If you’re suddenly in the market for Sony’s PlayStation 3, good luck trying to find one. Many retailers both on and offline are reporting low or no stock as of the past few weeks, and most cite the potential demand for God of War III, the newest God of War title exclusive to Sony’s gaming platform, as the reason. Full Story
Yesterday, during Sony’s GDC 2010 press conference, we were given the first official look at the new Playstation motion controller. The Playstation Move is a motion tracking controller that, unlike its Nintendo counterpart, offers complete 1:1 movement detection in a current gen, HD environment. Full Story
Sony announced today the addition of HD content from the major studios to their Playstation Network video-on-demand service. 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. are the six major studios to provide titles for rent or own through the Playstation Network. Full Story
CBS and Sony Electronics have opened “The Sony 3D Experience” in Las Vegas, a screening facility and research center for consumers and broadcasters alike. What do consumers think about 3D? How will broadcasters and studios deliver 3D? Those are questions the facility will be geared to answer. Full Story
Sony and The Weinstein Company have reached an agreement to distribute DVD and Blu-ray titles from the studio, which previously partnered with Genius Products, Inc., until last year. Full Story
Sony’s new “personal internet viewer” branded “Dash” will stream Netflix content you can access though their queue-based interface. The wireless device will automatically update your choices when the Netflix app is selected. The Dash features a 7-inch touch display and built-in speakers, and can be angled on a table or set on its back for viewing. It also has USB and headphone ports. Full Story
The $200 Blu-ray player is the Sony BDP-S470 and it will handle 3D content after a firmware upgrade headed your way this summer. No it’s not quite a 3D player yet, but the firmware upgrade will make it one, along with the higher-end BDP-S570 ($250) player and the BDV-E770W and BDV-E570 home theater systems. Full Story
Sony has launched the official website for The Last Guardian which includes screenshots and videos. The Playstation 3 game, known as “Hitokui no Ōwashi Trico” in Japan, was developed by Team Ico (Shadow of the Colossus) and is set to release sometime this year. The Last Guardian is a third-person perspective game (announced at E32009) that combines action with puzzle solving. Check out more screenshots and videos on the game’s official website.
One of Sony’s most eagerly awaited games, God of War III, finally has an official release date. Hungry Kratos fans can get there hands on this PS3 exclusive starting Tuesday, March 16th. Full Story
Sony, in association with Panasonic, has just announced plans to increase the storage capacity on their Blu-Ray discs from 25GB to 35.4GB. Full Story
On December 17th, the optional PlayStation 3 firmware 3.15 update will allow gamers to play PSP Minis on the PS3 console. This is even great news for PSP owners since it removes the need to hook the PSP up to the television for a bigger screen. There are rumors that adjustments are being made to the PSP Minis so they scale better on large screens, but there is no official word on any resolution changes. Full Story
Sony is running a limited time offer until Dec. 12 on select HDTVs and HD camcorders, including a 32″ Bravia (KDL32L504) for only $379 and 40″ Bravia (KDL40S504) for only $589. The Sony CX500V HD Camcorder is marked down to $999 ($100 off), as well as several Cyber-shot digital cameras and the Sony Reader. (Some the offers may require the coupon code SONYTV40S.) Full Story
Sony and FIFA announced today they would be producing the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 3D. Using Sony 3D cameras, FIFA will cover up to 25 matches of the FIFA World Cup hosted by South Africa in 2010. Sony intends to release the official 3D film on Blu-ray Disc, although 3D specification of BD is still underway. Full Story
SonyStyle.com is offering $50 off its 80GB and 160GB Playstation 3 systems until October 21. In addition, customers who buy a console will get a free Dualshock3 wireless controller. Full Story
Sony’s new VAIO L Series multi-media PC comes touch-enabled, allowing you to navigate your PC and control your HDTV or DVR. Optional features include a Blu-ray Disc player or player/recorder, NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner, and up to 1TB (7200rpm) hard disk drive. Full Story
The Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray player will stream Netflix, YouTube, Slacker and on-demand content from the BRAVIA internet video platform. It appears content from YouTube and Slacker is ready to go, while Netflix integration will be added later this fall. Full Story
As expected, Toshiba has finally announced a Blu-ray Disc player. The once arch-enemy of Toshiba, Sony’s Blu-ray format will now be part of the Toshiba family of electronics. The BDX2000 Blu-ray player supports BD-Live (Profile 2.0), Bonus View and 1080p resolution at 24 frames-per-second. Full Story
Sony and Best Buy combined efforts to launch a line of audio products under the ALTUS brand. The ALTUS brand features wireless audio systems for docking iPods, plug and play speakers, and home theater integration starting with the Sony BDV-E500W. Full Story
At the same time Sony announced two 400-disc Blu-ray changers, the company also announced the BDP-S1000ES single disc ES player, which brings Sony’s Blu-ray Disc player line to 13 models. The high-end BD player adds to the ES line with built-in Wi-Fi for BD-Live access, 1080/60p, and 24p True Cinema. It is also compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Setup and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). Full Story
Today Sony announced two 400 Blu-ray Disc “Mega Changers” which I’m officially nicknaming “The Fat Boys.” The BDP-CX960 and BDP-CX7000 ES (Elevated Standard) 400-disc Blu-ray Disc changers will be released next month, as well as a new ES line single BD player labeled the BDP-S1000ES. Full Story
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