It’s not been long since Sony released the slim PlayStation 3, a redesign to the original PS3. Now reports are pouring in that Sony has another redesigned version in the pipeline. A few days back, a redesigned version of the PS3 hit the FCC. Though the listing didn’t have any photos, a recent listing on Anatel has revealed some photos of the purported redesigned PS3.

The new PS3 variant has reportedly hit Anatel (Brazil’s own FCC) and as it turns out, there are 3 models – CECH-4011A, CECH-4011B and CECH-4011C. According to Tecnoblog, these three models point to a minute 16GB version, along with 250GB and 500GB versions. From the looks of it, the redesigned PS3 appears to be slimmer and seems to be having a top loading disc drive. Now this is new. If true, it’ll be the first PS3 to have a top loading disc drive, just like the PS2. Sony hasn’t reacted to these leaked photos yet. Who knows we might be getting a new PS3 version soon.

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Watch the latest E3 2010 trailer of the long awaited Gran Turismo 5.

Update: Sony has finally announced GT5′s release date. It will be out on November 2, 2010.

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The new limited edition Final Fantasy XIII PlayStation 3 is now finally available in Japan.

This limited edition PS3 boasts a stylish matte white finish and a slightly glossier rendition of the character Lightning in pink, plus there is a white controller too.

Looks cool!

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Sony has officially confirmed that they are going to bring out a new, slimmer version of the PlayStation 3.

The new version has a Matte Black finish, comes with 120GB storage and consumes less power that it’s predecessor. While it’s size has shrunk, the PS3 Slim won’t support OS install but that shouldn’t be a problem for most people. Apart from that, other features are the same found in the previous model.

Another major thing is that Sony has reduced the price on the console to a much more desirable $299. Starting today, the current 80GB PS3 will also retail for $299.

The new 3.0 firmware will also be released concurrently with the PS3 slim, providing a breath of fresh air for existing machines.

Spec sheet:

* Product name: PlayStation 3

* Product code: CECH-2000A (Charcoal Black)

* CPU: Cell Broadband Engine

* GPU: RSX

* Audio output: LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, AAC.

* Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM

* Hard disk: 120GB 2.5″ Serial ATA

* USB 2.0 ports: 2

* Networking: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 (+EDR)

* Controller: Wireless Controller (Bluetooth) x 1

* AV outputs: HDMI x 1, AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital out (optical) x 1

* Resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)

* BD / DVD / CD drive (read only): BD × 2 (BD-ROM), DVD × 8 (DVD-ROM), CD × 24 (CD-ROM)

* Power: AC 220 – 240, 50/60Hz

* Power consumption: Approx. 250W

* External dimensions (excluding maximum projecting part): Approx. 290 × 65 × 290 mm (width × height × length)

* Mass: Approx. 3.2kg

* Included in box: PlayStation 3 system × 1, Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 3) × 1, AC power cord × 1, AV cable × 1, USB cable × 1

The new PS3 Slim will be out in the first week of September (September 1 in North America and Europe, September 3 for Japan).

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This year’s E3 brought out great stuff from both Microsoft and Sony. Both console makers unveiled their technology

regarding advanced motion sensing. While Microsoft showcased Kinect, Sony demoed it’s PlayStation Motion Controller.



Microsoft’s Project Natal, now known as Kinect:

Project Natal is the code name for a “controller-free gaming and entertainment experience” by Microsoft for the

Xbox 360 video game platform.. Based on an add-on peripheral for the Xbox 360 console, Project Natal enables users

to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller, in a natural user interface

using gestures, spoken commands, or presented objects and images.

Sony’s Motion Controller:

The PlayStation motion controller is a motion-sensing game controller in development for the PlayStation 3 video

game console by Sony Computer Entertainment. Consisting of a handheld wand, the controller uses the PlayStation Eye webcam to track the wand’s position, and inertial sensors to detect its motion.

Both these technologies  are awesome and are set to change the gaming landscape.

Personally I found Project Natal to be ‘WOW’. I mean it’s just great to have something like this. But when you think a little more about this, you’ll have some doubts like how long would you be able to move while playing a game? How will you run in a game with a large area? Will this work well without buttons? Or will  background objects have any effect on the motion sensing? Well if MS is able to perfect the system, then there is nothing stopping it from being a revolution.

When you see Sony’s PlayStation Controller, you find it to be pretty amazing. With 1:1 precision, the motion sensing will be awesome. While Natal has the Wow factor, I feel that Sony’s product is more practical and will be of better use while gaming. I really loved the part when you see the guy in the video hitting arrows with the controller.

Currently both the products are in development and are not ready yet. We’ll be able to experience both the technologies next year. Be it Natal or the Motion Controller, both will bring amazing experience for XBox 360 and PS3 owners.

Which one do you feel is better? Let us know in your comments.

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Killzone 2 boasts amazing visuals, an intense campaign, and extraordinary online play that will keep you coming back for more.

The Good:

* Well-paced campaign keeps you in the thick of action

* Weapons are beefy and fun to shoot

* Great online play constantly rewards you

* Visually stunning, both technically and artistically

* Intricate, balanced multiplayer maps

The Bad:

* Forgettable story and characters

* Tacked-on motion controls

Read the full review ..

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The PlayStation 3 is an amazing multimedia and gaming machine. The PS3 XBM interface looks pretty cool and is easy to navigate. With Firmware update 2.0, you can finally create and install new themes on the PS3. I’m sure many users would want to do that. It’s pretty simple. Just follow what’s written below.

Instructions to install a theme:

1. Download the theme you want to install.

2. Copy it to a USB device.

3. Make a folder in the device named as ‘PS3 ‘. (All CAPS required)

4. In the ‘PS3′ folder, make another folder named as ‘THEME ‘. (All CAPS required)

5. Move the theme file into this folder.

6. Plug the USB device into your PS3.

7. Go to the themes option.

8. Click on install and select the USB device.

9. Enjoy your new theme!

There are a whole lot of themes available on the internet. Here are a few cool ones:

> This Is Living

> PlayB3yond

> GT5 Theme

> Sfere

> Apple Mac OS X Leopard v2.0

Which of these did you like the most? Or is there any other theme which you like and is not included in the list? Tell us in your comments.

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