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Sony's Mark Cerny discusses why the PS4 will use an x86 architecture

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  • Posted April 26, 2013, 7:00 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Much has been said about Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 4 although a large portion of the system still remains unknown. One thing we do know, however, is that the console is based on an x86 processor instead of a proprietary chip…

PlayStation 4's imminent launch will have PS3 prices dropping as much as 60%

PlayStation 4
  • Posted February 18, 2013, 9:30 AM by Louis Ramirez | Filed in Gaming, Tech Deals
  • Sony is about to take console gaming into the future, and if industry experts are correct, that future will begin on February 20. That's when the Japanese giant will give the world its first glimpse at the PlayStation 4 at…

Sony stops shipping the PlayStation 2 in Japan after nearly 13 years

Sony stops shipping the PlayStation 2 in Japan after nearly 13 years
  • Posted December 28, 2012, 3:51 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • According to Japanese publication Famitsu, Sony has halted shipments of the PlayStation 2 in Japan this week, leaving local retailers with their final quantities of the iconic console. It's unclear whether Sony has immediate plans to stop shipments in other regions as well...

Diablo III successfully ported to a console, its fate still up in the air

Diablo III successfully ported to a console, its fate still up in the air
  • Posted December 11, 2012, 1:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming
  • Blizzard has successfully ported Diablo III to a console version, although don’t expect to go pick up a copy for the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 anytime soon. The port remains an unofficial project at this point, according to Blizzard…

Sony to launch redesigned PlayStation 3 on September 25

Sony to launch redesigned PlayStation 3 on September 25
  • Posted September 19, 2012, 9:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Gaming
  • Sony plans to introduce a third revision of its PlayStation 3 games console, originally released in 2006. The new version will land on US store shelves this September 25 ahead of the Christmas shopping season.

Sony could release super slim PS3 at Gamescom next month

Sony could release super slim PS3 at Gamescom next month
  • Posted July 5, 2012, 12:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Sony may be planning to update the PlayStation 3 according to documents filed with the US Federal Communications Commission. This would mark the second revision for the current generation home console, the first coming in 2009 as a slimmed down…

Sony to buy cloud gaming service Gaikai for $380 million

Sony to buy cloud gaming service Gaikai for $380 million
  • Posted July 2, 2012, 11:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News, Gaming
  • Putting an end to weeks of speculation, Sony today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire cloud gaming company Gaikai, in an all-shares deal valued at approximately $380 million — below the $500 million quoted in rumors…

Sony offers a free PS3 or Vita with back-to-school PC

Sony offers a free PS3 or Vita with back-to-school PC
  • Posted June 13, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • Shopping for a back-to-school computer? Spend your money with Sony and you could walk away with a free gaming console. On the heels of Microsoft's promotion, the Japanese manufacturer has announced that students and faculty who purchase an eligible VAIO…

Tuesday tech deals: 22" HP display $100, DualShock 3 bundle $25

Tuesday tech deals: 22" HP display $100, DualShock 3 bundle $25
  • Posted May 29, 2012, 2:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • HP Home & Home Office offers its 2211x LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. XP601AA#ABA, for $129.99. Coupon code "ACCS73419" cuts it to $99.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under a February deal and the lowest total price we could find by $49.  Features include a 1920x1080...

Sony PSN service renamed Sony Entertainment Network

Sony PSN service renamed Sony Entertainment Network
  • Posted February 6, 2012, 8:30 AM by Lee Kaelin | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
  • Sony has announced that the accounts of PlayStation Network (PSN) users will be rebranded Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) on February 8 as part of scheduled software and firmware updates PlayStation 3 and PlayStation...

Sony is immune to class-action suits? One PS3 owner begs to differ

Sony is immune to class-action suits? One PS3 owner begs to differ
  • Posted December 21, 2011, 7:24 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Industry News
  • Sony's had a tough year. After a series of humiliating security breaches, the Japanese firm stood as a punching bag for the tech community, disproving the old adage that any publicity is good publicity. The company reportedly spent $171 million…

Sony: Hold your arm up the longest and win $10,000

Sony: Hold your arm up the longest and win $10,000
  • Posted November 4, 2011, 10:00 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, The Web With Video
  • Have the endurance of a Shaolin monk? Prove it and Sony will reward you handsomely. As part of its Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception contest, the company is offering $10,000 to the player who can hold their arm up the longest.…

PS3 gamers get exclusive early access to Battlefield 3 expansions

PS3 gamers get exclusive early access to Battlefield 3 expansions
  • Posted September 22, 2011, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming
  • In a blog post today, DICE announced that it has signed a timed exclusivity pact with Sony that will give PlayStation 3 players early access to Battlefield 3's expansions. Sony loyalists will be able to play "full-blown" expansion packs one…

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