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PS3 Exclusives That Take Full Advantage Of Blu Ray
World was ablaze at first when the Playstation 3 specs were announced by Sony which contained the then-signature blu ray drive as the next generation storage with unparalleled storage capacity. The first generation blu ray disk has a capacity of 25 gigabytes in single layer and the dual layer ones has a capacity of 50 […]
Modded Xbox 360 Slim 250GB Available In Bangladesh
Two game shops have called Gamersworldbd today to let us know that modded Xbox 360 Slim 250GB is available in Bangladesh. Previously we reported that the first 4GB Xbox 360 Slim was spotted in Bangladesh but it was not modded. However the new 250GB Slim that SOF, Banani and Game Source, Bashundhara has brought to […]
Microsoft Strikes Back With AP 2.5, Hackers Respond With LT+
The latest Kinect Dashboard update has AP 2.5 (Anti-Piracy 2.5) which prevents booting newer games which have the AP 2.5 checks. This stopped hackers dead in their tracks, as many users who play *ahem* “backup” games were greeted with a nasty surprise: they couldn’t play latest games such as Fable 3, AC: Brotherhood and NFS: […]
Microsoft: “Kinect Wasn’t Hacked We Just Left It Open By Design”
A couple of weeks ago when the hackers started rolling in against the Kinect, Microsoft really had it up to its neck. However, lately we’ve been hearing that Microsoft is reversing up on its stance against those innovative Kinect modifiers. Initially Microsoft didn’t get so coy with Kinect hacking story. The alter version of Microsoft’s […]
World’s First 3rd Party Playstation Move Controller & PS Eye Coming In January 2011
Courtesy of peripherals manufacturer Snakebyte a new line of PlayStation Move devices which includes not only a motion controller and a navigation controller, but also a camera, the snake-eye, are expected to reach the retailers in January 2011. Both controllers feature a rubberized shell for better grip and an ergonomic design. In order to keep up with future […]
Kinect Launches In Japan
Note: This article has been edited by The Gaming Wiz on account of incorrect info. After going on sale in North-America earlier this month , Kinect is now up for sale in Japan. Between 150 and 200 people lined-up outside the the official launch center at Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara. Celebrities at the launch included wrestler […]
”Kinect & Move In Short Supply This Holiday” Says GameStop
Sony and Microsoft’s motion sensing hardware tools Kinect and Move are expected to be hot sellers in the upcoming 2010 holiday. GameStop president Tony Bartel predicts that it will create a ”Wii” like phenomenon. He also said that Kinect and Move are in short supply for this holiday. Bartel told on a call to investors, […]
World’s First PSP2 Devkit Image Surfaces
The world’s first leaked images of the PSP2 DevKit has surfaced on the internet. These image exposes the front and backside of the PSP2 devkit. The pics are grainy and lacks detail as it seems it was snapped with a hidden camera by some inside sources. The front side exposes 2 thumbsticks, microphone and a […]
Watch How Kinect Works With Windows 7
Some new videos have surfaced showing Xbox 360’s Kinect working with Windows 7. Check it out below, after the break. Previously, we reported that Kinect had been hacked and drivers were made for it. Kinect has also been tuned into a 3D video capture tool. via GamesThirst
Sony’s PlayStation Move Cost Around $38 To Make
TechInsights, a renowned asset analysis website estimates the PlayStation Move starter bundle cost $38 to make while it sells for $99. Carey suggests the Move Wand and Eye combo account for $34 USD of the bundle cost, with accessories like the packaging, demo CD and other extras estimated at around $4 USD extra. As a […]
God Of War Dev: PSP “Doomed From The Start”
Despite selling 50.1 million units, God of War PSP developer Ready at Dawn co-founder Ru Weerasuriya has claimed the machine was “doomed from the start”. “It was the first portable that Sony released – it’s a trial by fire,” he said. “It’s a good platform and you can make amazing things on it. I think […]
id’s John Carmack: “I Have An Itch To Make A Kinect Title”
John Carmack of id and the upcoming RAGE has an “itch” to make a Kinect game but he can’t decide what sort of game it should be. “I can’t use Kinect for our real games; there just isn’t a place for our current FPSes on there,” id Software Brain-God John Carmack told Joystiq. “But it’s […]
Ex-Sony Boss: Xbox And PlayStation Could Join Forces In The Future
Dream come true, ain’t it? Sony and Microsoft joining forces to make the ultimate gaming console. And you won’t have to wait too long either. Ex-Sony Computer Entertainment deputy president and ex SCEE worldwide president David Reeves believe that this could happen within the next 15 years. David Reeves is currently the COO of Capcom. […]
Analyst: PlayStation Move Has “Sold Well Below Expectations”
Gaming industry analyst Michael Pachter has said that Sony’s PlayStation Move has “sold well below expectations”. Move has sold one million units in North and Latin America in its first 30 days. Michael Pachter said in a research note that “Move sold well below expectations in its first month” in the US, and NPD sales […]
