News Archive: Hardware
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30th June, 2008
PS3 to receive new online functionality
2.40 firmware update will allow console owners access to their XrossMediaBar in-game and trophies
Nintendo patent case appeal rejected
A court has upheld the earlier ruling that Nintendo should pay the $21m sum for patent violations
27th June, 2008
PS3 to get smaller graphics chips
SCE CEO, Kaz Hirai, reveals the hardware upgrade will be coming to the console this "fall"
Xbox 360 users receive DRM transfer tool
The online application allows gamers to move licensed content between consoles every 12 months
PS3 sales tumble in Japan as Metal Gear effect drops off
But Sony still leads hardware sales with impressive PSP numbers
26th June, 2008
25th June, 2008
24th June, 2008
Sony: We need to revitalise PSP development community
"What's important is we continue to tell publishers and developers there's an opportunity to make money on PSP"
23rd June, 2008
PS3 owners rate the oldest
A survery by Experian has revealed the console has the highest appeal to those 44 and above
17th June, 2008
Fischer: Nintendo "working on solution" to Wii storage issue
Marketing boss pledges action but rules out external hard drive
13th June, 2008
Sony working on 'break apart' motion PS3 pad
New controller to enable the development of Wii-like titles and open up the console to wider audiences
Bach: There are "cautionary tales" to learn from the PSP
Entertainment and Devices president sees problems with games, UMD and storage; promises Zune won't under-deliver
PSP retains top spot in Japan
Sony's handheld sold 62,016 units and held onto the top spot in the region's hardware sales
12th June, 2008
Nintendo teams with Activision for new DS bundle
Guitar Hero DS is first third-party bundle for the US market
10th June, 2008
Crisis Core PSP bundle coming to Europe
Europe will see a release of Square Enix's PSP game bundled with a limited edition silver PSP handheld in June
Ready at Dawn officially finished with PSP development
Developer behind highest-rated PSP title sends devkits back, moves to new formats
6th June, 2008
PSP retains top spot in Japan
Sony's portable remains the best-seller while all the consoles enjoy rise in sales
5th June, 2008
Apple could kill DS, says Forbes
The expected release of App Store - programs for iPod and iPhone touch - might be a threat to Nintendo's handheld
Ubisoft urges Sony to act on 'directionless' PSP
Handheld lacks strategic direction, is over-priced and too technical, says UK MD
3rd June, 2008
SCEJ announces new hardware for product range
Japan to receieve new colours for PS2 and PSP, as well as a camera pack for the PS3
God of War PSP launched in the US
Sony's new SKU is bundled with red console, God of War game, a PSN voucher and UMD movie
2nd June, 2008
Wii experiences lacklustre Korean sales
Report suggests console has failed to live up to expectations in its first month as customers react against region coding
