Early Amazon Black Friday Deal Is Sony PS3 With Free EA Game

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In today's Amazon Black Friday Countdown deal you can buy a Sony PS3 Slim and get a select EA Sports Game Free with your purchase.
Amazon offers FIFA Soccer 10, Madden NFL 10 and NHL 10 as EA Game choices. These are all new games and you save over $50 with this early Black Friday PS3 deal.
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Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:37:54 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 With Facebook Arrives Today

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Sony announced that the new Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 will be available today. As reported on Tuesday, the new PS3 system update brings Facebook integration.
With the new Facebook integration, PS3 console owners now have access to a truly social and seamless user experience. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:07:31 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Firmware 3.10 Features Facebook Integration

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Sony is going to release the new firmware 3.10 for the Sony PS3 soon. On their official blog Sony is giving a preview of the new Sony PS3 firmware 3.10.
With firmware 3.10 you will be able to link your PSN account with your Facebook account. By linking your PlayStation Network account to your Facebook account, you will have the option for the Sony PS3 to automatically update your Facebook News Feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.

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Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:36:41 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Netflix Streaming On Sony PS3 Demoed On Video

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Netflix and Sony announced that the Sony PS3 would be getting Netflix enabled. Netflix streaming is very nice to have and was already available on the Xbox 360. Now the PS3 has it too.

To run the Netflix streaming you need a disc Netflix is sending out when you request one.
Engadget has a story featuring a video demonstration of Netflix in action from a user who already received a PS3 Netflix DVD. The Netflix UI looks very smooth on the PS3. You can see the walk through below.
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Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Slim 20% Off In Germany, Possible PS3 Slim Black Friday Deal?

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We rarely report about electronics sales that happen in Germany as we are focusing on our U.S. readers. But this is interesting also for the U.S. market as it might give some ideas on how low the price of the Sony PS3 Slim could go on Black Friday.
Amazon Deutschland and MediaMarkt are offering the Sony PS3 Slim right now at only 239 Euro instead of 299 Euro, which is a 20% discount.
If you apply a 20% discount on the U.S. pricing of the Sony PS3 Slim you would get a price of $239.99 instead of $299.99.
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Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:44:37 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

250GB Sony PS3 Slim Ships Today

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The new 250GB Sony PS3 Slim console started shipping today. The new 250GB Sony PS3 Slim is selling for $349.99 and is still in stock on Amazon.com. I checked Walmart and they are marking the 250GB PS3 Slim as out of stock.

Sony puts a $50 premium on the 250GB PS3 Slim compared to the 120GB Sony PS3 Slim console, which sounds fair. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Gets Netflix Movie Streaming

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Last week we reported that Netflix will be available on a mystery device with material install base. Today Sony announced that the Sony PS3 will get Netflix streaming enabled.
It was clear that the new device had to be a game console. Sony did the right step here and took away a big selling point of the Xbox 360, which has supported Netflix streaming for a while now. Read more

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:15:40 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Outsells Nintendo Wii In U.S. For the First Time

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The video game hardware sales numbers for September were released by the NPD Group. Sony is back on top after a very, very long time. The Sony PS3 outsold the Nintendo Wii in September selling almost a half million PS3 consoles (491,800).
Nintendo managed to stay close by selling 462,800 Wii consoles in September. The Xbox 360 is a bit further off with 352,600 units sold (Bloomberg).
As this is a big event for Sony, CEO Jack Tretton made a blog post on the official Sony Playstation Blog titled: "Welcom to the PlayStation Nation". Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

250GB Sony PS3 Slim Available For Pre-Order Now

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It was clear that a 250GB Sony PS3 Slim is coming in time for the Holiday shopping season to match the 250GB Xbox 360. Unlike in Europe, Sony is offering the 250GB Sony PS3 Slim outside of a bundle, you can just get the 250GB PS3 straight up, which I prefer anyway.

The new 250GB Sony PS3 Slim is selling for $349.99 and will ship on November 3rd.
To be one of the first to own the 250GB Sony PS3 Slim you should pre-order it now on Amazon.com.
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Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wiimote Like 3D Motion Controller For Sony PS3 Unveiled By Blaze

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UK based Video Game accessory maker Blaze announces a 3D motion controller for the Sony PS3 that basically resembles a Wiimote.
Blaze highlights that Sega Tennis becomes a whole new ball game when you use the new BLAZE controller to smash your opponent into submission, effortlessly and consistently firing deadly accurate backhands and meteoric volleys.

The BLAZE PS3 Motion Freedom 3D Controller features a directional D-pad, analog stick and the full brace of controls found on the original PS3 control pad. Read more

Posted on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:37:11 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

250GB Sony PS3 Slim Console On Sale On Amazon UK

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Sony announced besides for Japan (250GB PS3 Slim FF XIII) also 250GB Sony PS3 Slim bundles, but Amazon UK also offers now a 250GB PS3 Slim console for £284.99 that will be shipping already October 1st.

The 120GB Sony PS3 Slim sells in the UK for £244.69 and Amazon UK actually bundles a free game and a free HDMI cable with it right now. Read more

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:33:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Boss Warns About Sony PS3 Shortage

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On the heels of the announcement that Sony already sold 1 million PS3 Slim consoles in the first 3 weeks, comes a warning that a PS3 Slim shortage is on the horizon.
According to Reuters Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, said in an interview: "If things continue at this pace, it is conceivable that there will be product shortages". Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Slim Reaches 1 Million Sales Mark

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Sony announced that retail sales of its new PS3 Slim CECH-2000 reached 1 million in the first 3 weeks world-wide.
The Sony PS3 Slim was officially launched on September 1st, albeit Amazon shipped the Slim a week early in the United States.

The one million sales mark is great news for Sony. It means that many gamers were waiting for the $100 price-cut to get into the PS3 gaming realm. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:26:57 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

250GB Sony PS3 Slim Final Fantasy XIII Bundle Unveiled

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Sony unveiled (pdf) officially the first 250GB Sony PS3 Slim Bundle. At the TGS 2009 Sony announced the rumored higher capacity PS3 Slim officially for the Japanese market.
Japanese Sony fans can get a so called PS3 FINAL FANTASY XIII LIGHTNING EDITION bundle pack (CEJH-10008) that will be available on December 17, 2009.
This bundle includes a ceramic white 250GB PS3 Slim with FF design, FF XIII Game, Wireless Controller, and cables. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:20:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Several 250GB Sony PS3 Slim Bundles Spotted

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A 250GB Sony PS3 Slim is coming for the Holiday shopping season to battle the 250GB Xbox 360 Elite - this is not official but very likely. We have already seen a leaked 250GB Sony PS3 Slim Uncharted 2 Bundle.
Joystiq received what is supposed an inventory shot of a GameStop store in Norway showing five 250GB Sony PS3 bundles.
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Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:20:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

What To Look For: Fall Sony PS3 and PSP Releases

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With the launch of the PS3 Slim, and the upcoming release of the 250 GB PS3 Slim, Sony gamers can look forward to a fine fall season. All of the console manufacturers are pushing it into high gear over the next few months, as the holidays offer them a chance to lift the industry up out of this slump.

Here are a few of this year's upcoming titles for the PS3 that I think are going to be the hot sellers. Check them out in more detail at IGN.com. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:32:53 CDT | by Robert Evans

250GB Sony PS3 Slim Uncharted 2 Bundle Leaked

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Yesterday the 250GB Xbox 360 Elite became official. Today we got a new rumor of Sony also offering the Sony PS3 Slim with a 250GB HDD. In August the first rumors about a 250GB PS3 Slim appeared.
Engadget received an image that shows a 250GB Sony PS3 Uncharted 2 Bundle. It could be fake, but it looks pretty legit. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:16:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Final Fantasy XIII For Sony PS3 Release Date December 17th In Japan

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Square Enix announced the release date of the next Final Fantasy version for the Sony PS3. Final Fantasy XIII will launch on December 17th in Japan.
The Final Fantasy series has sold more than 85 million units worldwide since it was first launched in 1987.

FF fans outside of Japan will have to wait until Sprint 2010 to play FFXIII. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 06:33:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Firmware 3.0 Update Available For Download

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The new firmware 3.0 for the Sony PS3 has been released and you can install it now. Sony announced firmware 3.0 at the Gamescom 2009 a couple of weeks back.

The Firmware 3.0 incorporates changes that improve navigation on your Sony PS3. You will notice some cosmetic changes to the design of the XMB and the enhanced look and feel of the XMB. Additionally the firmware 3.0 contains What’s New, Status Indicator, Friends List, PlayStation Store Shortcuts, Personalization and improved Trophies.
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Posted on Tue, 1 Sep 2009 02:00:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Slim Back In Stock On Amazon This Friday

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As reported the Sony PS3 Slim was sold out on Amazon on the moved up launch day August 25th. Now the Amazon Sony PS3 Slim listing says that new stock is arriving already this Friday August 28th.

Yesterday the retailer still stated a 1-2 month wait. It is important for Sony to keep the supply up for the Sony PS3 Slim to compete with the Xbox 360 Elite, which is now also selling for $299.99 starting Friday. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:56:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Slim Is Out Of Stock [Update2]

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So you did not pre-order the Sony PS3 Slim? Well now the new PS3 is out of stock on Amazon.

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Amazon updated the shipping date. The PS3 Slim ships usually in 1-2 months. This would mean that Sony's U.S. PS3 Slim stock is depleted and they first need to make new ones to fill the channel. Gamestop is still having PS3 Slim in stock and ships within 24h. Update: Amazon has stock of the PS3 Slim again on Friday.

As reported the Sony PS3 Slim started to ship today - one week earlier than initially announced.
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Posted on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:32:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr