Sony Exec Says PSP Go ‘Confused’ Consumers, Might Have Been Too Expensive

Well, we’ve already heard some rumors that Sony was considering a relaunch of sorts for the PSP Go, and it looks like at least some execs from the company are now starting to speak publicly about why such a move might be necessary. In an interview with IndustryGamers, SCEA Senior Vice President of Publisher Relations [...]

PS3 Getting 3D Firmware Update This Summer

Get your active shutter glasses ready: your PS3 is going to go 3D this Summer. In conjunction with the release of its 3D BRAVIA LCD sets, Sony is planning to release updates to turn the PS3 both into a stereoscopic 3D gaming platform, in addition to a 3D Blu-ray compatible movie player. Sure, we knew [...]

Hong Kong International Airport installs PS3 Game Poles, Delays More Flights

It’s not fair, is it? You’d think Hong Kong’s award-winning airport already has enough to keep travelers jolly (there’s free WiFi too), but as the old Chinese proverb goes: “Those who don’t move forward will only go backward.” As of this week, Hong Kong International Airport has 14 free-of-charge PlayStation 3 game poles that are [...]

Sony’s Secret Kill Switch: Myth, Rumor Or Hearsay?

Could there be something lurking deep inside your Sony laptop or TV programmed to break the device as soon as the warranty expires? That may sound like a crazy conspiracy theory not far off those involving the mysterious deaths of engineers, but it’s a theory that continues to persist to some degree in Japan, and [...]

Sony DSC-TX5 Waterproof Camera Sprung From A Lak

Think Sony would be happy with just making its latest shooter waterproof and calling it a day? Not a chance. Early information on this as yet unannounced compact indicates a 10fps burst mode, 4x optical zoom with optical image stabilization, an intriguing image stacking mode for reduced noise in high ISO shots, and full 1080p [...]

NTT DoCoMo Launching its Own Version of Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10

WinMo and Android handsets from HTC, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, and others that are designed for global reach typically don’t find their way into Japan for a number of reasons: localization, carriers’ draconian control over handset specs, unique market needs, the list goes on. Every once in a while, though, one’ll break through — take the [...]

Sony PS3 Motion Controller Delayed Until ‘Fall 2010′ Globally

Last official word we had on the launch of Sony’s PS3 Motion Controller was Spring 2010. However, we just received a press release from Sony Japan with a revised availability of “Fall 2010.” The calendar push affects Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe. In the statement, Kaz Hirai avoids using the “d” word saying only:
“We [...]

Sony Bumps Out Vaio Z, F, W And Y Series Laptops

Sony’s just announced a ton of new laptops. And by a ton, we mean a ton. First up, the 13.1-inch Vaio Z high res backlit screen and weighs in at just around three pounds. Boasting switchable graphics, this one should get more battery life for your money, and it also packs an HDMI output, optional [...]

Sony Vaio Y11, S11 and F11 Leaked Ahead of Launch, Z and CW Series Refreshed

It appears that the Vaio T’s return is only the tip of a giant iceberg of refreshes coming out from Sony HQ this month. Greek e-tailer Compuland has a trio of new models listed — seemingly prematurely — for sale: the Vaio Y11 (pictured) is a relatively standard 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300 machine with [...]

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Catches FCC on A Good Day

Oh, to live the life of an FCC certification lab employee: setting up test benches, writing reports, playing with devices that won’t be released for months or years. Instead, we’re stuck enjoying their fun vicariously at an arm’s length through a little portal we know as the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology, where gems [...]