PlayStation3

The PlayStation 3 (proper spelling) is Sony Computer Entertainments third video game console since entering the industry with their PlayStation One in 1994. Designed to have a 10 year life span due to its design the PlayStation 3 is the direct successor to the leading platform of its generation, the PlayStation 2.

Launched in November of 2006 the PlayStation 3 did not meet expectations with a weak launch lineup, difficult online presence and a high price point. Rallying to re-achieve past success Sony has drastically improved its online presence, launched many AAA titles and continues to update its firmware to provide many advanced features.

The PlayStation 3 features a Blu-ray player, Cell processor, hard drive on every unit, Bluetooth functionality, wireless onboard and HDMI output. The design was meant to be forward thinking and a true cutting edge media and video game unit. The PlayStation 3 is considered one of the finest Blu-ray players on the market but many developers have struggled while developing games due to the complex design.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “PlayStation3”

• Start a Career with New MotoGP 09/10 Media

  
  PlayStation LifeStyle — Authority: 591
  Capcom has released a slew of new screenshots and a video today for their upcoming game MotoGP 10, which is due in store shelves sometime next March. The following screenshots and video for the game show off the weather effects in the game, the creator a racer feature, some tuning and a bit of the career mode. ...
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• Meet Final Fantasy XIV’s Gladiator and Pugilist classes

  
  SCRAWL — Authority: 618
  We’ve got brand new artwork depicting two new classes in Square Enix’s upcoming PlayStation 3 MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV . The sword-wielding Gladiator and fist-fighting Pugilist have been revealed, as well as an assortment of weapons that can be equipped to each. There are swords and brass knuckles, shields and ...
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• PS3 to Recieve Colorful & Social Firmware Update

  
  PlayStation LifeStyle — Authority: 591
  Without a doubt the most rumored subject on the PlayStation 3 is the future firmware features. Some long sought after features that came to be include in game XMB and XMB trophies. Today some photos have come to light that indicate the XMB will get some further retooling with the addition of some customization ...
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• PlayStation Father Ken Kutaragi Launches New Internet Business

  
  PS3 NEWS - PlayStation 3 News - PS3News - PS3 Games - PS3 Hacks - PS3 Homebrew — Authority: 516
  The father of Sonys PlayStation [b]Ken Kutaragi[/b] has announced the launch of a new Cyber company today, with the business based in Tokyo. The firm works in Internet services, however, it is not yet detailed how it may overlap into the videogame industry. To quote: "The former chairman and CEO of Sony Computer ...
  5 hours ago

• Modern Warfare 2 an Offline Experience

  
  PlayStation LifeStyle — Authority: 591
  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is going to be known as the most memorable videogame release this decade, not because its expensive Prestige Edition, which came equipped with night vision goggles, or the fact that seven million copies were sold on day one. It’s the fact that the online portion of the game is ...
  6 hours ago

• Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time Review

  
  The Koalition | The Video Game & Hip Hop Authority — Authority: 487
  Note: Apologies for the late review, this game was only recently released in Europe. The conclusion of Ratchet & Clank’s “Future” arc is finally upon us and if like me you’ve been waiting two years to discover what Clank’s fate it will come with a huge sigh of relief. If you’re new to the series or ...
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• Modern Warfare 2 Sold 7 Million Copies On Day 1?

  
  The Koalition | The Video Game & Hip Hop Authority — Authority: 487
  If analyst Benjamin Schachter’s estimates are even close to being accurate the folks over at Infinity Ward and Activision must be smoking $100 bills and pissing out champagne right now. According to Mr. Schachter Modern Warfare 2 has managed to sell an estimated 7 million copies worldwide in its first day on sale, ...
  7 hours ago

• Review: Netflix Streaming on Sony’s PlayStation 3

  
  High-Def Digest: All High-Def Disc News — Authority: 443
  Michael Palmer got his hands on a Netflix Streaming Disc for the PS3 and gave it a whirl. Heres what he thought of it... By Michael S. Palmer Following Sony’s new marketing campaign (“It Only Does...
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• Review: Netflix Streaming on Sony’s PlayStation 3

  
  High-Def Digest: Blu-ray Disc News — Authority: 146
  Michael Palmer got his hands on a Netflix Streaming Disc for the PS3 and gave it a whirl. Heres what he thought of it... By Michael S. Palmer Following Sony’s new marketing campaign (“It Only Does...
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• Sign up for the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta now

  
  SCRAWL — Authority: 618
  Looking to get into the Battlefield: Bad Company 2 beta? Too cheap to lay down $5 at your local GameStop? EA’s got you covered. On the game’s official websites, a sign-up sheet has been launched giving potential beta testers a chance to get into the beta. All you need to do is enter your e-mail address, tell ...
  7 hours ago

• Leaked Playstation 3 (PS3) XMB Pictures Show Facebook Integration

  
  TechieLobang - News, Tips & Tricks — Authority: 481
  A few leaked pictures showed up at Sony website (according to sources) and caused some to believe that the next firmware upgrade will incorporate some (if not all) of the features in the pictures.  It seems that Sony has Facebook integrated into their XMB (XrossMediaBar) and also change the way the pictures are ...
  7 hours ago

• PS3 Wishlist

  
  PS3 Blog and Community | PS3Blog.net — Authority: 484
  Just for a bit of fun, if you have any ideas on what the PS3 needs or should be implemented, check out the Community and post in this topic and on New Year’s Eve, I’ll post all the wanted features as a PS3 Wishlist on the main page, and then at the end of next year, we’ll find out which came true and do the ...
  7 hours ago

• Modern Warfare 2 sells 7 million copies day one

  
  SCRAWL — Authority: 618
  Woah. Activision’s yesterday-released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 may have broke a record, selling nearly seven million copies on its first day on retail shelves. How big of a deal is that? Grand Theft Auto IV sold six million copies in its first week . Yeah, it’s a big deal. As for statistics, 55% of ...
  9 hours ago

• Onion News Network: Modern Warfare 3 Announced

  
  DLB-Network — Authority: 140
  Thanks Private Skittles!NOTE: this is just a joke for laughs and is not meant to be taken seriously. Enjoy!
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• Modern Warfare 2 beats GTA IV to become fastest-selling game of all time

  
  GAMER.BLORGE — Authority: 430
  As promised, I didn’t rush out and buy Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 2 on launch day. But millions of [...]Related posts: Activision brings Call of Duty back for Modern Warfare 2 No, I won’t be buying Modern Warfare 2 Modern Warfare 2 set to top GTA IV
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tips — Stealth Loadouts

  
  DLB-Network — Authority: 140
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• Modern Warfare Trophies Fixed to a Shine

  
  PlayStation LifeStyle — Authority: 591
  The hit game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released yesterday and sold as well as was advertised. However, the release of Modern Warfare 2 wasn’t without any hitches. For the entire early hours of release, thousands of consumers reported issues with trophies not syncing as well as issues with the friend ...
  11 hours ago

• Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Issues on PS3

  
  Game Stooge — Authority: 484
  PlayStation 3 owners are apparently having serious issues with online multiplayer on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 , apparently caused by a patch to fix a trophy glitch. [Infinity Wards Robert] Bowling, PS3 owners can expect a “party invite update by Friday,” which should hopefully resolve this issue. Until ...
  12 hours ago

• Patch for COD: MW 2 to Fix PlayStation Problems

  
  DLB-Network — Authority: 140
  So a lot of us have heard about the issues with COD: MW 2 on that PlayStation console. If you haven’t, the PlayStation version has had trophy issues, and online issues trying to connect to your friends.Activision and Infinity Ward have released a patch to fix these issues.Robert Bowling’s Twitter ...
  12 hours ago

• PlayStation 3 Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Down for the Count

  
  The Koalition | The Video Game & Hip Hop Authority — Authority: 487
  As I type this article my copy of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 just arrived from FedEx. Instead of being excited to rip the package off of this anticipated title, I sit here shaking my head. All over the internet people are in an uproar because it seems that the PlayStation 3 version of Modern Warfare 2 is a little ...
  12 hours ago

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