Jul 04

Tecmo Koei CEO to Sony: “please cut the price” of the PS3

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Activision’s CEO has already gone public with his complaints about the price of the PS3, and it looks he’s not alone among industry bigwigs with a bone to pick with Sony, with the CEO of the newly formed Tecmo Koei now coming out and echoing his concerns. Speaking with CVG, Tecmo Koei’s Kenji Matsubara says that whenever he speaks about the issue with Sony reps, he asks them to “please cut the price” of the PS3, adding that “from a publisher’s point of view we would welcome a price cut for PS3 and we are waiting, definitely.” He doesn’t quite go so far as pull an Activision and threaten to ditch support for the console if Sony doesn’t drop the price, however, although it seems safe to assume that these complains will only grow louder — at least until Sony actually does cut the price of the PS3, that is.

[Via gamesindustry.biz]

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Tecmo Koei CEO to Sony: “please cut the price” of the PS3 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 01

Hulu still silent on PS3, Windows Mobile blocking – but there’s a free solution

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A few days after blocking PlayStation 3 users, Hulu has yet to respond to questions concerning the change which has only helped to fuel rumors it is related to the Microsoft ad campaign currently featured on the site, but that seems less likely now that we’ve confirmed it also began blocking the Flash-enabled Skyfire browser on Windows Mobile devices at the same time. Whatever the cause is, if you prefer a homegrown hack over something like PlayOn or TVersity, Eric over at ypass.net has put together a simple enough walkthrough for creating an “unblockable” workaround by setting up a locally connected PC running Linux or Windows with the freely available Squid proxy server software that will make your PS3 look like appear as a PC running a Firefox (or whatever you prefer) browser to any website that asks. Of course, just like the other solutions your computer will need to stay running to keep you connected, but we figure it’s a small price to pay for enjoying relatively low res Flash video running on an HDTV.

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Hulu still silent on PS3, Windows Mobile blocking – but there’s a free solution originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

Sony placing PS3 slim manufacturing orders for delivery in July?

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We haven’t heard much about the PS3 slim since E3, but that doesn’t mean it’s been entirely quiet out there — the hot rumor today is that Sony’s signed manufacturing agreements with both Foxconn and Pegatron to build the revised model in time for July delivery. That much we believe, since it’s been backed up by a couple different credible reports, but here’s where it gets totally insane: there’s a suggestion that the slim will be the last PS3 model of this generation, and that a next-gen console based on Sony’s motion controller is due in spring 2010. We don’t buy that at all, since the PS3 is just entering its prime and Sony was clear that the motion controller was for the existing console, so we think this rumor is getting garbled down the wire — it’s far more likely that the slim is being prepped for an August launch to coincide with those rumored price cuts, and that new PS3 bundles that include the motion controller are set to drop next year. That’s just our take on the matter, though — we’ll see how things shake out.

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Sony placing PS3 slim manufacturing orders for delivery in July? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

Sony patents new Cell-based PS2 emulator

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At first glance, we thought this all sounded a little too familiar: as you know, some PS3s had software-based PS2 emulation way back in 2007. So it was a little bit of a surprise when Siliconera unearthed patent docs dated last December (and only published by the patent office late last week) for the technology to decode and recompile software written for the PS2’s Emotion Engine on the current device’s Cell Processor. There’s been some speculation that this functionality might be included in the rumored slim PS3 at some point — either in the form of support for your old school PS2 discs or for digital downloads. Who knows? You might be playing your old copy of Shrek: Super Party! on your PS3 sooner than you think.

[Via Joystiq]

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Sony patents new Cell-based PS2 emulator originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 30

Sony seeks official PlayStation peripherals — offers logo, good time

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Do you dream of big plastic tennis-rackets and steering-wheel snap-ons for Sony’s upcoming motion controller? Yeah, then why not build them yourself? Sony Computer Entertainment has launched its Official Licensing Program that gives accessory and peripheral makers in Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe access to all the PS3, PSP, and PS2 tech documents and schematics required to qualify your product for an “Official Licensed Product” logo. Sure, you’ll likely have to hand over some cash for the privilege, but imagine the bank that awaits the person who converts the glowing orb atop Sony’s motion controller into the very first official PS3 lightsaber.

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Sony seeks official PlayStation peripherals — offers logo, good time originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 27

Hulu to PlayStation 3 browsers: “This video is not available on your platform”

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The PlayStation 3 has kept access to Hulu even without PlayOn or other workaround while others were blocked — with the exception of its own remote friendly desktop software — thanks to its browser’s Flash support, but this morning multiple users have reported the above message indicating “Unfortunately, this video is not available on your platform. We apologize for any inconvenience.” Some odd glitch related to the recent 2.80 firmware update or other temporary problem, or is this the latest platform to get the Boxee treatment when trying to bring streaming video to TV screens? We’ve reached out to Hulu for an explanation but so far, haven’t heard a response. Interestingly, the Hulu TOS was just updated as of June 26, and although we haven’t found any PS3-specific passages, changing a browser’s user-string to match the console reveals it is definitely being specifically blocked.

[Thanks Sev, and to Tyler from FormatWarCentral.com for the picture]

Hulu to PlayStation 3 browsers: “This video is not available on your platform” originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 23

Hori’s Tekken 6 Xbox 360 / PS3 joystick ain’t a bad way to burn $150

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Got a knack for fighting titles? Have a particular fondness for Tekken? If so, you definitely shouldn’t be playing with a stock controller, and that’s exactly why Hori has crafted the beauty you’re inevitably peering at above. The stick, which will ship as part of a Tekken 6 Wireless Fight Stick Bundle bundle, will be made available soon for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (shown after the break), and according to our pals over at Joystiq, it’ll be on sale at a variety of respected retailers for $150. Said MSRP also includes a collectible art book and a pinch of pride, which totally justifies the somewhat steep asking price. Right? Right.

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Hori’s Tekken 6 Xbox 360 / PS3 joystick ain’t a bad way to burn $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 22

PS3’s motion controller: force feedback, up to four per console

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Sony has taken a few of its developers aside and doled out a few new morsels of info about its upcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller. Leaving the Sixaxis as the black sheep of the family, the wand supports force feedback from the get-go, and up to four of the devices can be tracked at one time. The technology can work in conjunction with PlayStation Eye‘s face / head tracking and built-in mic, but naturally that’s gonna tax the Cell processor more. The company’s reportedly considering some joint use of the motion remote and standard controller, with the example given of holding the wand as sword and DualShock 3 as shield. We’re not sure if that’ll somehow count additionally toward the max wand limit — probably not, at the expense of not using the more accurate color-changing ball tracker — but it’s definitely more cost efficient for the consumer than having to pick up another remote. Tentatively launch window is still Spring 2010, which as it turns out is infinitely more than what we know about Natal’s release date at this point.

[Via Joystiq]

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PS3’s motion controller: force feedback, up to four per console originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 19

Activision threatens to drop Sony if Sony doesn’t drop PS3 and PSP prices

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Activision CEO Bobby Kotick says he sees the number of games bought per console slowing if the price on the PlayStation 3 doesn’t go down, and that his company (the largest independent game developer in the world, thanks in part to that sweet, sweet Blizzard cash) might consider dropping the PS3 and PSP in 2010 or 2011 if things don’t improve. He says Activision paid $500 million in royalties to Sony last year, but the Xbox 360 and Wii are cheaper to develop for and offer a better return on investment. Still, with 23 million PS3s out there in the world, we’d think it’d be difficult to ignore the console entirely — especially for cross platform titles like the upcoming Modern Warfare 2, where a majority of the work takes place in content development and gameplay mechanics. Of course, with games like Guitar Hero, DJ Hero and Tony Hawk now demanding the purchase of peripherals along with the game itself, Activision itself could certainly be doing more to make gaming cheaper on consumers… but we suppose that’s another conversation entirely.

[Via Joystiq]

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Activision threatens to drop Sony if Sony doesn’t drop PS3 and PSP prices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 09

Sony timing its PS3 price cut to roll with Madden, homework?

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Sony timing its PS3 price cut to roll with Madden, homework?

Sony showed us a lot of things at this year’s E3 — some expected, some rather less-so — but they didn’t show us the primary thing shareholders and fans were hoping for: a price cut. That most expensive of gaming consoles still retains its lead in the brutal MSRP wars, but a Sterne Agee analyst indicates that Sony is just biding its time. According to the always accurate “industry sources,” the PS3 will receive a $100 drop sometime in the middle of August, just in time for the launch of Madden NFL 10. That would also coincide with back to school shopping, apparently a popular time for buying consoles by parents who want to give their kids every chance in the world to fail thanks to spending too much time robbing graves in Uncharted.

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Sony timing its PS3 price cut to roll with Madden, homework? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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