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gaming

Guitar Hero IV's Drums Will Have Six Pads, Two For Cymbals

Cymbals! That's what was missing from the Rock Band drum kit. Not missing, since some of the pads changed to cymbals whenever necessary, but it didn't have two upper pads dedicated explicitly to them. No more. Game Informer says the upcoming Guitar Hero IV will have a six-padded drum set, but a custom-designed guitar due to the legal problems Activision had with Gibson. You'll supposedly be able to create your own songs as well, but we're not sure if you can just import an existing MP3 and go from there, or if you have to create it from scratch. And by "scratch," we mean copying your favorite songs as best you can. [Primo Technology]

3:30 PM on Tue May 13 2008
By Jason Chen
5,700 views, 53 comments

Latest by P3nnst8r: @Rabid Penguin: I own ps2 guitars =o*( Well, 1 ps3 rock band guitar, but i doubt that'll be compatible. more »

gaming

PlayStation 3 Video Download Service Coming Soon?

The rumor of Sony giving PS3 a video download service at E3 just got bumped up again by a small ad video floating around the net. The screencap shows 13 icons, but Cartoon Network, NBC, HBO, and some other one are used twice, leaving only nine TV stations for download. If Sony doesn't unveil this at E3, we'll be really surprised—and maybe even a little offended. [sev1512 via PS3 Fanboy via Kotaku] More »

2:30 PM on Tue May 13 2008
By Jason Chen
2,857 views, 26 comments

Latest by Cake_Eater: @robinandtami: That idea is several flavors of retarded. You're saying to improve the service (i.e. remove the screaming monkeys) Microsoft should make users PAY MORE FOR IT? That's ridiculous. Xbox Live has no legitimate reason to cost money. Resistance's online multiplayer more »

cell processor

Toshiba Bringing PS3 Innards to Notebooks, TVs

Its recently been revealed that Toshiba is planning to use Sony PS3 technology in its upcoming TVs and Notebooks. The OC Register's Gadgetress got her hands on the Toshiba's Qosmio notebook (shown above), which will use the SpursEngine chip, jointly developed between Toshiba and Sony around the Cell. The processor will handle much of the video and multimedia processing, taking the load off the main CPU. More »

1:54 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Adrian Covert
7,637 views, 19 comments

sales

PlayStation 3 Surpasses Xbox 360 In Europe

With 5 million PS3s sold on the continent, Sony has announced that they've overtaken the 360 in Europe. And not only that, but Sony has been outselling Microsoft in the market since October.
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10:30 AM on Wed May 7 2008
By Mark Wilson
5,526 views, 47 comments

notes

Notes: PS3 Reliability?

This is not any sort of indication of a hardware failure epidemic, but a friend of mine had a Playstation support person tell them that there were a lot of 40GB failures, with many units being sent back more than once. More »

8:17 PM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Brian Lam
10,110 views, 96 comments

home entertainment

Netflix Working With Three Secret Hardware Partners: No Names, Just Hints

We already know that Netflix has partnered up with LG, but a recent conference quarterly call has revealed that there are three other players in the mix:
At this point, I can tell you we have LG plus three additional partners actively working on integrating our technology into their products. Three of the four partners are major companies which each sell millions of devices per year and will enable the Netflix functionality in some of those devices likely in Q4 of this year. The fourth partner is a small company with which — which will likely launch sooner than Q4.
So which companies could they be talking about? More »

1:59 PM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Sean Fallon
6,976 views, 43 comments

Latest by vikingrawk: You know, it's only a matter of time before DVDs are phased out completely, and people will just pay for access. I personally enjoy owning DVD movies, but I recognize that you can't stop a waterfall. more »

playstation home

Sony's PlayStation Home Expands Beta This Summer, Goes Open Beta Fall 2008

PlayStation Home, the long-awaited PlayStation 3 social networking++ app, is finally going to see open beta starting Fall 2008. Before that, if you're one of the few lucky users chosen by Sony, you'll be able to participate in the closed beta expanding some time in Summer 2008. No other real features have been announced lately, but if it's still kept all the details announced back at GDC 2008, there's going to be customizable avatars, modifiable living and common spaces, accomplishment galleries and lots of branding/third-party products. It's basically a Second Life that doesn't suck, and isn't full of (as many) weirdos. More »

2:01 AM on Tue Apr 22 2008
By Jason Chen
5,059 views, 24 comments

Latest by DJTripleRRR: @SnakePlissken: Wait ur one of the closed beta testers? I'm so excited for home! YAY more »

ps3

PlayStation 3 May Launch Video Download Service at E3 2008

The LA Times and "studio executives familiar with the plan" are predicting a summer 2008 launch for the PlayStation 3's video download service. Whether this service is a rental scheme—like iTunes or Xbox Live Marketplace—or a download scheme where you get to keep your videos and transfer them to the PSP, is uncertain. More »

9:29 PM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Jason Chen
3,683 views, 10 comments

gaming

PS3 Console Armor Offers Full-On Joust Protection

Heaven forbid your pristine PS3 console should ever get a scratch on its shiny surface. Fortunately, this potential disaster may be less of a concern after you adorn your hardware with some of this console armor from Messiah Entertainment. They even have versions for your controllers—making your system look like a some sort of freakish knight with a big head and tiny hands. The console armor will be available starting on June 13th for $19.99, while the controller armor will ship on May 16th for $9.99. [Amazon via i4u]

8:00 PM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By Sean Fallon
2,959 views, 18 comments

Latest by lilaliendog: I can has +4 magic resist? more »

mods

PlayStation 3 External Hard Drive Mod Is Great Work For the Blind

The Super Mario Galaxy Wii Mod is a good mod. This PlayStation 3 external hard drive mod is not. We're not against adding more hard drive space to the PS3—Sony actually puts instructions on how to replace the internal one in the manual—but this? This stove vent addition to the top of an already too George Foreman grill-like PS3? This is no good. We appreciate the effort though, and at least the finish seems to match the PS3 somewhat. [PlayStation EU via Geekpulp via Kotaku]

7:00 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
11,526 views, 21 comments

Latest by bemused0: Haters man, haters. more »

ps3

Ben Heck's PS3 Laptop Charity Auction Starts, Already Tops $3700

The charity auction for Ben Heck's magically modded PS3 laptop is up and running on eBay. Proceeds go to the National Cancer Coalition. If you want in, be prepared to open your wallet up pretty wide for the good cause: With six days and 22 hours left, it's already zoomed past $3700. [eBay via Engadget]

6:49 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By matt buchanan
5,243 views, 27 comments

ps3

PS3 Movie and TV VOD Service Arriving... Sometime

Sony is preparing for the inevitable and will launch a movie and TV video-on-demand service for the PS3 to compete with the glut of other options already available, according to Sony's Peter Dille. He was thin on details, saying the only thing that we'd be getting "very soon" is more details on the service, which he claims will separate itself from the pack that we've already seen. Does that mean low-budget stag films? Exclusively movies/shows that feature Kareem Abdul-Jabaar? Only time will tell. [Kotaku]

11:35 AM on Wed Apr 16 2008
By Benny Goldman
2,771 views, 20 comments

Latest by That Guy: The use of the term "fanboy" is getting old fast, especially when it used incorrectly. You are not a fanboy simply because you prefer a device over the other. You really aren't one when you have spent money on to more »

ps3

PlayStation 3 2.30 Update is Live - New PlayStation Store and DTS-HD Master Audio

The previously announced PlayStation 3 2.30 firmware update is now live, bringing with it a new PlayStation Store and DTS-HD Master Audio Support. To see more detail on the DTS audio support, click here, or hit the jump for the release. We're happy that Sony's finally revamped the store—the original one really was designed with less of a controller and more of a mouse in mind for navigation. The new store feels much more refined with the navigation menu running down the left. More »

2:45 AM on Tue Apr 15 2008
By Jason Chen
16,505 views, 24 comments

Latest by jkbrowne: MP4 streaming is STILL broken with 2.30. Come on Sony!!! Lots of people have bought a PS3 exclusively for its Blueray and media center features!! MP4 streaming worked flawless for me, over wireless, before 2.20. I more »

gadgets

Metal Gear Solid 4 Bluetooth Headset Takes Crown For Best Headset Ever

This is, without a doubt, the absolute best Bluetooth headset ever made by human hands. We have no idea whether the battery life is acceptable, whether the noise reduction is adequate, or whether it even fits well over our ear. What we do know is that it's a Metal Gear Solid 4 headset, which means it belongs to Snake. SNAKE! This alone makes it worth our $59.99. Look for a simultaneous release on June 12 with the MGS4 game on PS3. Again: best headset ever. [Kotaku]

2:55 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Jason Chen
12,450 views, 41 comments

Latest by DarkAsylum: @jackfrost132 No sony supplies detailed instructions on how to back up and replace your systems harddrive. The PS3 also comes preloaded back-up utility. in otherwords they want you to get whatever amount of Hdd space that you would prefer. more »

ps3

Badass Steel Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Is US Bound (!)

Originally thought to be another one of those obscene Japan-only gamer perks, the limited edition Metal Gear Solid 4 gun-metal grey PS3 is going to be infiltrating the US after all. But it might easier to procure an actual Metal Gear than one of these babies—the official Playstation blog warns that the package is going to be a "VERY, VERY Limited Edition bundle!" [Playstation Blog via Kotaku]

7:18 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By matt buchanan
7,673 views, 27 comments

ben heck

Ben Heck's Latest Wonder Project: PS3 Laptop

It looks like the PS3 is finally getting some hot mod love from console modding's reigning wizard, Ben Heck. We don't really have all the details since he hasn't announced the project yet, but the display looks like it's the one he used for the Xbox 360 Elite laptop, for a true 720p picture. He's obviously been leveling up his already formidable powers though, 'cause this is one of his most polished projects yet. There's another shot from the side after the jump. Update: Turns out, we stumbled onto a special project for Engadget to auction off for charity! If you'd like to own this bad boy, more details are here, or at Ben's site. [Ben Heck, Thanks Wallop] More »

6:45 PM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By matt buchanan
87,120 views, 59 comments

Latest by chosen19: To Akmed -- in regards to the comment about it not being as useful as the normal PS3, if the Wizard (as I call him anyway) did this like the Xbox 360 Elite laptop, he added a liquid cooling system more »

ps3

PlayStation 3 Firmware Update 2.30 Brings DTS-HD Master Audio

Today, SCEA announced that the latest PS3 update, 2.30, would bring the ability to decode DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio tracks, that is to say, Blu-ray audio at variable bit rates up to 24.5Mbps, and 7.1 streaming of 96K/24-bit tracks. Does this make PS3 the best Blu-ray player ever? If you've got a receiver that can take an uncompressed audio stream of that magnitude via HDMI, then we think it does. UPDATE: To be clear, this decodes the DTS formats—plus Dolby's formats, including Dolby TrueHD—and outputs all channels via HDMI to a receiver that can take a 5.1 or 7.1 PCM stream. It won't do 5.1 or 7.1 analog output. Also, as some of you have noted, it does NOT bitstream the DTS or Dolby data to a decoder inside a newer decoder-equipped receiver. More »

9:07 AM on Thu Apr 10 2008
By Wilson Rothman
36,595 views, 45 comments

Latest by The-Joker: Hey guys there's a video on Wired about this it shows how it works and stuff! Here's the link: [blog.wired.com] more »

upgrades

PSP Firmware 3.95 Imminent

Sony has announced their firmware 3.95 update should be coming soon. It's a minor upgrade, only adding two small features to the platform...but one that I find completely necessary and long overdue. First, shutting off Remote Play will now no longer necessarily shut down your PS3. Second, and more importantly, PSOne classics can now be played with customizable button layouts. Retro ports on all platforms are notorious for wonky button mapping with little or no way to tweak. Good call, Sony. [kotaku]

8:55 AM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Mark Wilson
6,316 views, 11 comments

Latest by dlarson90: Just went to network update and it is already available. just letting my psp charge so i can install it but it says it is 3.95 more »