New PS3 Slim Release Date in UK, Japan, US and Online Stores
The new PS3 slim edition, the latest Sony Playstation 3 console release date in one country is different in another. PS3 Slim release date in some areas is slated this month while those who are active PSN members who live in other parts of the globe could only avail of the slim PS3 console at later release dates. There is no fixed schedule, unfortunately. For its specs features and price info, feel free to go to the article linked in this paragraph.
New Slim PS3 Technical Specs, Features and Price
Sony released a new slim PS3, the new Playstation 3 console is slightly cheaper than a regular PS3 unit. The price of the new slim PS3 is under $300 (plus shipping fee). Some features of the new PS3 slim edition include a high-definition blu-ray player, 120Gb internal hard drive, WiFi and Dualshock 3 gamepad (a very good improvement indeed).
PS3 Update 2.70: Sony PS3 2.70 Firmware Update
PS3 Update 2.70 is Sony’s latest firmware update to PS3. Sony once again announced the PS3 2.70 update which will allow PlayStation 3 users to Text Chat each other – the firmware’s latest networking feature and a catchy one, if we may add. Although this upgrade is not yet available (as of this writing), its official release will be made known to the public by its creators, according to the announcement they posted on their website.
PS3 2.60 Update: Sony Playstation 3 2.60 Firmware Update
Just after the WOW 3.0.8 patch download availability, Sony announced the availability of Sony PS3 2.60 update. Sony Playstation 3 is one of the top-gaming consoles worldwide and not so long ago when PS3 firmware was updated to 2.52, here comes Sony PS3 2.60 firmware update/upgrade.
PS3 Update 2.52: Sony Playstation PS3 Updates Firmware to 2.52
Sony just made a PS3 update to 2.52. This is a follow-up to Sony’s earlier update to PS3 firmware to 2.42 (PS3 Update 2.42 Ready for Download But Offers No Significant Improvement to the Old PS3 Firmware). This time, PS3 firmware is updated to 2.52 which includes the following improvements:
- The playback quality of some PS3 format software has been improved.
- A text entry issue that occurs when using the on-screen keyboard, USB keyboard or Bluetooth keyboard with some PS3 format software has been addressed.
Majority of Children in the US Play Video Games, Research Shows
I’ve always been keen on video games and video gaming especially among children. However, a recent study in the US stated that majority of children play video games (97% combined for males and females aged 12-17). In the Philippines, this situation is similar. Most Filipino children I know are addicted to video games. This reminds me of my old posts “Improve Reading Skills with Computer and Video Games” and “Best Video Games of 2008“.
After the Upgrade to PS3 Firmware Version 2.4.2 Sony PS3 and PSP Sales Up
Just afer Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) upgrade to 2.4.2 firmware was launched, another news about Sony was released. The news about Sony’s combined sales of Sony PS3 and PSP units must have been inspired by the successful outcome of PS3 update to 2.4.2.
PS3 Update 2.42 Ready for Download But Offers No Significant Improvement to the Old PS3 Firmware
If you love Sony’s PlayStation 3 (PS3), you should consider updating your Firmware to version 2.42. However, the PS3 update to 2.42 doesn’t offer much improvement to the old PS3 firmware because it only improves the playback quality of some PlayStation 3 and PlayStation format software. Hence, more bug fixes and updates are in order.