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Some PS Vita games will require a memory card to save

Shane McGlaun, Oct 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

The launch of the PS Vita is getting close and we already know all the details on the new portable game console. We know that the console gets a 5-inch AMOLED screen that is touch sensitive. The console will sell for $249 in WiFi only and $299 with 3G inside as well. We were already not too happy that the PS Vita would require a specific memory card format that would not work with other devices. Read The Full Story

PlayStation 3D Display due Nov 13; Sony “evaluating” bigger models

Chris Davies, Oct 20th 2011 Discuss [2]

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 3D Display will go on sale November 13, offering 24-inches of 1080p HD 3D gaming for $499.99. Answering questions on the official PlayStation blog, Sony revealed that the display won't come with a remote control but will instead rely on the new PS3 Remote Control for armchair surfing. Meanwhile, there's confirmation that Sony is considering making larger versions in the future. Read The Full Story

Sony PlayStation Store opens for Tablet S/P gaming downloads

Chris Davies, Oct 19th 2011 Discuss [2]

Sony has launched the official PlayStation Store, offering downloadable games for PlayStation Certified devices, though right now that begins and ends with the Sony Tablet S. Ten titles are on offer, including Jet Moto 2, Cool Boarders and MediEvil - the full list is after the cut - with prices kicking off at $5.99 apiece. Read The Full Story

PS Vita hits North America and Europe February 22 2012

Chris Davies, Oct 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

The PlayStation Vita will go on sale February 22, 2012 in North America and Europe, Sony has confirmed, two months after the console arrives in Japan. The handheld – which features a 5-inch OLED touchscreen – will be priced at $249 for the WiFi-only model, and $299 for the 3G/WiFi version.

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Sony PS3 and PS Move Black Friday bundles leaked

Rue Liu, Oct 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

The special holiday bundles that Sony is preparing have leaked thanks to images of the printed packaging shot by Scream777, who claims to work at Sony's packaging facility. The shots were then posted by SlickDeals and includes both special edition game titles as well as complete gaming bundles for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Move. The deals should hit store shelves in time for Thanksgiving's Black Friday sale. Read The Full Story

Sony Reader PRS-T1 hacked for more Android access

Shane McGlaun, Oct 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

For a long time one of the more popular cheap Android devices for hackers to get hands on was the Nook Touch. That little Android reader was hacked to open it up for use surfing the web and more. I think that hacking it and other devices like it will be not such a popular thing to do with the Kindle Fire coming. If you own a Sony Reader PRS-T1 that runs Android inside this hack might appeal to you. Read The Full Story

Sony Echo stamps sound for later listening

Chris Burns, Oct 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

The following concept design comes from a workshop held yearly by Sony, the product being here a hand-held device that records sounds, attaches them to symbols, and stamps them on objects for later scanning. When you scan a symbol later on, the device plays back the sound you recorded at an earlier date. Can you imagine the possibilities this simple set of functions could hold? Fantabulous! Read The Full Story

3G Sony Tablet S and Tablet P tipped for October 28 in Japan

Shane McGlaun, Oct 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you liked the Sony Tablet S and Tablet P but thought you would just hold off until the 3G version hit they are coming, at least in Japan. NTT DoCoMo has announced that on October 28 3G versions of both tablets will hit Japan. The tablets hit the Japanese market on September 17 in WiFi only versions. Other than the addition of 3G, the machines will be the same it seems. Read The Full Story

Sony forced to recall 1.6M Bravia TVs in Japan over fire risk

Shane McGlaun, Oct 12th 2011 Discuss [6]

Sony has been making TVs and other things for a very long time. The Sony Bravia line of HD and 3D TVs are some of the most popular around the world including in Sony's home country of Japan. Sony has made an announcement today that isn’t good for the hoards of Japanese HDTV owners that purchased the Bravia brand. Sony has been asked by the Japanese trade ministry to recall 1.6 million Bravia TVs that are on the Japanese market. Read The Full Story

Sony reveals new PSN hack attempt

Chris Davies, Oct 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

Sony has revealed details on a new security issue, with hackers supposedly testing a 93,000-strong list of leaked usernames and passwords to see if they'll grant access to the PlayStation Network and other services. "The overwhelming majority" of the attacks, Sony's Chief Information Security Officer Philip Reitinger confirmed on the company's PlayStation blog, have failed, leading the company to suspect that the inaccurate list has come from a third-party source rather than Sony's own servers. As well as the PSN, the Sony Entertainment Network and Sony Online Entertainment networks were targeted. Read The Full Story

Sony to buy out Ericsson’s half in $1.7 billion deal

Rue Liu, Oct 6th 2011 Discuss [2]

The Sony Ericsson joint venture may soon be controlled completely by Sony as the company aims to bring more of the mobile phone operations in house to boost its competitiveness. The WSJ reports that Sony is near closing the deal with Ericsson to buy its half of the venture for around $1.3 to $1.7 billion, which includes the Stockholm-based company's mobile technology patents. Read The Full Story

VAIO line adds software upgrades, color options, 15.5-inch model SE

Chris Burns, Oct 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

In an announcement that's got some lovely holiday bells attached to it, VAIO today let loose some words on its expanding line of notebook computers. Where earlier this year the VAIO SA 13.3-inch screen size-having member of the VAIO S series, now there's a 15.5-inch model called the VAIO SE. In addition to a larger screen size and a dedicated 10-key, the entire piece of hardware is less than 1-inch thick, the VAIO SE has AMD Radeon Hybrid Graphics (up to 1GB VRAM) as well as a cool sheet battery that'll "double" your battery life. In addition to this, a software update comes to VAIO F and VAIO L desktops. Read The Full Story