Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299, plans new, slim versionAugust 18th, 2009 Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100NEW YORK — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it's slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299. Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will cut the price of the currently available 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately.
Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010September 24th, 2009 Sony to launch new motion controller next springNEW YORK — Sony plans to release a new motion controller next spring for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The controller will work with the PlayStation Eye camera, which can track players' voices, faces and body motion.
Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 console by $100 ahead of holidaysAugust 19th, 2009 Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PS3 by $100GEARING UP FOR HOLIDAYS: Sony Corp.'s move to cut the price of its PlayStation 3 console by $100 comes well ahead of the holiday season and should boost sales not just for Sony but the video game industry as a whole during this important period. LONG EXPECTED: The 80-gigabyte PS3 will now cost $299 and a slimmer, lighter one is planned for the same price.
Spider-Man, X-Men comics coming to PlayStation Portable in DecemberAugust 19th, 2009 PSP game player to get Spider-Man, X-Men comicsNEW YORK — Sony is adding a digital reader service that will allow owners of its handheld gaming system, the PlayStation Portable, to download comics. The service will start in December and will include content from Marvel Entertainment's Spider-Man, X-Men and the Fantastic Four.
Electronic Arts CEO calls PS3 price cut, timing 'great move'August 19th, 2009 Electronic Arts CEO says PS3 price cut great moveNEW YORK — John Riccitiello, the CEO of video game publisher Electronic Arts, says Sony's decision to cut the price of the PlayStation 3 is a "bold move done precisely at the right time."
Sony Corp. said Tuesday it is cutting the price of the console by $100, bringing the 80-gigabyte version to $299 effective immediately.
Sony shows off wand-shaped motion controller at E3June 3rd, 2009 Sony shows off motion controller at E3LOS ANGELES — Sony has conjured a new controller at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The PlayStation maker unveiled a prototype wand-shaped motion controller at their splashy E3 presentation Tuesday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
PlayStation Home v1.3 lets you launch games directly from itAugust 20th, 2009 If you are still unsatisfied with the good news of the PS3 Slim, here is another good news to make you happy. You can launch games like Street Fighter IV, Resistance 2, Motor Storm or Far Cry 2 directly from home.
Apple's new iPhone sells out before launchJune 16th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Apple's latest edition of the iPhone is matching the popularity of its predecessors. The company, and its exclusive US carrier, AT&T, said Monday that pre-orders of the phone had sold out, and that customers could face a wait of a week or two after launch day on Friday to get their coveted gizmos.
Go your own way: Sony shrinks the PSP, delivering tighter handheld gamingSeptember 30th, 2009 Sony's PSP go delivers tighter handheld gamingSony's PlayStation Portable is the most high-powered handheld video-game machine on the market, but it's usually my third choice when it comes to on-the-road action. It's all a matter of size.
Sony Computer to launch seven Indian games this yearApril 13th, 2009 KOLKATA - London-based Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) would launch six to seven Indian games this year, a top official said here Monday. 'We will launch games based on Indian contexts, like traditional Indian outdoor and indoor games and another game based on the underworld activities in Mumbai,' Atindriya Bose, country-manager - Playstation, part of Sony Computer Entertainment, told IANS.
Sony reports $1 billion yen annual loss and forecasts larger shortfall this fiscal yearMay 14th, 2009 Sony reports $1 billion yen annual lossTOKYO — Sony Corp. reported Thursday a 98.9 billion yen ($1 billion) loss for the fiscal year ended March, its first net loss in 14 years, and forecast its red ink to swell this year amid a serious downturn in global electronics demand.
Sony cuts PlayStation 3 price around world, offers upgrade, could worsen earnings woesAugust 19th, 2009 Sony cuts PS3 price around world, offers upgradeTOKYO — Sony Corp. slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 around the world in a move that analysts said is likely to boost sales of the game console while not adding much to its money-losing earnings.
Sony reports 37.1 billion yen loss first quarter, keeps forecast for more red inkJuly 30th, 2009 Sony reports quarterly loss, expects more red inkTOKYO — Sony Corp., maker of the hit PlayStation game console, reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss but maintained its forecast for more red ink as it takes a beating from the strong yen and slumping global electronics sales. The Japanese electronics and entertainment company said Thursday its net loss for the fiscal first quarter was 37.1 billion yen ($390.5 million) compared with a 35 billion yen ($368.4 million) profit in the April-June period a year earlier.
Video game shares take a hit as PlayStation price cut rumors mountAugust 17th, 2009 Sector Snap: Video games take a hitNEW YORK — Shares of video game companies took a hit Monday, even as rumors mounted about a looming price cut for Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3. The shares dropped just a few days after market researcher NPD Group reported a sharp drop in video game retail sales for the month of July.
Sony reports $1 billion annual loss, plans to close 3 plants; forecasts larger loss this yearMay 14th, 2009 Sony reports $1 billion annual lossTOKYO — Sony Corp. reported Thursday a 98.9 billion yen ($1 billion) loss for the fiscal year ended March, its first net loss in 14 years, and forecast its red ink to swell this year amid a serious downturn in global electronics demand.
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