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OnLive is actually launching. Costs $15 a month to even look at.

OnLive is actually launching. Costs $15 a month to even look at.

By Carl Nelson on March 10, 2010

OnLive really is launching, to my surprize. Their fee structure? $15 a month for NOTHING. You still have to pay for games on top of that.

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Netflix Coming to PS3, Using BD-Live Technology UPDATED

Netflix Coming to PS3, Using BD-Live Technology UPDATED

By Carl Nelson on October 25, 2009

Sony and Netflix officially announced that Netflix will soon be available for Playstation 3 (and all other Blu-Ray players). Using BD-Live technology, we’re still not sure what the streaming specs will be.

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Sony Announces 250GB Playstation 3 Slim For Some Reason

Sony Announces 250GB Playstation 3 Slim For Some Reason

By Carl Nelson on October 15, 2009

We don’t know why, but Sony has introduced a 250GB version of the Playstation 3 slim, for the price of a 250GB hard drive. Did they include anything else?

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802.11n Wireless Adapter Coming to XBOX 360

802.11n Wireless Adapter Coming to XBOX 360

By Carl Nelson on September 15, 2009

An FCC application has been spotted for an official 802.11n adapter for the XBOX 360. Any guesses on how much this one will cost? $100 to replace the old one? $200 because it’s “twice as fast”?

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XBOX 360 Elite Price Dropped, Pro Discontinued

XBOX 360 Elite Price Dropped, Pro Discontinued

By Carl Nelson on August 26, 2009

Microsoft has cut Sony off at the pass by lowering the price of the XBOX 360 Elite to match that of the Sony PS3 Slim. Did they do anything to sweeten the deal though?

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Playstation Model Guide Updated

By Carl Nelson on August 24, 2009

We have updated our PS3 Model Guide to feature the new Slim model. We have also added some new specs and re-verified some things.

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PS3 Slim is Real, Still Ugly, and Horizontal

PS3 Slim is Real, Still Ugly, and Horizontal

By Carl Nelson on August 18, 2009

Our opinions of the newly announced (or should we say confirmed) Playstation 3 Slim from Sony.

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Evil Black Wii Coming to Japan August 1

Evil Black Wii Coming to Japan August 1

By Carl Nelson on July 15, 2009

Check out the new model of Wii: “kuro”. It’s pure evil, not just because it is only available in Japan.

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How to Use a Playstation 3 Controller in 64 bit Windows 7 and Vista

How to Use a Playstation 3 Controller in 64 bit Windows 7 and Vista

By Carl Nelson on July 1, 2009

We first told you about a driver that allows people to use their Playstation 3 gamepads in Windows. That version was very basic, and only worked in 32-bit. There is now a driver that has way more functionality, and is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Check it out!

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I Told You it Was Going to Happen *Updated*

I Told You it Was Going to Happen *Updated*

By Carl Nelson on June 28, 2009

Guess whose XBOX 360 just bit the dust….

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  • Kaden101: @Mathew, I’ve had a look at the available hi-def trailers for Metro 2033 & Halo Reach (which...
  • Gilbert: ok your comment actually shows how stupid you are the reason why developers would rather develope for the...
  • Gilbert: it is not difficult to set up a wireless connection on the XBox 360 there is an XBox 360 Wireless network...
  • Mathew: You want a solid game that will challenge PS3? Try upcoming Metro 2033 and Halo Reach.
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