Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010

June 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.

June 3rd, 2009 The Game is on. After Microsoft demoed their Project Natal concept for Xbox 360, Sony showed off a real prototype of their motion controller which looks like a wand with a color changing ball on top.

June 3rd, 2009 Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo during E3LOS ANGELES — Both Microsoft and Sony debuted prototype motion controllers for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, while the only gadget that gaming leader Nintendo unveiled was a device that Wii users can use to check their pulse. "I wasn't surprised to see Microsoft and Sony copying Nintendo," said Forrester analyst Paul Jackson.

August 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.

June 5th, 2009 The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3 - the world's largest convention for video games - has ended this Thursday with a total of 40,000 attendees compared to about 5,000 over the past two years. We have to wait till June 15th to 17th, 2010 for the next E3 to be held at Los Angeles Convention Center.

September 15th, 2009 Xbox exec Shane Kim to retire after 19 yearsNEW YORK — Shane Kim, the Microsoft Corp. executive who oversaw the growth of its video game business from the original Xbox and through such hits as "Halo" and "Gears of War," is retiring after 19 years with the software maker.

May 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.

August 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.

August 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.

July 28th, 2009 Sony still struggling after first loss in 14 yearsTOKYO — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. reports its fiscal first quarter earnings on Thursday.

August 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.

August 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.

July 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.

May 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.

May 14th, 2009 Sony reports $1 bln annual loss, sees more red inkTOKYO — Sony Corp. reported a 98.9 billion yen ($1 billion) loss for the fiscal year ended March, its first annual net loss in 14 years, and projected it would lose even more money this year amid a serious slump in the global electronics market.