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The march of progress continues unabated as Sony has unveiled a new 16GB Memory Stick Pro Duo at CES. The PSP- and PS3-compatible proprietary storage solution will cost a whopping $300 when it comes out in March. That might seem a little steep, especially when similarly sized SD cards are half the price and available now. Still, it could be worse -- back in 1956, you'd have to pay $10,000 $50,000 (Edit: whoops. Typo) for a 5MB hard drive. So, really, this new card is a bargain!

[Via PSPFanboy]

JoystiqSony's new $300, 16GB Memory Stick originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 4GB Memory Stick Duo Pro continues to slowly lose a few dollars in price. Back in June, we were able to score a 4GB stick for $40 ... now we can get one for $5 less: $35. If you don't have a Memory Stick yet (maybe you're waiting for the new redesigned PSP?), getting a large capacity stick is crucial to having fun with the system. We're quite pleased with the amount of music, videos and demos the 4GB card can hold (although we're keeping an eye out on the 8GB Memory Stick!).

Go to FRYS.com to take advantage of this great deal.

[Via CAG]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick for $35 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gbdealdealofthedaymemorystickTue, 21 Aug 2007 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Deal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick for $40]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/04/deal-of-the-day-4gb-memory-stick-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/04/deal-of-the-day-4gb-memory-stick-for-40/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/04/deal-of-the-day-4gb-memory-stick-for-40/#commentsWhile we'd love to get our hands on a 8GB Memory Stick Duo, our wallets cringe at the sight of its steep price tag. Thankfully, 4GB cards continue to plummet in price. Fry's is offering a Lexar stick for only $40, including shipping. 4GB is more than enough space, even for videophiles that like to encode their videos in full resolution. As these sticks continue to slowly decline in price, one wonders when a 8GB card will be as affordable as this.

[Via IGN Boards]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick for $40 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Every now and then, someone produces a product that just makes sense, and the Jimi Game Shell is a great example. We already know that DS games are incredibly tiny; in fact, so much of our media these days comes, like dynamite, in small packages. SD cards, memory sticks for the other guys, and our own games, and we're always looking for great new storage solutions. So when the folks behind the Jimi Game Shells offered to send us a couple of samples for a test drive, we jumped on it.

The idea of a small, separate case designed just for our DS games is nothing new; some cases include storage space for games, and there are a variety of retail solutions. They're also great fodder for preorder swag, and there's always the DIY route. But what makes the Jimi shells so interesting is that they're designed to hold a variety of media ... and they're made from eco-friendly (well, friendlier) recycled polypropylene.

Continue reading Jimi Game Shells wrap your babies in recycled goods

JoystiqJimi Game Shells wrap your babies in recycled goods originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 May 2007 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony is finally upgrading their long-forgotten "Memory Stick Entertainment Packs." These packs come with a bundled DVD that features four movies, pre-encoded for PSP playback. The previous pack came with the choice of cinematic masterpieces, such as The Grudge, S.W.A.T., Hitch, and XXX: State of the Union. Yeah ...

According to IGN, the new MSX-M2GSEP model will feature a different collection of four movies: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Spider-man 2, Hellboy and S.W.A.T. (again?) While the selection isn't too great, the sheer convenience is certainly appreciated. Unfortunately, the DVD can only be used to unlock one movie, so make sure you choose wisely.

This package will be available at Sony Style stores for about $60. The package will also include a 2GB Memory Stick.

[Thanks, Joel!]

JoystiqNew Memory Stick Entertainment Pack installs new movies originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 May 2007 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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pspIt's been seven long weeks since Sony last updated PSP's firmware to version 3.11. The extended lapse between then and today's firmware v3.30 could be a sign of two factors at play: 1) 3.11 actually secured the handheld (for almost 2 months), despite the firmware being quickly decrypted; and 2) compatibility issues weren't plaguing downloadable PS1 titles (because there weren't any new ones(!) -- unless you count WipEout). So what does 3.30 offer users besides the obvious security patch and extended PSN support? Not much:
  • Support for thumbnail images of items has been added under [RSS Channel]
  • Support for thumbnail images of videos that are stored in the "VIDEO" folder has been added
  • The following sizes of MPEG-4/H.264 AVC Main Profile (AVC CABAC) video files can now be played in the "VIDEO" folder: 720X480, 352X480, and 480X272 (native resolution)
  • [Use Wireless Hotspot] has been added as a feature under [Network Settings]
The expanded video size options are the most notable addition, but IGN reports that the feature is "very touchy" (read: it has yet to work with IGN's user-created files). But the added resolutions, particularly 720x480, could foreshadow a pending Remote Play update enabling DVD playback (via PlayStation 3). Download here.

Update: corrected Remote Play analysis. [Thanks, Zamfir]

JoystiqPSP firmware 3.30 served up originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Memory Sticks just continue to get cheaper and cheaper. FRYS.com is now offering a 4GB Gaming Memory Stick Duo Pro for only $50, after rebate. What's so special about the gaming cards? Well, they come in colorful plastic! And ... that's about it. Of course, does it matter if your Memory Stick is bright red, when it's hidden away in your PSP? Don't think so.

For those of you still struggling with the Value Pack's original 32MB stick, now is the time to upgrade! Certainly, this deal won't last long ... until the next dirt-cheap Memory Stick deal comes along.

[Via SlickDeals]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick for only $50 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Memory Stick prices just keep on going down and down. Frys.com has a sweet deal where you can get 4GB for only $60, after rebate. You'll be able to place a mind-numbing amount of music and videos on a Memory Stick that big!

[Thanks, Tom!]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick for only $60 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I personally use a 4GB Memory Stick, and I find it's ridiculously huge. It's much more storage than I could possibly ever need ... and that's a good feeling. Sure, there's an 8GB stick coming down the line, but you certainly won't get such a sweet deal for quite some time. FRYS.com has a 4GB SanDisk card for only $70, after mail-in rebate. Yes, the website lists the card as $120, but once you add it to your cart, you will see the price magically change.

[Thanks, Dane! Via slickdeals]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: 4GB card for only $70 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are tons of fake Memory Sticks out there, and while some of them do work, many feature less than reliable performance. mavy, a programmer from PSX Reality, has come up with a comprehensive, homebrew method to check if your flash card is a fake. The test won't be fast, and it will involve doing a reformat of the disk, but it does appear to be quite comprehensive.

However, I've also heard that there's a poor man's way of checking for the real deal. Go to the PSP's XMB, and have "Memory Stick" highlighted as one of your options. Hit Triangle and then "Information." If MagicGate, Sony's proprietary copy-protection scheme isn't supported, chances are high that you have a fake.

[Via PSP3D]

JoystiqIs your Memory Stick the real deal? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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not cheapAs expected, Sony will soon roll out its 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, priced at $300. That's steep, but given previous trends, the price should plummet quickly. Last summer, the 4GB Memory Stick debuted at $250, but could be found for as low as $65 (SanDisk model) during a recent (but expired) Google Checkout promotion on Buy.com.

PSP firmware v2.81 or higher is needed to use the 8GB Memory Stick with Sony's portable gaming device.

Joystiq8GB PSP Memory Stick priced at $300 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Portable flash memory continues to get more and more impressive every year. Sony has announced pricing for the impressive 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo at CES ... and as expected, it's not coming cheap. It'll be released in February for $300.

You'll need firmware 2.81 or above for your PSP to recognize such a massive card.

[Via PSP-Vault]

JoystiqCES: 8GB Memory Stick Duo priced originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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pspDark_AleX has released another edition of his custom PSP firmware. Just as it appears '3.03 Open Edition Revision A' (OE-A) is essentially a modified version of Sony's official v3.03 fimware. 3.03OE-A also comes with a modified version of Sony's PS1 emulator, popstation; and with this latest custom firmware release, custom-made ISOs (game files) can now be compressed to conserve memory stick space.

Ethical concerns aside, it's amazing how the PSP homebrew scene has exploded ahead of Sony, unlocking the company's emulator for use with all PS1 titles. With just a few hours of research, a stack of old PlayStation games on hand, and perhaps a little trial and error, you now have the power to forge your own emulation experience -- imagine that. You don't even need a PlayStation 3.

Update: clarified that popstation is a modified version of Sony's PS1 emulator.

JoystiqHacked PS1 emulation on PSP now more efficient [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has to start making "Value Packs" that live up to their name. The latest effort in the bundle-crazed European market is a new "Value Pack," going for €329 ($425 US). This package, a mark-up of €130 contains a 4GB Memory Stick and Sony's Media Manager 2.0. Considering how most freeware makes Media Manager unnecessary, and how Memory Stick prices are plummeting, there's no reason for Sony to charge as much as they are. Educated European customers will obviously avoid this bundle, and simply buy the Core system, with a Memory Stick of their own choosing.

[Via kingplayer]

Joystiq4GB Value Pack not such a good value originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony and SanDisk just revealed a new extension of Sony's popular proprietary flash media. The PRO-HG series is "theoretically capable" of sizes up to 32GB, with write speeds of up to 60MB/sec. PSP owners can celebrate that HG line is backwards compatible with the regular PRO series of cards, meaning you'll be able to buy an HG card and use it in your PSP. You won't get the same speed advantage, but you will be able to use the card's ridiculous amount of storage.

Even thinking up ways to fill a 32GB card is mind-boggling for me. Hopefully, we'll see more when CES comes around next month.

[Thanks, Michael Chomiczewski! Via Engadget]

JoystiqMemory Stick PRO-HG to provide users up to 32GB of space originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dallas' NBC 5 News has the story of a Fort Worth mother who bought a "refurbished" PlayStation Portable MemoryStick from Gamestop only to find it filled with pornographic videos and photos. Sandra Hemm bought the stick as a birthday present for her son, whom she described as "pretty devastated" over the discovery. Frankly when we were his age we would have just been thrilled at our luck.

A Gamestop spokesman said the company was investigating the incident and that standard procedure is for used cards to be wiped clean before being sold. As a precaution, local reporter Scott Friedman recommends parents try out used MemorySticks for themselves before handing them over to the kids. Or, you know, you could just shell out the extra $5 for a new stick and not worry about it.

JoystiqGamestop sells porn-packed used MemoryStick originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next time you buy a Memory Stick, consider getting it used. Who knows what kind of bonuses you might unlock. Like... well, porn. John, a boy from Fort Worth, Texas, discovered porn on his supposedly formatted Memory Stick, purchased from Gamestop. "Oh my goodness. I just, my stomach turned, you know. I just was sick. I just couldn't believe they had witnessed that," the mom told NBC news reporters.

Apparently, the Gamestop corporate office will investigate. However, looking at the slight grin on the kid's face, I'm sure he's not complaining.

[Via Joystiq]

[Update 1: Whoops, wrong news station attributed. Thanks for the catch DiRT--although, you should try avoiding using words you don't understand!]

JoystiqPorn found on refurbished Memory Stick, claims horrified mom [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're like me, you're going to download a ton of old new PSone games to your PSP via your PLAYSTATION 3. Those suckers take up a whole lot of space. Thankfully, Buy.com seems to be giving away these 4GB Memory Stick Duos, for only $65. The same kind go for $90 on amazon.com, meaning you're saving quite a bit of cash.

Once these babies arrive to my doorstep, I'll be downloading every single PSone game and reviewing them for you all. Sweet, no?

[Via Cheapassgamer]

JoystiqDeal of the Day: 4GB Memory Stick only $65 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There are a ton of great post-Thanksgiving deals at retailers everywhere.
It's a little depressing for people like myself who remember how costly Memory Sticks were at the PSP launch. My measly 256MB card cost as much as the 2GB does now!

JoystiqDeals of the Day: cheap Memory Sticks and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slowly, but surely, more details about the PSone emulation service are popping up on the internet. The service just recently launched in Japan, and PSP GadgetZ had an opportunity to play. There are a few interesting points to note:

  • Tekken 2 clocked in at 542MB, and took over an hour to copy to the Memory Stick. (Joystiq has all the file sizes of the games available.)
  • L2 and R2 and mapped to the analog stick. "Left = L2, Right = R2, L2+R2 = UP. Sounds awful.
  • There is a long lag time when switching between Normal, Original and Full video modes.
  • At least load times in the games have become considerably better.

    • JoystiqPSone games feature tricky L2 and R2 controls originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

    Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>    l2memory stickMemoryStickpsonepsp gadgetzPspGadgetzr2shouldershoulder buttonShoulderButtontekken 2Tekken2Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:10:00 EST    <![CDATA[Sony marketing asks you to "Find Me"]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/sony-marketing-asks-you-to-find-me/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/sony-marketing-asks-you-to-find-me/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/21/sony-marketing-asks-you-to-find-me/#commentsFiled under:

    I've been looking for days to find a direct-feed version of Sony's new commercial, entitled "Find Me." Unfortunately, I couldn't. "Find Me" is part of Sony's newly revamped PSP marketing plan. It tells the touching story of a man who must find a girl through a Memory Stick loaded with clues in photo and video form. A hard-to-get girl that plays with a PSP must be worth the effort of running around the city. The ad can be seen on shows like Family Guy, The Daily Show, and Sports Center.

    "The PSP system has already been established as a popular gaming handheld, but it was designed to do so much more -- from playing music and videos to sharing photos and accessing the Internet," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing, SCEA. "These marketing initiatives deliver the broader PSP brand message and offer PSP owners the entertainment experience they're thirsting for from a content perspective."

    [Via GameDaily]

    JoystiqSony marketing asks you to "Find Me" originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Deal of the Day: Free 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo at Circuit City
    While a 256MB Memory Stick may not hold a lot of data, especially if you're trying to play full-resolution movies on your PSP, it's hard to argue about something's worth when it's free. And right now Circuit City is offering a 256MB SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo for $30 with a $30 mail-in rebate.

    All you have to do is buy the Memory Stick, fill out the form and mail it in. Not too hard, eh?

    There's a one-rebate limit here so don't get any funny ideas of buying tons of these and unloading them on ebay.

    [Via Joystiq]

    JoystiqDeal of the Day: Free 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duo at Circuit City originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Nov 2006 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    The above PSP has all the bells and whistles. And by that, I mean it has crazy LED lights, joysticks and an Xbox jewel. MAXCONSOLE called it the "pimped PSP." That sounds about right.

    The below PSP seems to be afflicted by a mysterious condition. Watch carefully, and then be shocked! It seems like this person received one of those bootleg Memory Sticks we warned about earlier.

    JoystiqVideo Sandwich: November 9, 2006 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    You've probably seen them before: suspiciously cheap Memory Sticks on eBay that are "too good to be true." Some of you may have even purchased one, only to find out that they simply don't work. It looks like a bootlegger was recently arrested: a Kyoto University student was caught with about twenty fake Memory Sticks in his home. He sold the Memory Sticks throughout Japan and overseas, and is believed to have sold at least 400 fraudulent sticks.

    The bootlegger now faces fines as high as 2.5 million yen (about $25,000 US).

    [Via PSP3D]

    JoystiqMemory Stick bootleggers caught originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Deal of the Day: 1GB Memory Stick for $10 at Buy.comOkay, this deal may take a little bit more work than previous Deals of the Day. However, I'm sure you've heard the old adage - good things come to those who work ... err or is to those who wait? Bah, it doesn't matter.

    Anyway, here's a step-by-step process to get your hands on a SanDisk 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo for only $10 at Buy.com.
    1. Create a Google Checkout account;
    2. Add the Memory Stick to your Buy.com shopping cart ($35);
    3. Make sure to use Google Checkout as your payment method to use the $10 off a $30 order ($25);
    4. Fill out the mail-in rebate for $15 off ($10); and
    5. You're done!
    Be sure to hurry up because the rebate expires Oct. 15.

    [Via Cheapassgamer - Registration required]

    JoystiqDeal of the Day: 1GB Memory Stick for $10 at Buy.com originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    This diagram illustrates what could be one of the ugliest peripherals I have ever seen for the console. It's like a Transformer gone wrong. With this attachment, you can stick not one but two Memory Sticks into your system. Personally, I'd much rather buy a newer, larger Memory Stick, especially considering how they're not too expensive these days. On the plus side, you can have that obnoxious cord stick out of your PSP and pretend you're Inspector Gadget.

    [Via DCemu]

    JoystiqTerrifying memory-expanding device originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    The TIFF applications keep on coming. The latest one allows you to rename, move and delete files off your Memory Stick, directly from the PSP. I don't see much of a need for this, but it may be helpful for those of you that need to rename, hide and delete all that porn those confidential documents that you've been saving to the Memory Stick. Hey, more power to you. I love using my PSP as a back-up flash drive. It's great for carrying porn term papers around.

    If you do use the program, it appears that there are folders called GPS and USBMIC hidden on your PSP's flash memory. What could that mean? If we're lucky, it might mean that the upcoming GPS peripheral may have support on 2.80 firmware, without having to upgrade! That would be great for those of you that want to get the official device while running these small TIFF homebrew apps.

    [Via PSP3D]

    [Update 1: The application has recently been updated. It can now read UMD data as well.]

    JoystiqHomebrew file manager reveals secrets [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    bundle o' stickNext Generation reports Sony is busy preparing a holiday PSP bundle that will feature a 1GB memory stick, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, and Lords of Dogtown (UMD movie) -- all for $249.99.

    Anyone who's caught the latest PSP advert (embedded at end of post) is aware that Sony's pushing the portable's 'extra-gaming' features. And while tossing a mediocre 1st generation title into the new bundle certainly drives that point home, wouldn't including Media Manager and a download voucher for Sony Connect, or better, PlayStation games -- 'cause the service is allegedly coming in November -- be a better value?

    Update: added price; clarified UMD title.

    Continue reading Sony opts for beefier PSP bundle over holiday price slash [update 1]

    JoystiqSony opts for beefier PSP bundle over holiday price slash [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    Buy.com is now taking pre-orders for the PSP Entertainment Pack. At $250 (the same cost of a Value Pack), it includes a PSP system, 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, sampler UMD, ATV: Offroad Fury game and Lords of Dogtown UMD movie. Is it worth it? Let's find out:
    • PSP Core System: $200
    • 1GB Memory Stick Duo: $33
    • ATV Offroad Fury: $20
    • Lords of Dogtown: $26
    The total price for all of these things combined is $279, which means you save $29 with the Combo, but honestly, unless you wanted to get all of those things, it's better off to get yourself the Core system and a Memory Stick of your choice.

    [Via Playstation.com Forums]

    JoystiqNew PSP Entertainment Pack coming for $250 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    UMD movies aren't doing so hot nowadays, so why don't we experiment with movie playback from MemoryStick ... y'know, the way people have wanted it since day one? Sony, in their infinite wisdom, crippled video playback from MemoryStick on the PSP by barring playback at the handheld's scrumptious native resolution of 480*272 and instead maxing it out at 320*240 (QVGA). So instead of building an iTunes-like store where we could download movies and TV shows right into our little players, they asked us to pay for their proprietary and overpriced (but full resolution) UMD movies.

    Fine, so they screwed up. But here's their big chance to make it all up. They've created these simple, easy-to-use 1 and 2GB MemoryStick Entertainment Packs. It's simple, really:
    1. Buy the MSX-M1GSTEP or MSX-M2GSEP MemoryStick Entertainment Packs for $60 or $100, respectively at your local retailer.
    2. Load up the enclosed DVD into your (Windows-only?) computer and select one of four (pretty lousy) Sony Pictures movies.
    3. Use the enclosed code to unlock one (just one) of these movies, which can then be transferred to your PSP. Oooh, what to choose?
    4. Figure out how to transfer your movie using the PSP's arcane file system, since they still don't include the mediocre (but nevertheless shockingly absent) Media Manager software.
    5. Watch your movie straight from your MemoryStick in (what we assume is) delicious 480*272 resolution. You're happy, your battery is happy!
    Alright, so it's not iTunes simple, but they're trying. Next step: let us play our own movies on the damned thing in full-res. Do that, and I'll be whistling PSP all day long.

    See also:
    New TiVoToGo automates PSP support; low-res still

    [Via Engadget]

    JoystiqSony sells Memory Sticks with movies ... so it does work then? originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    PS3 SKU comparison montage
    As you can see above, there are a few things different between the two PS3 SKUs planned. (Hint: the obvious alterations concern high-def output and wireless connectivity -- though Bluetooth controllers should work just fine with both, with or without any chrome case highlighting.)

    So what's HDMI, built-in multimedia card-reader slots, wireless internet connectivity, and an extra 40 gigabytes' hard disk space worth to you? $100? Now that Sony's gone with the 2-SKU approach with its next-gen hardware (a la the Xbox 360's premium and "Core" systems), we can expect some tough consumer choices after six months -- with console shortages possibly for another six months after that -- as $100 separates the base $499 and premium $599 versions of Sony's "Clear Black" hope.

    HDMI is important to those who want to take full advantage of Blu-ray high def and have the new screens to use it; MemoryStick, SD, and CompactFlash slots would be nice for the PS3 memory-card users and those will run multimedia on the system; Wi-Fi's the only way to avoid stringing ethernet cables for online access; and 360 owners might appreciate the full 60GB available to potential buyers of the premium PS3 model. Neither model comes with a second HDMI port; thankfully, one should hopefully be all most users need. The details are laid out in a feature-comparison table at the end of Sony's official PS3 hardware press release, available in both Adobe Reader and Microsoft Word formats. Determine what's most important to your PS3 ambitions there.

    [Image pieced together from the PlayStation.com forums; thanks, Guru]

    JoystiqCheaper PS3 loses HDMI, slots, Wi-Fi, 40GB originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 09 May 2006 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

    Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>    $100$499$500$599$6002-SKU20GB36040 GB40Gb6 months60GB6MonthsaccessAdobe ReaderAdobeReaderalterationsambitionambitionsbaseBlu-rayBluetoothbuilt-inbuyerbuyerscablecablescard readercard-readerCardReadercaseCFcheapcheaperchoicechoiceschromeClear BlackClearBlackCompact FlashCompactFlashcomparisoncomparisonsconnectivityconsolecontrollercontrollersCorecustomerdifferentethernetexpensivefeaturefeature-comparisonfeaturesformatformatsforumforumshard diskhard driveHardDiskHardDrivehardwareHDHDMIhigh-defhighlighthighlightinghighlightsimage montageImageMontageimportantinternetmemory cardMemory Stickmemory-cardMemoryCardMemoryStickMicrosoft WordMicrosoftWordmodelmodelsmontagemore expensiveMoreExpensivemultimedianext-genofficialomissionsonlineoutputpotentialpremiumpress releasePressReleasePS3ReaderscreenscreensSDSecure DigitalSecureDigitalshortageshortagessix monthsSixMonthsSKUSKUsslotslotsSonySony'sspacesystemsystemsuserusersWi-FiWiFiwirelessWordXboxXbox 360Xbox360Tue, 09 May 2006 03:32:00 EST    <![CDATA[Sony brings TV to PSP, with limits]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/18/sony-brings-tv-to-psp-with-limits/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/18/sony-brings-tv-to-psp-with-limits/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/18/sony-brings-tv-to-psp-with-limits/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

    PSP TVJapanChronicles.com has the scoop on Sony's Portable TV service (P-TV), which is currently available to PSP users in Japan. Despite offering valuable content (downloadable PSP-formatted videos), the P-TV service is flawed. All of the videos are DRM-protected and only accessible for a limited amount of time (ranging from 5-30 days) - each video must be bought separately (some videos are free).

    If Sony wants to stay competitive with services like iTunes, the company will have to give downloaders full ownership of downloaded video or move to a fixed low-cost subscription fee. That is, either sell users videos to download and keep, or charge them a monthly fee that will grant access to all (or part) of the video library, giving users a limited time to watch a downloaded video, but also permitting them unlimited monthly downloads. Given the Memory Sticks' limited storage capacity, users should also be given the opportunity to archive content on a PC.

    JoystiqSony brings TV to PSP, with limits originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    PSP viewed from the frontAs noted in our earlier story on the PS3's worldwide launch in November, the PSP will drop in price to $199 in the U.S. on March 22nd.

    According to an official PR announcement from SCEA, this basic package with PSP, AC adaptor, and battery will also retail for $229.99 CND (for our friends up north).

    Highlights include classic PSone games for download onto Memory Sticks, web browser compatibility with Flash, a silver USB EyeToy camera for video and voice-over-IP chat in September, and GPS support for games like Hot Shots Golf as well. Europe will get their basic PSPs for 199 Euros on the same date, while Japan will get a new white SKU on April 15th.

    See also:

    JoystiqSCEA: PSP price drop to $199 on March 22nd; EyeToy, GPS, and PSone game-download support coming later originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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    PS3 Early November 2006 Worldwide Launch cropped montageIt looks like the PS3 press conference is just getting started.

    IGN reports Ken Kutaragi's opening statement as follows: "It is my aim to clear things up about the PlayStation 3 today. The PS2, the PS3, the network, and Future Cell Network, this will all be addressed."

    More as we get it... Update 16--the wrap-up: The PS3 will launch "in early November 2006 in Japan, North America and Europe simultaneously." Incorporating the final specifications of the Blu-ray format will enable "playback of BD software at a high bit rate," with "a maximum storage capacity of 50 GB (dual layer) and robust security." The PS3 will be compatible with all kinds of TVs and a high-speed broadband connection. Update 19 (via 1UP's updated page): DRM was what delayed the launch, but the system will come with a 60GB HDD preinstalled before 11/11/06.

    [Thanks, bv; pics used to create new montage from Watch Impress]

    Continue reading PS3 worldwide in November [UPDATE 21]

    JoystiqPS3 worldwide in November [UPDATE 21] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 01:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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