The latest firmware update, version 3.50, allows the playstation to play Blu-ray 3D movies. Though there are not many 3D movies currently available, some studios have planned a 3D range in time for Christmas, such as A Christmas Carol and Clash of the Titans.
You will need a compatible 3D TV to view the content, and a set of compatible glasses. 3D is being pushed heavily by the industry, though it has mixed responses from consumers. The main complaints being having to buy glasses for all members of the family, and for some unlucky viewers experiencing sickness and headaches. So it may not be a useful update for all PS3 owners.
However, there are two additional features that may make the update worthwhile.
First, there is FaceBook integration that allows game developers to access public FaceBook information such as user name, profile, photos and list.
Second, there is a ‘grief reporting function’, that will let users inform Sony of users sending inappropriate messages sent via the Playstation Network.
PS3 Vault has a fascinating history of the PS and how its evolved with the tastes and trends of gaming. It’s actually a nice, well-written bio of the platform and its various forms, from its humble beginnings in 1994 to its current form as the boundary-pushing PS3.
Haven’t you ever wondered if classic black is the only color option available for the PS3? Up until now, there wasn’t another choice (without the use of spray paint that is).
It seems the awaited sequel to the popular Max Payne franchise has once again hit a snag and been delayed, this time for quite awhile. Here’s the scoop, according to a source at a popular blog site:
Sequels can be good and bad, and even the PS3 is no exception. It appears another sequel to a popular
We reported a bit ago about Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Chapter 1 and its upcoming release soon for the PS3. Well, apparently they intend to push it back a bit for ‘extra work on the design of levels and more time to polish the game for a classic Sonic feel’.
Why do people buy the PS3? Yes, awesome games, but why else? It appears (according to Nielsen anyway) its the Blu-Ray player built-in, even if there was a brief point where it got zapped by an update. Strange given that HD BR players are approaching the sub-$100 mark quickly and the PS3 is $300, but hey…cool games count for something right?
Ever since their release PS3 gamers have been waiting to get their hands on the Xbox 360’s “exclusive” downloadable episodes for GTA: Episodes from Liberty City, which have been very popular with players. The PS version was recently announced to be heading to the PS3 on March 30th or so. Well, not quite that soon, it looks like.
Sometimes designers are known for being quite clear about their feelings on a subject. In this case, the subject is the current state of the FPS (First-Person Shooter) genre, and one designer in particular who thinks they could use a good retooling.
Ever since Orange Box released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 a few moons ago, PlayStation gamers have felt like they have been shafted, especially when Valve decided to give PS3 gamers an uninspired and inferior version of the game, the pres of Valve stated he disliked the PS3 quite intensely, and then announcing their game Left 4 Dead would be a XBox360 exclusive, you can see where PS3 owners might not have a warm spot in their heart for Valve. But things may be changing.