Category Archives: Gaming

Sony confirms their worst kept secret – 40GB PS3 for $399.99

Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2007 by MegaZone

So, Sony has finally confirmed what we all already knew from the plethora of leaks – they’re releasing a 40GB PS3 with an MSRP of $399.99. The new unit will come bundled with a Blu-ray copy of Spider-man 3, also … Continue reading →

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40GB PlayStation3 coming for $399.99

Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2007 by MegaZone

More confirmation that a new, lower cost PS3 model is coming – this time from Target. Gaming Bits has photos from a Target UPC scanner showing the listing for the new 40GB model with a $399.99 price. This is most … Continue reading →

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No surprise, Sony planning to bring audio and video downloads to PS3

Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 by MegaZone

The Financial Times reported on Sony’s plans to bring audio and video downloads to the PlayStation Network: “We are building a software infrastructure to distribute video and music, more particularly video, through the PlayStation Network,” said Sir Howard Stringer, Sony … Continue reading →

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A cheaper PS3 on the way – and a cheap HD DVD player is not so cheap

Posted on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 by MegaZone

First up, remember the low-cost Venturer SHD7000 HD DVD player I first mentioned in August? It was rumored to list for $199.99. Well, Format War Central found a pre-order listing for it at Target.com for $249.99, which claims it will … Continue reading →

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Sony pushes PS3 as a Blu-ray player

Posted on Friday, September 21, 2007 by MegaZone

The Financial Times is reporting that Sony will be stepping up marketing for the PlayStation 3, emphasizing that is is a Blu-ray player. Kaz Hirai, President of Sony’s games unit was interviewed for the article. “The PS3 is first and … Continue reading →

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