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Today's public service announcement is brought to you by the letter "M." That would be "M" as in maintenance, which is what the PlayStation Network will be going through from 8AM (PST) to 11PM. The outage means that both the PlayStation Store and PlayStation Home might not be accessible while Sony does its maintenance magic. "B-b-but, I'm supposed to be credit farming Firebase White with my Mass Effect 3 buddies during that exact, same time," you say? Chill, buddy -- the maintenance won't affect online play so you can continue to abuse those hapless, chirping Geth. Folks who signed in to PSN within the last five days will still be able to access apps like Amazon Instant Video and Netflix as well. Hey, it could always be worse, you know.

PlayStation Network scheduled for maintenance starting at 8AM (PST) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's presumably still some kinks left to be resolved, as Sony's PSN is once more scheduled to snooze from 9AM EST through 3AM. Longer than last month's efforts, it'll affect the PlayStation Store, Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited services on PlayStation Home. However, you will be able to continue online gaming if you sign in ahead of the downtime. Frustrated gamers can seek the full explanation at the source below.

PSA: PlayStation Network goes down (again) from 9AM ET, but it's for maintenance (again) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony schedules PSN maintenance today, wants you to know this time it's on purpose originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSP Go to America: I'm not dead (yet) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>consolediscontinuedend of lineEndOfLinegaminghandheldhandheld consolehandheld gamingHandheldConsoleHandheldGamingmobile gamingMobileGamingplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepsppsp goPspGosonysony pspsony psp goSonyPspSonyPspGoThu, 21 Apr 2011 15:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Confirmed: The PSP Go is no more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/confirmed-the-psp-go-is-no-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/confirmed-the-psp-go-is-no-more/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/20/confirmed-the-psp-go-is-no-more/#comments The Sony PSP Go is today being reported to have "completed" its production and shipment in Japan, seemingly foreshadowing a worldwide discontinuation of sales. Such is the word from Impress Watch, which cites an official statement from Sony Computer Entertainment that promises support, firmware updates, and repairs for the PSP Go, but no further stock of the handheld. We doubt it'll be missed too much, what with its high price and inability to play UMD games, but if you're afraid this signals a similar demise for the PSP-3000, worry not. Sony has said it'll focus on shifting as many units of that classic device as possible until the NGP strides in and revolutionizes everything.

Confirmed: The PSP Go is no more originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>confirmeddiscontinuedgaminghandheldmobile gamingMobileGamingplaystationportable consolePortableConsolepsppsp goPspGoripscesonysony computer entertainmentSonyComputerEntertainmentWed, 20 Apr 2011 06:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony said to have stopped PSP Go production, curiously fails to deny it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sony-said-to-have-stopped-psp-go-production-curiously-fails-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sony-said-to-have-stopped-psp-go-production-curiously-fails-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/sony-said-to-have-stopped-psp-go-production-curiously-fails-to/#comments Oh, what tangled webs of non-denials we all weave. A Japanese blogger working for an official Sony retail partner has reported intel from the PlayStation maker that production of its PSP Go handheld has been halted. Moreover, the Sony Style Japan online store no longer lists the portable and searching for it provides no results. You can only access its product page via a direct link (provided below), but even that shows it as out of stock. So, what has Sony got to say on the matter to allay fears that its troubled console lives on? Well, demand for "current generation PSPs" will continue to be met, apparently, and the NGP is going be really, really awesome when it launches at the end of the year. Hey, if there's zero demand for the PSP Go and you produce zero PSP Go units, then you are technically matching supply to demand. Well played, Sony, well played.

Sony said to have stopped PSP Go production, curiously fails to deny it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Phil F.]

PSP Go price cut quietly slinks away, now priced at original $200 MSRP originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>correctionPlayStationPlayStation PortablePlaystationPortablepriceprice droppricedPriceDroppricingPSPPSP GoPspGoSonySat, 05 Mar 2011 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's PSP Go officially drops to $150]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/sonys-psp-go-officially-drops-to-150/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/sonys-psp-go-officially-drops-to-150/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/sonys-psp-go-officially-drops-to-150/#commentsIt may not be the first time you've been able to snag a PSP Go for $150, but you can now rest assured that you'll never pay anything more than that, as Sony has officially knocked another $50 off the handheld's list price. That follows a similar $50 price drop back in October (not to mention a $40 price cut to the regular PSP just last week), although that doesn't seem to have done a whole lot to boost sales of the download-only device. Will this new low, low price make a bigger difference? And, if not, how much lower can it go before a certain quad-core monster really makes its presence felt?

Sony's PSP Go officially drops to $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Lag-free Wii on PSP episode II: Mario Kart strikes back

Lag-free Wii on PSP episode II: Mario Kart strikes back originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For Sony, the homebrew community is both enemy and friend -- at the same time hackers are exploiting the living daylights out of the PlayStation 3, they're making the experimental PSP Go moderately interesting again. Here it is running UMD disc images directly from flash storage, letting it play games like Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep, formerly off-limits since it was released on a physical disc. Sure, we've seen it play Sega CD games before, but this looks like the real deal -- working, user-installable ISO loaders for PSP Go backups and homebrew. Not to mention the skull-and-crossbones-clad elephant in the room. Perhaps these aren't exactly Sony's friends, on second thought.

PSP Go hacked to play UMDs, slightly increase its desirability (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wow guys, we just spotted a new video of the PlayStation Phone, codenamed Zeus Z1, and this time we get a long, loving look at the entire device -- a refreshing contrast to last time's blurry tease. In addition to appreciating just how fat this phone is, and just how real it is, you can clearly see a "PlayStation" icon, which should hopefully put to rest any doubts that this phone will actually play PlayStation games. Check out a close-up of the icon after the break. Oh, and by the way, there's no audio on the video, your computer is not broken.

[Thanks, Sha]

Update: There's another video! Check out a brief look at the PlayStation app after the break...

Continue reading PlayStation Phone 'Zeus Z1' caught on video again, this time you can actually see it (update)

PlayStation Phone 'Zeus Z1' caught on video again, this time you can actually see it (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The device appears to have an 8GB microSD card slotted, and at least 512MB of internal storage (though we're hoping it's the 1GB we've heard would be present). As you can see from the pictures in the gallery below, the device isn't exactly thin -- we surmise that the handset is around 17mm thick, or slightly thicker than HTC's Touch Pro 2 (and funnily enough, about the same as the PSPgo). From a design standpoint, the device seems to have more in common with BlackBerry handsets than previous Sony Ericsson phones; that smoky chrome bezel which surrounds the device is definitely giving us Torch flashbacks. As always, we're hard at work digging up more info on the phone (and potentially more images), but for now, just sit tight and enjoy the exclusive photos in the gallery below.

Gallery: Even more PlayStation Phone


Gallery: The PlayStation Phone


Gallery: PlayStation Phone details


The PlayStation Phone: new photos, more details! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2Android2.2breaking newsBreakingNewsexclusivefroyogingerbreadgooglephoneplaystationplaystation phoneplaystation portableplaystation portable phonePlaystationPhonePlaystationPortablePlaystationPortablePhonepsppsp gopsp phonePspGoPspPhonesonysony playstation phonesony psp phoneSonyPlaystationPhoneSonyPspPhoneFri, 29 Oct 2010 16:56:00 EST<![CDATA[The PlayStation Phone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/26/the-playstation-phone/#comments It's hard to believe that what we're looking at is real -- but we assure you, the picture above is in fact the PlayStation Phone you've long been waiting for. As we reported back in August, the device you see is headed into the market soon, likely boasting Android 3.0 (aka Gingerbread), along with a custom Sony Marketplace which will allow you to purchase and download games designed for the new platform. The device snapped up top (and in our gallery below) is sporting a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 (a chip similar to the one found in the G2, but 200MHz faster), 512MB of RAM, 1GB of ROM, and the screen is in the range of 3.7 to 4.1 inches. Looking almost identical to the mockup we hit you with this summer, the handset does indeed have a long touchpad in the center which is apparently multitouch, and you can see in the photos that it's still bearing those familiar PlayStation shoulder buttons. For Sony buffs, you'll be interested to know that there's no Memory Stick slot here, but there is support for microSD cards.

The particular model in these shots is still in prototyping mode. As such, the unit doesn't have a custom skin (not even SE's Timescape design seen on the Xperia devices), and is said to be rather buggy. We're digging into more facts as we speak, but it's likely that much of what we reported earlier is still accurate, and though the device could still be headed for a 2010 release, 2011 is looking much more realistic. Still, there's a lot of time between now and the holidays... so keep your fingers crossed!

Gallery: The PlayStation Phone


Gallery: PlayStation Phone details


The PlayStation Phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: US price cut confirmed.

PSP Go price cut to $200 in the US and Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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...we did get a lot of feedback, both good and bad. I think we need to make sure we have as many titles available to download as possible, to make the experience as easy as possible. But also pricing is perhaps an issue.
If nothing else the PSP Go has certainly generated a lot of consumer feedback, and encouragingly it seems like Sony is actually listening.

Sony's PSP Go post-mortem continues, Kaz Hirai concedes 'pricing is perhaps an issue' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it looks like Nintendo isn't the only gaming company that thinks Apple is the "enemy of the future" -- Sony has now also taken aim at iPhone gaming in a new PSP ad featuring Kevin Butler's pint-sized counterpart, Marcus Rivers. In it, Marcus reminds viewers that the iPhone is built for things like "texting your grandma and calling your girl," while the PSP is "built for big boy games," some of which can be had for as little as $9.99. See the whole thing for yourself after the break.

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Sony takes aim at iPhone gaming in new PSP ad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adapplecommercialgamesgamingiphoneiphone gamingIphoneGamingmarcus riversMarcusRiverspsppsp goPspGosonyvideoTue, 17 Aug 2010 11:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/11/exclusive-sony-ericsson-to-introduce-android-3-0-gaming-platfor/#comments There's no question that gaming on the Android platform has heretofore been relatively underwhelming, but that looks like it's all about to change. It seems that Sony Ericsson -- a company that has yet to even introduce an Android 2.0 device -- is at work on a project to redefine gaming on Google's mobile platform. We now know (via a trusted source) that the company is actively and heavily developing a brand new gaming platform, ecosystem, and device (possibly alongside Google) which are already in the late stages of planning. And we've got the goods on it.

Continue reading Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone

Exclusive: Sony Ericsson to introduce Android 3.0 gaming platform and PSP Go-like smartphone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3android 3.0android 3.0 gingerbreadAndroid3Android3.0Android3.0Gingerbreadbreaking newsBreakingNewsericssonexclusivefroyogamegame changerGameChangergamesgaminggingerbreadgooglephoneplaystationplaystation phonePlaystationPhonepsppsp 2psp gopsp phonePsp2PspGoPspPhonesesonysony ericssonSony Ericsson XperiaSonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaxperiaWed, 11 Aug 2010 19:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's Andrew House: PSP Go launched in part to 'learn more about what the consumer wanted']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/sonys-andrew-house-psp-go-launched-in-part-to-learn-more-abou/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/sonys-andrew-house-psp-go-launched-in-part-to-learn-more-abou/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/08/sonys-andrew-house-psp-go-launched-in-part-to-learn-more-abou/#commentsSony's certainly been fairly candid when discussing the PSP Go in the past, but SCEE CEO Andrew House went quite a bit further than usual in discussing the download-only handheld with MCV recently. When asked if he considered the PSP Go to be a success, he responded by saying that it was "introduced in a mature lifecycle to learn more about what the consumer wanted," and that Sony has "definitely learned a lot," adding that "one of the reasons we launched PSP Go was to understand where that consumer behavior was going." He further went on to say that Sony was "getting signals from consumers that this was the kind of device that they wanted," but says that Sony needs to "recognize that consumers like their packaged media library." Does that mean a return to physical media for the eventual PSP 2? House unsurprisingly wouldn't say, but we have a feeling Sony will be getting plenty of questions about it at E3 next week.

Sony's Andrew House: PSP Go launched in part to 'learn more about what the consumer wanted' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>andrew houseAndrewHousegame downloadsGameDownloadsplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepsppsp goPspGosceesonyUMDTue, 08 Jun 2010 17:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony confirms ten free game offer for UK PSP Go buyers, North America gets less awesome deal]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/sony-confirms-ten-free-game-offer-for-uk-psp-go-buyers-north-am/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/sony-confirms-ten-free-game-offer-for-uk-psp-go-buyers-north-am/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/01/sony-confirms-ten-free-game-offer-for-uk-psp-go-buyers-north-am/#comments Well, we've got some good news and some less good news for potential PSP Go owners. The good news is that Sony has now officially announced the ten free game offer for PSP Go buyers in the UK, which is just as we had heard and is available in quite a few countries besides the UK as well (hit up the link below for the complete list). Not among those, however, is the United States or Canada, which is where the less good news comes in. While Sony has also announced a similar promotion for US and Canadian consumers, it only covers folks that buy a PSP Go starting today (not anyone that bought one after April 1st, as in the UK), and you'll only be getting three free games, not ten -- those include LittleBigPlanet, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters and SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3. What gives? We're not entirely sure, but the only other incentive Sony is offering for North America is a new line of "Favorites" titles that will be priced at $9.99 apiece.

Sony confirms ten free game offer for UK PSP Go buyers, North America gets less awesome deal originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game downloadsGameDownloadsgamesplaystationplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepromopromotionpsppspgosonyTue, 01 Jun 2010 17:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony looks to boost PSP Go sales with ten free games -- in the UK, at least]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/sony-looks-to-boost-psp-go-sales-with-ten-free-games-in-the-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/sony-looks-to-boost-psp-go-sales-with-ten-free-games-in-the-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/sony-looks-to-boost-psp-go-sales-with-ten-free-games-in-the-u/#commentsWe're not sure if this is the "relaunch" that we've been hearing about, but it looks like PSP Go buyers in the UK will soon have one big new reason to consider the UMD-less handheld -- Sony says that it'll be throwing in a whopping ten free game downloads with each system. That deal will apparently also apply to at least some existing PSP Go customers (those that registered their system after April 1st), and it looks like you'll get a surprisingly solid lineup of games, including titles like Little Big Planet, Gran Turismo, Wipout Pure, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, and Need for Speed Shift, to name a few. Unfortunately, there's no indication on when or if the promotion will launch over here, with SCE's UK sales director Mark Howsen only confirming that it will be rolling out in the UK "next month."

Sony looks to boost PSP Go sales with ten free games -- in the UK, at least originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's Koller says Nintendo 3DS is a 'bit of a stretch,' no plans for 3D PSP originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dsgaming handheldGamingHandheldhandheldjohn kollerJohnKollernintendopsppsp goPspGosonyWed, 24 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony exec says PSP Go 'confused' consumers, might have been too expensive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/sony-exec-says-psp-go-did-confuse-consumers-might-have-been-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/sony-exec-says-psp-go-did-confuse-consumers-might-have-been-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/sony-exec-says-psp-go-did-confuse-consumers-might-have-been-t/#commentsWell, we've already heard some rumors that Sony was considering a relaunch of sorts for the PSP Go, and it looks like at least some execs from the company are now starting to speak publicly about why such a move might be necessary. In an interview with IndustryGamers, SCEA Senior Vice President of Publisher Relations Rob Dyer admitted that the PSP Go did "confuse" customers, and that the "higher price point didn't help matters any either" -- not exactly the sort of thing you hear Sony say every day. Does that mean we'll be seeing updated hardware or a lower price anytime soon? Dyer unsurprisingly wouldn't say when pressed, adding only that Sony is "going back and re-communicating" with consumers.

Sony exec says PSP Go 'confused' consumers, might have been too expensive originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's already taken a pretty big shot at the used game market with the download-only PSP Go, and it looks like it might now be going some way towards taking physical media out of the equation as well. In what's described as a "trial run," Sony has added a new authentication measure to SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 for the PSP that will require gamers to first register their game on PSN before they play online. Once that's done, you won't be able to use the UMD on another PSN account, and anyone buying a used copy of the game will have to shell out $20 for an additional voucher to play online. According to Sony, that's being done primarily to combat piracy, but there's no getting around the fact that it also makes used copies of the game a whole lot less attractive to potential buyers. No word on any future games that will employ similar measures, though we wouldn't count on Sony giving up on this one too quickly.

Sony tries out new anti-piracy measure with PSP game, hits used game market hard in the process originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>anti-piracypiracypsnpsppsp gamepsp goPspGamePspGosocomSOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3Socom:U.s.NavySealsFireteamBravo3sonyused gameused game marketused gamesUsedGameUsedGameMarketUsedGamesThu, 18 Feb 2010 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[PSP Go 'relaunch' in the works?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/psp-go-relaunch-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/psp-go-relaunch-in-the-works/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/psp-go-relaunch-in-the-works/#commentsThere's not much to go on here, but according to alleged sources of Gamervision, Sony's planning a relaunch of sorts for the PSP Go. The oft-maligned portable hasn't exactly taken the world by storm -- and with its lack of an UMD drive, despite the company's continued support of the format, that arguably wasn't the point of its existence, anyway. An apparent marketing blitz is in the cards (unsurprising), and additionally there's speculation that a price drop might be coming, too. That seems a bit early given it only launched back in October, but if the company's really wanting to get aggressive and pushing units of its admittedly pretty hardware, that's a pretty good way to do so. Then again, its hands might be full adding some vigor to its other gaming machine.

PSP Go 'relaunch' in the works? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>price dropPriceDroppsppsp goPspGore launchReLaunchrumorrumorssonysony pspsony psp goSonyPspSonyPspGoWed, 03 Feb 2010 07:23:00 EST<![CDATA[PSP Go disassembled in awesome stop motion video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/psp-go-disassembled-in-awesome-stop-motion-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/psp-go-disassembled-in-awesome-stop-motion-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/22/psp-go-disassembled-in-awesome-stop-motion-video/#comments Oh sure, we've seen Sony's UMD-hatin' PSP Go splayed before, but never like this. Call us crazy, but we're calling stop motion video the future of unboxings and tear downs. Seriously -- this is one wild two minute ride that you simply have to take. Peek the video after the break, won't you?

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PSP Go disassembled in awesome stop motion video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Korean Air subsidiary renting out PSP Go consoles for in-flight gaming originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Datel claims new Action Replay works on PSP Go, we hope cautiously originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's one thing (and one thing only) that we know about House, MD. He seriously loves nearly killing people before saving them. Well, that, and he loves chilling out with a PSP Go. What, you hadn't heard? Yeah, seems old Dr. Greg is pretty into gaming in his downtime -- you know, when he's not downing Vicodin or collecting clues. There's one more piece of evidence after the break.


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Screen grabs: House, MD likes a little PSP Go between his high-risk medical procedures originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There may have been plenty of folks pushing Sony to ditch UMD once and for all with the PSP Go, but there's at least as many sorry to see it left behind, as evidenced by the continued strong sales of the venerable PSP-3000. While nothing's official just yet, it looks like Logitech just might now be set to bridge the divide the two handhelds with a UMD drive add-on of some sort for the PSP Go. That word comes form an unnamed source speaking to CVG, who reportedly said that the only problem with the drive is that "it'll make the PSP a little bulky," but offered no other details. Of course, there's also the small problem that the add-on would only add more to the cost of the PSP Go along with the bulk, thereby making the PSP-3000 an even more attractive option, but we'll hold off on any futher speculation until this thing gets a bit more real.

Logitech working on UMD drive add-on for the PSP Go? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSPgo dips to £149 in the UK, have cooler heads prevailed? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hmvpriceprice dropPriceDroppspgosceesonyukMon, 30 Nov 2009 12:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo DSi LL sells 103k in two days, ripped open in two minutes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/nintendo-dsi-ll-sells-103k-in-two-days-ripped-open-in-two-minut/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/nintendo-dsi-ll-sells-103k-in-two-days-ripped-open-in-two-minut/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/24/nintendo-dsi-ll-sells-103k-in-two-days-ripped-open-in-two-minut/#comments
The newer, embiggened Nintendo DSi LL (as it's known in Tokyo Town) has been available to the kids in Japan since the beginning of the week, and Enterbrain, Inc. is reporting that Nintendo has pushed 103,524 units in its first two days. To perspectivize things, the DSi was snatched up to the tune of about 170,000 units in the same time period, while the PSPgo sold around 28,000 units. To celebrate, the kids at PC Watch have ripped one of these bad boys -- and you'll never guess what they found! (OK, maybe you will.) Check out the link below for the hardcore details -- and don't say we didn't warn you.

Nintendo DSi LL sells 103k in two days, ripped open in two minutes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, Sony may have once downplayed the notion of "catching up" with Xbox Live, but it looks like it is now set to take at least one big cue from its rival. As oh-so-quietly revealed during a presentation on Thursday and now confirmed by Kaz Hirai himself, Sony will be adding a "premium level" subscription service to the PlayStation Network sometime next year. According to Hirai, that subscription will get you "premium content and services," although exactly what those are remains a bit unclear, as the current level of service will apparently remain free, and continue to include features like Facebook, Netflix, and the ability to play games online. Also up in the air is any word on a price or launch date, although the timing of the announcement does seem to suggest that we might just be hearing more about this at CES.

[Thanks, Erick]

Sony's Kaz Hirai confirms 'premium level' subscription coming to PSN originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon offers $50 PSN card with PSP Go purchases, for tonight only originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know how we love a good knockoff at Engadget. Well, the PXP 2000 isn't the greatest KIRF we've ever seen -- especially considering that it's a "PSP Go" that plays NES games (and pretty badly at that). It is, however, one of the most caring and detailed unboxings we've seen in a really long time. In the nearly 15-minute video (which we've included after the break), the young gentleman host proves himself to be a talented and fairly entertaining chap. Be sure to watch the video all the way through -- you'll get to see some Super Mario Brothers action as well as the PXP's super fantastic iPhone camera icon. Also, someone who we can only describe as Jason Voorhees-esque makes a guest appearance about halfway in. Hit the read link for the whole, wild ride.


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Keepin' it real fake, part CCXLI: PXP 2000 is not a PSP Go, but it gets a loving unboxing anyway originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gamers in Japan with both a PSP and PS3 have been able to use the adhocParty service to expand their multiplayer gaming options for quite a while now, and it looks like folks in North America will soon finally be able to get in on the action as well. For those not up to speed on it, the service effectively lets you use your PS3 as a gateway to let you play PSP games with an ad hoc mode (like Gran Turismo or Monster Hunter) over the internet instead of simply with other PSP users near you. You'll also be able to make use of the PS3's wireless headset or PlayStation Eye for voice chat with the service, but you will have to make sure your PS3 is connected to the internet via Ethernet or a wireless bridge (since it makes use of the built-in WiFi to connect to the PSP). Still no firm word on a release date, but it will be a free download from the PlayStation Store.

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AdhocParty for PSP coming to North America 'soon' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ad hocAdHocadhocpartplaystationplaystation 3Playstation3ps3psppsp goPspGosonyFri, 13 Nov 2009 18:49:00 EST<![CDATA[PSP Go turned into a homebrewed Sega CD emulator (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/psp-go-turned-into-a-homebrewed-sega-cd-emulator-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/psp-go-turned-into-a-homebrewed-sega-cd-emulator-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/psp-go-turned-into-a-homebrewed-sega-cd-emulator-video/#comments At this point, there have been so many Sonic games on so many different platforms, that you don't really need to run an old school Sega Genesis or Sega CD to play with the blue hedgehog. Need, however, is not what this is about. A fellow calling himself Neon (whose real name is presumably Thomas Andersonn) has put together a proof of concept video to show off a custom PSP Go firmware capable of running Sega CD images. Alas, he's only keen to prove said concept for bragging rights alone, and there are no plans to unleash this unto the retro-loving world, but isn't it enough to know that you can bring back all those memories of an insecure youth whiled away in a poorly lit room with a 12MHz console pushing about 200 pixels in total? Of course it is, check the video after the break.

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As you know, there's one thing we love more than gadgets -- wanton destruction. Combine the two (on someone else's dime, o'course) and we're having a pretty good day. That said, we're glad that there are others out there with our bent, including Amusement, a "gaming lifestyle" mag based en France. Apparently, the theme of the current issue is "computer bugs," with a number of articles illustrated in a clever, artistic, Gallic manner. But that's not what caught our eye -- no, we were into the pictures of handheld game consoles (specifically, a Nintendo DS and a PSP Go) being shot through particle board. Feel free to peep some more action photography after the break -- and we'll just go back to working on our coilgun.

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Sony's PSPgo sells 28,000 units on first day in Japan, physical media points and laughs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's PSP Go hasn't had the warmest reception of all time or anything, but does it really deserve all the negative vibes being flung its way? The UMD-less console leaked way earlier than Sony intended, but after a proper launch and you inevitably trekking out to snag one, we're curious to know whether or not you're enjoying things. Would you have kept UMD support? Would you have added more internal memory? Enlarged the screen? Offered it in neon yellow? Be sure to spill your thoughts in comments below, and you'll get a few bonus points if you're coming from the world of an original PSP. Promise!

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