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Say Goodbye to the Xbox 360

Posted May 23, 2012 at 1:47PM EST by Todd B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: legal stories, Microsoft, Motorola, xbox 360 250gb, xbox 360 4gb

Microsoft had a pretty bad day in court yesterday—one that could bar the company from selling Xbox 360s in the United States.


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The Master Race Is Now $999 More Masterful

Posted Apr 29, 2012 at 8:36PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: graphics card, gtx 690, gtx 980, master race, nVidia, pc gaming

Don't worry, PC gamers. You may be running a little low on big news lately, but Nvidia have a nice gift for the world; the new beast that the master race can hold proud.


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Here Comes Another Xbox Bundle

Posted Feb 28, 2012 at 4:47PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: kinect, kinect adventures, kinect sports, live gold, Microsoft, xbox 360

And it’s white!

Early this morning, Microsoft (via Major Nelson) announced that yet another Xbox 360 bundle was on its way to store shelves. This one, the Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Family Bundle (seriously?), starts shipping immediately—look for it at your local retailer sooner rather than later.

So what comes with this particular bundle? Here’s a breakdown:

White Xbox 360 4GB

White Kinect

White Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

Kinexct Sports

Kinect Adventures

Three Months of Xbox Live Gold

The bundle will be priced at $299, making it one of the best deals around if you’re on the market for a Kinect and an Xbox with a ridiculously small hard drive. Microsoft also announced that a special edition white wireless controller is launching with the bundle, available for $49.99. No word on why it’s so special.

Do you think Microsoft’s ever-changing bundle system is a good idea for sales, or are the many bundles simply confusing consumers?

[Major Nelson]

And it’s white!


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Get Wipeout 2048 For £5

Posted Feb 12, 2012 at 4:55PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS Vita Tags: vita special offers, vodafone ps vita offer, wipeout for Â£5

This is a deal any UK Vita owner can't miss out on.


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Pretty Girl Unboxes Vita For You

Posted Feb 9, 2012 at 3:00PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS Vita Tags: abby reyes, vita preorder, vita unboxing

Not for you personally (maybe), but in a video for everyone.


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Resident Evil Revelations Price Lower than Expected

Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 3:27PM EST by Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Capcom, nintendo 3ds, resident evil revelations

Capcom revises its initial price point for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title.

Resident Evil Revelations is due out for the Nintendo 3DS in just a couple of weeks, and up until now we were fully expecting to pay $49.99 for the game. This price, a bit higher than normal for 3DS titles, was apparently the result of the game being installed on a 4GB card instead of the usual 2GB.

While Capcom noted that it was confident the game’s quality was well worth the extra cash, they didn’t seem happy about the higher price point. And, according to a statement on their official site, they’ve been looking for weeks to find ways to eliminate the discrepancy. It looks like they figured it out.

As of now, Resident Evil Revelations is priced at the normal rate of $39.99. It’s worth noting that the price change only applies to United States version of the game – if you live somewhere else, you’ll need to stay tuned to Capcom for further updates.

What do you think of the pricing change? Is Capcom really fighting for the wallets of consumers, or just afraid the extra $10 will scare off potential buyers?

[Capcom Unity]

Capcom revises its initial price point for the upcoming Nintendo 3DS title.


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Would you like a Vita with that?

Posted Jan 12, 2012 at 8:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ps vita prize pack, taco bell, vita and taco bell

Sony has struck a deal with Taco Bell to sell more Vita's.


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New Skyrim Patch Denies Skyrim Lag

Posted Dec 8, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Bethesda, elder scrolls, new vegas, psn, skyrim, skyrim lag issues, Steam, xbla

Skyrim goes up to 1.3 and Bethesda says one of it's devs are wrong about Elder Scrolls technology.


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Saturday Mash-Up: The Hottest QJ Posts of the Week

Posted Dec 3, 2011 at 2:00PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: battlefield 3, playstation vita memory, skyrim

Find out what your fellow QJers are talking about this week, as drama blooms from all corners.

Indie developers take a shot at Nintendo and Sony, GameStop leaked potential Vita memory card prices and Iran has a serious problem with one of the biggest games of the year. These are among the hottest news posts here on QJ, sparking up intense arguments and polite discussion from readers.

If you’re just sitting down for your Saturday reading, we’ve compiled five of the biggest stories from the week right here so you can get up to speed post-haste. Also, as is now Saturday tradition, I’ll be awarding one lucky/unlucky QJ reader the prestigious “Comment of the Week” award.

Without further ado, here’s your:

Should Nintendo and Sony Stop Making Consoles?

Indie and mobile developer Andy Payne thinks that Nintendo and Sony are limiting themselves by making their own hardware and developing software with exclusivity. His recommendation is that they stop worrying about hardware and focus entirely on software, distributing to mobile markets. What do you think?

Iran Bans Battlefield 3

The Iranian government is not pleased with the way Iran was treated in Battlefield 3, to the point of banning the game from sale in their country. The game’s primary offender? A staged attack by U.S. forces against Iran’s capital city of Tehran. There are two sides to this argument – you could argue that Iran is overreacting to a video game, but you could also argue that they’re justified in objecting to the content. Where do you land on this one?

Where and When Should the Next Assassin’s Creed Go?

We know Ubisoft is planning another Assassin’s Creed game, and it looks like they’re turning to their players for advice on where to set it. A leaked survey to fans of the franchise lists several possible locations, including the Victorian British Empire, Medieval China, and even the American Revolution. You can see the full list on the post and add your favorite location in the comments.

PlayStation Vita Memory Cards are Pricey

This is by far the most-commented story of the week – GameStop, using rough Yen conversions, posted prices for the proprietary memory cards that will be available for Sony’s Vita handheld, and gamers are not pleased with the cost. The smallest card, at 4GB, runs $29.99 – a far cry from what similarly sized non-Sony memory cards cost nowadays. Of course, Yen conversion is tricky, so we’ll have to wait on an official Sony announcement before throwing too big a hissy fit.

What is Your Game of the Year?

In this post, QJ writer Tim Curtain poses the question on everyone’s mind: What exactly is the best game of the year. With huge titles like Skyrim, Portal 2 and Skyward Sword on the list, it’s going to be hard for anyone to truly nail down a winner. Dark Souls is making a strong appearance in the comments section, as is Portal 2 – what game would you call the best if you had the chance?

Those are your five most talked about QJ posts for the week. And now it’s time for that very special Saturday ritual – the awarding of Comment of the Week. This week’s award goes to triac for his comment on Skyrim Patch Breaks More than it Fixes:

The CG machine is broken again!

DRAGON BRAIN!

If you don’t understand the comment, click this link and enjoy the next three minutes of your life.

Mash-Up, out!

Find out what your fellow QJers are talking about this week, as drama blooms from all corners.


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PlayStation Vita Memory Cards are Pricey

Posted Nov 28, 2011 at 1:25PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: disgaea 3, dream club zero, GameStop, playstation vita memory card, ps vita memory card, uncharted

If you’re planning to buy a Vita, don’t forget to figure the cost of a memory card into your expenses.

PlayStation Vita is being hailed as the future of handheld gaming, but for all of its technological innovations it still requires one thing many gamers consider almost archaic at this point: external memory cards. The device has a decent amount of internal memory, but if you’re planning to download games directly to the unit, you’ll need the help of an extra card – especially if you are the type of person that buys tons of DLC.

Thanks to GameStop, we now have a general idea of how much you can expect your PS Vita memory card to run. Roughly speaking, the smallest card (4GB) will cost you $30, with the largest (32GB) landing at $120. The low-end card isn’t too terribly priced, but you have to wonder how quickly hardcore gamers will fill up a 4GB card with downloaded titles and DLC content.

Here are a couple of lame things about the memory cards: they’re proprietary, meaning you can’t just buy a cheaper card somewhere and plug it into your unit. Also, it’s been confirmed that some PS Vita games will save exclusively to memory cards, meaning you’ll have to buy one at some point regardless of your download habits. Games like Uncharted, Dream Club Zero and Disgaea 3 will all require memory cards. And while they’re not priced so high that they seem ridiculous, comparing the $30 cost of a 4GB Vita card to any other memory card quickly shows the price difference. For example, a quick Google search yields plenty of 16-20GB cards in the $20-30 range.

What do you think about Vita’s memory card requirements, and the subsequent price points?

[GamePro]

If you’re planning to buy a Vita, don’t forget to figure the cost of a memory card into your expenses.


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Pre-orders strong for PS Vita in US and Asia

Posted Nov 28, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Tags: ps vita memory cards, ps vita release, sony ps vita

Pricing guides also popping up for consoles and memory cards in Australia, US and Japan.


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Target has holiday deals for PS3, Xbox, Wii, DS and PC games.

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at 11:45PM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: PS3 Tags: cod: mw3, ps3 console deal, target games, video game deals, xbox360 console deal

You can get new releases for your console and a new console entirely when you buy an item on Targets Holiday Favorites list.


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Skyrim Specs show how spectactular it may be

Posted Oct 25, 2011 at 11:47PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Bethesda, elder scrolls, elder scrolls v: skyrim, skyrim, system requirements

Skyrim for your PC will need some pretty heavy duty stuff to render those skeletons and dragons.


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PoV: Download-only console not yet ripe

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at 9:11AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3, Wii, PoV Tags: SCEE, Sony

It took them the PSP Go to finally make a hardline stance on the matter, but now Sony has seen the light and is insisting that now is not the time for a download-only console.

Said Shuhei Yoshida, Sony Worldwide Studios boss, "We believe, for some consumers, the time is [right], but for other consumers, the time is still not [right]. So we believe the time is still not right to go download-only as a platform."

What could be the deciding factor as to why they are siding with those consumers who not ready for a download-only approach in gaming? It's simple: broadband internet. "Some PS Vita titles, like Uncharted: Golden Abyss, will be close to 4GB in size, which could be too large to download for consumers who do not have a fast broadband connection." But apart from this, "Some consumers like shopping in retail stores, talking to knowledgeable store clerks, buying and playing games on the spot. We do not want to remove that capability from consumers."

SCEE's Jim Ryan concurs, saying that, "There are consumers in parts of the world - this is a global device - where the digital model has not yet fully been embraced." And it's true, really. In fact, in a study recently concluded, not even the US or UK are in the forerunners of downloading speed. And mind you, everyone gets just a tad bit -- okay, that's not true, a whole LOT -- more impatient when it comes to downloading their stuff on the Internet. What more if it's a game that you've been waiting for eons to come?

Nobody would want to sit around several hours just waiting for the download to finish, on top of the full year (at a minimum) that you've already spent just waiting in anticipation for the game to hit retail.

I would have to agree with Sony on this one. The global infrastructure for a hi-speed connection just isn't all that well set yet. Of course, as a business, they'll have to take into top consideration as well what their other consumers' capacity for enjoying their products are going to be.

The failure of the PSP Go most definitely made this impact on them. Releasing the system without the UMD was a misstep on their part, which they immediately realized when it went dead cold on store shelves just months after its launch. And then they atoned for it by coming up with the PlayStation Vita.

Not to say that a download-only console will be nay possible in the future, but as for now, am fine with my physical media as it is. There's someting fairly comforting having it in the palm of my hands.

Via [Eurogamer]

It took them the PSP Go to finally make a hardline stance on the matter, but now Sony has seen the light and is insisting that now is not the time for a download-only console.


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Why didn't the Vita go all-digital?

Posted Oct 6, 2011 at 11:24PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: shuhei yoshida, Sony, vita

Consumers are not yet ready for digital-only platforms, says Sony.


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iPhone 4S announced

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at 10:12PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPhone Tags: apple, iphone 4s

It looks very similar to last year's iPhone 4, with an amped up specs.


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Microsoft Announce Brazilian 360 Production

Posted Sep 30, 2011 at 10:00AM EST by Tim Curtin Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: brazilian gamers, Microsoft, xbox360

Microsoft will be moving some of its Xbox 360 Manufacturing to Brazil to allow for reduction in system prices in the country.


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Vita memory card pricing outed

Posted Sep 19, 2011 at 7:08AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Sony

We've seen it coming, but nonetheless, it still doesn't make it any less astounding when the news is made official.

We've seen it coming, but nonetheless, it still doesn't make it any less astounding when the news is made official. We knew the PlayStation Vita won't be coming with a memory card, and we're already expecting that it will be costing some arm and leg from us.

So, what's the official verdict? The PlayStation Vita memory cards definitely are not coming for cheap. Based on the press release that Sony Japan sent out for the PS Vita's Japanese launch, there will be four different sizes for the cards when they come out:

4GB - JPY 2,200 (US$ 29)

8GB - JPY 3,200 (US$ 42)

16GB - JPY, 5,500 (US$ 72)

32GB - JPY 9,500 (US$ 124)

Now, these cards are all under the Sony brand, of course, but you do have the option to use instead third-party cards. They should be much cheaper than the Sony ones, so at least you have that alternative. The only setback is that these third-party manufactured cards might not work as efficiently as a Sony card would. Yeah, they've tied us down to them efficiently that way.

They've got a lot more accessories to bleed your wallet out dry with, so in case you want to check those out as well, just follow the source link below for the full press release.

In the meantime, Yoshinori Ono is advising Western fans to keep their behinds glued to their seats, and just keep their cool waiting for the Vita to arrive in the region.

Via [SCEI Japan


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PS Vita won't include memory card when it ships

Posted Sep 14, 2011 at 10:44PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: memory card, news, Sony, vita

Pricing and card sizes revealed.


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Rage Requirements Ready for Review

Posted Sep 6, 2011 at 7:20PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: id Software, rage, system requirements

Can you run it?


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Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D delay confirmed

Posted Jul 27, 2011 at 3:09PM EST by Karl B. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: 3D, Kojima Productions, Konami, metal gear solid: snake eater 3d

It turns out that Nintendo 3DS owners really will have to wait until next year to play it.


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MGS Snake Eater 3D to be delayed?

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at 9:38PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Kojima Productions, Konami, metal gear solid: snake eater

The software issues continue for the 3DS.


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Battlefield 3 PC specs revealed

Posted Jul 16, 2011 at 5:39AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: battlefield 3, DICE, Electronic Arts

Can your home setup handle DICE's visually stunning FPS sequel?


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3DS cartridges can't handle MGS 3D

Posted Jun 8, 2011 at 7:12AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Nintendo 3DS Tags: Konami, mgs 3d, Nintendo

There's a problem with Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater being on the Nintendo 3DS. Konami has revealed that the game is just too big for it to fit on the handheld's cartridges.

Explained Kojima Productions Creative Producer Yoshikazu Matsuhana, "We incorporated so many 3DS-exclusive features into this game, but the only problem we ran into was the size of the 3DS cartridge itself. We spoke to Nintendo about this issue and theylet us use, for the first time ever, an exclusive 4GB cartridge for the game."

If that's the case then, all's well that ends well. Fortunately, Nintendo was able to come up with a quick solution for the issue. It would have been such a shame for the 3DS if it were to miss out on a solid game such as Metal Gear Solid 3D.

Via [Now Gamer]

There's a problem with Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater being on the Nintendo 3DS.


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Buy a Windows 7 PC, get a free Xbox 360

Posted May 19, 2011 at 1:00PM EST by Carl B Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft, windows 7

Microsoft has announced a plan to help out college students: buy a Windows 7 PC and they can receive a free Xbox 360.


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iPad 2 News: Best Buy to Have iPad 2 `Promotion` on April 17

Posted Apr 15, 2011 at 9:53PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, Best Buy, ios

Well, now we know why Best Buy's been stockpiling all those iPad 2s for a mysterious `promotion.` Run over to your neighborhood BB on Sunday and you might get lucky! (Then again, you probably won't.)


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iPad 2 Mega Review: Part 1

Posted Apr 4, 2011 at 7:29AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, CDMA ipad, ios, Wi-Fi

Introducing the iPad 2 Apple did something really revolutionary a year back. They launched the iPad. It took the struggling tablet industry by storm and sold over 15 million in just a year. Entry-level notebooks were given a run for their money and people started looking at tablets in a completely new way. However, the path to success wasn't so easy for Apple and the iPad.


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iPad 2 News: The iPad 2 is a Bonanza for eBay Sellers

Posted Mar 31, 2011 at 7:35PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, news

Impatient buyers who don't want to wait and don't mind paying big bucks have made eBay the choice of many for picking up an iPad 2.


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iPad News: Verizon Unloads Old iPads for $299-499

Posted Mar 24, 2011 at 12:00PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags:

The deals on original iPads just keep getting sweeter! Now some Verizon stores are clearing out their remaining stock of original iPads at bargain-basement prices.


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Crysis 2 launch trailer

Posted Mar 22, 2011 at 6:21AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: crysis 2, Crytek, Electronic Arts

With Crysis 2 officially out, it's time to see what it's snazzy launch trailer up close and personal.


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Crysis 2 install not as big

Posted Mar 21, 2011 at 10:10PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS3 Tags: crysis 2, Crytek, Sony

It looks like Crysis 2 won't be taking as much space on the PlayStation 3 as we originally thought it would.


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AT&T Cracks Down on Unauthorized Tethering

Posted Mar 19, 2011 at 4:57PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, news, tethering

If you've jailbroken your AT&T iPhone and are using it to tether other devices without paying the carrier for the privilege, your free ride may be about to end.


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iPad News: AT&T Cuts Prices on First Gen 3G iPad

Posted Mar 18, 2011 at 11:55AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags:

If you're looking to pick up an original iPad at a good price, AT&T has some deals for you. They've just slashed the prices on the first gen 3G iPad again.


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iPad 2 News: Want an iPad 2 Right Now? Try eBay!

Posted Mar 15, 2011 at 9:54PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, news

Don't want to wait weeks for an iPad 2? Here's where you can get one much sooner-but it'll cost you.


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Another 64GB iPhone 4 Leaked

Posted Mar 8, 2011 at 11:50PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, rumors

Those rumors about the 64GB iPhone got a little more credible last night, as one site obtained what they call an engineered prototype purportedly leaked from Apple supplier Foxconn. This one actually works.


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Apple Planning 64GB iPhone?

Posted Mar 7, 2011 at 4:40PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, news, rumors

Wish you had a 64GB iPhone? A few have been spotted on the black market in China, but does Apple have plans to release one to the public?


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iPad News: AT&T Cuts Prices on `Old` iPads

Posted Mar 6, 2011 at 10:43PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, news

Hey, buddy-wanna good deal on an iPad? AT&T has just lowered its prices on 3G models, but there could be deeper cuts coming in the future.


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iPad 2 News: Will iPad 2 Force Competitors to Cut Prices?

Posted Mar 5, 2011 at 7:01PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, Motorola Xoom, news

Remember back when rival brands had a cost advantage over Apple? In the case of the iPad 2, that situation has turned upside down, as the makers of other tablets may be forced to slash their prices.


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AT&T Confirms Mobile Hotspot Support for iPhone

Posted Mar 3, 2011 at 4:58PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios, news

One of the numerous new features included in the final version of iOS 4.3 introduced by Apple yesterday was Personal Hotspot for iPhone 4, which is already available on the Verizon iPhone. Today AT&T confirmed that the carrier will offer support for the feature-with a hefty price tag.


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GDC 2011: NGP power can't equal PS3's, demo videos, details

Posted Mar 2, 2011 at 10:48PM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: gdc 2011, news, Sony

Earlier this year, reports landed on the Internet, supposedly of Sony telling licensees "the device 'is as powerful as its big brother, the PS3." Fast forward to the ongoing Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, however, and here we have the company denying they made any claims of the sort.

"Some people in the press have said wow, this thing... could be as powerful as PS3," said David Coombes, platform research manager for SCEA. "Well, it's not going to run at 2GHz because the battery would last five minutes. And it would probably set fire to your pants."

Having disspelled that notion of the NGP being as powerful, or even rivaling the PS3, Sony then went on to present their demo of the NGP, as well as shed some more details about it.

The game cards, according to him, will be available in shops, in two sizes: 2GB and 4GB. Given these numbers, it's then very obvious that it does not even come close to the usual 9GB size of a game for the PS3, on Blu-ray.

He does, however, remained mum about just how much the internal memory of the NGP will actually have. "I can't talk about the actual numbers, but compared to the PSP we have a LOT of memory... we're closer to PS3 than PSP in terms of memory size."

The original PSP model (Phat/1000) had 32MB worth of memory. The successors -- Slim/2000, 3000 and PSP Go -- meanwhile, all had 64MB. As for the PS3, it has 256 MB system, and 256 MB video. Given these numbers, and his clue that the NGP's memory leans more towards that of the PS3's than the previous PSP models, it should probably be around... 150-200ish? That's just a wild guess from my part, though.

Apart from that, he also discussed the two versions that the NGP will be having. While both versions will have Wi-Fi, one edges out over the other because of the 3G network connectivity. The version with the 3G feature also will have GPS sensors. Those who will be getting the Wi-Fi only version need not feel left out, though. You can still rely on the wi-fi to "do quite accurate positioning." In fact, "in urban areas, it's more accurate than GPS," he said.

He then went on to talk about the hardware itself. As you now know, and have probably ogled at and scrutinized for every waking hour since it was officially unveiled, the NGP will be sporting a front touch screen, as well as a rear touch pad. Both of these touch-surfaces would be able to detect how much pressure you're putting on the handheld. It's what they call the "analogue strength reading". As to what it can do for you, well, let's just say at least now you can see for yourself how hard you're mashing those buttons -- or in this case, that screen.

Other details you must know about the NGP:

5-inch screen

960x544 resolution

anti-aliasing

Having done his part of the Sony presentation of the NGP, Tsutomu Horikawa, SCEI director of sotware interantional development partner in Tokyo, then took to the stage to show off what the NGP can actually do.

The augmented reality demonstration had the NGP "visualizing" a T-Rex in the theatre's aisle. Sounds cool, yes? Guess what. It looks even cooler. Just check it out in the embedded video below.

Now, the show did not end there. Sony had a lot of other goodies to show off. And why not? It's the perfect time to shut up the naysayers, to prove that Sony is still so in the handhelds race.

They had two other live demos featuring the NGP software, featuring some of the games that will be coming to it. There's Little Deviants and Uncharted Portable showing GDC attendees the hot stuff.


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iPad 2 announced, iOS 4.3 launching next week

Posted Mar 2, 2011 at 10:21PM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: apple, ios, Steve Jobs

As expected, Apple today unveiled the next-gen successor of their game changing tablet, the iPad 2, packed with a much thinner body, new design, a faster processor with FaceTime, smart Covers and boasting ten hours of battery life. But that's not all, the firm also announced iOS 4.3, the latest version of the "world’s most advanced mobile operating system."


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iPad News: Apple Slashes Prices on Original iPad

Posted Mar 2, 2011 at 11:04AM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, Apple Store, ios, news

If you've been waiting for the chance to pick up a 2010 iPad at a bargain price, now's the time! Following the release of the iPad 2, Apple has dropped the price of its `old` iPad by $100.


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iPad 2 News: Do Stock Shortages Indicate iPad 2 Release is Imminent?

Posted Feb 21, 2011 at 3:16PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: Tags: apple, ios

The current iPad is in short supply in some countries, while a pair of UK mobile providers have slashed prices. Can we expect an iPad 2 announcement soon?


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PSP2 price leaked?

Posted Feb 9, 2011 at 1:03AM EST by Mabie A. Listed in: PS Vita Tags: GameStop, rumor, Sony

While Sony has been busy churning out details about its latest PSP model, the PSP2 (otherwise known as the NGP), they still have been pretty quiet regarding the pricing for it. However, a screenshot from GameStop was sent out to the Internet earlier, sparking a frenzy of speculations about the alleged price tag for the PSP2.


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Wii homebrew - gb4gb v0.1

Posted Feb 5, 2011 at 3:20AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: Wii Tags: daid, gb4gb, wii homebrew

Homebrew coder Daid has released the initial version of gb4gb, a Gameboy, Gameboy color and SuperGameboy emulator for the Wiibrew community.


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Gameloft's Zelda-esque Sacred Odyssey: Rise of Ayden invades the App Store this week

Posted Feb 2, 2011 at 2:59AM EST by Ryan F. Listed in: iPhone, iPad Tags: Gameloft, sacred odyssey: rise of ayden, videos and trailers

Gameloft has finally pinned down the release date of Sacred Odyssey: Rise of Ayden, an "ambitious action RPG" hitting iOS devices this week.


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