The Death of ATRAC and the Connect Music Store

At long last, Sony has determined that is no longer in their best interest to pursue the advancement of the ATRAC codec. After more than a decade of development, it is becoming more and more obvious that market demand and consumer interest in the format is waning. Recently released Sony portable audio devices no longer [...]

PSP Slim & Lite: A Comparative Pictorial with PSP-1000

Come September 20, 2007, the newly “redesigned” PSP (PSP-2000) with a reduced size and weight by 33% and 19% respectively will be available for your gaming pleasure. While we countdown to its debut day, Famitsu has released a comparative pictorial between the smaller PSP-2000 and the current PSP-1000. Enjoy the pictures exclusively from Famitsu!
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Console War Continues… What Should Sony Do Next?

The console war continues…. as writers of Forbes notes: “you’ve been hit with a disruptive attack. A competitor you dismissed has successfully changed the game in your industry. Analysts and investors are clamoring for your response…or your head. What should you do? “

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80GB PlayStation 3, Now Available in North America

So, it’s now official. The higher capacity 80GB version of the PS3, first announced during this year’s E3 Media & Business Summit is now available for sale in North America for US$599/C$649. Alongside South Korea, the US and Canada will be the only region (at the moment) to retail the 80GB PS3. As shown in [...]