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PS3 turns 3 years old as PS2 launches

Psyko — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:28 GMT

Believe it or not, but PS3 just turned three years old. To celebrate, PS2 is officially launching in Brazil. What's even more interesting is the price. Believe it or not.

As you may recall, about the time PS3 Slim launched, PS3's in general had a 100$ (USD) price cut. Meaning the price dropped from 399$ down to 299$.
The thing is, somehow, Sony thought a reasonable PS2 price would be 450$. That's 150$ more then the original PS3 price.

Now, even though there obviously is no PS3 support there either, there apparently are some older PS3 games on sale at the very generous price of 115$.

[via: QJ.net]

[Rumor] FireFox coming to Playstation 3

Psyko — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:34:48 GMT

New day, new rumor. According to this one, Sony is in the works of making an agreement with Mozilla. It seems as Sony wants to upgrade the built in browser to a new and fresh FireFox one.

This rumor, like any other Playstation rumor, started by an insider who claims to have recieved tip-off from a source very near Sony.
According to him, it's nothing but words so far. But what do you know? The PS3 slim also started out as a rumor from a tip-off leaked by a Playstation insider.
Hopefully, this is another of those rumors, that actually comes true.
FireFox in the PlayStation 3 might end up giving the users more customization ability and plugin features.

Currently, it's unclear if the deal got closed or not, but either way it shouldn't be too long before we find out.

[via: qj.net]

PS3 FW 3.1 Brings Facebook Integration

Modified — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:52:01 GMT

As you may know, Microsoft recently released a dashboard update that brought several new social networking features to the Xbox 360. Looks like Sony is quickly reacting, because the company just announced that firmware 3.1 for PS3 will include Facebook integration. Now, your Facebook account can be linked directly to your PSN profile. This will allow you to automatically update your news feed with Trophy and PlayStation Store activity.

Although this update's main focus is the Facebook integration feature, it also includes a revamped photo browser and the ability to change the font color of your PSN ID. Well just look for yourself. Here is a video walk-through of PS3 Firmware 3.1.

[Via PlayStation Blog]

Netflix on PS3 Now Available

guitarplayr16 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:55:22 GMT

A while ago we posted that Netflix is coming to PS3.
Today, it is available, so have fun streaming!
If you havn't picked up your streaming disc yet, you can do so here.

[Via PS Blog]

LittleBigPlanet Celebrates 1st Anniversary

guitarplayr16 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:43:06 GMT

For people who keep track of when LittleBigPlanet was released, they'd notice that this week is the week that LittleBigPlanet arrived to stores.
Through the next few weeks, Media Molecule will be celebrating the first birthday of the critically acclaimed PS3 title LittleBigPlanet.

To celebrate this event, they have created a special Birthday Cake Costume, which you can grab this costume on Thursday from the PlayStation Store.
It will be availible for one week only, so don't miss your opportunity!

Wait, there's more!

You thought that the one costume was a good treat, Media Molecule's space suit costume is coming back!
This spacesuit costume was released at the game's launch, back last year.
I assume most of you have missed this, so pick it up on Thursday while you can!

They even made wallpapers for you to celebrate their anniversary!

Widescreen | 4:3 | PS3 | PSP | Mobile

Keep your eyes peeled out for exciting new things happening over the next few weeks, and don't foget to pick up your two FREE costumes this Thursday, November 5th!

[Via Media Molecule]

Grab the Pumpkin Head Costume for LBP

guitarplayr16 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:44:31 GMT

This Thursday, be sure to visit the PlayStation Store and grab your Pumpkin Head Costume for LittleBigPlanet!

If you recall last year, Media Molecule released the Pumpkin Head Costume in time as a Halloween treat.

What if you missed it, or simply bought the game after last year's Halloween?
Don't fear! This year, they are releasing the same Pumpkin Head Costume!

Don't miss this opportunity.
Go grab it on Thursday, and did I mention; you don't even have to spend a cent on it!

[Via Media Molecule]

Netflix Arriving on PlayStation 3

guitarplayr16 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:39:20 GMT

Today is the day that many movie watching PS3 owners have been waiting for.
Sony and Netflix have partnered up to bring the online movie rental service to the PlayStation 3.

You will be able to watch thousands of Netflix movies and shows directly through the XMB.

The application is supposed to release next month, with no specific date.

[Via PS Blog]