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Using your Android device as a PS3 Netflix remote

Netflix is one the most popular video streaming sites and applications for both PCs and mobile devices. As you probably already know, Netflix streaming is available for most current-gen Android smartphones. Plus, you can also use the platform stream to videos to your console like Sony's PS3. So if you happen to own both an Android smartphones and a PS3, you may be interested in learning about a sweet new Ne ...

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Sony explains lack of 12 GB PS3 in US

Apparently consumers in the US are just too good for a low-capacity PS3. News of Sony's newest PS3 hardware redesign has been all over the Web this week, but for those in the US, it was all about the 250 GB and 500 GB models. Some consumers may not have even realized that the company also unveiled a lite 12 GB version of the console. That unit, however, will only be available in other regions of the world i ...

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New, slimmer PS3 officially revealed

Sony will try to steal some of Nintendo's thunder this holiday season with a new version of the PS3.Confirming rampant rumors that the company would launch an even slimmer version of its console in time for the holidays, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House unveiled both a 250 GB version and a 500 GB version of the latest PS3 iteration. The 250 GB version will sell for $250, while the 500 GB one wil ...

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Game Genie launches on PS3

Back in the day, players who wanted an unfair edge in their games became very familiar with the name "Game Genie." That was the name of a line of devices that allowed users to enter cheat codes and unlock modifications to their Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, etc games. The system worked by plugging in game cartridges into the Game Genie console, and then plugging that into the console. This initiat ...

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Federal judge dismisses PS3 Linux claims

A federal judge has unceremoniously dismissed all remaining claims that Sony reneged on its promise to allow Playstation 3 video game consoles to function as full-fledged computers. Indeed, early marketing campaigns by the Japanese-based corporation advertised the console as a system that would allow users to "play games, watch movies, view videos, listen to music and run a full-featured Linux operating sys ...

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63% of PS3 owners want a Vita

It appears Playstation fans are loyal fans indeed, as nearly two-thirds of existing PS3 users are planning on purchasing the new Vita handheld after it launches early next year. Specifically, Sony says according to its own survey data, 63% of those with a PS3 right now said they will buy a Playstation Vita within 18 months of its February 2012 release date. In addition, 60% of PSP owners want to upgrade to ...

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Tegra-powered tablets can function as game consoles

It will be quite some time before anyone starts looking at something like the Xoom or Sony Tablet as a serious competitor to the PS3 or Xbox 360, but with some help from Nvidia, it might happen. The component manufacturer has posted on its official blog that it is possible to essentially turn a tablet equipped with one of its Tegra processors into a "wireless game console." The first game to take advantage ...

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Sony slashes PS3 pricing

Sony has slashed the price of its popular Playstation 3 console by $50. The cut affects both the 160GB and 320GB models, which are now priced at $249 and $299 respectively. In addition, a limited edition inFAMOUS 2 bundle is currently available for $299 and includes a 320 GB PlayStation 3, a copy of the game and a 30-day membership to PlayStation Plus. Sony slashes PS3 pricing"The new price will make the PS ...

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PS3 users get 6 months of Music Unlimited

Sony is giving a gift to users who haven't yet signed up for Music Unlimited. The streaming, subscription-based music service is kind of like Pandora's online radio system, except users can search for and playback specific music tracks, and can also download tracks as they listen to them over the nonstop streaming channels. At least, those are the features for the top tier of Music Unlimited. For those who ...

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Playstation Store is finally back online

The last part of Sony's online Playstation services has finally been restored. Nearly two months after Sony first completely disabled the Playstation Network, the entire online system is now back up and running. The last piece of the PSN puzzle to come back into place is the Playstation Store, Sony's digital download platform that allows users to purchase PS3 or PSP games directly from the respective system ...

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