BBeB Ebook Format Joins ATRAC In The Land of The Dead, EPUB Ushered In
Sony's making good on their promises, rebranding its "eBook Store" as "Reader Store" (see what they did there? Err...) but more importantly, changing formats from BBeB to ePub, like they said they would. More » -
#remainders
Remainders - The Good, Bad and Ugly Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Today in the musty sub-basement of Gizmodo we call Remainders, Star Trek's Simon Pegg is having AppleCare difficulties, Santa gives you GPS directions, Star Trek: TNG gets bizarrely and hilariously re-dubbed, Adult-Swim-style, and Sony renames their ebook store. More »
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#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 » -
#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 » -
#3d
Sony to Film 2010 World Cup in 3D For Futbol-Loving Countries Only
Sony and FIFA have teamed up to bring next year's second-biggest sporting event in 3D exclusively to those who truly appreciate the beautiful game. Read: not Americans. More » -
#iriver
iriver Story Reviewed: Nice, But No Kindle...or Reader
PC Pro reviewed the iRiver Story. And to no one's surprise, it's not a bad eBook/PDF reader, but it's too expensive compared to more established competitors. More » -
#rant
Dual-Sided Blu-ray/DVD Discs: What the Hell Took So Long?
HD DVD made dual-sided HD DVD/DVD combo discs in 2006. They even announced a dual-sided HD DVD/Blu-ray disc in January 2007. So why the fuck did it take three more years to make a Blu-ray/DVD combo? More » -
#security
Sony Selling World's Tiniest USB Finger Vein Reader
Fingerprint security? Ha! Maybe that's fine for those of you wearing zebra pants and slap bracelets. More » -
#hdtvs
Sony Says Up to Half Its HDTVs Will be 3D in 2012
Whether or not the success of 3D TV hinges on the popularity of 3D films like Avatar, or just our willingness to give in and wear stupid glasses, one thing is clear: TV makers are all about 3D right now. Sony for instance, has 3D laptops, TVs, and Blu-ray players (plus 3D PlayStation games) planned for next year, and now a senior Sony Exec says 30 to 50 percent of all the TVs it sells from April 2012 will be 3D-enabled. More » -
#blackfriday
SonyStyle Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals
Looks like the SonyStyle store already has their Black Friday deals available. They don't seem to have gone crazy with the price slashing, but the AW series VAIO doesn't seem to be too bad of a deal. More » -
#blackfriday
Black Friday Deals List Updated
Our Black Friday List is updated with deals from Vizio, WireFly, HP and Amazon, including an entirely new page for Blu-rays and DVDs. That's in addition to Best Buy, Office Depot, Dell, Target, Walmart, K-mart and more. Start saving here. -
#cellphones
Xperia Pureness 2 In Development With Even Fewer Features
Electricpig got word that a second gen Xperia Pureness is in the works. But believe it or not, the designers actually want to cut down on the phone's functionality, even referencing "removing the keys." [Electricpig] -
#cameras
Avatar: The Result of a Quest for the Holy Grail of Cameras
The recent embrace of digital 3D film is largely due to the efforts of an unexpected figure: James Cameron. Cameron both helped create the modern 3D camera and masterminded the spread of 3D, all so Avatar could blow your mind. 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 » -
#xperiax10
If the Xperia X10 Partners Up, It'll Be With AT&T
Anyone hoping to see the Sony Ericsson X10 on T-Mobile, look away now or you'll be sorely disappointed. Phandroid noticed that the American version of the X10 won't support the necessary frequencies to connect to T-Mobile's network. More » -
#tvs
The 5 Best TVs You Can Buy
We've teamed up with the HD Guru himself, Gary Merson, to publish the absolute best five TVs you can buy right now. As you'll see (and might already notice above), there are some surprises on the list. More » -
#blackfriday
Black Friday Deals: The Only List You Need
Black Friday is a week away, and thousands of markdowns are already announced. Our master list of Giz-friendly deals—a hefty read—includes similar items priced differently at different stores. Keep it refreshed, cuz we'll be updating it all week. More »
