Sep 01

Blu-Link universal remote for PS3 is your ticket to weight gain

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Sick of all the physical effort involved in shuffling multiple remotes? Back in the day (that is, until yesterday) if you wanted to use a universal remote control with your PS3 you had to get some sort of IR-to-Bluetooth adapter, like the one available for the Logitech Harmony. SMK, however, is looking to change that (and reinforce your inertia in the process) with Blu-Link. This bad boy combines a Bluetooth PS3 controller with a standard infrared universal remote. Other features include advanced learning (for gleaning button assignments from your other remotes) and support for more than 400 brands of standard and HDTV televisions and flatscreens, 150 VCR brands, 200 Satellite Receiver models, 100 Cable TV Receiver brands, 50 DVR models and 200 home theater surround sound systems. Available September 1st for $49.95. HIt the read link for more info.

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Aug 31

PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 now available

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Right on schedule, PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 is now out and being fed directly into your console (should you opt to download it, at least), offering a number of changes to the user interface and Trophies section and animated themes with avatars. Be sure to come back and let us know what you think!

Update: We’re running the update now and the changelog that shows up on the PS3 has two new features we hadn’t heard about: simultaneous audio output across connectors and control of video playback (slow motion, fast forward and rewind) using the right stick. Nice!

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PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 31

Video: Retractible wireless Rock Band / Guitar Hero controller perfect for the five-button shredder on the go

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Guitar Hero and Rock Band‘s plastic axes aren’t exactly behemoths in their own right, but if you need something even tinier, little-known game accessories company NEXiLUX looks to have a more portable solution in the works. The video for its mini guitar isn’t the clearest, but from we can see, the body is about the same size as the retracted neck, which expands from behind the touch-sensitive pads to reveal the infamous quintet of colored buttons. D-pad, navigation buttons, whammy bar, and pickup selection have all survived the compression, and to make each unit as universal as possible, there’s a switch on the bottom for choosing between either Guitar Hero for Wii or Rock Band for Wii, PlayStation 2, and PS3. Both black and white models are seen here, but there’s no mention either in-video or on the company’s website of price or release date. See it for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Floyd]

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Video: Retractible wireless Rock Band / Guitar Hero controller perfect for the five-button shredder on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 30

Sony R&D explains some background on the PlayStation motion controller

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Well, it’s no GameGun, but we hear this “PlayStation motion controller” thing from Sony is going to be “kind of a big deal.” The SCEA R&D team was kind enough to put together some behind the scenes footage detailing a bit of the genesis of the controller and some of its technical prowess, and according to Sony this should be just enough of a calculated tease to get us excited for TGS in late September. We feel so manipulated. Video is after the break.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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Aug 28

PS3 Slim already sold out at many a retail store

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The fine folks at GameSpot called around in San Francisco to find that many of their local GameStops and Best Buys have been selling the PS3 Slim, but some have already sold out of their first shipments. Our own calls to a few New York GameStops showed that they’d sold out of their first shipments as well (so much for that September 1 ship date, huh?) and were expecting their next shipment early next week. We also know plenty of folks who’ve had no trouble scoring one online, but who knows how long that supply will last. How about you, any luck tracking down this not-so-elusive console? Personally, we’re still waiting on the go-ahead from our main man Kevin Butler to believe any of this is true.

[Via PC World]

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Aug 27

Sony’s new PS3 Slim ads prove it ‘gets’ the internet

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We have to hand it to Sony, they’ve followed up nicely on their “worst kept secret” trade show jokes with an ad campaign that is fittingly self aware. Our only gripe? That cheap shot at Bernie Buncalan — his blog is pretty good. We also packed in another video after the break. Enjoy.

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Aug 27

PlayStation 3 Slim review

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Even before Sony’s big unveil earlier this month at Cologne GamesCom, it felt like we already knew the PlayStation 3 Slim quite intimately. A leak from back in May gave us a glimpse of every angle of the hardware’s exterior, and even the final retail box. At that point, we didn’t know what to make of it, and the change in logo font definitely threw us off. Three months, thirty seconds of video, and a dash of legal paperwork later, and we’re looking at that very same leaked device, now taking up space adjacent to our hefty 60GB “Classic” model from launch day. Unquestionably, it’s smaller and lighter, but how else has Sony’s Blu-ray-playing console evolved — or regressed — over these past few years? Read on to find out!

Gallery: PS3 Slim vs. PS3 original vs. Xbox 360… fight!

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PlayStation 3 Slim review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 27

Xbox 360 price drops go global on Friday, it’s official

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Not that we had any doubt but Microsoft has made it official: Xbox 360 price cuts are coming Friday. The entry-level Arcade will remain at $200 while the top end Elite will drop to $300 from $400. The mid-range Pro (reduced to $250 from $300) will be phased out just as soon a they can eliminate stock. As a footnote to the announcement, Microsoft wants to remove all doubt about future project natal compatibility by saying it, “will work with every Xbox 360 sold today and tomorrow.” So what’s it going to be kids, PS3 Slim or Xbox 360? Blu-ray or Netflix?

Update: According to the BBC, while the Xbox 360 Elite will drop £30 to £200 in the UK, the price of the entry level Xbox 360 Arcade will actually increase to £160 from £130. Ouch.

[Via Reuters]

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Aug 25

PS3 motion controller’s launch titles will work single-wandedly

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The PlayStation 3 motion controller‘s actual launch date is still shrouded in multiple layers of mystery, but when it finally does make it to market, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida wants to assure you that you won’t be needing to purchase two wands for any games — at least at first. All launch titles will work with just one motion controller and camera, but there will be some options for those wanting to dual-wand — “experiences will be enhanced if you purchase a second,” he said. That does leave open the possibility of future titles mandating a dual-wand setup — we wouldn’t be surprised if some sword fighting simulators required it — but at least you can dip your toes in first and see if that bucket of plastic game peripherals really has room for more.

[Via Joystiq]

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PS3 motion controller’s launch titles will work single-wandedly originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 25

PS3 Slim gets torn asunder

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If you’re wanting some quality analysis of what’s under the PlayStation 3 Slim‘s hood, you’re still gonna have to wait for that. However, if you’re the sort that just needs to see hardware broken down into as many simple pieces as possible, boy have we got some pictures for you.

Update: The results are in and well, there isn’t a lot of excitement to show for it except for maybe the large 17-blade fan that stretches 95mm in diameter. There’s also a video slideshow of the process, seen after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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