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.
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 250-gigabyte PlayStation 3 for $350 on Nov. 3October 15th, 2009 Sony to launch PlayStation with bigger hard driveNEW YORK — To give more room for game, movie and music downloads, Sony is launching a PlayStation 3 with a larger hard drive on Nov. 3. The $350 gaming console will have a 250 gigabyte hard drive, more than twice as big as the recently launched slimmer, lighter PlayStation 3.
Sony's net profit down 94.8 percent in October-December periodJanuary 28th, 2009 TOKYO - Sony Corp Thursday reported its net profit plunged 94.8 percent in the October-to-December quarter to 10.4 billion yen ($116.37 million) because of a strong yen and dwindling demand for electronics. The earnings compared with a 200.2 billion yen net profit from the same quarter a year earlier.
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.
Sony reports $1 billion annual loss and plans to close 3 plants; sees more red ink this yearMay 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.
Sony reports $1 billion annual loss and plans to close 3 plants; sees more red ink this yearMay 14th, 2009 Sony reports $1B 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.
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.
Coming soon: Dual-screen laptopAugust 30th, 2009 LONDON - The world's first laptop with twin monitors is slated to hit the stores by the end of the year. The dual-screen laptop, entitled Spacebook, was masterminded by Alaska-based technology firm gScreen.
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.
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.
X-box, PlayStation to mimic real stench of warMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - X-box and PlayStation lovers would soon be turning their bedrooms into battlefields, courtesy the new technique that will allow games consoles to mimic the stench of war. The new technology developed by Birmingham University researchers will allow the players to sniff out cordite, diesel fumes, and burning rubber.
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 $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 still struggling to regain electronics glamour after first annual loss in 14 yearsJuly 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.
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