October 2006 Archives
Sony to miss Japanese PS3 target
Charles Starrett • October 31 2006 • comments
Sony will only be shipping 80,000 PlayStation 3s for the Japanese launch, according to a report in the Nikkei Keizai Shimbun morning edition. The previous launch target of...Read more
PS3 SIXAXIS controller disassembled
Charles Starrett • October 30 2006 • comments
The SIXAXIS controller which will ship with the upcoming PlayStation 3 has been taken apart and photographed. ChinaGBA is responsible for the pictures, which show the controller's insides,...Read more
eBay places restrictions on PS3 auctions
Charles Starrett • October 27 2006 • comments
After the numerous eBay fiascos surrounding the Xbox 360's launch last November, eBay is cracking down and setting some firm guidelines for auctions for the PlayStation 3, as...Read more
PS3 to PSP functionality revealed
Charles Starrett • October 26 2006 • comments
At the recent Sony Gamer's Day event in San Francisco, the ability to show media from the PS3 on the PSP over an Ad-Hoc WiFi connection was shown,...Read more
Sony blocks sale of imports in Europe
Charles Starrett • October 23 2006 • comments
A recent ruling by a British judge stated that Taiwanese import/export firm Lik-Sang was not allowed sell the Japanese version of the PSP in Europe. While the ruling...Read more
Tony Hawk's Project 8
Paul Sinclair • October 20 2006 • comments
Reengineered from the ground up for the PS3, Tony Hawk's Project 8 immerses players in the definitive skateboarding experience using ultra realistic graphics, enhanced physics and extremely responsive...Read more
PlayStation 3 may miss November 17 launch
Charles Starrett • October 20 2006 • comments
While recently reducing its profit forecast, Sony said it may miss the November 17 target for the PlayStation 3 launch due to shortages of the Blu-Ray drive. "The...Read more
Sony announces launch titles, accessory prices
Charles Starrett • October 19 2006 • comments
Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced the official launch window titles for the PS3. The list includes: Resistance: Fall of Man NBA 07 Genji: Days of the Blade...Read more
PS3 shooting for 360, Wii online
Charles Starrett • October 18 2006 • comments
A recent The New York Times article takes a look at Sony's strategy for online connectivity on the PlayStation 3. Although exact details about Sony's planned free online...Read more
eBay halts auctions for PlayStation 3 consoles
Paul Sinclair • October 17 2006 • comments
eBay has reportedly stopped all PlayStation 3 auctions for the time being. Arstechnica reports: "Online auction house eBay has decided to halt all PlayStation 3 auctions for the...Read more
Study: PS3 leading in consumer interest
Charles Starrett • October 12 2006 • comments
According to a recent study, 8.9 million US customers are "prepared" to pay full price for a PlayStation 3 system this fall. The study, conducted by L.A.-based Interpret,...Read more
Sony pleased with EB Games pre-order sellout
Charles Starrett • October 11 2006 • comments
Yesterday's pre-order PlayStation 3 sales at EB Games and GameStop stores went well, with all 3,600 stores selling out by 4:00 p.m. EDT. The company declined to say...Read more
EB GameStop PS3 pre-orders begin today
Charles Starrett • October 10 2006 • comments
Pre-orders will be accepted at EB Games and GameStop stores beginning today, according to an email sent to the retailer's online customers. Each store's supply is being doled...Read more
Nyko bringing intercooler to PlayStation 3
Charles Starrett • October 6 2006 • comments
Nyko Technologies has announced that they will be releasing the Intercooler for Sony's PS3. The device will easily attach to the PS3 and will work with the system's...Read more
PS3 Informer looking for a writer
Charles Starrett • October 5 2006 • comments
Are you looking forward to the upcoming launch of the PlayStation 3 console as much as we are? Do you have some writing and gaming experience, and are...Read more
Logitech intros ChillStream controller for PS3
Charles Starrett • October 5 2006 • comments
Logitech has unveiled it's first PlayStation 3 accessory, the Logitech ChillStream controller for PlayStation 3. The controller features a built-in cooling system designed to keep the players' hands...Read more
PS3 premiere party set for November 8
Charles Starrett • October 4 2006 • comments
Sony has announced plans to hold the official PlayStation 3 premiere party on November 8th in Los Angeles, and is holding a contest to let ten lucky winners...Read more
PlayStation 3 interface icons, peripherals revealed
Charles Starrett • October 3 2006 • comments
Sony has taken the wraps off a couple of new peripherals for the upcoming PlayStation 3, as well as giving a sneak peek at the console's interface. The...Read more
Kutaragi on PS3 competition: 'We do not care'
Charles Starrett • October 2 2006 • comments
In a brief interview with MCV, Ken Kutaragi responded to a question on whether or not he was worried about the Xbox 360 or Wii outpacing the upcoming...Read more
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