In the annals of Kickstarter history, Mighty No. 9, the descendant of much-beloved Megaman, has achieved widespread success, hitting and quickly surpassing its first goal, as well as a few after it. Now it has hit another milestone, and the announcement has been made that the game will be coming to the Playstation 3, the […]
Sure, the PS4 and Xbox One (or “XBone” as we like to call it around here) are coming out in just two months, so the idea of buying an Xbox 360 or PS3 doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to someone like me. I always have to be on the bleeding edge, even if there are no games at launch. Still if someone told me that my Xbox 360 and PS3 would be packaged inside of R2-D2, I might make an exception.
There’s not a whole lot of detail posted about this awesome looking gaming system, except that it’s got both an Xbox 360 and PS3 built in, 500 GB of storage (not sure if that’s per console), a single power supply for both consoles, and internal cooling to make sure they don’t overheat.
This R2-unit also has a 13-inch display built into its flip-up head, and four USB ports in front for connecting controllers – though I only see two. It’s possible that it could be this system, but that one build had a projector built in. Or it’s also possible that Etsy seller Ohhshiney is building these based on Mark Bongo’s Instructable. Either way, it’s a pretty nifty game system for Star Wars junkies.
Best of all, you can actually own this system – if you’ve got about $800(USD) to spare. It’s available over on Etsy now, though it says that they are being made to order, so I’m not sure how quickly the system will be in your hands. I suppose if you wait long enough, somebody will build an R2 unit with a PS4 and an XBone built in. Or maybe a C-3PO with an Fairchild Channel F and a Magnavox Odyssey built in.
We know that the PS Vita TV will play PSP, PSOne and Vita titles, and will even (eventually) be able to stream PS4 titles once both devices are on sale. But how about PS3? Andrew House, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO, explained in a round-table interview that the tiny streaming set is “technically” capable of supporting PS3 titles through the same cloud-based streaming that will bring PS3 titles to its successor. It makes sense, (if it can stream fancier games from the PS4, titles from console iteration no.3 should be a cinch, right?) but it’s the first time we’ve heard that Sony is considering it. We’re hoping the feature eventually makes it, if only to make amends for the confusing backwards–compatibility saga that the PS3 previously suffered.
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Source: Nikkei Electronics
If you are still rocking out to your old faithful, the Sony PS3 after all these years, and have no intention of giving up on it anytime soon, then you would be pleased to hear that Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix has now arrived on the PS3. In order to “celebrate” the launch of the latest Kingdom Hearts game, there is a new launch trailer to accompany this “event” as you can see above.
What makes Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix so special? Well, this is the first time there is a Kingdom Hearts game that has arrived on the PS3 platform, and even better yet, this is a PS3 exclusive, which means you will not be able to find it anywhere else. Apart from that, another milestone that has been marked is the fact that a Kingdom Hearts PS3 dynamic theme has been created, and for those of you out there who have had the foresight to place a pre-order of the game would have been more than happy to be on the receiving end of this exclusive incentive.
Other than that, there are also a couple of two layered pre-order items, and they are the art book as well as the aforementioned PS3 dynamic theme! [Press Release]
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Hits The Sony PS3 Today original content from Ubergizmo. 
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I’ve really been trying to avoid carbs lately, but I keep falling off the wagon. Now that I’ve seen these cookies shaped like game controllers, I’m really screwed. I’m not only off the wagon, but under its wheels for these sugary treats.
These beautiful gamer cookies come in the shape of a Wii-mote, PS3 Dual Shock and Xbox 360 controllers. They’re made by Peapod’s Cookies and perfectly capture every detail of the actual controllers.
Of course, all this cookie artistry comes at a price. The set of 12 controllers shown here will set you back $52(USD). That’s over $4 per cookie. Still, that’s cheaper than a single A-list title for either the Xbox 360 or PS3, and way tastier. Way better than those invisible Kinect cookies I ate last night.
Sorry NVIDIA, but it looks like the Shield is already obsolete. It’s not because of the Ghetto Shield, it’s because of the Cross Plane. Developed by three videogame console modders who founded a new company called Advanced Gaming Innovations (AGI), the Cross Plane streams HDMI input from and sends controller output to a PC, PS3, Xbox 360 and the Ouya. Yep, you read that right.
As you can see, the Cross Plane looks a lot like the Wii U Game Pad. It’s 1.5″ thick, 5.5″ tall and 9.5″ wide. It has a 7″ 1280 x 800 screen, two 25mm stereo speakers and a headphone jack. The red block you see sticking out of the Cross Plane’s back is a cartridge called the Control Pak. That cartridge doesn’t contain a game; rather it contains the hardware that makes the Cross Plane compatible with a gaming device. In other words, there’s an Xbox 360 Control Pak, a PC Control Pak and so on. AGI is also working on making the Cross Plane work with the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4.
The last component of the Cross Plane is a wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver, where you’ll plug in the HDMI cable from your PC or console.
As you may have guessed, the Cross Plane can only stream games within a local Wi-Fi network, but that’s to be expected. Perhaps the Cross Plane’s only weak point is that its battery only lasts 4 hours.
Pledge at least $349 (USD) on Kickstarter to get a Cross Plane as a reward. That’s right, for just $50 more than the Shield you get a device that is far more versatile and possibly future-proof, thanks to its cartridge based hardware. If AGI does make it compatible with the next generation consoles I am definitely going to buy a Cross Plane.
[via Ubergizmo]
Namco announced just a few weeks ago they’ll be launching a beta for its upcoming title, Dark Souls 2, on the PlayStation 3 this October to probably prepare those who plan on purchasing the game in March 2014 to die an obscene number of times. It looks like Namco has just revealed when exactly North American, Australian and European Dark Souls fans will be able to partake in the beta, which will start on October 12. (more…)
Dark Souls 2 PS3 Beta Starts On October 12 In North America, Europe original content from Ubergizmo. 
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If you’re a Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 player who doesn’t play the game on Xbox 360, then you know the feeling of being left out in the fun of a new piece of downloadable content all too well. For years now, Call of Duty players have gotten first dibs on new DLC, leaving PlayStation 3 and PC players in the dust. The latest piece of DLC, called Apocalypse, was made available on the Xbox 360 just a few weeks ago, and it looks like the time in the sun for PlayStation 3 and PC players is coming soon as Activision has announced the final piece of DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released on September 26. (more…)
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Apocalypse DLC Headed To PS3, PC Sept. 26 original content from Ubergizmo. 
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They say that good things come to those who wait, and if you have waited long enough for Diablo 3 to arrive on the PS3, we are glad to say that your patience has not been in vain. In fact, Diablo 3 for PS3 has just been released, where you can opt to pick the game up on Blu-ray disc or to download a digital copy from the PlayStation Store. It will not be any normal Diablo 3 experience, as there will be another five PS3-exclusive in-game bonus items for you to look out for.
These items comprise of “The Hero’s Journey”, a Legendary shoulder item that includes a Journey style scarf, “Drake’s Amulet”, a Legendary amulet that bears a striking resemblance to the ring that Drake wears around his neck in Uncharted, “Leoric’s Gauntlets”, a pair of legendary gloves that summon a ghostly skeleton to fight for you, “Crimson Angelic Wings” that can call forth a set of red Angelic Wings, and “Leah’s Ring”, a legendary ring which provides bonuses to Magic Find and Gold Find.
Not only that, Diablo 3 for PS3 will also boast of targeted loot drops, so that translates to an increased chance of finding upgrades which are specially tailored for the class you’re playing.
Diablo 3 On PS3 Gets Exclusive Items original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Fans of Ubisoft’s Rayman series have been looking forward to the release of Rayman Legends for some time now, especially those poor Nintendo Wii U owners who had its release delayed several months from its original release date of February 26. Prior to its launch, Ubisoft announced the game would be headed to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PS Vita and PC in addition to the Wii U in September, which we soon learned the release date would be September 3. Well – September 3 is here and that means you can head on over to your video game retailer of choice and pick up a copy of Rayman Legends today. (more…)
Rayman Legends Now Available On PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS Vita original content from Ubergizmo. 
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