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PlayStation 3 Goes TrueHD for Blu-ray Playback
Posted Fri Sep 22, 2006 at 11:14 AM PDT byFollowing weeks of rumors, Dolby has confirmed the surround capabilities built into Sony's next-gen game console.
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20GB PlayStation 3 Goes HDMI; Pricetag Dropped in Japan
Posted Fri Sep 22, 2006 at 10:09 AM PDT byMore news from the 2006 Tokyo Game Show today, as Sony revealed a few more previously undisclosed details surrounding the the highly anticipated launch of the Blu-ray enabled PS3.
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PlayStation 3 Rumor Mill: PS3 Game Packaging Revealed? Sony to Bundle Free BD Movies with Games?
Posted Mon Sep 18, 2006 at 11:22 AM PDT byThe countdown to the U.S. release of Sony's Blu-ray enabled PlayStation 3 on November 17 is on, with online speculation surrounding the next-gen game console growing with every passing day.
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Sony Halves U.S. PlayStation 3 Shipments; European Launch Delayed
Posted Wed Sep 6, 2006 at 11:12 AM PDT byEnsuring that the hotly-anticipated Blu-ray enabled PlayStation 3 will be even more in demand this holiday season, Sony has announced it is cutting launch shipments of the console in half due to blue laser shortages.
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New PlayStation 3 Photos Reveal More Blu-ray Details
Posted Thu Aug 31, 2006 at 01:29 PM PDT byNewly released hardware photos offer a few more clues on PS3's Blu-ray capabilities, with logos on the side of the machine indicating that it will support both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats.
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Photos: PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Playback Demo
Posted Wed Aug 30, 2006 at 01:42 PM PDT bySony demoed PS3 Blu-ray playback for the first time yesterday, treating reporters to a sneak peek of how most consumers will likely first experience Blu-ray in action.
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High Price May Turn Off Consumers to Playstation 3 Despite Blu-ray, Says Analyst
Posted Mon Jul 10, 2006 at 12:17 AM PDT byIt's more bad buzz for Sony's PlayStation 3, with a leading industry analyst warning that despite the inclusion of Blu-ray the unit's high price may cause consumers to choose another next-gen console, reports Home Media Retailing.
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Sony Exec Defends High Price of Blu-ray Enabled PlayStation 3
Posted Wed Jun 28, 2006 at 11:09 AM PDT byDespite growing flack from gamers over the perceived high price tag of the upcoming Blu-ray enabled PlayStation 3 game player, Sony earlier this week came out swinging in defense of its "high risk" strategy and is already claiming victory in the next-gen console wars, reports gaming site NewsOr.
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Sony Won't Meet Blu-Ray Demand in 2006, Says Exec
Posted Mon May 15, 2006 at 12:20 PM PDT byFaced with shortages in the supply of electronics components, initial demand for Blu-Ray players will exceed demand and prices will remain high, a Sony exec told Reuters.
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No HDMI For Low-End PlayStation 3 Draws Ire of Gamers; Sony Brass Defends Decision
Posted Fri May 12, 2006 at 10:09 AM PDT byBuyers of the "low-end" $499 model of the upcoming PlayStation 3 won't be getting an HDMI digital output, and that's just fine with Sony -- but not gamers, who are dismayed by the company's plans for the Blu-Ray driven next-gen game console, reports Ars Technica.
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Sony Sets PlayStation 3 Price
Posted Tue May 9, 2006 at 12:13 AM PDT byAfter months of speculation over the expected cost of the Blu-Ray-driven PlayStation 3, Sony has at last revealed its pricing plans for the highly-anticipated next-gen game console, CNN reported late yesterday.
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Studios to Decide Winner in Next-Gen Game Wars, Says Analyst
Posted Fri May 5, 2006 at 01:35 AM PDT byIt will be high-def movies, not games, that ultimately decide the next-gen game console wars, says a just-released industry forecast from a top analyst firm, reports Home Media Retailing.
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As PlayStation 3 Launch Looms, Sony Drops Price on PlayStation 2
Posted Fri Apr 21, 2006 at 10:34 AM PDT byAs Sony gears up to launch the Blu-Ray enabled PlayStation 3 game console worldwide this fall, the company has announced it is dropping the price on the popular PlayStation 2, reports Home Media Retailing.
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