New book explains how Sony inadvertently helped make Xbox360
ps3fanboy.com — A new book from one of Cell's designers explains how R&D spent on PS3's advanced chip was used in making the Xenon processor for Microsoft's Xbox 360. "The Race for a New Game Machine" from David Shippy and his co-worker Mickie Phipps delves into their time at IBM working on the chips for both of these competing consoles. (Submitted by mark076h) More...
Pfft, 1080p? Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, in 2160p.
ps3fanboy.com — What happens when you take four PS3 systems, one copy of Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, and a Sony SRX-110 projector and put them all together? Well, you get one incredible GT experience. At the 10th Anniversary Party in New York City, Polyphony Digital ran an interesting experiment, where they were able to render the game in a glorious 2160p res. (Submitted by bakkouz) More...
Premium Themes to be Available for Purchase on PS Store
ps3fanboy.com — Do you think those free themes for your PS3 are lacking a little spiffiness? Not to worry, Sony's got your back in the form of premium themes for your PS3's XMB. Beginning tomorrow, you will able to purchase premium themes from the PS Store for $0.99 - $1.99. (Submitted by diggleague) More...
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, demo coming this week
ps3fanboy.com — If you recall, back in May, we reported that Lucas Arts' was certain about releasing a Star Wars: The Force Unleashed demo. Back then, it was just a matter of knowing when that demo would arrive; however, three months later, we now know exactly when it will come. The pleasure of wielding Sith powers begins this Thursday, August 21. (Submitted by inactive) More...
Home Access is Based on Console Region, not PSN Account
ps3fanboy.com — With the release of the new Home beta, we now have a much clearer idea of how these region restrictions, that we discovered at E3, are being implemented. It seems that the client reacts to your console's native region, locking you out of any Home servers that don't match it. That means that if you're a UK gamer who imported from the US. . . (Submitted by Four20) More...
Is LittleBigPlanet's Sackboy PS3's New Mascot?
ps3fanboy.com — In an interview with Advertising Age, SCEA's product marketing manager for LittleBigPlanet Mark Valledor echoes the sentiments of associate producer Eric Fong: LittleBigPlanet will move PS3s. Ultimately, Sony's goal is to "turn Sackboy into the next emblematic character for the PS3." (Submitted by badwithcomputer) More...
PS3 Greatest Hits buyer's guide
ps3fanboy.com — Nine PS3 Greatest Hits titles are now available for $30. But which of these games should you buy? Don't worry, we've done the research for you. Check out our Buyer's Guide to see recommendations, and which online retailers currently have these budget games in stock. (Submitted by Rosco24) More...
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