Posted on March 17th, 2010 by csreynolds
Ah, anonymous tipsters, those mysterious individuals who helpfully supply advice or intelligence to others about matters of speculation without demanding fame or honourable mention in return. I often wonder what the gaming news industry would be without them…
The PlayStation 3 is destined to embrace a third dimension sometime this year, we know that much. However, when the [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, Release Dates, Rumors, Sony news, ps3 firmware
Posted on March 2nd, 2010 by ClearConscious
In the unlikely event that you have been unsatisfied with the fantastic line-up of exclusive games so far, we have some good news. This Thursday Gametrailers will be unveiling another PS3 exclusive title and it’s also a sequel. Several games immeditely come to mind. Killzone 3, inFAMOUS 2, MotorStorm 3, Socom 4, Ape Escape, Sly [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Game Previews, Games, Killzone 3
Posted on February 4th, 2010 by csreynolds
As this artcile’s title suggests, Sega’s 2D HD remake of iconic 90s platformer Sonic the Hedgehog has been officially unveiled. To say we’re excited would be a gross understatement.
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Filed under: Console news, Game Download, Games, Interviews, Playstation Store, Release Dates, S, official
Posted on January 27th, 2010 by csreynolds
It’s relatively common knowledge that the PS3Vault staff (myself included) is easily amused – either that, or there is a lot happening in the world to laugh about.
One article that tickled us recently was METRO’s article ‘Video gaming leads to surge in rickets’. It infers that medical research carried out Newcastle University has recognised our [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Games
Posted on January 26th, 2010 by csreynolds
George Hotz, the American hacker famed for unlocking Apple’s iPhone from the AT&T network shortly after its launch in 2007, has managed to configure a PlayStation 3 to read pirated and homemade software, making him the first to successfully hack the deemed ‘unhackable’ games console.
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Filed under: Console news, Games, Sony news
Posted on January 11th, 2010 by TheDarkAlbino
Sony’s plans to implement 3D support into all existing PS3 consoles haven’t exactly been well-kept secrets. Bits of information have popped-up from time to time, but now we have solid details straight from Sony’s hardware marketing director John Koller:
“Out of the box, the PS3 is great, because as many people know who are watching this, [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, Sony news
Posted on December 25th, 2009 by ClearConscious
The title says it all! PS3Vault’s first podcast is now live on our YouTube Channel. For your viewing pleasure, we have included part one below. The podcast features ClearConscious and Clarick01 discussing the VGA’s and much more. Like many things the podcast is a work in progress, feel free to make suggestions in the comment [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Main
Posted on December 10th, 2009 by ClearConscious
According to several sources, Sony has released it’s newest firmware update (v3.15) on the PS3. This update is completely optional. In order to access the update you need to select the ‘System Update’ tab, you will then be prompted with a set of instructions, and a list of agreements to read. A few new notable [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Main, Playstation Network
Posted on December 10th, 2009 by csreynolds
There’s nothing wrong with having expensive tastes, but isn’t buying a 24kt Gold PlayStation 3 going a bit too far?
The guys at luxury customisation company Computer Choppers have recently unveiled their beautiful gold PS3 Slims. Prices start at a modest $4,999; each console is supplied with two matching controllers, one year’s warranty as standard, and a [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Playstation 3 Slim
Posted on November 17th, 2009 by csreynolds
When it comes to buying a games console, reliability is one factor that heavily influences a purchase. Well, if you’ve been thinking about buying a PlayStation 3, read on.
CNET UK, home to product reviews, technology news, gadget blogs and so on, conducted a games console reliability survey back in October, to which 1,128 UK-based console owners [...]
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Filed under: Console news, PS3 Problems
Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Devil08
For anyone who is looking to buy a PS3; look no further. Toys R Us has the 120GB console for $300. Using 930354 to get 10% off and then 931073 to get a good 20% off gives a price of just $230.
That’s cheaper than a PSP Go! I think we know which one we’d be [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Deal of the Day, Playstation 3 Slim
Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Lord_Turkey
MCV have confirmed what the upcoming release dates & configuration for the 250GB Slim PS3 Bundles are;
October 1st is when we can expect the bundles to hit stores with either any two PS3 platinum releases or Sucker Punch’s ‘Infamous’.
October 16th will see the release of the ‘Uncharted 2; Among Theives’ bundle that I’d previously covered.
Other [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Europe News, Playstation 3 Slim, Release Dates
Posted on September 17th, 2009 by Lord_Turkey
A bundle of news for your eyeballs today.
Eurogamer has a lot of evidence about the upcoming 250GB PS3 slim. According to two UK retailers a ‘definite’ October release is slated along with three possible bundles and a provincial price of £299.99. What are these bundles? Well, none other then Assasins Creed 2, Grand Turismo [...]
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Filed under: Assassin's Creed 2, Console news, Europe News, Gran Turismo, Playstation 3 Slim, Rumors, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Posted on September 15th, 2009 by csreynolds
Firmware 3.01 is live, and optional. To install, or not to install?
At present, is it not known whether all grievances regarding Firmware 3.0 have been addressed in this discretionary new patch, but we are hopeful that system stability has now been restored to the PS3. If in-game freezing and controller malfunction issues have been resolved, [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, PS3 Problems, Patches, Software Updates, Xmb, ps3 firmware
Posted on September 7th, 2009 by csreynolds
Are you tired of ear-piercing headset feedback during online play? Can’t stand echoing microphones any longer? There is a solution, as discovered by GOONL!NE.
Buried deep within Firmware 3.0‘s plethora of menus is a magical little feature called the Echo Canceller. Scroll over to the Settings section, locate the Accessory Settings menu and click Audio Device [...]
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Filed under: Console news, Firmware Updates, Software Updates, Xmb, ps3 firmware