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PlayStation 3 (PS3) to Get Netflix Streaming Video Service in November 2009
Well PS3 owners, your moment has arrived. Be jealous of the Xbox 360 no more, for you too shall have Netflix streaming movies, without the burden of an Xbox Live Gold Account... but you will pay a price... one of convenience.

5 Reasons to Buy a PlayStation 3 (Not a Wii or Xbox 360)
All three current generation systems are unique and have their own advantages, but I've put together a list of the top five reasons why the PlayStation 3 is the system to gave over the Wii and Xbox 360.

PlayStation Network's Video Delivery Service Overview
PlayStation 3 owners no longer have to go out to get a movie. The PS3 now features a video delivery service that provides rentals and purchasable videos in both standard and high definition.

PlayStation 3 (PS3) Home Closed Beta Extended Through the Summer of 2008
The PlayStation Home service for the PS3 will bring a 3D avatar based virtual world to the PS3. Unfortunately it has taken longer than anticipated to release, and will be in closed Beta until the end of summer 2008.

PS3 System software update version 2.20 Expands Blu-ray and PSP functionality
The PS3 is an amazing media playing machine. With the upcoming update, version 2.20, the PS3 gets more Blu-ray and PSP functionality.

A Rundown of Accessories for the PS3 and Their Prices
A rundown of the accessories available for the PS3 at launch, prices and how necessary these extras really are.

PlayStation Network Update Details Including PS3 Home
Sony is bringing out the big guns for an online showdown with Xbox Live. With a very strong showing of Home, and several new downloadable games, the PlayStation Network cannot be ignored.

New 80GB and 60GB PlayStation 3 (PS3) Specifications and Details
With the announcement of a new 80GB PS3 and a price cut for the 60GB PS3, Sony has released a new set of specs and details for the PlayStation 3.

60 GB PlayStation 3 Price Slashed, 80GB PS3 Announced
It's the news we've all been waiting for, and it happened sooner than expected. The 60GB version of the PS3 will now retail for $499. Additionally, a new version of the PS3 is on the very near horizon.

Resistance: Fall of Man Map Pack 1
Resistance: Fall of Man is the runaway hit on the PS3. With the release of two new map packs and the inclusion of global servers the game just keeps getting better.

PS3 Firmware Version 1.80 Improves Games, Movies, and Even the PSP
The new version of the PS3's firmware, version 1.80, offers new features and significant improvements that enhance your movie, game, and PSP experience.

HELIOS Helps Turn the PlayStation 3 (PS3) into a Linux Server
More than a few eyebrows were raised when Sony announced that the PS3 would support Linux. Now HELIOS has unveiled its plan to take that capability even further by distributing its software package that turns your PlayStation 3 into an economical, yet powerful Linux server.

F.E.A.R. PS3 Exclusive Features and Q&A with Rob Loftus, Senior Producer
F.E.A.R. finally lands on the PS3, after its tour of duty on the Xbox 360 and PC. Fortunately, this is more than a mere port. The PS3 version of F.E.A.R. includes additional new content, including a new weapon and level. We've not only got F.E.A.R. details, but Q&A with Rob Loftus, Senior Producer for F.E.A.R.

Folding@home to Go Live on the PlayStation 3 on March 23rd
According to this official Folding@home press release, this PS3 distributed computing program may single handedly change the way people view their home videogame consoles. Not content with being an entertainment device, the PS3 will now be fighting diseases thanks to the Folding@home program.

Sony's Official (PlayStation 3) PS3 Launch Titles List
Sony has finally spoken and released their official PlayStation 3 launch window games list. No more speculation; this is straight from the horses mouth. There are 21 PS3 games representing a variety of genres on the launch list.

PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) Revealed Before E3
As of March 15th, 2006, the official Japanese, North American, and European release date for the PS3 will be November 2006, not spring of 2006. The next generation PlayStation features wireless controllers, broadband capabilities, a hard drive and much more.

30 PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) Launch Titles
Compiled from a variety of sources, this list of 30 PS3 games details the PLAYSTATION 3's launch titles.

PS3 to offer HDMI support on both sku's
Sony Computer Entertainment has announced that both versions of the PS3 will now support HDMI, meaning that even the 20GB PS3 will have full HDTV support.

Four European Developed PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) Games Previewed
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has been very busy and has announced four games for the PS3 Formula One, Heavenly Sword, Killzone PS3, and MotorStorm will all be PLAYSTATION 3 exclusive games.

Sony Partners With NVIDIA to Create a Chipset for Their Next System (PS3)
Sony has bested both Microsoft and Nintendo in landing NVIDIA to create its GPU for the next generation Sony console (PlayStation 3 / PS3).

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