The Playstation line of gaming consoles from Sony Computer Entertainment exceeded 6.5 million units. PS Vita sold half million units to consumers since its launch on December 17, 2011 in Japan and December 23, 2011 in Asia. PS Vita launched concurrently with 24 software titles from both 3rd party developers and publishers and SCE Worldwide […]
Sony sells HDTV with integrated PS2
Sony has launched a unique television set for the UK market, which comes embedded with Sony’s 10-year old PS2 console. It’s a smart move by Sony and though I would love to see a similar offering being brought to India, Sony currently has no plans to sell this 22-incher anywhere outside UK. The Sony […]
Sony starts Official Licensing Program for PlayStation
Sony has initiated its Official Licensing Program for the PlayStation platform that will allow third party accessory makers to gain access to technical docs and support to enable development of better accessories and peripherals. In addition to the technical advantages, a third party manufacturer also gets to stick this official logo on product packaging […]
PS2 gets a price cut: $99.99 starting from tomorrow
While PS3 is still in line to get a price cut, Sony has come forward and announced the price cut of its predecessor. The long service Playstation2 console will now be sold just under $100 in US from April 1, which is tomorrow. It is rather a smart move for an aging console that […]
Nintendo Wii, DS outsells every other console in US
Nintendo has done it again. NPD Group did the honors of revealing the sales figure of all the gaming hardware selling in US. With Wii and DS combined, they managed to sell about 1.2 million units, which is far ahead then all the combined hardware sales of Microsoft and Sony. Here is the total […]
Sony announces PS2 for India
Wanting to give a taste of console gaming, Sony Computer Entertainment rolls out its highest selling console, PS2 in India just before the festive season of Diwali kicks off. It marks an entry level console which is modestly priced at Rs. 6490 ($144) and comes with a free game. To combat piracy where PS2 […]
Sony PS2 Slim coming to India and Russia
Many Indians reading here will agree that spending around Rs. 25000 (~$550) for a gaming console is foolish. Not that they know the advantages of it, but most of them are reluctant to take up console gaming. And to change this perception, Sony will be launching PS2 which will fill up the Indian and […]