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gaming
Sony Patent Controls Games with That Crap on Your Coffee Table
Is this Sony playing catch-up to Microsoft's Project Natal? It may be developing a system that lets you control the PS3 with real world objects, like coffee mugs, glasses,bongs,and books. More »
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Comment by Matingmonkey is a proud eMac owner: I wil map it to my dick. there, I said it,I aint trying to hide stuff. 9 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
PS3 Slim In Production Now for July Shipments?
It all seems a little bit early for Ars Technica's fall release prediction, but according to the Economic Daily News, Sony has awarded two companies contracts on the PS3 Slim for shipments starting this July. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by JonathanATTY: This is the first I've heard of this slim PS3...lol 10 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
PS3 Firmware 3.0 Barely Worth Being Leaked
According to a rumor by VG247, the upcoming PS3 firmware 3.0 has been described as a "huge overhaul." And while it should bring some convenient improvements, absolutely nothing about it sounds worthy of our excitement. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by 350z-racer: I think they should add PS1/PS2 Backwards compatibility. Its doable, because I had an original 60GB which was backwards compatible,... 17 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Microsoft Swapping Xbox Pro for Elite? PS3 Slim Arriving Shortly Thereafter?
According to one of Ars Technica's reliable sources, the Xbox 360 lineup will see a marked shift this fall. And the PS3 Slim is still on its way. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Hello Mister Walrus: So what comes after "elite" when they release the 180GB version? It doesn't get much better than elite. XBox 360... 43 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
The DualShock3 Is Now Available in Silver, Oooohhhh
Sure, your black DualShock3 is clad in a timeless color. But this silver DualShock3 can match that pile of obsolete cellphones you have in the bottom of your closet. And it's available now at Gamestop for $55. [Gamestop via Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by rolefourlife: what ever happened to those funky controllers from when the ps3 was in pre production or something? this one... [jeremyvonhoff.com] 8 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
A Few More Details on Sony's Motion Controller
We couldn't get a word out of Sony regarding their motion controller other than it tracked light in 3D space and would not unseat the Dual Shock as the primary PS3 controller. But Sony recently told developers a bit more. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by tok3ninja; is still in Beta: "Motion control sucks some PS3 horsepower" - and all this time I thought the PS3 had more unrealized, untouched headroom... 10 Responses | Other threads
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mods
We Like This PS3 Specifically Because It Has Nothing To Do With Steampunk
We're totally over the steampunk movement. Seriously guys, give it a rest. But this moisturegoon PS3 is really something special. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: Can I use it to distill whiskey? Because if I can, then it has fully justified its existence. 5 Responses | Other threads
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roundups
Our Favorite Kotaku Posts of the Week
While we've been working hard all week, Kotaku's been writing about video games. The nerve! Here are our favorite Kotaku posts from the week: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Lukasz Fabis: Olivia Munn? Meh. I, for one, prefer Morgan Webb. 2 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
The Biggest Game Publisher Threatens to Ditch PS3/PSP
This is bad. The prisoners have grabbed the keys. Activision Blizzard, the world's largest producer of video games, is publicly threatening to abandon Sony's PS3 and PSP platforms. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Purple Monkey Dishwasher: Sony needs to pull something out of their ass if it wants to remain a 10 year console. Lower prices,... 32 Responses | Other threads
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deals
Dealzmodo: $350 PS3s on Amazon All Day
While Sony didn't announce a PS3 price cut at E3, Amazon is shaving $50 off 80GB systems all day. It's pretty much the best you can do unless you enlist for a Sony Style credit card. [Amazon via Kotaku] -
sony
Sony: Dual Shock Still Defacto, Motion Control Secondary
We saw Sony's impressive motion control demo. You may call it a gimmick, and even Sony admits that it's not the primary direction of the PlayStation 3. The Dual Shock will still reign as king. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by tok3ninja; is still in Beta: I assumed when Sony announced motion control that it wasn't going to be a huge priority on their end. When... 9 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
5 Things That Should've Been at E3 But Weren't
All of the major E3 keynotes from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony are over. While 2009 is now officially the year of motion controls, there's still something missing. Here's what we expected to see at E3, but didn't. More » -
sony
Sony PlayStation Motion Controller Video: How It Works
We saw details of the PlayStation Motion Controller, but now we can see what the E3 attendees saw, a full walkthrough from the keynote presentation. [YouTube via DVice]
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Comment by Winterreise: I'm cautiously optimistic about this. Call me a skeptic, but what exactly can this do that the Wii MotionPlus can't?... 13 Responses | Other threads
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sony
PS3 Motion Controller May Be the Best Game Motion Capture Yet
After Xbox 360's Project Natal, Sony is also adding their own motion controller to the PS3, aptly named The PlayStation Motion Controller. It's the best motion control demo that we have ever seen, but it may be arriving a little too late. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Steve Whalen: project Natal is way better, Sony should just quit making consoles for real 39 Responses | Other threads
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xbox 360
The Xbox Needs Apps
The original Xbox launched in November 2001, with the Xbox 360 following just four years later, the shortest console cycle ever. The four-year anniversary of the 360 is five months away, but yesterday Microsoft proclaimed that "the future of home entertainment has a new name: Xbox 360." Huh. -
sony ericsson
Sony Ericsson Aino Lets You Remote Control and Watch Videos From Your PS3 From Anywhere
Sony Ericsson's Aino isn't the PSP phone, but maybe it's the next best thing—it's the first phone with Remote Play, so you can remotely control your PS3 and watch videos from it over Wi-Fi or anywhere through the internet. Why the hell didn't Sony do this before? More » -
ps3
SplitFish Updating Controller/Mouse Combo PS3 Controllers
SplitFish is unveiling its new Dual SFX Frag Pro and Dual SFX Evolution controllers at E3. Both controllers are comprised of separate mouse and controller sections that link together, with the former designed for shooters and the latter designed for racing games. More » -
gaming
The Scratch Deck (The Other DJ Controller)
This is awkward. We just got a glimpse of DJ Hero's mixer, and now we see an entirely new peripheral for an entirely different game called Scratch: The Ultimate DJ (for Xbox 360 and PS3). More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by World's Greatest Mactard!: I thought you needed 2 Turntables & a Microphone? 5 Responses | Other threads
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video games
Tony Hawk Ride (Along With Its Skateboard Controller) to Cost $120
According to Gamespot, Tony Hawk: RIDE will cost $120 when it's released this October. That puts the interesting be it gimmicky skateboard peripheral's price at about $60, unofficially. [Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by judacris: Unless the Board hovers, no dice. Like it was said over on Kotaku, Just Get a Real Skateboard. 4 Responses | Other threads
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rumor and innuendo
Slim PS3 Supposed Spyshots Hit by Takedown Notice
The pinpoint silencing of cease-and-desists speak volumes, so it's interesting that Engadget Japan received a takedown request of these supposed PS3 Slim shots from a Chinese firm. What does it MEAN? [Engadget]
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Comment by 350z-racer: hmm, I'd like a PS3 Slim, hopefully there'd be no missing features! =D 18 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony's PS3 Costs Are Still 10 Percent Higher Than PS3's Price
In Sony's earnings report, CFO Nobuyuki Oneda noted that their costs are still 10 percent higher than the PS3's price—if he's talking about Japan's retail, that means they're losing 40 bucks per console. More »
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Comment by glassdevaney: I think this year is going to be their year. Last year set them up with a bunch of great... 10 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony's First Full-Year Loss in 14 Years Makes Us Look to the Past
Sony's posted a full-year loss for the first time in 14 years—98.9 billion yen ($1 billion)—fulfilling doomy prophecies—which was better than expected. Sony thinks next year will be worse. More » -
rumor
Alleged PS3 Slim Spy Shots Inspire Hope, Doubt
Dredged from the Far East of the blogosphere and spreading rapidly, these photos are said to be of a new, smaller version of the PS3. They're plentiful and clear, but could they be real? UPDATED More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Soyerzzz: A Ps3 slim would be cool. But that design is so wrong. Why would you use a matte finish? 6 Responses | Other threads
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logitech
Logitech Wireless Guitar Controller For PS3/PS2 Hands On
Logitech's wireless PS3/PS2 guitar has a wood body, a wood neck, metal frets and a rosewood fingerboard, meaning its $200 price tag brings you closer to the "rock" experience than normal Rock Band/Guitar Hero guitars. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by fusiongt: $200 can also get you a good real guitar for you learn the real thing. 14 Responses | Other threads
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lightning review
Logitech Harmony PS3 Remote Adapter Review
The Gadget: An IR to Bluetooth adapter for the PS3, letting you use any Logitech Harmony universal remote to (finally) control your PlayStation 3. More » -
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The X-Rays of Completely Healthy Game Consoles
Just how do some of gaming's famous consoles make their way into an x-ray machine? More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OMG! Ponies!: My various gadgets have been x-rayed dozens of times as entrance to courthouses requires my bag (and the gadgets contained... 10 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Rumor: Motion-Sensing PS3 Controller to Debut at E3
Variety is claiming that Sony will unveil a Wiimote-type motion-sensing controller at E3, piling another rumor on top of expectations for a UMD-less PSP. No matter what, Sony's in for an int-er-est-ing June. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by j05hu4: The game console history clearly shows that if you introduce new controllers after the console launch you'll have a 99%... 5 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Lego Rock Band Announced, Looks Slightly Less Interesting than Dreamy Concept
When Jesus posted this charming concept image of Lego Rock Band when the game was just rumor, boy it looked good! Now that we see the real game...I mean, really, anything was going to be a disappointment after that first shot. More details at: {Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Novenus: I will understand the fascination with Legos -- physical or virtual. FFS spending $50k on Lego pieces to build a scale... 8 Responses | Other threads
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graphics
Toshiba's SpursEngine Chip to Improve Internet Videos with PS3 Tech
Toshiba's new SprusEngine chip can't do anything about annoying internet memes, but it does promise to include their image quality a bit. More » -
hollywood
Star Trek Boldly Goes To PlayStation Home
Red shirts and spacey mini-skirts are coming to PlayStation Home, as the upcoming Star Trek, helmed by J.J. Abrams, sets a course for the PlayStation 3 virtual hang out zone. [Kotaku] -
reviews
Lightning Review: Datel Wildfire, PS3 Dual Shock Alternative
The Gadget: Datel Wildfire, the first third-party PlayStation 3 controller to support a combination of Bluetooth, rumble and tilt sensitivity. More » -
gaming
The True Cost of Console Ownership in 2009
With the price of Wii Motion Plus bringing the cost of a full Wiimote to a whopping $80, we thought we'd reexamine the true cost of buying a console today. Which is truly the cheapest? More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by vmspionage: Xbox live is such a freaking ripoff. I'm convinced that all Xbox owners didn't know about the monthly charge... 39 Responses | Other threads
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clothing
The Gaming Revolution Sparks Very Non-Revolting T-Shirt
"The Gaming Revolution" shirt foretells the day when the proletariat will rise up and seize control of the government using advanced military skills developed through endless hours of Call of Duty. [Threadless Thanks Paul!]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Lance eagles3strong: Based on the political views of many of my fellow commenters, I imagine the uprising will consist of them all... 10 Responses | Other threads
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netflix
Netflix Job Posting Hints At Expansion To PS3 and Wii
It's certainly not a confirmation by any means, but a recent job posting from Netflix seeks an experienced engineer for "developing and testing media rich applications on current generation gaming consoles." More » -
gaming
XCM Cross Fire Adapter Mates PS3 Controllers With Your Xbox 360, For Some Reason
This seems to violate every fanboy code ever written across the hallowed halls of the gaming internet, but if you must use your wireless PS3 controllers to play Xbox 360 games, this is for you. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Gizmodoholic: Let me think... mm. NO. Ok, go on.. *puts flame suit* 7 Responses | Other threads
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controllers
XCM Rumble Joystick Gives PS3 the Quakes
XCM is building the world's first rumbling joystick. You know, like a Street Fighter IV Tournament Stick, but with the shakes. More » -
gaming
FREE SHIPPING on Koitoy Universal ISO Game Player
FREE SHIPPING on 3000 pieces Koitoy Universal ISO Game Players. A canned be missed deal! More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by OPHICERMANGO: Oh I love Koitoy. My favorite game is the one where you hack one of the best sites and make... 4 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Registers 'PS Cloud' Trademark, Points To Internet-Based Products
Sony Japan just filed a trademark for "PS Cloud", which, along with some other US PTO filings, point to internet-based "entertainment services" like accessing games online. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by urbanturban666: id rather have the game running locally...save some bandwidth... 2 Responses | Other threads
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ps3
Sony: We're Not Cutting PS3 Prices Tomorrow
In response to rumors today that the PS3's price could get dropped (along with the PS2's, down to $99), Sony officially confirmed to Joystiq that they're not budging on the PS3 pricetag: More »
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By John MahoneyComment by Nathan Nash: Even after the 360 has dropped prices a couple times, Sony still fails to budge. You'd think with the excessive... 14 Responses | Other threads
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xmb
If You Love/Hate Sony's Xross Media Bar, Blame This Guy
We're not sure if this is true, but Yasuhiro Yamanaka of Sony Computer Entertainment claims that he "designed PSP and PS3 User Interface all by myself." You can blame him for everything. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by bosskev: It's not a Mac. It's not a PC. It's a game console. As such I don't need (or want) it... 7 Responses | Other threads
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