Today is that day the PS3 owners will be able to
purchase access to PlayStation Plus,
the PS3’s new premium subscription package. It seems that the PS3 user
base is split right down the middle on this one with some gamers
welcoming the new option while others are crying foul.
Personally, I think that PS+ is a great idea and a smart move on
Sony’s part. The fact that they are not
removing any capability from basic PSN users is important,
basically these users will get what they have always gotten which for
free is pretty darn good. I think what Sony has began to understand is
that there is a subset of their user base that is more than willing to
pay for extra capabi... Read more »
Sony announced last week that PS3 system software 3.40 was on the
horizon. However, only PlayStation Plus was one of the confirmed
features. Sony has now confirmed a slew of other enhancements coming as
part of firmware update 3.40, including network photo gallery uploading,
a video editor and uploader XMB function, a new power-save mode and
more.
From the press release:
PlayStation®Plus: A new subscription service
package on PlayStation®Network, PlayStation Plus offers gamers exclusive
services and content on June 29, 2010, worldwide. PlayStation Network
users will be able to purchase membership* to PlayStation Plus,
providing members with new options to enhance their gaming experience
and enable them to gain a special set of features and content. All
PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to its
unmatched and expandi... Read more »
The much-awaited latest PlayStation 3 firmware, 3.40, finally
releases tomorrow (or late tonight). Alongside the firmware update for
the PS3 – which also brings Sony’s PSN service, PlayStation Plus to the
console – its handheld counterpart, PSP, will also receive an update
that bring PlayStation Plus "compatability.
In addition to the just detailed 3.40 firmware update, system software
update (v6.30) for the PSP system will launch simultaneously with PS3
system software update and will bring "PlayStation Plus compatibility”.
Here is a quote form the press release:
Additionally, system software update (v6.30) for the PSP
system will launch simultaneously with PS3 system software update
(v3.40), adding PlayStation Plu... Read more »
In addition to providing his NPD
preview report for May, Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael
Pachter has commented on the state of hardware in 2010 and whether or
not we'll see some price cuts. Following on from last fall's launch of
the PS3 slim model, when Sony finally gained some real momentum, Pachter
believes the PS3 will continue to see major growth this year.
"We expect PS3 sales to continue to grow significantly in 2010 (vs.
2009), as the platform faces easy comps," he noted. Consumers shouldn't
expect any upcoming price cuts, however, even with the launch of Move
later in the year. "Despite the price-cutting measures by rivals
Nintendo and Microsoft, we are not convinced that Sony will cut the
price of the PS3 due to continued tight supply, and in our opinion, Sony... Read more »
Facebook was first incorporated into the PlayStation 3 experience
back in November of last year as part of PS3 system software 3.10. It’s
usefulness was limited, but with it came a promise of more features to
be added as part of future firmware updates. Some new features are now
here thanks to PS3 firmware update 3.40 which is due out within the next
24 hours.
Adding to the ability to post trophy and PlayStation Store activity
onto your Facebook news feed which was ushered in with firmware 3.10,
the PS3’s Facebook integration is taking the next step in socializing
the PSN experience. Sony is releasing a PlayStation Network Facebook
application that gives users the ability to post their PlayStation
Network profile, along with a full trophy card, on Facebook. Find out
which of your Facebook BFFs are on the PlayStation Network and send t... Read more »
