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Sony Playstation3 comes in 2 new sizes and has a sleeker new look

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As hard drive prices have come down, storage amounts have increased. So much so that even gaming consoles are pushing up the storage amounts while the price has remained the same or even dropped.

Case in point is Sony’s Playstation3 system which has a sleeker new look as well as a few new sizes: 120GB and 250GB. There is also a 160GB version, but that is in the old style.

Still has a bunch of the same features: Wi-Fi connectivity, HDMI output, and of course, the Blu-ray DVD player.

The 120GB system includes a DualShock3 wireless controller and a free PlayStationNetwork membership.

Buy now!
More info from the manufacturer
Price: $299.99 for 120GB; $349.99 for 250GB; $399.99 for 160GB Drake’s Fortune bundle.
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Sony and Netflix got together so you can stream Netflix movies to your PS3

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Got a PlayStation3 ? Then you might want to think about getting one, because Sony just came up with one more reason for you to buy one: Netflix. Yes, Sony and Netflix got together so that you can stream Netflix movies to your PS3.

As long as you have a Netflix account, there is no extra charge. Launches next month. Sign up at http://www.netflix.com/ps3.

Get Papa John’s pizza from your Playstation 3

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Following on the heels of Tivo users being able to order Domino’s pizza from their Tivo, PS3 owners will now have a Papa John’s button on their startup page from which they can order pizza.

What’s next? Order Pizza Hut from your Dish satellite receiver? Somehow I don’t think pizza should be the food of choice for folks doing nothing on their couches!

Sony’s upcoming Motion Controller for PS3

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Here’s a sneak peek at Sony’s upcoming new motion sensing controller for Playstation 3 (PS3). It appears that you hold this in your hand, much like Wiimote, but it is also has a small globe at the top that lights up in different colors.

Take a look at the quick video (less than 2 mins):

G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra

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Paramount may not have screened the movie to critics, but they’ve teamed up with Electronic Arts to create an ambitious accompanying game for 6 platforms, including Xbox 360, PS 2 & 3, PSP, and Nintendo Wii and DS.

You choose from one of 12 characters and work your way through storylines developed just for the game. You can even play with a friend.

Buy now!

More info from the manufacturer
Price: $29.99 – $47.99 depending on platform
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

PlayStation Phone rumor

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Sony Ericsson Aino

Remember the Nokia N-Gage? No? You know, it was that phone made by Nokia and SEGA that people were supposed to be able to play games on like a games console? The point here is it never took off. A bit of de ja vu here – Sony Ericsson and Sony have teamed up in an effort to produce what looks like could be the PlayStation Phone.

So far we’ve seen the Aino – a touch screen gadget that allows media exchange with the PS3 and boasts an impressive 8.1MP camera. There’s another range of similar devices being announced along with this, which does seem to be pointing towards the possibility of a PlaySation Phone. Nice.

Universal PS2 to PS3 Converter

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If you’re a gaming addict and have both a PS2 and a PS3 console, including a bunch of controllers (like guitars and gamepads) for the PS2 and now you’re bummed you have to buy new ones for your PS3, have a look at this Universal PS2 to PS3 Converter.

Plug your PS2 controller into this device and then the device into your PS3, and now you’re ready to rock out with Rock Band and any Guitar Hero game.

Gimme!
More info from the manufacturer

Price: $19.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is
correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

Iomega Media Xporter Drive – USB Drive compatible with Xbox and PlayStation

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Iomega is still around (was recently acquired by EMC) and are producing new products such as the Media Xporter Drive. It is essentially a USB 2.0 portable hard drive that is compatible not only with Windows and Mac PCs, but also with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles.

This is geared for those homes with those consoles but no media center, media streamer or PC attached to their AV centers. The Media Xporter Drive comes with software that can help you convert your multimedia content for perfect display on your game console. It supports formats such as QuickTime, AVI, VOB, JPG, MP3 and more.

Of course, the Media Xporter Drive is at heart still a hard drive, so feel free to use it just like that too!

Gimme!
More info from the manufacturer
Price: $109.99
(Please note prices are subject to change and the listed price is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of posting)

via Coolest Gadgets

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