More reports suggest that, yep, Microsoft IS working on a PSP-killing handheld.
Sony stacks up swish accessories for its pint-sized portable game player in the Far East.
Make car journeys like long-haul flights Want to give your kids and other car passengers that airline TV-in-the-back-of-the-seat experience on long journeys? Thanks to Griffin Technology, you'll soon be able to do just that. The company will next month ship RoadDock, a rig for attaching a Sony PlayStation Portable to the back of a car seat.…
Sony today announced the UK launch of its LocationFree box.
More details have been revealed of 'Undiluted Platinum', which is billed as the world's first PSP modchip. According to MaxConsole.net , the 32MB flash storage area fits right inside your handheld and boots up by default.
Motion controller dubiety cast...
A TAXI driver down on his luck took part in an eBay scam which diddled bidders out of almost £2,000.
Sony have released a UK flash-based playable demo of their upcoming PSP game LocoRoco for those who don't have a PSP and haven't downloaded the Japanese demo yet.
Microsoft uberbigwig Bill Gates has questioned the wisdom of Sony and Nintendo in developing motion-sensing controllers, suggesting they could turn out to be a bit rubbish.
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has questioned the wisdom of Sony and Nintendo in developing motion-sensing controllers, suggesting that there's still "a lot to be learned."
The demure Japanese woman on the Thames Embankment by the Tower of London was amused — but her husband certainly wasn’t. I asked if she spoke any English. She shook her head.
Midway Games has announced that the seminal adventure game Myst is being converted to the PSP.
London – May 26, 2006 - Midway Games Ltd. (NYSE: MWY) today announced a publishing agreement for Myst™ on PSP, the latest epic adventure from Cyan Worlds.
Wrapstar have launched a range of vinyl skins for the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS in time for the World Cup featuring the falgs of the competing nations, allowing PSP and DS owners to display their patriotism whilst playing games.
May 2006, London, United Kingdom – Wrapstar, the sole retail provider of 'skins' for the PlayStation®Portable (PSP TM ) and Nintendo DS TM games machines, today announces a new range of skins in time for the 2006 FIFA World Cup TM Germany.
Singletrack mag wants bike industry companies to wake up to the potential of podcasts.
NEW YORK, May 25: Following a successful showing at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) received numerous accolades from key US websites and critics for its diverse line up.
The lights flash, the disco ball spins and the crowd holds its breath…..it’s time to unleash your inner diva. Don your most glamorous outfit, step into the spotlight and get ready to perform an all-time classic anthem – your audience is waiting.
Free software liberates your PSP from photo drudgery.
Sony’s wireless telly stream means couch potatoes can take a break from the sofa.
Gitaroo Man Lives! on the PSP will see the long awaited and highly anticipated return of one of the PS2’s most popular and critically acclaimed rhythm action games.
Konami has released its financial report for the year ended March 31st, revealing a drastic fall in profits and operating income - related in part to expansion plans for its Health and Fitness division.
LONDON (May 22nd, 2006) – SEGA® Europe Ltd, today announced Tenchu: Time of the Assassins exclusively for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Epic Games may be hard at work on Xbox 360 title Gears of War right now, but that doesn't mean they're not considering developing games for other next-gen consoles.
What is your favourite part of the game? My favourite part is actions by multiple LocoRoco. Although the part has nothing much to do with the game play, this is what I most wanted to do. Watching LocoRoco gather to sing and pile up is really fun.
If Nintendo won the show, as some suggest, then perhaps Microsoft won the battle of the E3 conferences. The company's 2006 briefing at Grauman's Chinese Theatre was a vast an improvement on last year's. Gone were the three amigos.
LONDON (AFX) - Computer games maker SCi Entertainment Group PLC said early sales of Tomb Raider Legend have exceeded its expectations and added it is on track to hit a profitability target for its full year.
Computer and video games group SCi Entertainment is on track to hit its target profitability in June, it said today, following better than expected sales of the new Tomb Raider Legend game.
LONDON (AFX) - Computer games maker SCi Entertainment Group PLC said early sales of Tomb Raider Legend have exceeded its expectations and added it is on track to hit a profitability target for its full year.
Patch improves encoding for iPod, phones too Neuros Technology has released a firmware update for its MPEG 4 Recorder 2 that allows the gadget to once again encode video that will play back on a PlayStation Portable with Firmware 2.7 installed. The new release also adds a set of phone-friendly recording formats.…
Santa Monica, Calif. – (May 17, 2006) – GameTrailers (GT), a division of MTV Networks and a premier online destination for broadcast quality video game media, has unveiled the nominees for the “GameTrailers Best of E3 Awards.”
Tetris DS | Daxter | Metroid Prime: Hunters
This might get confusing. Apple has just launched the "MacBook", its successor to the all-white iBook laptop, and the top-end model is black. So black is cool, right? Not necessarily.
Despite Sony's efforts to crack down on homebrew coding for the PSP, the company will actively encourage individuals to develop playable content for the PlayStation 3.
The “Ceramic White” version of Sony’s iconic handheld finally goes on sale in the UK today.
We didn't really know what it was when it flashed up during the Sony conference, but upon getting home and sitting in front of our computer for ages (we're so hip), we learned that "Planet PSP" is a working title for a PSP-format "Lonely Planet" guide.
Namco's virtual alternative to the high speed thrills of professional motor racing is heading to the PSP, with Sony confirming the release of a new MotoGP game specifically designed for the handheld.
Out on Monday, etailers suggest Sony looks set to ship its glossy white version of the PlayStation Portable in the UK early next week, if a number of the country's biggest retailers are anything to go by. The special-edition handheld console will ship in the Value Pack bundle configuration.…
Sony looks set to ship its glossy white version of the PlayStation Portable in the UK early next week, if a number of the country's biggest retailers are ...
‘No military. No special forces. Just Gabe Logan.’ E3, Los Angeles, May 10 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Syphon Filter TM : Dark Mirror developed exclusively for PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable).
E3, Los Angeles, May 10 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of MotoGP developed exclusively for PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable).
Sony will unveil software next week that will extend its LocationFree TV platform to Macintosh computers and a wider range of mobile devices.
Multi-user ready, too Sony's PlayStation 3 presents a user interface based on the one the company developed for the PlayStation Portable, complete with Games, Music, Movies and Photo settings - and a multi-user system, it has emerged.…
Sony has just given us a quick glimpse at PS3’s menu interface, and it’s more than just a little familiar.
Having already surprised us with the news that the latest Call of Duty game will not be appearing on PC, Activision has dropped another bombshell in the shape of a dedicated game for Sony's PSP.
May 2006, London, United Kingdom – Wrapstar, the sole UK provider of 'skins' for the PlayStation®Portable (PSPTM) and Nintendo DS TM games machines, today announces Pinnacle Software as its exclusive distribution partner for the UK and Ireland.
E3, Los Angeles, May 10 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] is pleased to announce the release of two new Ape titles. Following hot on the tails of Ape Escape™ P and Ape Escape™ 3, Ape Academy™ 2 is out on PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) this September.
E3, Los Angeles, May 10 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] is pleased to announce the autumn 2006 release of two new titles developed by Namco Bandai Games Inc. –
Sony has announced that the 'ceramic white' PSP, previously only available in Japan, will hit European stores on Monday, and that a new cut-price Platinum range will be launched this summer.
Number two for Sony's handheld
PlayStation Portable (PSP) users will soon be able to download free content via Wi-Fi networks as part of a pan-European service, known as PlayStation Spot, to be provided by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE).
E3, LOS ANGELES - May 10, 2006 — Capcom® today showcased Power Stone® Collection for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system, a compilation including enhanced versions of Power Stone® and Power Stone 2®, which were originally released for the Sega Dreamcast and arcades.
E3, LOS ANGELES — May 10, 2006 - Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today showcased Monster Hunter Freedom for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Speaking at the pre-E3 press conference in Los Angeles, Sony has finally revealed the details of its online strategy for the PlayStation 3 - including digital distribution of new content and back catalogue software.
1st June will see the release of the first Platinum PSP titles in Europe and Australia. Not bad for a console that was only released last October. Price? €24.99. Which probably means £19.99 in the UK.
Los Angeles, 9th May 2006: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe [SCEE] is pleased to confirm the September release of Planet PSP (Working Title), a stunning series of multimedia, interactive city guides created with the help of the travel gurus at Lonely Planet and exclusively available on PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable).
Los Angeles, 9th May 2006 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced an innovative new concept in portable entertainment, with the introduction of PlayStation®Spot, providing PSP owners with free content via WLAN.
Los Angeles, 9th May 2006 – The latest upgrade to the PSP system software, launched on 2nd May, prepares PSP to act as a receiver for LocationFree™ TV, the exciting innovation in remote TV viewing launched by Sony in Europe in May.
Sony has announced that the 'ceramic white' PSP, previously only available in Japan, will hit European stores on Monday, and that a new cut-price Platinum range will be launched this summer.
Sony have announced that the ceramic White edition of the PSP will be released in Europe, along with a Platinum (read: budget) range of games.
Further to Sony’s announcements at its E3 conference, the firm has now confirmed that the ceramic white edition of PSP will be released in Europe next Monday, and that a Platinum range of software is to follow.
Last night in LA, Sony took the pre-E3 stage to outline PlayStation's future, and his morning released screenshots to illustrate its vision. While PS2 and PSP featured heavily in the presentation, all eyes and ears were focused on PlayStation 3: all these shots are from the next gen console.
Sony's PlayStation Portable device (PSP) has finally got a launch date in the UK after months of delays. The handheld multimedia gadget will be released here and elsewhere in Europe on September 1, priced at £179 or €249.
E3: The console's technology is a huge step above the PS2, and that will show up in the retail price
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Developer: High Impact Games Platform: PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system Genre: Action Platform Players: Single-player, Up to 4 players via WiFi multiplayer gameplay Launch Date: Q1 2007 Rating: “RP” for Rating Pending
The following is a list of titles that Sony Computer Entertainment America will be showing at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2006 for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Sony has finally announced a price and launch date for the PlayStation 3, with the console set to arrive on November 17th, starting from 499 Euro - and sporting a redesigned wireless Dual Shock pad with motion sensing functions.
FOSTER CITY, Calif. May 8, 2006 – Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced the launch of the first “Greatest Hits” for the PSP TM (PlayStation TM Portable) system.
Los Angeles, May 8, 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) announced today that it would launch PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3) in "Clear Black" in North America on November 17, 2006, as part of a worldwide simultaneous launch.
PS3, Wii, PSP and DS all get new outings
Live from LA! Sony's E3 press conference begins tonight, Monday May 8th at 4:00pm PDT (12.00am UK/1am CEST) - so bookmark this page now! Eurogamer will bring you live updates from the event right here: PS3, PSP, PS2, all the announcements, all the games, all the action. And seriously, we mean live!
San Diego, Calif., May 8, 2006 – Ignition Entertainment, a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive software, announced today the re-launch of “Archer MacLean’s Mercury” for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- In the pitched battle among next-generation video-game consoles, Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co Ltd. will be out to prove they can catch up with Microsoft Corp. when the companies tout their forthcoming hardware and games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo this coming week in Los Angeles.
SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- In the pitched battle among next-generation video-game consoles, Sony Corp. and Nintendo Co Ltd. will be out to prove they can catch up with Microsoft Corp. when the companies tout their forthcoming hardware and games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo this coming week in Los Angeles.
Author Dean Takahasi has claimed in his new book, The Xbox 360 Uncloaked, that half of Microsoft's Xbox 360 hardware team has moved onto a portable hardware project - designed to compete with Nintendo's DS and Sony's PSP - since the launch of the next gen machine.
New games bound for PS2 and PSP
Juiced: Eliminator is due to become available for the Sony PSP platform. The PSP's wireless functionality has allowed publisher THQ to make the game playable by up to six people - with new Eliminator and Relay modes - and there are several new features in addition.
Current gen PS2/PSP titles.
LOS ANGELES - May 4, 2006 - Nyko Technologies, a peripherals manufacturer dedicated to enhancing the digital lifestyle, is now shipping the highly-anticipated Play on TV Adapter for the Sony PSP to retailers. The Plug-and-Play accessory features patented technol...
As you'll know if you've checked in with Sony's current-gen E3 line-up, Zipper Interactive's working on a pair of new SOCOM games - one for PS2 and one for PSP.
FOSTER CITY, Calif. May 4, 2006 – Sony Computer Entertainment America announced a stellar line up of new software titles due out this year for the market-leading PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, including nine new titles for the revolutionary PSP system and five new titles for the most popular gaming platform in North America, Europe/PAL
Everyone's expecting Sony to go new-game bananas at E3 next week, but that hasn't stopped it releasing a list of PS2 and PSP games we already know about.
Transform PSP into a mobile!
DS: Double Trouble? Having launched back in March 2005, Nintendo's new handheld had almost a six-month head-start on Sony's PSP, but, in the final 2005 reckoning still found itself overtaken by the more powerful, more expensive machine.
NEW YORK, May 4: Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) today announced the development of BattleZone for the PSP TM (PlayStation ® Portable) system, a modern update to the 1980 classic arcade game. BattleZone immerses players in an interactive world with relentless onslaughts of quick, action-oriented battles.
Sony PSP tested to destruction! WiFi wages war on traffic jams... [2004-12-20] …with a little help from the German government. Can the power of WiFi keep streets congestion-free?
Sony unveils ‘In-wall’ do-it-all device! Commodore 64 re-launched in the UK today [2005-01-13] The new C64 direct-to-TV console hits Blighty this very day.
A new report from market research firm The NPD Group ( www.npd.com ) concludes that the outlook for movies and other entertainment on Universal Media Disc (UMD) -- the tiny optical disk used by Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) is "bleak."
May 3rd, 2006 - With its comfortable, over-the-ear design and snazzy hi-tech look, Communicator Headset for PSP is an essential purchase for gamers on the move. It’s fully WiFi-compatible too; the ideal companion for Datel’s own WiFi MAX.
You could soon be watching the latest episode of Lost on your PSP. [ more images ] Sony has revealed more details of LocationFree TV, its revolutionary service that lets you record and watch programmes from your home country no matter where you are in the world.
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (May 3, 2006) -- SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced the development of Sonic Rivals exclusively for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system.
Sony finally launches its LocationFree TV service into the UK this month, having already made it available in the US and Japan.
Sony PSP tested to destruction! WiFi wages war on traffic jams... [2004-12-20] …with a little help from the German government. Can the power of WiFi keep streets congestion-free?
Sony unveils ‘In-wall’ do-it-all device! Commodore 64 re-launched in the UK today [2005-01-13] The new C64 direct-to-TV console hits Blighty this very day.
NEW YORK, May 2: Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR) today announced the development of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ® : Tactics TM for the PSP TM (PlayStation ® Portable) system, marking the first time the highly- coveted D&D ® license has ever graced a next-generation portable system.
Sony’s upcoming killer handheld console is out to crush Nintendo DS, and here’s another reason why it’s on track to do exactly that! [ more ] iPod mini gets a growth spurt?!
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s! [2005-04-20] The Japanese giant churns out a microcomponent system that plays cassettes. What next, a steam-powered Walkman?
Radica unleashes a new range of slick PSP peripherals, including an in-car mount that sticks to your windows! [ more ] Sony unveils Cyber-shot M2 camcorder [2005-09-13] Slimline and swivelicious! Take a close look at Sony's upcoming mini movie star.
Sony's outdoorsy gaming device gets cooped up indoors with this clever new TV add-on. [ more ] iPod audio translator [2005-12-19] CyraKnow has launched four audio phrase books for iPod-carrying travellers.
Sony releases version 2.7 for download, adding Flash and AAC support and paving the way for LocationFree TV. [ more ] iPod gets leathered [2006-04-26] These hand-stitched cases from Italian hide specialists Orbino are well buff(ed).
Sony’s upcoming killer handheld console is out to crush Nintendo DS, and here’s another reason why it’s on track to do exactly that! [ more ] iPod mini gets a growth spurt?!
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Sony favours tape cassettes over MP3s! [2005-04-20] The Japanese giant churns out a microcomponent system that plays cassettes. What next, a steam-powered Walkman?
Radica unleashes a new range of slick PSP peripherals, including an in-car mount that sticks to your windows! [ more ] Sony unveils Cyber-shot M2 camcorder [2005-09-13] Slimline and swivelicious! Take a close look at Sony's upcoming mini movie star.
Sony's outdoorsy gaming device gets cooped up indoors with this clever new TV add-on. [ more ] iPod audio translator [2005-12-19] CyraKnow has launched four audio phrase books for iPod-carrying travellers.
Sony releases version 2.7 for download, adding Flash and AAC support and paving the way for LocationFree TV. [ more ] iPod gets leathered [2006-04-26] These hand-stitched cases from Italian hide specialists Orbino are well buff(ed).
Sony PSP hits Japan like a gaming Godzilla! Sony’s monster handheld sets Japan alight with excitement. Get all the juicy details right here, plus new info on PSP’s pukka download capabilities [ more ]
Attack of the PSP and DS clones! Sony and Nintendo’s new gaming handhelds get the impostor treatment. But these ropey rip-offs aren’t a patch on the real thing [ more ]
Shrink big-screen classics onto this midget on-the-go movie player. Magnifying glass not included! [ more ] PSP games definitely region-free! [2005-03-21] News surfaces that Sony’s portable playmate isn’t region-locked.
Surf the net wirelessly with Sony PSP! [2005-04-01] It couldn’t be simpler to hook PSP up to the Internet via Wi-Fi. We did it and we’ve got the pics to prove it [ more ]
White PSP sparkles into view [2005-07-21] New paint job makes Sony's ultra-desirable handheld even sexier. [ more ]
Following fast in the footsteps of the iPod skinning scene, you can now create custom covers for Sony's portable playboy. [ more ] Robots get covered in skin [2005-08-16] Artificial skin has been invented to enable robots to experience the sensation of touch.
We've got the first shots of Sony's new VAIO FJ series laptops in red and blue. Oh yes. [ more ] Nutty iPod nano cases uncovered [2005-09-15] iPod nano gets showered with heaps of freaky-looking protective cases, including a grassy rubber offering!
PSP satnav this year? Evidence of a GPS add-on for PSP has just emerged. Here’s the word on the street… [ more ] Sony VAIO VA1 makes itself at home [2006-02-08] One of the smartest Media Centre PCs of recent times, the VA1 vies for pride of place in your lounge.