Lifehacker Tests The PlayStation Vita
Sony held the Australian launch event for the PlayStation Vita on a wobbly barge on Sydney Harbour last night. After wolfing down burgers and a little wine, I had a quick play with Sony’s second attempt to win a decent slice of the handheld gaming market. How did it stack up?
Planhacker: Who Has The Best PlayStation Vita Deal?
Sony’s next-generation handheld gaming console, the PlayStation Vita, goes on sale next Thursday (February 23). But who is offering the cheapest pre-order deals? Planhacker has crunched the numbers and found there’s not much in the way of discounting going on.
Dealhacker: Free PS3 With Phones From Optus
A PlayStation 3 console on its own routinely costs $400 or more, so getting one for free with a contract phone could be a good deal. Optus’ online store is offering a free PS3 with three contract handsets.
Vodafone Opens Up Australian Vita Pre-Orders
If you’re keen for Sony’s PlayStation Vita and haven’t already imported your own, Vodafone Australia opened up pre-orders on its site today. The handheld gaming consoling will ship locally February 23.
Internet-Connected TVs: Uncommon But Addictive
Plenty of TVs get sold with net connectivity these days. Data from Sony suggests that the majority of people still don’t take advantage of that option, but those that do get properly hooked.
Sony Lending Trial 3D Cameras To TV Owners
Own a 3D-capable TV? Sony will let you borrow a 3D camera from one of its Sony Centre stores for three days to decide if you’re keen on creating your own 3D content.
Quickflix WatchNow Adds PS3 To Its List
First it was on Bravia TVs. Then it was on computers. Now Quickflix’s all-you-can-eat-for-$14.99-a-month movie service WatchNow is accessible via the PlayStation 3.
Giz Smart TV Buying Guide: Latest Models Roundup
So far we’ve looked at the basics of Smart TVs and examined what you can expect from each of the major vendor’s App stores. But which models should you be getting excited by? Let’s take a look at the top of the range from each Smart TV vendor.
Sony Terms Of Service No Legal Issue In Australia
There’s been a lot of controversy in the last week over new terms of service for Sony’s PlayStation Network which require customers to opt out of any option to participate in class action lawsuits against the company. Sounds nasty, but Tracey at Kotaku has confirmed the changes won’t apply to Australian customers. Phew! [Kotaku]
Discounted PS3 Even Cheaper At Big W, Overpriced Elsewhere
Sony dropped the price of the PS3 console last week, but discounts on those discounted prices have already started to appear. From today until August 30, Big W is selling the 160GB model for $298, which is $50 lower than the ‘official’ reduced $349.95 price.
