Posts Tagged ‘Playstation 3’

Is PS2 Backward Compatibility Coming Back To PS3 Consoles

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Is PS2 Backward Compatibility Coming Back To PS3 Consoles

For many gamers, Sony “fanboys” included, the company’s biggest sin is removing PS2 backward compatibility from PS3 consoles.

When the Sony Playstation 3 was first released, one of its features was the ability to play Playstation 2 games flawlessly. This wasn’t like the Xbox 360’s backward compatibility with Xbox games which was emulation-powered, hence, subject to compatibility issues. Backward compatibility with PS2 games for PS3 consoles was perfect. PS3 consoles were able to play any PS2 games without fault.

This feature was removed gradually. Newer models introduced limited backward compatibility which was software-powered. The models after that removed backward compatibility altogether.

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Playstation 3 Vs Xbox 360 Round 2 Battle Of The Motion Control Systems

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Playstation 3 Vs Xbox 360 Round 2 Battle Of The Motion Control Systems

Are you ready for Playstation 3 vs Xbox 360, Round 2?

What used to be a battle for better graphics, better game play, better online multiplayer experience and better storyline modes has taken a cue from the runaway leader of the current generation of consoles, the Nintendo Wii. The battle has graduated from a number crunching war involving processing power, onboard memory and polygons per second into a more practical war involving, you guessed it, motion control systems.

The Nintendo Wii presented a new way of enjoying games: making one’s body the controller. Using a motion sensing controller, the Wii introduced new game play mechanics that attracted previous non-gamers into the fold and gave birth to an entirely new generation of video game enthusiasts collectively labeled as casual gamers.

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Xbox 360 Vs PS3 Head To Head

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Xbox 360 Vs PS3 Head To Head

Gamers who have decided to finally – albeit 3 years late – give up their Xbox and Playstation 2 units and hop aboard the next generation of consoles have 3 options available for them: the Nintendo Wii, the Microsoft Xbox 360, and the Sony Playstation 3. The Wii, as many people say, is a console for casual gamers. It will offer a lot of innovative game mechanics, but if you grew up exploring tombs as Lara Croft or shooting aliens as Master Chief, you will crave for more conventional but highly improved video game systems.

Hence, for old fashioned gamers, the battle boils down to Xbox 360 vs PS3.

What console is better? Which is a safer investment? The battle of Xbox 360 vs PS3 will be waged in 5 fronts. Let’s take a look at each and every one of them to determine what gaming console is worth your loyalty.

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The 3 Biggest Sony Playstation 3 Games For 2010

Friday, December 18th, 2009

The 3 Biggest Sony Playstation 3 Games For 2010

2009 is poised to become a big, big year for the Sony Playstation 3. In fact, this early, Sony is already dubbing this as the year that the Playstation brand has returned to prominence. 2009 marked the first time that the Sony PS3 beat the Microsoft Xbox 360 in terms of sales. 2009 also marked the first time, albeit for a fleeting moment, that the Nintendo Wii was dislodged from the top of the Japanese sales charts, also by the Sony Playstation 3.

With big games about to be released come the fourth quarter of this year, 2009 is going to be bigger for Sony Entertainment.

But the games that are expected for the Sony Playstation 3 for this holiday season have been expected for more than a year now. They come as no surprise. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, MAG, Tekken 6, Modern Warfare 2, Assassin’s Creed 2. Rock Band: Beatles, Brutal Legend… these are big time titles that are already in the purchase schedule of most Sony PS3 owners.

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Biggest PS3 News From E3 Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming In 2010

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Biggest PS3 News From E3 Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming In 2010

So, what’s the biggest PS3 news from the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2009?

Final Fantasy XIII? Old news. Besides, it’s not even exclusive to the Sony PS3 anymore.

God of War 3? Everyone knew it was coming, sooner or later. Also, a video of Kratos climbing the back of a Titan has been making the rounds since late in 2008.

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Playstation 3 Games That Will Rock Your World In 2009 And 2010

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Playstation 3 Games That Will Rock Your World In 2009 And 2010

Who said that the Sony PS3 is dead?  The fiscal year 2008-2009 has been a banner period for the system, what with a lineup of Sony Playstation 3 games that shook up the industry.  Metal Gear Solid 4, Killzone 2, Resistance 2 and Little Big Planet stood toe-to-toe with the best that the Microsoft Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii offered.

And fiscal year 2009-2010 will be no different.

In fact, with the announced lineup of Sony Playstation 3 games for the said period, the console may actually pull off some big surprises in the sales charts.  Next year’s number one console in terms of sales may actually be a Sony product once again.

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The Biggest Playstation 3 Rumors For 2010

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

The Biggest Playstation 3 Rumors For 2010

When it comes to Sony’s flagship electronic entertainment product, Playstation 3 rumors are just as big and as exciting as actual Playstation 3 news.  This is because Sony has a history of wanting to please its loyal fan base.  In Sony Land, rumors have a higher likelihood of becoming reality.

So, what are the biggest Playstation 3 rumors for 2010?

1.  The PS3 slim.  Of all the Playstation 3 rumors, this is the most verifiable.  Leaks of images involving a slimmer, smaller Sony Playstation 3 leaked online right before the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2009, the biggest video game trade exhibit today.  Many believed that the PS3 slim would be unveiled at E3.  E3 has come and gone and Sony has kept mum on the veracity of the PS3 slim.  Is it a fact?  Or is it mere speculation?  Smart money is on the former.

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4 Ways On How To Score A Free PS3

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

4 Ways On How To Score A Free PS3

Who wouldn’t want to score a free PS3?  The Sony Playstation 3 is, with little argument, this generation’s most powerful video gaming console.  Many say that it is the most functional as well, as it doubles as a cost-friendly blu-ray disc player that can play blu-ray movies aside from games.

Unfortunately, these mean that the Sony Playstation 3 is also the most expensive gaming console in the market today.  Hence, the prospect of scoring a free PS3 becomes even more attractive.

How can you get a free PS3?  Here are 4 methods you can try.

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5 Xbox 360 Exclusives That May Find Their Way To The Play Station 3

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

5 Xbox 360 Exclusives That May Find Their Way To The Play Station 3

The current generation of console war between Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s Play Station 3 has its nasty side.  There are reports of companies paying game developers so that the latter’s games will be exclusively released in their systems.

However, in the fickle world of video game entertainment, there are no permanent alliances.  Look at Nintendo and Square.  Look at Nintendo and Sony.  Look at Microsoft and Rare.  Look at Microsoft and Bungie Soft.

They may be Xbox 360 exclusives today, but it’s only a matter of time before these 5 titles will appear on the Sony Play Station 3:

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The Future Of The Playstation 3 Five PS3 Games That Will Make Or Break The System In 2009

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

The Future Of The Playstation 3  Five PS3 Games That Will Make Or Break The System In 2009

Even the so-called “fanboys” would agree, the Sony Playstation 3 has been trailing the Nintendo Wii and the Xbox 360 in terms of sales since the day the PS3 was launched.  Sony promised consumers that it will regain the market leadership by the end of 2007 – a leadership it once enjoyed with the Playstation 2 (PS2) – but it didn’t happen, mainly because of the lack of console-defining exclusives.  Sonly promised consumers that 2008 will be the PS3’s year, but this didn’t materialize despite strong showings from Metal Gear Solid 4 (MGS4) and Little Big Planet.

And now, Sony has once again promised that 2009 will be the glory year of the PS3.

Its patrons are becoming impatient.  Industry experts believe that 2009 is the “make or break” year for the PS3.  2009, they say, is the year that will either mark the PS3 as a worthy entry to Sony’s series of console excellence, or brand the PS3 as a market failure despite its clearly superior engineering.

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