How do you copy your Bluray movie to your PS3 or PSPgo

Sony promised that in the future there will be more Bluray movies that has capability to be copied to PS3 hard drives or PSP. So exactly how is it done?
Firstly you'll need a copy for the Bluray disc (fair enough..). Current available movies that have this feature are Godzilla, The Ugly Truth and Angels & Demons.
So you insert the disc into your PS3, you then see two icons on your XMB. One is to copy the standard version to your PS3 hard disk and watch it (I probably stick to watching the HD version using the disc). You need to log on to Playstation Network to activate the process by inputing the 12 digits code included in your copy. Once the activation process succeeded, 2 GB file transferred to your PS3.
The other option is to copy to your PSP, the process will take 5 minutes. And given the small screen of PSP, the video quality said to be fantastic. We hope Sony roll out more "desirable" titles in the future with this feature.

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Belazar MOD Chip for PS3

Maybe some of you already heard the rumour about Belzar mod chip.
Belzar declared itself as a world first mod chip that can work on PS3.
It said that it will let PS3 to run bootleg games and will be available in a few months.
But a lot of skeptic comes with it. Until now there is no proof that this thing can work. Even if it can, Sony will just release a firware update, and the mod chip will be useless. Not to mention that your PS3 might get life ban from PSN and that will ruin the whole point of having PS3.
It is a terrible news for videogaming industry and Belzar.com website has been shut down. We hope that this thing will not come into frutition.
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PSP gets "portable copy" of Blu Ray discs

A feature that Sony announced back in 2008 is finally arrive in November to excite movie lovers.
PSP owners, via PS3, will be able to transfer a film copy from their Blu ray discs into their PSP for no additional cost.
Just don't expect it will be in Full HD. The file sizes will be around 1 GB, and the quality should be decent. Current supported titles are Godzilla and The Ugly Truth. This feature may be limited within Sony Pictures release, with other studio possibly join in.
This is definitely a step forward for Sony to further position PS3 and PSP as entertainment device rather than just gaming.

Source: PS3 Attitude
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Sony to officially launch PS3 and PSP in Jakarta

According to a reliable source, Sony will officially launch PS3 and PSP Go in Jakarta early next month.
The show will start on 1st to 4th October and take place in Mal Kelapa Gading, Jakarta.
Me and AT will be there to get some info.
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250 GB PS3 and Xbox 360 bundle confirmed

Microsoft finally confirmed that they will bundle Modern Warfare 2 ($399) and Forza 3 ($411) for Europe with 250 GB Xbox 360 .
Soon after PS3 too reported that they will bundle Uncharted 2: Among thieves, FIFA 10, Need for Speed, and Ratchet and Clank with 250 GB PS3 for europe, though this is still unofficial.

Source: Kotaku
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PS3 firmware 3.01 reportedly causing problems

Firmware 3.01 just released today. In case you are going to download it, you better hold your horses. According to Qj.net, many people reportedly have problem with their Blu ray drives after the update.
It doesn't recognize  the Blu ray as the media, thus can't play their game.
But a lot of response also confirm that there is no error and system just working fine after the update.
My suggestion is, wait for couple of days, see if Sony had a say into this thing, beside you can still play your game since it is not mandatory.
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PS3 firmware 3.01 is LIVE

PS3 firmaware 3.01 is now LIVE at PSN. Though it is not a mandatory install, I suggest you patch it right now via system update, cause it fix many bugs associated with 3.0 especially Uncharted freezing.
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NPD data August

August NPD just came in, here is the breakdown:

US VIDEO GAMES INDUSTRY - AUGUST 2009
Hardware: $297.60 million (-25%)
Software: $470.32 million (-15%)
Accessories: $137.96 million (+2%)
Total Games: $908.72 million (-16%)

TOP-SELLING HARDWARE - AUGUST 2009
Nintendo DS: 552,900
Wii: 277,400
Xbox 360: 215,400
PlayStation 3: 210,000
PSP: 140,300
PlayStation 2: 105,900
TOP-SELLING SOFTWARE SKUs - AUGUST 2009
Title / Publisher / Units**
1) Madden NFL 10 (360) / Electronic Arts / 928,000
2) Wii Sports Resort w/ Wii Motion Plus (Wii) / Nintendo / 754,000
3) Madden NFL 10 (PS3) / Electronic Arts/ 665,000
4) Batman: Arkham Asylum (360) / Square Enix (Eidos) / 303,000
5) Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3) / Square Enix (Eidos) / 290,000
6) Madden NFL 10 (PS2) / Electronic Arts / 160,000
7) Dissidia: Final Fantasy (PSP) / Square Enix / 130,000
8) Wii Fit (Wii) / Nintendo / 128,000
9) Mario Kart w/ Wheel (Wii) / Nintendo / 120,000
10) Fossil Fighters (DS) / Nintendo / 92,000

** = Figures include Collector's Editions and non-hardware bundles.

Analysis: The total videogaming industry slide at 16% from previous month. Both PS3 and Xbox 360 enjoy sales increase due to price cut. PS3 move almost double from previous month, while Xbox 360 also increase slightly. However NPD cut off date is August 29, so total effect of price cut can only be seen on next month data.
On software side, Madden 10 takes the top chart with a million and a half units sold. Xbox 360 version of Batman manage to beat PS3's one by a slight margin. But it proves that exclusive content does work to help increase the sales, considering that historically Xbox 360 game version sales always beat PS3 by a landslide.

Source: Gamespot
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Adult film will be available soon on PS3?

Vivid entertainment, the largest adult film production company in the world, plans to seduce Sony to let them bring adult film to the Playstation network. Users then can rent or buy the selective movie from the Playstation store.
Since Sony already approved Japan's DDM.TV to bring on-demand blu-ray quality adult movies to PS3, Steve Hirsch (the head of Vivid entertainment) will make a formal request to Sony.
Sony has always been reluctant to allow adult entertainment in their console because kids do play PS3 everyday. However, Steve is confident that as long as age restriction and parental control module is in place, there shouldn't be any problem to restrict underage to access Adult Only section.
Vivid entertainment will also look into possibility bringing their product into Xbox 360 and Wii.  

Source: Kotaku
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Hi res image enlarging coming to PS3 and PSP

At recent CEDEC conference in Tokyo, Sony show off a new technology that enable user to zoom into Hi- res image seamlessly. While it sounds really nothing special, you must check out this video to have a better understanding. This technology has been used in Japanese calendar program in PS store Japan. It is really interesting to see how game developer will use this kind of technology in the future.

Source: Kotaku and Qj.net

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3D gaming arriving to PS3 in 2010

Sony made major announcement at the IFA consumer electronic show in Berlin, that PS3 will have software upgrade to play game in 3D.

You will need a 200 Hz TV, and a 3D glass. Up to this moment, Sony couldn't guarantee that it will works on all existing game, they will need to conduct technology investigation whether it is possible.

Sony even presented a Wipeout gameplay demo in 3D.
Watch it!

PS3's new 3D mode captured on video, coming in 2010 to all existing games
[engadget]
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Why "install other OS" removed from PS3 Slim

Ever wonder why, Sony decided to dump the "install other OS" feature in PS3 Slim?
After all this time, users can install other OS such as Linux into PS3, but not anymore with the release of PS3 slim. 
Here is the official statement from Sony:

"The PS3 Slim is a major cost reduction involving many changes to hardware components in the PS3 design. In order to offer the OtherOS install, SCE would need to continue to maintain the OtherOS hypervisor drivers for any significant hardware changes – this costs SCE."

Hmm.. maybe, maybe not. Nonetheless, your question has been answered.
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Tips & tricks: Upsize your PS3 Hard drive

Soon or later you will run out storage capacity on your PS3 with all that downloading, upgrade firmware stuff.
And eventually you want to change your PS3 hard drive. This is how:
1. Get your new hard disk. PS3 is compatible with any 2.5 inch SATA notebook HDD, but please do note that PS3 is using Seagate momentus as its HDD. Personally I prefer and already used the same brand just to be safe, but it is really up to you. I recommend that at least you get 320G or more.
2. Back up your data. PS3 can back up to any external storage, such as USB thumbdrive, memory stick, or External HDD. Just find the option in you XMB. FYI it can only read storage that is formatted in FAT 32. Just in case your storage is formatted in NTFS, you can reformat using Disk management utility in Windows.  For larger HDD, you will need to create a partition because FAT 32 can only read up to 32G.
What if you don't do partition? Then whatever your storage size is, it will only read up to 32G.

 

Save you data using PS3 back up data utility

Your PS login, system setting, and all your download content will be saved in this process. 

3. Hard disk swap.You will need a phillip head screw driver for this process. Turn off your PS3. Remove the HDD panel on the side of your PS3.

Remove the blue screw.

 

Open the metal latch, move the hard drive tray to the right, and pull it out.

Remove the four screws that hold the HDD. It is extremely tight. 

 

Swap your HDD and screw in.

 

Put the HDD tray, replace the blue screw. snap back the panel.

Turn on the console and let the system format the new drive. Then load up the PS3 backup utility to restore data from your external storage device back onto the PS3 hard drive.

Viola. Its done! Now you have a spare HDD from your PS3. You can either sell it or make it an external HDD for future back up need. 

Source: Cnet 

 

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PS3 Firmware 3.0 is LIVE

PS3 Firmware 3.0 is LIVE now for download.
3.0 firware features a change in avatar. More dynamic avatars and themes. Your avatar, message alert, and "what are you doing" status will show up in your status bar on the top right of your screen.

The game at the cross media bar will have a shortcut to playstation store, linking what downloadable content available or other related item.

Source: Kotaku.
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Gran Turismo 5 news update

Here are some updates for eagerly anticipated Gran Turismo 5 based on interview with series creator Kazunori Yamauchi.

• There will be NASCAR & WRC races and not just the cars. 
• Damage system will not just for your eyes only, it will also affect the car's handling.
• Release is 'not too far away'. Will be after GT PSP, and simultaneous worldwide release. Possible within 2009.
  
• Over 1000 cars and 80 tracks.
• Confirmed at 1080p and 60 fps.

 
 Source: qj.net
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Rock band Network announcement

Harmonix announced Rock band Network. It is a service that allow any music author to release their song as a downloadable for Rock Band 2.

The user will have to pay $60 for the license, and more for pro license. This is a service that gears toward musician and required to know some coding to use it. So it might not going to attract average gamer.

If your music downloaded, you will get your share for profits.
This is, I think, an excellent news, where all parties is a winner. Music authors get exposure, publishers get more profit, users get more content for their games. Well done!

Its coming to both Xbox 360 and PS3.
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