YouTube on PlayStation 3 in Full-Screen

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If you have ever wanted to watch YouTube on your large TV screen, you will be happy to hear that YouTube for Television is now available on the PlayStation 3. Currently in beta, the TV website provides a streamlined interface that enables you to discover, watch and share YouTube videos on any TV screen through your PS3. How? Simply go to http://www.youtube.com/tv on your PS3 (this link will not work on a PC/Mac). The YouTube TV website uses a new interface to watch videos in full-screen, as well as using enlarged text and simplified navigation.

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Sony is working with the YouTube team to make a more PlayStation-centric version of the YouTube TV Website page accessible from the lefthand menu bar (the YouTube button currently takes you to our branded channel on YouTube). So stay tuned for that and in the meantime grab a cold one and sit back to enjoy your favorite videos on the big screen!

[Via: PlayStation.Blog]

PlayStation Network statistics revealed

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Over the last two years, the PlayStation Network has gained ground, and with the release of PlayStation Home and the US Video Store, thing will only get better. Sony has been impressed with the numbers and they were kind enough to share them with the world. According to the numbers released by Sony, over 17 million uses have registered to the PlayStation Network, and 3.4 million users are using PlayStation Home. Check out some other interesting stats below.

PlayStation Network registered users worldwide: 17 million
Number of community-created LittleBigPlanet levels: Nearly 300,000
Times those LBP levels have been played: 68 million
Number of movies on the Video Store: 1,200
Number of TV shows on the Video Store: 3,000
Purchase or Rental?: More than 70 percent of video transactions are purchases
Number of PlayStation Home users: 3.4 million
Number of downloads made in Home: 900,000
Number of downloadable games for North America: 153
Number of those games release during the last quarter of 2008: 75
Number of games with DLC in North America: 70

SCE Asia announces new PSP-3000 colors

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In a press release, Sony Computer Entertainment Asia has announced that there will be two new colors available for the third-generation PSP (PSP-3000). It’s not clear whether the new colors will be available outside of Asia, but one can only hope. The two new colors, Vibrant Blue and Vibrant Red, will be part of the ‘Carnival Colors’ series. Check out the images below.

The colors look very bright and eye-catching. The new colors will be available to purchase in Hong Kong from January 15th and in Taiwan from January 17th.

PlayStation Store update for Jan 8th 2009

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The first PlayStation Store update for 2009 is now live, though its quite a small one for both the European and US Stores. Europe has a new playable demo, a bunch of new game add-on content and some new videos. As for the US, Qore Episode 8 is now available for purchase and two new full games are out: Cuboid and Mahjong Tales. The US Store also has game add-on content for various titles. Check out the complete list below.

European Addtions:

Playable Demos
- Lord of the Rings: Conquest Demo
Game Add-on Content
- Tom Clancy’s EndWar Faction Elite Pack (£3.19)
- Guitar Hero World
  - Various Tracks – £1.59
  - Regga Pack
  - Country Pack – £4.39
  - European Track Pack 2 – £4.39
- Naruto Ultimate Ninja / Storm Pack 4
- Rock Band Content
  - Various Tracks – £0.99
Videos
- Brain Challenge Trailer
- Good to Be Bad (LOTR: Conquest) Trailer
- PS Store Exclusive – Tekken 6 Trailer

US Additions:

Qore Episode 8 ($2.99)
Downloadable Games
- Cuboid ($9.99)
- Mahjong Tales: Ancient Wisdom ($9.99)
Game Add-on Content
- NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM Pack 6
- Tom Clancy’s EndWar Faction Elite Pack ($3.75)
- WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Roster Update ($4.99)
- Guitar Hero World Tour
- Rock Band
  - "Hymn 43" – Jethro Tull ($1.99)
  - "Space Truckin’? – Deep Purple ($1.99)
  - "Funk #49" – James Gang ($1.99)
  - "Take Back the City? – Snow Patrol ($1.99)
- Rock Revolution
  - "Cemetery Gates? ($1.50)
  - "Mouth For War? ($1.50)
  - "This Love? ($1.50)
  - "5 Minutes Alone? ($1.50)
  - "I’m Broken" ($1.50)
  - Pantera Pack Track Pack ($5.50)

EA announces support for PlayStation Home

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EA has announced that it will be supporting PlayStation Home and will begin with the EA SPORTS Complex, which is currently in development. “We’re proud to support the PlayStation Home Beta with a very robust offering from EA SPORTS,” said Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS. EA worked closely together with Sony Computer Entertainment to ensure that the EA SPORTS Complex space within PlayStation Home would be a compelling experience for all EA SPORTS fans, with a space designed for both casual and hardcore gamers. EA is also working with Sony Computer Entertainment on further label support of PlayStation Home Beta, and will announce plans in the near future.

Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS:

“As part of our continued commitment to the connected experience and the digitization of our business, the EA SPORTS Complex is a rich new online environment that presents a compelling and immersive social gaming experience for the global sports audience.”

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Can I use old PSP accessories with the PSPgo?

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Your old PSP headphones can be used with the PSPgo, but any other accessory is not directly compatible with the PSPgo. The PSPgo Converter allows you to use accessories like the Go!Cam, GPS device and Talkman Mic with the PSPgo. The converter makes the PSPgo less portable and also makes it look uglier, but its the only way you can make use of your old stuff.

CES ’09: PlayStation Games in 3D

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3D technology something that the games industry is lacking, but this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sony demonstrated 3D gaming on the PlayStation 3. "Don’t get caught up with specs,"said a Sony representative. "We’re not going to talk about specifications. This is just a look at what 3D could look like if Sony decided to move in this direction." Sony showed off Wipeout HD and Gran Turismo 5 Prologue running in true 3D, but didn’t give information away on how the 3D effects were achieved or if they would work on existing television sets.

In order to view the 3D effects, black glasses needs to be warn – which could put off some people. As a proof of concept, this is certainly something we will be keeping out eye on. Expect more information on 3D gaming from Sony in the next few days.

[Via: ars technica]

Qore Episode 8 out today

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The January issue of Qore will be available later today after the US PlayStation Store update. Episode 8 begins with a trip to Amsterdam for a inside look at one of this year’s most anticipated titles: Killzone 2. Veronica Belmont heads to Paris to bring us information on Heavy Rain as well as trying out a mo-cap suit. In Seattle, Monolith share the tricks used to create spooky sounds in FEAR 2. Episode 8 also features Street Fighter II HD and exclusive content for subscribers.

Customers of Episode 8 will be able to download the Killzone 2 XMB Theme and get exclusive access to the FEAR 2 demo (which will be live mid-January). Episode 8 will be available to purchase for $2.99 or you can get an annual subscription for $24.99.

Does the PSPgo have in-game XMB access?

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The XMB cannot be accessed directly within a game but the PSPgo does feature a Pause Game option. If you need to access the XMB during a game. Press the PS button and choose [Quit/Pause Game], then select [Pause Game] to save the game to temporary memory. You will be able to XMB and then resume the game from where you left off.

To resume the game, go to the [Game] menu on the XMB and select [Resume Game]. The game will continue from where you paused it. You can play another game while there is a paused game, but pausing another game will overwrite the previous paused game.

Can a PlayStation 3 Controller be used with the PSPgo?

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Yes. Using Blue-tooth connectivity, you can pair your PSP with a controller to play games. In order to pair your PSPgo with a PS3 Controller, you will need:

PSPgo System
PS3 System
DualShock 3 or SIXAXIS Controller
PSPgo USB Cable
PS3 Controller USB Cable

To pair your PSPgo with the controller, go to the [Settings] menu on the XMB and select the [Bluetooth Device Settings] option. Select [Bluetooth Device Management] and choose to register a PS3 System controller.