[Hardware Review]The Sony Bluetooth Headset

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May 312010
 

The PlayStation 3′s use of Bluetooth is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing in that you can choose whatever headset you’d like to connect up to, that the connection is wireless, and that the range is generally good. It’s a curse because many players simple don’t want to bother with the added expense or difficulty of pairing a Bluetooth headset.

Considering the quality of voice chat on PSN versus XBL however, that too may be a blessing; it could be that the lazy among us are also the most likely to spout racial epithets and rather nasty slurs. PSN isn’t perfect, but it’s a happy playground in comparison to my (extensive) experience on XBL.

So what’s the official recommend for gamers looking for a headset? Well, if you’re going wireless, Sony has their own branded offering for Bluetooth users. It’s roughly in the middle of the pack in relation to Bluetooth headsets, price wise. Continue reading »

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Don’t want to pay for a Bluetooth remote? You don’t have to!

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May 302010
 

Have you been pining for the Sony Blu-ray remote for better playback of your streaming media, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs? If you have a 120GB or 240GB PlayStation (aka a PlayStation Slim) and you’re connecting it to a newer TV via HDMI, you may be able to take more control of your system than you thought possible. Continue reading »

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Playing the long game: Sony’s PS2 compatibility

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May 292010
 

Sony’s removal of PS2 compatibility from the PlayStation 3 was ill-timed from a consumer standpoint; the system has been condemned by users and the media alike as too expensive. Even though the removal of this ancillary feature came with a price cut, the ire it raised among potential customers was high. The rallying call (and buying obstacle) of “I won’t buy it until it plays PS2 games again” became a very real stumbling block for Sony.

Cut to two years later; Blu-ray is the dominant format, Sony’s online offerings have been enriched to the point where there’s little difference between PSN and XBL. Sony announced that along with God of War III that they would be releasing a re-mastered version of the series’ first two hits from the PlayStation 2.
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Double Cash Weekend to Launch Uncharted 2′s “The Lab”

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May 282010
 

The folks at Naughty Dog are rolling out an update to the online play for 2009′s Game of the Year, Uncharted 2. “The Lab” is a new type of playlist that will be active every other weekend, focusing on a singular gamplay type with unique challenges.

The Lab rolls out with it’s first game type, here’s how it was announced on the Official PlayStation Blog: Continue reading »

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3D Dot Game Heroes: Everything old is new again.

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May 272010
 

3D Dot Game Heroes is a game that, given the cruel nature of the universe, shouldn’t have been made. Thankfully, though, the folks at FROM software and Atlus Games shake their fist at the status quo, and have brought us yet another gem.

In 3D Dot Game Heroes you emerge in the kingdom of Dotnia, a fascinating place that has just made the transition from 2D to 3D. It is a land in peril, however, for an ancient evil (once imprisoned by half a dozen sages and orbs) is about to be unleashed by the Nefarious Bad Guy™. To top if off, the Princess is missing (shocking) and only you, the potential Hero of Dotnia® can save her! Continue reading »

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