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  Sony patents sound-sensing PS3 controller

  PlayStation 3 motion control rumors were revived today thanks to a Sony patent filing for a break-apart controller that works with motion and sound.

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  Sony updates PS3, PSP menus with cool new features

  New firmware updates bring a portable store to PSP, and a handful of nifty tweaks to the PlayStation 3 -- for FREE!

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  Hands on with PS3's firmware 2.5 update

  The PlayStation 3 will get a host of new features and improvements later this month with the new firmware 2.5 update.

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  Sony again denies PS3 price cut

  Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai shoots down calls for a price cut, claiming PS3 has better value than systems half its price.

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  Sleeping with the enemy: Sony yearns for Xbox 360 success in Japan

  With the Wii maintaining a sizable lead over its HD competitors, Sony has turned to an unlikely ally in the console war: Microsoft.

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  TGS: Sony reveals new 80 GB PS3 bundles for Japan

  Lacking a price cut before the holiday, the PlayStation 3 will need a different edge to counter the lower-priced Xbox 360. In Japan, that means more PS3 bundles and colors.

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  14 unannounced PS3, PSP games incoming

  Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan today promised 11 new PS3 titles and three new PSP games to be shown at the Tokyo Game Show next week.

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  Sony: Blockbuster 40GB PS3 price cut is an isolated incident

  Contrary to erroneous rumors from earlier this morning, a permanent PS3 price cut is not happening this weekend.

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  Blu-Ray hits the skids, numbers continue to decline

  One of the driving forces behind Sony's plan for the PS3, Blu-Ray, is showing signs of decline.

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  Sony deals self massive damage, plays Zelda theme at Malaysia PS3 launch

  Someone's getting fired this morning over at Sony PR. In this video from the Malaysian PS3 launch, managing director Naoi Sudo gets a royal intro from... Nintendo?!

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  'Life with PlayStation' arrives on PS3

  Sony today launched a free news and weather channel for PlayStation 3, much like the one Nintendo previously released on Wii in 2006.

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  Sony unaware of any slow PS3 download speeds

  Despite ongoing reports of abnormally slow downloads from the PlayStation Store, Sony says the issue is most likely isolated to low bandwidth areas.

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  PlayStation 3 fall lineup 'unmatched' says Sony

  Sony Computer Entertainment president Jack Tretton is confident his first-party fall lineup has the skills to pay the bills.

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  Samsung sees death of Blu-Ray in five years

  Samsung threw a wrench into Sony's 10-year PlayStation 3 plan Wednesday with a revelation that Blu-Ray wouldn't last more than five years.

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  Indiana Jones back from the dead

  Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, first announced in 2005 before being tombed into obscurity, made headlines this week thanks to a listing by the European ratings board.

• Sony announces keyboard add-on for PS3 controllers

  A year after Microsoft released a keypad attachment for Xbox 360 controllers, Sony will do the same for PS3 to combat clunky typing and ready gamers for the text-enabled Home service.

• Sony has no plans to slash PS3 price at Games Convention

  Following rumors of a looming Xbox 360 price drop, Sony says those hoping for a PlayStation 3 drop at next week's Games Convention in Germany "will be disappointed."

• PS3 owners most likely to own other consoles: study

  Contrary to popular opinion, Wii60 owners ain't got nothing on PlayStation 3, a new report released on Monday found.

• Without the PS3, Blu-ray struggles mightily for acceptance

  A new report has found that without the PS3, the Blu-Ray high def disc format would be having a hard time finding friends.

• Sony begins applications for PlayStation Home Beta

  Sony Computer Entertainment began accepting applications on Thursday for a closed beta test of its PlayStation Home virtual environment.

• PS3 'Greatest Hits' launch today for $29.99 apiece

  As promised at E3, Sony on Monday launched the "Greatest Hits" label, starting with 10 discounted PlayStation 3 games.

• New PlayStation 3 console gains FCC approval

  A new PlayStation 3 console was approved by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission last week, according to the agency's online filings database.

• Kaz Hirai would rather die than get Xbox 360 exclusives on the PS3

  Sony's gaming head, Kaz Hirai, said in an interview Thursday that he would rather "take a bullet in the head" than have Xbox 360 exclusives on the PS3.

• Sony's Kaz Hirai sets ambitious 150 million goal for PS3

  Sony head honcho Kaz Hirai read the tea leaves at E3 and saw 150 million PS3's sold by the end of the console's 10-year life cycle.

• GamePro Liveblogs the Sony Press Conference!

  Earlier today, GamePro was at the Sony Press Conference and brought the details as they happened. Here is the report.

• E3 predictions: Tell us what Sony will announce

  With only a week to go, we want to know what Sony will unveil at E3 next week... with a little help from our friends.

• Sony has no plans to cut PlayStation 3 price

  Although Microsoft will drop the price of the Xbox 360 to $299 this weekend, Sony says it has no plans to follow suit with the PS3.

• Fixed: PlayStation 3 firmware 2.41 now available

  Sony released the eagerly anticipated firmware 2.41 today. Trophies and in-game XMB and no bricking, oh my!

• Sony: Fix for 2.40 PS3 update coming this week

  The XMB PS3 2.40 firmware update that was pulled by Sony last week amidst technical issues will be re-released by Wednesday, Sony customer support said today.

• Sony pulls PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 update following bricked console reports

  Updater beware: PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 has apparently bricked a bunch of consoles, causing Sony to pull the update and revert to version 2.36.

• Sony: 'Every game' will have PS3 Trophies at some point

  Despite supporting only 10 games currently, Sony promises that "every" PS3 game will have Trophy accomplishments.

• Sony: 'No plans for PS2 downloadable titles on PS3'

  In response to a purported sceenshot showing PS2 game downloads for PlayStation 3, Sony says the image "must have been mocked up by an excited consumer."

• PS3 getting in-game XMB, Trophies on Wednesday

  Sony on Monday dated and detailed PS3 firmware update 2.40, a gameplay upgrade that includes in-game Cross Media Bar access and Trophy achievements to facilitate nerd cred.

• Sony to launch Wii-like news, weather for PS3

  Sony is preparing a non-game service for its PlayStation 3 console that at first glance is similar to one available on Nintendo's Wii.

• Sony announces PlayStation 3 movie downloads

  Sony continued to push the PlayStation 3 as a multimedia hub Thursday with a movie download service announcement for the U.S.

• Sources reveal, confirm alleged PS3 trophy screen

  A purported screenshot of the upcoming PS3 Trophy system surfaced on the internet on Monday, looking somewhat suspicious and legitimate at the same time.

• Sony to unveil complete PS3 game lineup at E3

  As expected, Sony reminds us that they'll reveal it all next month, their 2008 console lineup that is.

• Sony confirms new PlayStation 3 games for E3 event

  A press placard delivered by Sony for the upcoming E3 event has confirmed two new PS3 games that will be shown in LA next month.

• In-game Cross Media Bar, Trophies coming to PS3

  Sony on Tuesday announced firmware update (v2.40) that will include in-game access to the PS3 menu and the introduction of Xbox-like Achievements called "Trophies."

• Sony developing 'break-apart' PS3 motion controller

  Sony is allegedly working on a new PS3 motion controller that will break into two pieces, just like Nintendo's Wiimote.

• PS3 outsells Xbox 360 in May, Wii still on top

  Sony eeks out another win over Microsoft's Xbox 360 console in the month of May, while Nintendo reigns supreme with Wii and DS sales.

• Afrika trailer features beanies, high-res animals

  We learned a little more about Sony mysterious Afrika title today thanks to a gorgeous high-res trailer.

• Sony announces Qore, paid programming for PS3

  A month after the Nintendo Channel launched on Wii, Sony on Tuesday unveiled a subscription video service for PS3 to showcase upcoming games and downloadable content.

• Sony taps Shunei Yoshido as Harrison's replacement

  The bald-headed hole left by former SCEA front man Phil Harrison was filled today by Shuhei Yoshida.

• Sony reveals 2008-2009 PlayStation software list

  Sony has released a list of original and franchise titles that will arrive on each of its three systems for the second half of 2008 and early 2009.

• PlayStation 3 software sales surge 410% in April thanks to GTAIV

  Sony's Jack Tretton had a big, wet kiss for Grand Theft Auto IV this week, as the title helped pump up its PlayStation business.

• Sony misses PS3 target as annual shipments hit 9.2M

  Shipments of Sony's PlayStation 3 games console came in under target at 9.24 million units in the financial year to the end of March, and Sony's gaming business remained in the red, the company said Wednesday.

• Former Xbox 360 cheerleader Peter Moore 'loves' PlayStation

  Ever the consummate businessman, EA Sports head and recent Xbox 360 chief fanman peter Moore has pledged his undying love for PlayStation.

• Sony expectedly believes PS3 will reclaim the lead

  PlayStation president Kaz Hirai is confident the PS3 will win the console war, despite what he calls an "underwhelming" start.

• Sony 'firmly believes' in PS3 Home launch this fall

  Despite ongoing delays, PlayStation president Kaz Hirai is confident his PS3 answer to Xbox Live Achievements will launch this fall.

• Sony details its biggest games at PlayStation Day

  Sony on Tuesday opened the lid on plenty of PS3 games, including Resistance 2, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet, and SOCOM: Confrontation at the annual PlayStation Day in London, England.

• Sony accidentally confirms Buzz for PS3 this fall

  An official from Sony Computer Entertainment of America let slip to GamePro on Friday that the whimsical quiz show game is coming to PS3 in fall 2008.

• Sony delays PlayStation Home again

  The already delayed PlayStation Home for PS3 will be delayed a second time to fall 2008, Sony Computer Entertainment said on Tuesday.

• Report: Sony to unveil PS3 video service in July

  The Los Angeles Times on Monday reported that Sony could reveal a new video download service for PS3 as early as E3 2008.

• Redesigned PlayStation Store looks new, runs slow

  Sony promised PS3 owners a quicker, more seamless shopping experience with the redesigned PlayStation Store, but so far it's been hampered by long load times and broken images.

• PlayStation Store, shiny and new, now live

  The redesigned PlayStation Store is now live and ready to serve up previews, games and screenshots.

• Ben Heck creates 'portable' PS3 laptop

  Want a PS3 laptop? Ben Heck's been at it again, and he created one that's being auctioned off for charity.

• Sony confirms a pair of MGS4 PS3 bundles for U.S.

  The official PlayStation Blog on Thursday confirmed the release of both the "gunmetal grey" PS3 and 80GB bundle pack in commemoration of the impending launch of Metal Gear Solid 4 on June 12.

• BioShock 2 developer seeking PS3, Wii designers

  The sequel to the Xbox 360 underwater exclusive might also make its way to both PS3 and Wii, suggests a vague job posting by 2K Marin.

• PS3 price cut nearly impossible with bad US economy

  The poor US economy is doing more than just hurting American interests -- it's threatening the chance of a PS3 price cut too.

• DualShock 3 brings rumble to PS3 next week; Sixaxis canceled

  Sony said it was impossible to combine rumble with SIXAXIS motion controls, nevertheless Dualshock 3 arrives in stores next week as Sixaxis is discontinued.

• FCC says one more PS3 console coming

  An FCC filing submitted last Saturday confirms that Sony is cooking yet another PlayStation 3 model.

• Revamped PlayStation Store cometh to PS3

  Sony on Monday said it will introduce an improved PlayStation Store for PS3 in mid-April -- so long current clunky version!

• PlayStation Network breached, some user passwords affected

  A breach of the PlayStation Network this morning potentially exposed the passwords of some of its users, a statement from Sony said today.

• Analysts: 13 million PS3 sold by 2009, 132 million Blu-Ray players by 2012

  Analysts at Strategy Analytics see a bright future for the PS3 and Blu-Ray, with 13 million consoles sold by 2009 and 132 million happy Blu-Ray owners by 2012.

• PS3 version 2.20 firmware goes live, adds Blu-ray 2.0

  The wait is over, PlayStation 3 owners. Sony has released PS3 firmware version 2.20, which adds much-desired Blu-ray Profile 2.0 functionality, aka "BD-Live."

• PS3 patch to make console first Blu-ray Profile 2.0 player

  A PS3 firmware update scheduled for late March will enable a host of new Blu-Ray features for the game console, including BD-LIVE support -- a first for Blu-ray players.

• Metal Gear Solid anthology ships for PS2; MGS1 coming to PS3 and PSP

  Konami on Tuesday announced it had shipped Metal Gear Solid: The Essential Collection for PlayStation 2.

• Capcom blames 'resource constraints' for PS3 no-show

  Why aren't PS3 owners privy to the Street Fighter II Remix beta test like Xbox 360 owners? Time, money, and convenience, says Capcom.

• Analyst: PS3 'will kill Xbox 360 in Japan' by year end

  Popular analyst Michael Pachter said the PS3 is poised for a comeback this year, when commenting on the ever popular console wars.

• Air Force to buy 300 PS3s for "technology assessment"

  A super secret stealthy fighter jet powered by Cell -- who knows?

• Report: Sony was top rated game publisher in 2007

  According to a new report released on Tuesday, Nintendo trailed Sony last year in terms of the highest rated games, followed by Capcom, Lucas Arts, Atlus, EA, and Microsoft.

• Goodbye Sony, hello Atari: Phil Harrison named president of struggling publisher

  The ex-Sony veteran will now make third-party games for both Microsoft and Nintendo in addition to PlayStation.

• "In-game communication" coming to PS3 this summer, says Sony

  Perhaps PS3 owners can look forward to more chat-enabled games, that is if recent vague statements by Sony are to be believed.

• PS3 DualShock 3 controller coming in April

  Rumble to make a triumphant and overdue return to PlayStation.

• Motorstorm 2 in 2008, super PS3 game in 2009

  Motorstorm 2 is coming this Christmas, says the BBC, with a "secret" PS3 game to follow in 2009, the likes of which left reporter Darren Waters "speechless."

• Sony vet Phil Harrison leaves team PlayStation

  The head of Sony's in-house game studio and one of its longest serving executives, Phil Harrison, will resign from the company at the end of February, Sony said on Monday.

• Report: PS3 sold faster than Xbox 360 for same period

  The PlayStation 3 sold slightly better in its first 14 months of availability than the popular Xbox 360 thanks to solid sales abroad, says a homebrew estimate from VG Chartz.

• Toshiba terminates HD DVD, surrenders to Blu-ray

  As expected, Toshiba pulled the plug on HD DVD today. The PS3 as a next-gen movie player just got a lot more compelling.

• PS3 outsells Xbox 360 in January, says NPD

  According to stat tracking go-to firm NPD, the PS3 outsold the Xbox 360 in January.

• Code: Twisted Metal coming to PS3; Jaffe: confirmed

  In less than two weeks, eagle-eyed gamers deciphered the riddle hidden in Twisted Metal: Head-On for PS2, revealing that Twisted Metal would be coming to PS3.

• Sony announces budget PS3 games, silver PS3

  Sony of Japan on Tuesday announced PS3 greatest hit titles at reduced prices in addition to future availability of a silver PS3.

• EA expects PS3 to outsell Xbox 360 in 2008

  Additional information from the publisher's latest conference call reveals a commitment to fewer sequels, and the expectation that PlayStation 3 will outsell Xbox 360 in 2008.

• Sony returns to game profitability, PS3 sill losing money

  After a year and a half of losses, team PlayStation is back in black, while the PlayStation 3 tries to turn the corner.

• Rumors suggest new 120GB, DualShock 3 PS3; Sony declines comment

  Sony says "no comment" to reports that the 80GB PS3 will be discontinued and possibly replaced by a 120 or 160 GB version that's possibly equipped with a DualShock 3 controller, according to rumors from several trusted sources.

• Sony to discontinue 80GB PS3, says retailer memo

  Best Buy will discontinue the sale of the $499 PlayStation 3 on January 28, says an alleged store "closeout" memo obtained by PS3 Fanboy.

• Sony denies PS3 price drop rumors of $299

  Despite online reports suggesting otherwise, SCEA says a $299 PS3 is nothing more than wishful thinking.

• White PS3 coming to America, say FCC filings

  Approval documents reveal that the ceramic white PS3, first released in Japan last October, is coming stateside.

• Source: Crysis's good looks coming to PS3

  "Studio insiders" say an enhanced PS3 port is in development.

• Report: PS3 comback, shallow Wii, tepid portables in '08

  GamerMetrics predicts first-half 2008 happenings using online traffic patterns.

• David Jaffe endorses "one-console future"

  Famed God of War creator says there's nothing to lose from a unified hardware standard.

• Sony discontinues 20GB, 60GB PS3 in Japan

  Can gamers expect a unified PS3 model in the foreseeable future?

• Source: PS3 getting in-game XMB in 2008

  A Sony official has reportedly confirmed Cross Media Bar access during PS3 gameplay to be announced later this year.

• Warner Bros to exclusively back Blu-ray

  Film maker says the decision was made "in response to consumer demand."

• God of War 3 "in good hands" says former director

  Despite losing a pair of original creators, God of War 3 for PS3 will deliver upon release, according to erstwhile director Cory Barlog.

• Sony to sell special Devil May Cry PS3

  Sony plans to put on sale a special edition of its PlayStation 3 console in Japan in January to mark the launch of Devil May Cry 4.

• Sony: PS3 becoming lead console for developers

  PlayStation boss Jack Tretton says developers are increasingly using the PS3 over Xbox 360 as the lead development platform for new games.

• PS3 adds DivX video, Blu-ray 1.1 with system update 2.10

  Sony to unfurl a handful of PS3 goodies just in time for Christmas.

• Sony hoping to sell 11 million PS3s by April 1

  PlayStation chief says he's confident in hitting the mark despite stiff competition from both Wii and Xbox 360.

• Sony CEO: PS3 'infinitely more fun' than Wii60

  Howard Stringer is optimistic of the PS3's future and expectedly thinks his console is more "exciting" than either Wii or Xbox 360.

• Sony reveals early 2008 game line-up

  Sony announced an impressive line-up of first-party games for PS3, PSN, PS2, and PSP on Wednesday.

• PS3 to rival Wii lead by 2011 predicts analyst

  Xbox 360 to be distant third in four years, says the forecast.

• Sony acknowledges lackluster PS3 sales in 2007

  Despite being trampled by the competition in 2007, lower than expected PS3 sales are "hardly cause for panic" says PlayStation boss Jack Tretton, especially given Sony's proven ability to release consoles with a 10-year shelf life.

• PS3 beats monthly Wii sales for first time in Japan

  Sony's PlayStation 3 outsold Nintendo's Wii for the first time in Japan during the month of November, game magazine publisher Enterbrain said on Friday.

• Sony and Microsoft in cat fight over PS3 sales

  Microsoft on Thursday said the Xbox 360 outsold the PS3 by 2 to 1 last week, according to "estimates from top retailers." Sony says those numbers "are way off."

• Hacker uses PlayStation 3 to crack passwords

  Nick Breese, a senior security consultant at Auckland-based Security-assessment.com, has come up with a way to drastically increase the processing capability of cracking passwords, using a PS3.

• Ken Kutaragi to receive lifetime achievement award

  The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences has named Ken Kutaragi, creator of the PlayStation, as the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award.

• PS3 sales jump in US on heels of price cut

  Sales of Sony's PlayStation 3 console have been given a boost in North America since it cut the price of the console and introduced a cheaper version at the beginning of November.

• Sony reduces dev fees to boost PS3 support

  Sony on Monday cut the price of the PS3 development kit by 50 percent in an effort to encourage more games.

• Sony expects PS3 momentum; analyst says Wii domination

  Sony is confident things will start picking for the PS3 this holiday, though one analyst begs to differ saying it will be yet another Wii Christmas.

• Sony sends GamePro a PS3 birthday cake!

  As the PS3 turns one tomorrow, Sony commemorates by sending GamePro a delicious birthday cake that didn't cost $600.

• Insomniac: Four more years of 'major leaps' in PS3 graphics

  The PS3 will see "major leaps" in visuals for at least four more years says the Rachet & Clank Future developer.

• Sony CEO: PS3 'turning point has been passed'

  The recent $399 price cut has boosted PS3 sales to more than 100,000 units for the week ending Nov. 11 -- figures on scale with Wii and 360 sales.

• Kmart selling PS3 for $319 with coupon

  Online reports surfaced on Tuesday of a 20% off coupon valid for a PS3 purchase at participating Kmart stores.

• Sony CEO says Blu-ray in 'stalemate' with HD DVD

  Sony boss Howard Stringer downplayed the HD wars saying that the most prestigious format will win in the end. The CEO added that the PS3 is "coming back up," despite its fumble out of the gate.

• PlayStation-maker accentuates list of holiday games

  Sony on Thursday profiled its current and upcoming software to be released on PS3, PS2, and PSP this holiday as the formative game maker trails in popularity to both Nintendo and Microsoft.

• Sony bringing welcome update to PS3 owners

  Sony on Wednesday announced PS3 firmware version 2.00 set for release on Thursday, Nov. 8 to enhance owner usability.

• Sony confirms God of War III for PS3

  Though expected, God of War III has been confirmed for PS3.

• Sony introduces $399 PS3 in U.S. today

  The PlayStation 3 officially gets its second price cut in less than a year.

• Sony readies its 'largest ever' ad campaign for PS3

  In what has become a crucial holiday season for the struggling PS3, Sony has mobilized its "largest ever" hardware promotion in conjunction with the release of the 40GB PS3 out Nov. 2.

• Midway developer endorses PS3 as lead platform

  Mike Bilder, studio head behind Stranglehold, thinks developing first on PS3 and subsequently on Xbox 360 would avoid the delays and frame rate issues of the former without compromising the quality of the latter.

• Report: 40GB PS3 runs quieter than current models

  A new report published on Monday says there's more than just a $100 price drop in store for gamers planning to buy the upcoming 40GB PS3.

• Source: Sony asking developers to stick with PS3

  A new report published Friday by the Mercury News suggests that Sony may already be scrambling to keep third-party developers aboard the PlayStation 3, which has struggled to keep pace with the Wii and Xbox 360.

• Sony to sell new $399 PlayStation 3 in U.S.

  Sony announced on Thursday that it will begin selling the cheaper 40GB PlayStation 3 in the U.S. on Nov. 2 in an effort to boost slow sales.

• Sony unveils interactive sitcom game for PS3

  Like Office Space or The Office? Sony's newest episodic content game may be your brand of java.

• Sony: PlayStation Eye will become your new headset

  Sony wants you to know that there's more to the PlayStation Eye than just Eye of Judgmentyou can talk to your gamer buddies online and play in the dark with it too.

• Sony confirms white, 40GB PS3 for Japan

  Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. unveiled the new, cut-down version of the PlayStation 3 in its native Japan on Tuesday in the hopes of boosting sales of its gaming console.

• Source: Sony to release 40GB PS3 on Nov. 2

  Sources close to Hollywood Reporter say that Sony will release the 40GB PS3 in North America on Nov. 2.

• Sony details 40GB PlayStation 3 without U.S. date

  Sony announced on Friday that it will begin selling a 40GB PS3 in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia starting October 10 for 399 euros.

• Shadow of the Colossus 'sequel' quasi-confirmed

  Sony seems to have leaked news of an ICO/Shadow of the Colossus sequel, expectedly for PS3.

• Sony says 40GB PS3 announcement 'imminent'

  While avoiding specifics, a Sony spokesman reputedly told the AFP that an announcement regarding the rumored $399 PS3 will occur at any moment.

• Cheaper 40GB PlayStation 3 all but confirmed

  This is the last speculative look until Sony makes it official.

• At current rate, PS3 may sell less than GameCube

  Based on the first 10 months of availability, the troubled PlayStation 3 sold 22 percent less than the Nintendo GameCube for the same period.

• Source: $399 PS3 to launch on or before Nov. 16

  An unofficial source affirms that the oft rumored $399 PS3 will arrive on or before Nov. 16, just in time for the holidays.

• Sony resurrects official PlayStation magazine

  Sony Computer Entertainment America and Future US jointly announced a new PlayStation enthusiast magazine on Monday, PlayStation: The Official Magazine.

• FCC filing hints at new PlayStation 3 model for $399

  Is there or isn't there?

• Sony: 'DualShock 3 rumble same as DualShock 2'

  Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Sony says DualShock 3 rumble is identical to DualShock 2.

• Source: Sony unveiling cheaper 40GB PS3 this week

  A new report confirms earlier rumors that Sony will announce a $399 40GB PS3 as early as this week.

• PlayStation boss on why you should own a PS3

  What's the number one reason to own a PS3 right now? According to SCEA president Jack Tretton, the console is "future proof," that's why.

• Sony: The PlayStation 3 'is still a game machine'

  Despite previous attempts in promoting the PlayStation 3 as a super-computer, Blu-ray player, and multimedia device, Sony Computer Entertainment president Kaz Hirai recalibrated the PS3 as a game console in statements made during his Tokyo Game Show keynote.

• Hands-on: DualShock 3 lacks punch; full game list

  Long live the DualShock 3. Vicious Sid tries out the new vibration-enabled PS3 controller. Though it's a welcome improvement, it seems that rumble on the PS3 lacks some punch.

• Sony announces Dual Shock 3, delays Home

  Sony opened Japan's biggest computer gaming event on Thursday with a keynote speech that promised a new PlayStation 3 controller and expansion of its PlayStation 2 business, but not an anticipated price cut for the PS3.

• PS3 rumble confirmed at Tokyo Game Show

  Multiple sources have confirmed that rumble-enabled PS3 controllers are now playable at this week's Tokyo Game Show.

• Rumor: Sony to unveil PS3 rumble at TGS this week

  Several online reports suggest that Sony will likely unveil PS3 rumble technology at the Tokyo Game Show this week.

• Analyst: 'Window is narrowing' for PS3 turnaround

  After remaining optimistic on PS3 for close to a year despite slow sales, NPD analyst Anita Frazier acknowledged on Thursday that time is running short for Sony to stage a turnaround in the console industry.

• Sony deploys big PlayStation Store update this week

  Sony on Thursday announced one of its biggest PlayStation Store weekly updates since first launching the PS3.

• PS3 not getting Call of Duty 4 collector edition

  Activision on Tuesday announced that a special collector's edition of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will be released for Xbox 360 and PC, but not PS3.

• Report: Sony to release $399 PS3 (40GB) this holiday

  A new report published on Sunday alleges that Sony will release a new 40GB PS3 this holiday season for $399 in an effort to compete with stronger Wii and Xbox 360 sales.

• PS3 having an identity crisis says Square Enix prez

  The PS3: Is it a media center, a game console, or both? That's the very question confusing gamers says Square Enix president Yoichi Wada; something he believes results in low PS3 sales.

• PR boss quits Sony before 'difficult holiday' says analyst

  SCEA head of public relations, Dave Karraker, announced on Wednesday that he will be leaving the company effective Sept. 7 after just one year. Analyst Michael Pachter says the executive will be missed during what he calls a "difficult holiday" for the PS3.

• Sony: Over 40 playable PS3 games at Tokyo Show

  Sony unveiled a partial list of playable games to be shown at the Tokyo Game Show later this month including at least five unannounced games.

• Analysts: 80GB PS3 dropping to $499 by Christmas

  Analysts maintain that Sony will drop the price of the 80GB PS3 to $499 once retail supply of the discontinued 60GB model depletes; an announcement could come at the Tokyo Game Show later this month.

• CORRECTED: Sony Responds: 60GB PS3 back in stock...for now

  CORRECTED Responding to consumer demand, Sony has restocked the 60GB PlayStation 3 online.

• Sony confirms internal depletion of 60GB PS3 supply

  Sony elaborated on previous comments made about 60GB PS3 inventory stock on Wednesday, confirming that only retail supply of the $499 machine remains and suggesting that the expected 80GB price drop is imminent.

• Has Sony's internal supply of the PS3 60GB run dry?

  Sony confirmed the depletion of PS3 60GB machines at the company's online store on Tuesday suggesting that only retail units remain for the discontinued and cheaper model.

• Sony aiming to improve quality of third-party PS3 games

  Sony's Phil Harrison said in an interview on Wednesday that the quality of third-party PS3 titles will likely improve due to the sharing of first-party technologies with outside publishers.

• Sony unveils TV tuner, recorder for PS3; extends PSP functionality

  Sony extended the functionality of both the PS3 and PSP at Germany's Games Convention on Wednesday including a personal video recorder for PS3 and a satellite navigation accessory and messaging service for PSP.

• PS3 loses neutral player (Paramount) to HD DVD

  Paramount Pictures announced on Monday that it will drop support for Sony's Blu-ray high definition format in favor of exclusively supporting the Microsoft-backed HD DVD. The decision further complicates the HD format war as well as the PS3's value.

• PS3 expected to outsell Xbox 360 in July NPD report

  Industry analyst Michael Pachter expects the PS3 to outsell the Xbox 360 for July due to Sony's $100 price cut last month. If accurate, it would mark the first time the PS3 outsold the Xbox 360.

• Ubisoft: PS3 no harder to develop for than Xbox 360

  Ubisoft developers said on Friday that developing games for Sony's PS3 is no more difficult than for Microsoft's Xbox 360 despite recent comparisons, reports, and statements suggesting otherwise.

• Blu-ray outpacing HD DVD sales by 2 to 1

  Sales of Blu-ray high-definition discs exceeded sales of the rival HD-DVD format in the first half of 2007 by a margin of 2 to 1 in the United States according to Home Media Research.

• Development issues to blame for PS3 game delays?

  Industry analyst Evan Wilson believes development difficulties are to blame for inferior quality when releasing PS3 games on schedule with the Xbox 360. The analyst also believes development challenges heighten the number of PS3 game delays.

• Sony claims PS3 failure rate of less than 1 percent

  PS3 failure rates are "around .02 percent" according to Sony Computer Entertainment Europe founder, Chris Deering while speaking at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival on Tuesday.

• EA, Sony respond to PS3 criticisms of the week

  EA and Sony each responded to criticisms today that the PS3 lacks in smoothness and artificial intelligence when compared to the Xbox 360.

• Report: Gamers unaware of console functionality

  According to a new usage report by consumer research group NPD, gamers are either unaware or apathetic to the non-gameplay features of next-gen consoles.

• God of War creator confirms three PS3 exclusives

  David Jaffe confirmed in an interview with GamePro that Eat Sleep Play's three upcoming games would in fact be original PS3 exclusives.

• Analyst expects second PS3 price drop in early '08

  Industry analyst Michael Pachter predicted on Tuesday that Sony will likely drop the price of the PS3 for a second time in early 2008 to coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto 4. The news comes on the same day Microsoft formally dropped the price of its Xbox 360 to $350.

• Sony says 80GB PS3 now availabile in stores

  Sony announced on Monday that 80GB PS3 models bundled with MotorStorm are now available at online and brick-and-mortar retailers for $599. 60GB PS3 models for $499 are available until supplies last.

• Developer sharing the PS3 love for better games

  Long-time PlayStation developer Insomniac Games publicly shares its development files on the Internet with the hopes of improving the number and quality of PS3 games made by the PlayStation development community.

• Analyst blames PS3 for Grand Theft Auto 4 delay

  Analyst Michael Pachter believes development difficulties on PS3 forced Take-Two to delay the highly Grand Theft Auto IV for both PS3 and Xbox 360.

• Sony: 'We have not added rumble' to PS3 controller

  Sony denied recent reports in speaking to GamePro that rumble-enabled PS3 controllers are on the way. The company did acknowledge motion-sensing enhancements for the Sixaxis controller, however.

• Developer confirms PS3 rumble in 2-3 months

  Game developer blog Inner Bits asserts that rumble-enabled PS3 controllers are "quietly replacing original controllers launched with the console." Rumble and enhanced motion-sensing is expected in two to three months says the source.

• Sony hoping to add DVR to PlayStation 3 in 2008

  Sony's Warwick Light, head of New Zealand marketing, said on Tuesday that the company hopes to release a digital TV tuner for PS3 sometime in 2008.

• Rockstar exclusive coming to PS3, Viva Pinata hitting DS

  A pair of high profile games were announced over the weekend including an unnamed Rockstar exclusive for PS3 and Viva Pi?ata for the Nintendo DS.

• Microsoft expects new, cheaper PS3 this fall

  Microsoft's director of technical strategies Andre Vrignaud predicted on Wednesday that Sony will release a new $399, 40GB PlayStation 3 this October in an effort to better compete against rivals Nintendo and Microsoft.

• Blu-ray slowly leads HD DVD in format war

  A new report suggests that Sony's Blu-ray disc format is gaining noticeable traction over Microsoft-backed HD DVD. The news comes as Microsoft dropped the price of its HD DVD add-on for Xbox 360 to $179 in an effort to boost sales among influencial gamers.

• Sony reports fewer losses than Microsoft

  As expected, Sony's game division posted a quarterly loss of $237 million on Thursday off costly and slow PS3 sales. The news comes as rival Microsoft recently posted a $1.2 billion quarterly game loss of its on due to costly warranty extensions for faulty Xbox 360s.

• Sony: 'We're attacking online very aggressively'

  Sony's vice president of marketing Peter Dille said in a recent interview that his company is aggressively developing its online platform in an effort to better compete with Xbox Live.

• GamePro sees first playable Metal Gear 4, MGS Online

  Konami unveiled several new Metal Gear Solid 4 details on Tuesday including the new online mode. GamePro's complete sneak peek with gobs of information inside.

• Heavenly Sword demo hits PS3 this Thursday

  Sony announced on Monday that a Heavenly Sword demo will be available for download on the PlayStation Network this Thursday, more than a month before the game's expected September 4 release.

• Sony: PS3 price cut would "annoy a lot of people"

  Sony's European president David Reeves talked PS3 price cuts and sales performance in an interview with the company sanctioned Three Speech blog on Friday.

• Sony promises "fireworks" next month at Leipzig

  European PlayStation boss David Reeves blew off last week's E3 suggesting that legitimate Sony announcements would be made next month at the Leipzig game conference in Germany.

• Sony looking to add rumble to PS3 controller

  Sony said in an interview published on Thursday that the company is considering a rumble-enabled PS3 controller now that a related lawsuit with Immersion has been settled.

• MGS4 coming in early 2008; rumored to 360 shortly after

  A Japanese trailer for Metal Gear Solid 4 implies a release on PS3 this Winter (sometime between December and February), whereas the game's original E3 trailer stated early 2008. Rumors suggest the game will then make its way to Xbox 360 "a few months" later.

• Metal Gear online coming to PS3

  Famed Metal Gear producer Hideo Kojima revealed during Japan's PlayStation Premier event this week that a Metal Gear online component is coming to PS3.

• PS3 sells 1 mln in Japan, six months after Wii

  PlayStation 3 sales hit the one million mark in Japan some six months after Nintendo's popular Wii did the same. To date, the much cheaper Wii sells more than four times faster than Sony's PS3.

• Sony confirms 60 GB PS3 to be discontinued in coming months

  Sony grabbed headlines recently when they announced that the 60 GB PlayStation 3 would be dropped to $499. But today they also revealed that this model will be discontinued later this year, leaving only the $599 model for sale.

• GamePro's live at Sony's E3 2007 press briefing; live impressions and updates inside

  Live from Sony's E3 2007 media briefing. Refresh this page frequently for new updates, pics, and impressions in our live blog!

• Sony maximizes Blu-ray, PS3 production

  Further dismissing analyst claims, Sony now boasts that, instead of cutting down production, Blu-ray laser production is now higher than ever.

• Sony unveils Summer Blu-ray giveaway

  Starting this Sunday, Sony will be giving away five free Blu-ray movies in return for purchasing a selected Blu-ray player.

• More rumble rumors shake up Sixaxis

  Once more, unconfirmed rumors about a Sixaxis controller revision featuring reincorporated rumble technology have surfaced, this time suggesting that the fundamental nature of traditional force feedback will change.

• New PS3 firmware on the way; videophiles rejoice

  Sony heralds the dissemination of its next firmware update, which will come with high definition video playback capabilities.

• Sony clarifies Hirai's PS3 release estimates

  While not exactly promising as much as Kaz Hirai, SCEA confirms that the PS3 will see many more games in North America this fiscal year.

• MotorStorm's new Time Attack mode highlights this week's PlayStation Store update

  A number of long-awaited items have finally appeared on the pages of the PlayStation Store, including the oft-delayed MotorStorm patch and a pair of classic PlayStation games.

• Sony promises games, games, games

  Kazuo Hirai, SCEI's new CEO, recently addressed the media, assuring the public that Sony will vastly increase its library by offering a total of 380 games by the end of Sony's fiscal year.

• Sony San Diego shifts its focus to the Network

  Sony's internal development team has realigned its priorities from large-scale PS2/PS3 titles to downloadable content.

• PS3 software update 1.81 fixes bugs, little else

  Sony has revealed the release of another system software update for the PS3, but trust us -- it's nothing to get worked up about.

• Sixaxis Rumble Rumors Resound

  While Sony has yet to make any official announcements, independent sources say a new design is in the works for the PS3 controller.

• Sony bigwig hints at coming PS3 price cut?

  Sony's CEO Howard Stringer broaches the idea of a PS3 price cut, saying he may have answers by Christmas.

• PS3 faster than Xbox 360, harder to manage

  Conventional wisdom suggests that the PS3 is harder to make games on than the Xbox 360. Is it? A recent report sheds light on the subject, and GamePro speaks to Sony's dev team for the official word.

• Sony gets its blog on

  After a lengthy delay, Sony has finally decided to jump on the blogging bandwagon by offering a company-wide blog dealing exclusively with their PlayStation line of products.

• Sony Japan announces two downloadable PS3 games for late June

  Sony's PlayStation site points towards two new downloadable games to go up on sale in the Japanese region this month, but a release in the North American PlayStation store may not be far behind.

• No games this week, but the PS3 offers trailers-a-plenty

  Sony has announced a number of movie and game trailers that will be available on the PlayStation Store starting today.

• Company stance: SCEA layoffs unrelated to PS3

  Sony confirms previous statements by denying the PS3's involvement in SCEA's recent decision to let go of 80 to 100 employees in their Foster City offices.

• Wave of Sony layoffs reaches SCEA

  The American branch of Sony Computer Entertainment has finally felt the pinch of the company's efforts to "streamline its operations", as reports indicate that 80 to 100 employees were relieved of their positions yesterday.

• Blu-ray players get a price drop -- could the PS3 be next?

  Sony has announced that their newest Blu-ray player will be priced at $100 less than previously advertised, leading some analysts to speculate a similar reduction in price for the PS3.

• SCEE dismisses claims of PS3 production cuts

  Sony Europe's PR head recently denied earlier reports claiming that Sony is cutting down on PS3 production until their console becomes more profitable.

• Sony sued again -- Security firm aims to make Sony less secure

  Yet another company has surfaced, expecting to win a legal battle over Sony's technology. This time, a company specializing in content security has initiated a lawsuit alleging patent infringement.

• Sony's Blu-ray sued over disc-coating patent

  A California company has filed a lawsuit alleging that Sony's method of coating optical discs infringes upon a patent involving silver-based metal alloys.

• UPDATE: PS3 to get 1080p upscaling for games, DVDs tomorrow

  Sony has confirmed the inclusion of 1080p upscaling for DVDs, PS2 games, and original PS games in their next firmware update, which is scheduled for release tomorrow.

• South Korean PS3 may usher in Sony's video-on-demand service

  Reports from Korea indicate that the new 80 GB PS3 may push forward Sony's initiative to establish a VOD service for the PlayStation Network.

• The Toughest Job in Video Games: Sony PR

  The PlayStation 3 has come under fire recently for its steep price. How is Sony corporate handling the criticism? Is Sony's corporate culture changing? We posed these timely questions to Dave Karraker, director of Sony Computer Entertainment America's corporate communications.

• Sony: 80 GB PS3 has been confirmed -- in Korea

  In a surprise move today, Sony has confirmed its development of a PlayStation 3 model with an 80 GB hard drive, but it will be sold exclusively to the South Korean market for their product launch on June 16th.

• Sony still expects gaming losses next year, just smaller ones

  A Sony representative forecasts that production of their PlayStation 3 console will force the company to take a loss for the next fiscal year, but it will be nowhere near the massive 232 billion yen loss incurred in their last annual report.

• EXCLUSIVE: Jack Tretton talks rumble, Metal Gear, and Microsoft on Folding@Home

  We ask SCEA president and CEO, Jack Tretton, all our burning questions about the PS3 at Sony's 2007 Gamer's Day.

• PS3 losses drive Sony profits down

  Sony's financial report for the previous fiscal year has finally been published, revealing a 68.3% drop in operating income, mostly due to the extravagant costs associated with the PS3 launch. Yet, the company's outlook still remains positive that it will be on the rebound for this coming fiscal year.

• Analysts forecast major Sony losses for the previous fiscal year

  The official financial results haven't been published yet, but analysts from around the globe have been predicting that Sony's fiscal year losses for their ailing video games division could amount to US $2 billion, with fourth quarter losses being the worst in four years.

• Calling All Cars goes up for sale today

  Sony gets its game on for the second week in a row, and unleashes Calling All Cars on the unsuspecting PlayStation Store along with an arcade classic in Rampart.

• Sony introduces prepaid PlayStation Network cards (in Japan)

  PS3 owners clamoring for a method to pay for the services of the PlayStation Network without the requirement of a credit card may be happy to know that Sony is planning the release of prepaid cards in June. However, for now, this news applies only to the Japanese territory.

• Analyst: Blu-ray may lead the PS3 to victory

  Contrary to the opinions of gamers believing that Blu-ray has ruined the PlayStation 3, noted Webush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter believes that the cutting edge media format will be the key to Sony's success at the end of the current console war.

• Sony to unveil PS4 in 2008?

  According to a covert Sony insider, plans are currently underway to make the next wave of PlayStation consoles, which may be available in just over eighteen months.

• Analyst blasts media over Kutaragi speculation

  An industry analyst has come to the defense of Sony by criticizing meda outlets for unfounded speculation surrounding Ken Kutaragi's imminent retirement.

• After Sony, Kutaragi looks to the network

  Ken Kutaragi, the man who brought the world the PlayStation, will look to harness the power of the network to tie together content in his next endeavor.

• Kutaragi planning out PlayStations 4, 5, and 6

  Soon-to-be former SCEI CEO Ken Kutaragi has looked past his days of being a Sony executive, and claims that he has some lofty goals in the near and far future, including the planned conception of Sony's next three home console systems.

• Ninja Gaiden Sigma demo on today's weekly content update, but...

  In their weekly Thursday content update, SCEA has offered a bunch of free goodies for download on the PlayStation Store, but the original games once promised weeks ago are still nowhere to be found.

• Sony unveils new PlayStation 3 Eyetoy

  Sony has revealed the next-generation successor to the EyeToy, which will serve as a cutting-edge device for voice and video chat, as well as a peripheral for online gaming.

• New Folding@home update emerges this Thursday

  Sony plans to celebrate the immense success of Folding@home by releasing a new version of the program this week.

• MIT students complete Cell processor course

  Students at MIT have completed the first ever college course based on the study and applied usage of the Cell Broadband Engine.

• Blu-ray gets first quarter victory by a landslide

  Recent research data for the year so far pins Sony's Blu-ray as the eventual winner of the HD format wars, as 70% of hi-def discs sold in the first quarter of 2007 were Blu-ray discs.

• PlayStation Network users top 1.3 million

  Sony Computer Entertainment America has offered the first usage statistics pertinent to the PlayStation network, claiming that over 1.3 million people have signed up for the PS3's online service.

• "Transitional period" in gaming industry may lead to worldwide layoffs for Sony

  SCE Europe may not be the only Sony division cutting jobs, as a Sony rep recently stated that the changing market could dictate similar job losses in both America and Japan.

• Sony quietly presents system software updates for PS3 and PSP

  Both the PSP and PS3 received firmware updates last night, which open the door for more original PlayStation titles to be offered on the PlayStation Store.

• Sony's profit forecasts rise; 80 GB PS3 on horizon?

  After being on the receiving end of a generous profit forecast from Japanese financial press agencies, Sony looks to bounce back from last year's PS3-related losses. But will this good fortune lead to an upgraded hard drive for their next-gen system?

• Fatality: Mortal Kombat II hits the PS3

  For only $4.99, fighting fans can re-live one of the more memorable fighters around: Mortal Kombat II.

• Jaffe's Blu-ray comments: Sensationalized by Game Trailers?

  Yesterday, Game Trailers ran a teaser for an interview in which God of War creator David Jaffe appeared to recommend dropping Blu-ray from the PS3. But is that what he really said? Our sources say no.

• Sony on Jaffe's Blu-ray comments: He can "speak his mind" anytime

  Speaking to GamePro, Sony has responded to David Jaffe's recent comments concerning Blu-ray. The verdict? Jaffe is free to "speak his mind on anything he wants when it comes to videogames."

• Sony officially discontinues 20 GB PS3

  Sony Computer Entertainment of America has just contacted GamePro with the following news: the company has officially discontinued the 20 GB PlayStation 3 model, which had the lower price of $499.

• Processing power = Money for gamers? Sony explores new applications for PS3

  For those of you who have asked, "What's in it for me?" when it comes to the prospect of distributed computing, Sony may have just come up with a way for gamers to earn incentives for their trouble.

• Sony abandoning 20 GB model for good?

  Low demand for the 20 GB PS3 has motivated some stores to discontinue orders for the product, and surprisingly, one such store is Sony's own retail chain.

• PS3 dominates Australian software charts in spite of ho-hum launch

  The hardware figures following launch day may have been disappointing, but data taken from recent Australian software charts has given Sony a new reason to smile.

• Chart Track claims that last week's 82% sales drop for the PS3 "means nothing"

  Whether they're defending the PS3 launch against critics or making a more solid case for the PS3's competitors is unclear, but Chart Track is discounting the relevance of its own data, which has noteed a sharp decrease in the PS3's week two sales figures in the U.K.

• Second week PS3 sales fall 82% in UK

  Chart Track reports a heavy fall in sales during the PlayStation 3's second week on sale in the UK.

• 80 GB PS3 rumors bubble to the surface

  According to a recent filing with the FCC, the PlayStation 3 might be receiving a hard drive upgrade sooner than we think.

• Datel announces new line of PS3 peripherals

  Those of you who are interested in purchasing PS3 accessories from headsets to hard drives might be interested in what Datel will be cooking up in the months ahead.

• PS3 sets new UK sales record

  Chart Track reveals roughly 165,000 PlayStation 3 units sold across the UK in the console's first two days on the market, a record figure for the home console industry.

• PlayStation Store provides no support in several countries

  Frustrated PS3 owners unearth the lack of PlayStation Store support in numerous PAL territories across the world.

• PS3 doubles Folding@Home's processing power

  According to new statistics from Stanford, PS3 users are greatly contributing to the progress of the the Folding@Home project, instantaneously dwarfing the power of all other participating operating systems.

• Online searching for PS3 bargains proves popular

  Market researcher Hitwise has reported that last week the PlayStation 3 overtook the Nintendo Wii as the most searched-for gaming console online.

• Euro PS3 launch: London's first PS3 buyers receive free Bravia TVs

  To the erstwhile victors belong the spoils. Sony may be currently trailing in the next-gen console war, but they still managed to offer an eye-popping complimentary gift to those who made their way to the official UK launch: a 46" Bravia HDTV.

• Euro PS3 street date broken: Italian retailers take blame

  A number of Italian retailers have been found guilty of breaking Sony's hallowed Friday street date, and have begun selling PlayStation 3 systems as early as today.

• Sony releases Euro PS3 backwards compatibility list

  Gamers in Sony's numerous European and PAL markets can now determine which PS2 and PS games will work on their new PS3 systems.

• PS3 gets new firmware this week: background downloading confirmed

  In addition to a few new features, Sony's newest firmware update gives PS3 users the background downloading they so crave.

• Sony's Stringer: If PS3 fails, it's because it's "Mercedes" of consoles

  In an upcoming television interview, Sony CEO Howard Stringer indicates that his company's greatest mistake with the PS3 may have been the luxurious nature of the console.

• Analysts: PS3 will win Europe with 4 mil in 2007

  Media marketing analyst Screen Digest predicts European PS3 sales to hover around 4 million units by the end of the year, overtaking both the Wii and Xbox 360.

• GDC: next-gen audio will rely on MIDI, says Sony [correction]

  In a surprise announcement, representatives from Sony announced that MIDI may have a new lease on life when it comes to next-gen audio technology.

• Harrison attempts to alleviate PS3 BC concerns

  Phil Harrison urges people not to worry over European PS3 backward compatibility issues.

• Phil Harrison: Blu-ray will help ensure the success of PS3

  Phil Harrison testifies on the strength of the Blu-ray format in pushing the PS3 ahead of the competition.

• PS3 Home in homes by October

  A detailed document recently discovered on Sony's development website outlines the company's plans for PlayStation Home in the near future.

• Probst: PS3 won't emulate PS2's success

  E.A. chief executive Larry Probst predicts that the PS3 will not live up the same degree of success as its forerunner, the PS2.

• Jack Talks Back: Sony on critics, competitors, and the PS3

  GamePro editors Vicious Sid and Bro Buzz had a rare chance to interview Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. The group discussed the reception of the PlayStation 3, the future of the PS3, and how Sony compares itself to its competitors.

• Snarl in Sony: CEO Stringer and PS3 creator Kutaragi at odds

  Sony CEO Howard Stringer states that he and the tight-lipped Ken Kutaragi have tussled over such things as poor communication and the PS3's astronomical development costs.

• Sony announces DVD upscaling for PS3

  In a sort of "There. I said it. Happy?" announcement, Sony's Phil Harrison establishes that the PlayStation 3 will feature DVD upscaling for customers with dem dere fancy-schmancy TVs.

• Sony and Immersion settle: rumble coming soon?

  The patent litigation involving Immersion's force feedback technology has come to an end, and Sony is now looking into incorporating the technology into its controllers once again.

• European PS3 will support over 1000 PS2 titles

  Reports of unreliable backwards compatibility are in confusion as Sony announces that over 1000 PS2 games will work on the Euro PS3 at launch.

• PS3 owners will be "very happy" after GDC, says conference director

  The executive director of the Game Developers Conference talks of GDC 2007, Miyamoto's keynote, and even some potential surprises from Phil Harrison.

• High Moon explains the Cell

  Vivendi's High Moon Studios are excited about the Cell processor, but realize that, to take gaming to the next level, developers will have to rethink gaming development in a brand new light.

• UK PS3 downloadable games and prices announced

  Sony confirms download prices for PS3 download service. Tekken 5: DR amongst the first games available.

• The PS3 Launch: Three Months Later

  GamePro speaks to retailers and examines supply and demand for the PS3 three months after its storied launch.

• Sony confirms PS3 shortages; plans fix by May

  Jack Tretton of Sony America confirmed the existence of PS3 shortages in certain areas of North America, but plans to fix them within the next few months.

• Sony: PS3 price cuts not expected until 2009

  A Dow Jones report has analyzed Sony's current status and confirms that price cuts may not come for another two years.

• Sony announces PS3-priced Blu-ray player

  Sony has announced a new Blu-ray player with a retail price matching the high-end PS3.

• Sony: We're a long way away from a PS3 price cut

  Phil Harrison reveals his adamant stance on rumble technology, his burning need for Blu-ray, and his total denial of any sort of PS3 price drop.

• Forecast: PS3 wins console war through 2010

  Media analyst Screen Digest foresees a possible future in which the PS3 wins this generation's console war, but according to them, it won't be easy.

• Sony makes PS3 games more affordable in Europe

  First-party PlayStation 3 titles in Europe have seen slashed prices compared to those of other next-gen games.

• Europe to receive altered PS3; backwards compatibility in doubt

  Last minute announcements concerning the PS3's hardware cast a shadow over its imminent European release.

• PS3 in last place, Sony still lays claim to a successful January

  In a recent statement, Sony declares that last month's revenues of $550 million USD was the best January performance in the history of the PlayStation brand.

• Developers seek outside help for PS3's Cell

  High Moon Studios is organizing a developer workshop and collaborating directly with IBM to resolve issues it has with Sony's Cell microprocessor technology.

• GP Q&A: Phil Harrison talks future of the PS3

  At DICE we had a chance for a brief chat with Sony's president of worldwide studios, Phil Harrison. These are the highlights.

• Sony stays the course on its "ten year plan"

  Sony President Phil Harrison echoes previous claims that the PS3 is the console of the future, but also elaborates on those pesky price drop rumors we keep hearing about.

• PlayStation 3 pre-order numbers on the rise

  Some retailers are declaring record-breaking pre-order figures for Sony's next-gen system, which launches in the European market in just a few weeks.

• Sony cuts costs for Cell chips, may outsource production

  Desperate to alleviate costs, Sony may no longer develop their costly cell microprocessors in-house.

• Sony UK exec quits with PS3 launch 5 weeks away

  Sony's UK head of sales Kevin Jowett resigns only five weeks before the all-important European PS3 launch.

• Sony sweetens Euro PS3 launch...Bond style

  A free copy of Casino Royale on Blu-ray will be offered to the first 500,000 customers to register their Euro PS3.

• Sony's Phil Harrison defends the PS3's honor

  Sony's main go-to guy in all matters PS3 answers a few scathing questions at this year's DICE Summit in Las Vegas.

• EA exec unhappy with PS3 game sales

  Uses the "d-word" to describe quarterly financial results.

• Blu-Ray surpasses HD-DVD by more than 2 to 1

  PlayStation 3 lends some serious heft to the new Blu-ray Disc format.

• PlayStation 2 outsells PlayStation 3 in Japan

  Sales of the almost 7-year-old PlayStation 2 beat those of the brand-new PlayStation 3 in Japan in late January for the first time, according to figures published on Friday.

• Sony Ponders Price Cuts for PS3

  The once-mighty king of all media is now considering a price drop to gain ground in a marketplace where the Wii beats them at a rate of nearly two-to-one.

• Researcher predicts Blu-ray domination by 2008

  Early market dominance and the PS3 presented as key to long-term victory.

• PS3 pulls down Sony profits; price cuts possible in 2-3 years

  Sony's core electronics business more than doubled profits in the last quarter of 2006, but failed to offset price cuts to its PlayStation 3 game console, leading to an overall profit decline of just over 5 percent, the company said Tuesday.

• PICS: PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Control

  The PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Control is now available and beginning to show up on select store shelves.

• Sony's "failure to fend off Nintendo" foreshadows profit plummet, say analysts

  Financial news service Bloomberg predicts that Sony may report third-quarter profit losses up to 50 percent tomorrow.

• PlayStation 3 sales fall again in Japan

  Sales of the PlayStation 3 in Japan dropped further in the week to Jan. 21 as the games market there suffered from lackluster demand compared to recent weeks, according to data published Friday.

• Sony's PS3 to hit Europe, Australia on March 23

  Sony Computer Entertainment has named the date for the delayed European and Australian launch of its PlayStation 3 games console: March 23.

• PlayStation 3 firmware update fixes lingering graphics issues

  PS1 and PS2 games look a whole lot better now.

• Sony on PS3 price-cut: "No"

  SCEA CEO Jack Tretton responds to eager consumers banking on a PlayStation 3 price reduction in the near future.

• Sony says 'no' to porn on Blu-ray Disc

  Sony said it will not work with the adult film industry to help put their movies on its Blu-ray Disc format, although it will not try to stop them completely.

• Japan: PS3 weekly sales dip to lowest since launch

  The PlayStation 3 recorded its lowest week of sales last week since its launch in Japan, according to figures published Friday.

• Success: Over 2 million PS3s shipped worldwide

  Six million consoles by the end of March? Sony sticks by their guns.

• Sony misses Japan PS3 shipment goal by 2 weeks

  Shipments of SCEA's PlayStation 3 console hit one million units in Japan on Tuesday, the company said. That's just over two weeks behind Sony's original launch plan, which envisaged hitting the million mark before the end of 2006.

• HD DVD gets boost from porn industry

  Early support from the adult film industry may be helping HD DVD to take an early lead over Blu-ray Disc in the battle to become the next-generation DVD format.

• SCEA boss optimistic about NPD sales figures

  SCEA CEO Jack Tretton points to NPD sales figures as evidence of PlayStation brand power.

• Sony responds: PS3 retailers see returns

  The PlayStation 3 launch has met several key Sony milestones, but early indications suggest it may not be the grand-slam hit the company had hoped for.

• Sony: We shipped 1 mil PS3s to America in 2006

  It's official -- Sony shipped one million PlayStation 3 consoles to the North American market by the end of 2006, a key milestone for the game system.

• PlayStation 3: 75 million units by 2010?

  Analysts gaze into their crystal balls to read the console's future.

• Business Week: PS2 to outsell PS3 in 2007 and 2008

  With 103 million PlayStation 2 units shipped as of March 2006 and more on the way, Business Week predicts the PS2 will outsell the PS3 well through 2008.

• Toshiba: we'll beat Sony to the living room with Cell

  Toshiba is confident that it will beat Sony to market with consumer electronics devices packing the powerful Cell microprocessor, the head of its consumer electronics business said Thursday.

• PS3 sales mark first weekly rise in Japan

  Sales of the PlayStation 3 in its home market have finally begun to rise four weeks after the console was launched, according to data from Media Create.

• PC World calls PS3 a top tech mistake of 2006

  PC World's Dan Tynan has released a new article titled "The 21 biggest technology mistakes of 2006." The number eight entry? The PlayStation 3.

• Sony: Nobody will ever tap full potential of PS3

  Phil Harrison, Sony's President of Worldwide Studios, talk's games that max out each of the PlayStations.

• Time Magazine deems PS3 a bust

  Betting on unproven technologies and jacking the price sky high, Time Magazine labels PlayStation 3 a huge bust for Sony.

• Reports: Sony to start video download service

  Sony Corp. plans to launch an online video download service next year, according to reports in both the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal newspapers.

• UPDATED: Sony confident of hitting PS3 targets

  Sony is confident it will hit shipment targets for its recently launched PlayStation 3 game console, its president said Thursday.

• PS3 September '07 delay in Europe? Sony says no

  Despite recent rumors and speculation that the PlayStation 3 may see further delays in Europe, Sony claims the system is still on track for a March release.

• Sony says PS3 manufacturing issues have been resolved

  "We do remain focused on having one million PS3s in the pipeline by December 31, 2006."

• Blu-ray DVD drive annoys some PlayStation 3 buyers

  Gamers love Sony Corp.'s new PlayStation 3 for its graphic capabilities and firepower, but the advanced Blu-ray DVD drive is annoying some by raising the cost, slowing production and forcing them to buy into a format they've not yet aligned with.