Post by ΨBarnacleBrainBrantΨ on Apr 23, 2007 14:23:29 GMT 6
Sales for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 decreased 18 percent in the latest Japan retail sales data. The console ranked No. 5 in overall hardware sales for the region.
Sony this week sent firmware version 1.70 to PS3 owners. The update allows further compatibility options with the PSP handheld.
Bloomberg this week reported that Sony may cut 160 positions in its Europe game division in a restructuring effort. The PS3 debuted in Europe on Mar. 23.
Reuters this week reported that Sony may increase hard drive storage on a new PS3 retail SKU. Sony in late Mar. filed an FCC option to produce an 80GB hardware model.
Capcom late last week announced that it will release Super Puzzle Fighter II HD Remix to the PS3. The latest installment will carry 1080p high definition support.
Media Create Co. this week reported that the Xbox 360 sold below rival offerings in Japan. In addition, it was unable to rank any software in the top 50 game sales.
Costco this week began offering an Xbox 360 Elite bundle to online customers. The bundle included the console and various accessories for $529.99.
Microsoft this week announced that it will host the first Pac-Man World Championship on Xbox Live. The contest will allow players worldwide to compete to be the world's best Pac-Man player.
Microsoft this week announced that it has begun to offer Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report' on the Xbox Live Marketplace. New episodes will be available within 24 hours of their original airing.
Circuitcity.com this week maintained a sold out status for the Xbox 360 Elite. The online division began offering pre-orders for the new hardware SKU earlier this month.
Nintendo this week said that Wii maintained its No. 1 console status in U.S. retail sales for the month of March. It is the third consecutive month that the motion-sensitive console has held top console sales in the states.
Wii outsold the PS3 by more than 6-to-1 in the latest Japan sales tally. The console ranked No. 2 in overall hardware sales in the region.
SNK this week confirmed that Neo Geo titles will begin to appear on the Wii Virtual Console this summer. Initial titles are estimated to retail between $8 to $10 U.S.
Namco Bandai this week announced that Tamagotchi: Party On! for Wii will be ready for a late May release. The party game will allow four players to compete in various mini-games.
Nintendo this week released several new classic offerings to the Wii Virtual Console, including Punch Out!!, Virtua Fighter 2, and Bonk's Revenge. Titles range from 500 to 800 Wii Points.
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Sony this week sent firmware version 1.70 to PS3 owners. The update allows further compatibility options with the PSP handheld.
Bloomberg this week reported that Sony may cut 160 positions in its Europe game division in a restructuring effort. The PS3 debuted in Europe on Mar. 23.
Reuters this week reported that Sony may increase hard drive storage on a new PS3 retail SKU. Sony in late Mar. filed an FCC option to produce an 80GB hardware model.
Capcom late last week announced that it will release Super Puzzle Fighter II HD Remix to the PS3. The latest installment will carry 1080p high definition support.
Media Create Co. this week reported that the Xbox 360 sold below rival offerings in Japan. In addition, it was unable to rank any software in the top 50 game sales.
Costco this week began offering an Xbox 360 Elite bundle to online customers. The bundle included the console and various accessories for $529.99.
Microsoft this week announced that it will host the first Pac-Man World Championship on Xbox Live. The contest will allow players worldwide to compete to be the world's best Pac-Man player.
Microsoft this week announced that it has begun to offer Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report' on the Xbox Live Marketplace. New episodes will be available within 24 hours of their original airing.
Circuitcity.com this week maintained a sold out status for the Xbox 360 Elite. The online division began offering pre-orders for the new hardware SKU earlier this month.
Nintendo this week said that Wii maintained its No. 1 console status in U.S. retail sales for the month of March. It is the third consecutive month that the motion-sensitive console has held top console sales in the states.
Wii outsold the PS3 by more than 6-to-1 in the latest Japan sales tally. The console ranked No. 2 in overall hardware sales in the region.
SNK this week confirmed that Neo Geo titles will begin to appear on the Wii Virtual Console this summer. Initial titles are estimated to retail between $8 to $10 U.S.
Namco Bandai this week announced that Tamagotchi: Party On! for Wii will be ready for a late May release. The party game will allow four players to compete in various mini-games.
Nintendo this week released several new classic offerings to the Wii Virtual Console, including Punch Out!!, Virtua Fighter 2, and Bonk's Revenge. Titles range from 500 to 800 Wii Points.
news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=4079&page=1