PlayStation Network Premium Subscription Details

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Last week, we reported that Sony will be starting subscription access to the PlayStation Network but core services will remain free. Kaz Hirai has confirmed that premium access will be added on top of the current services for the PS3 and PSP. Sony is planning a two-tiered subscription model for the PlayStation Network similar to – but also fundamentally different from – Xbox Live. Kaz has confirmed that online gameplay will remain free as will access to all the services the PlayStation Network currently provides.

Sonic Costumes Coming to LittleBigPlanet

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Sega and Sony are working together to bring Sonic into the PlayStation 3 version of LittleBigPlanet. In December, five Sonic the Hedgehog costumes will be available to download via the PlayStation Store. You can get Sonic, Sonic the Werehog, Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Knuckles as individual costumes or together in one pack.

Firmware 3.10 Allows You to Send Crash Reports to Sony

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Firmware 3.10 has added a useful feature which should have been included some time ago. If your console crashes or restarts for no apparent reason, you can now send a error report to Sony. The report includes your PSN account information, your email address and details of any content that was being used during the time of the problem.

PS3s Will Support 3D Games Via Firmware Update

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In a presentation detailing Sony’s plans to become profitable by the end of 2010, Sony revealed plans to upgrade PlayStation 3 consoles with full 3D support. 3D support for the PS3 has been taked about a lot over the past several months, starting earlier this year at CES 2009. Sony’s presentation indicates that all PS3 units will be upgraded to support 3D games via a firmware update.

PlayStation Video Store Update for Nov 20th 2009

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This week on the US PlayStation Store, you’ll find Star Trek, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Bruno, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Also, check out the free downloads of Avatar Theatrical Trailer, Ninja Assassin Theatrical Trailer, and Voltron Season 6 Episode 5.

Sony Planning to Release iTunes-Rival On PSN

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Sony Computer Entertainment chairman Kaz Hirai has revealed the firm has pencllled in an early 2010 launch date for its new iTunes-rivalling online service. In addition, Sony also plans to release a non-game development kit for the PlayStation Network in Q2, to encourage content providers to develop for the platform.

Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition Details and Screenshots

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When Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition is released next year along with the Motion Controller, Capcom will be releasing two costumes pack to go along with it. One of them gives Chris the warrior outfit from the PC version and Sheva a sexy folklore dress. In Europe and North America, Alternative Edition will be released in four parts, rather than one big download.

System Software Ver. 3.10

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Settings

The sign-in ID and password for PlayStation Network have been added as items that can be deleted when using [Restore Default Settings]
[Polski] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [System Language]

Photos

Displaying photos in a grid

Friends

You can now change the background colour of your profile screen

PlayStation Network

Linking feature for Facebook
The Video Store of PlayStation Store is now available in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. In PlayStation Store, you can download video content as a purchase or for free. You can also rent content that has time restrictions on playback.

PlayStation Store Update for Nov 19th 2009

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This week on the PlayStation Store, Europe has more special offers on a number of titles, as well as a few new downloadable games. Invincible Tiger is finally available to download in Europe and the Metal Gear Solid PSOne Classic is also available to purchase. adHocParty is available to download in the US, as well as a new playable demo. A new episode of PULSE is also available for viewing.

Sony: Current PSN Services Will Remain Free

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Sony are looking to increase their profits in 2010, and part of their strategy is to introduce a subscription service to the PlayStation Network. SCE head Kaz Hirai was quick to note that current PlayStation Network services will remain free. Hirai explains, “we are studying the possibility of introducing a subscription model, offering premium content and services, in addition to the current free services.”