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LittleBigPlanet hits the shelves (kinda)
Play-Asia have finally released LittleBigPlanet as a pre-order. Obviously, with all the hype attached to this little gem, I’ve pre-ordered my copy already!
Pre-order it here.
GTA IV Special Edition
GTA IV is finally here! GTA IV has hit the stores, and there are some really nice deals on the GTA IV Special Edition at the moment - the Special Edition includes the Grand Theft Auto IV game (duh!), a GTA metal safety deposit box, GTA IV art book, a soundtrack CD from GTA IV, a Rockstar key-chain, and a limited edition Rockstar duffel bag. That’s a lot of cool stuff.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec II update
Polyphony Digital have gone and released a massive update to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. The “Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec II” udpate was released on March 28th, and the new features are simply awesome.
Additional Cars
- 34 Additional Cars have been added, for a total of 71 cars.
Additional Track
- High Speed Ring (normal/reverse) has been added, for a total of 6 tracks, 12 layouts.
Additional race modes
- Drift Trial
- 2 player battle
New features
- Performance Points
- Quick Tune
- Real Time Adjustment (RA) feature (Compatible with Driving Force GT)
- Number of events per class raised from 8 to a total of 10 each
- Improvements have been made to the user interface
New driving options
- “AI Level” added
- No. of Laps added
- Driving line added
- Active Brakes deleted
Online
- Added Free Run (practice run mode) in race events
- Changed so that the host is not always in the 1st place grid position in online race events
Grand Theft Auto IV - buy it now!
The hugely anticipated, new installment in the ground-breaking Grand Theft Auto series is set to arrive in April, and Play-Asia are already offering pre orders. GTA IV focuses on the story of Eastern European immigrant Niko Bellic, and takes players back to Liberty City and promises a cinematic story told like only Rockstar can. The Gran Theft Auto IV world is vast and detailed, and features gameplay like the series has never seen before.
PS3 media server - made easy.
If you want to setup a media server on your PC that can communicate with your PS3, forget about Windows Media Player 11, and get TVersity instead. It’s free, and it works. The only problem I’ve found with TVersity is that sometimes you need to reboot the PS3 to see any updates you’ve made to your media library. It’s not a big deal, and it’s certainly a lot nicer than using clunky old WMP.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue - it’s finally here!
It’s here! Gran Turismo 5 Prologue has finally been released - we all knew it was going to be something special, but I don’t think any of us were prepared for just how jaw droppingly beautiful this game really is. To put it simply - it’s a 10/10.
So which cars made it into GT5 Prologue? Here’s the list:
- Acura NSX
- Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 Twin Spark
- Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4
- Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic
- Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro
- BMW Z4
- BMW 135i Coupe
- BMW M3 Coupe
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6)
- Daihatsu Copen Active Top
- Daihatsu OFC-1
- Dodge Viper GTS
- Ferrari 599
- Ferrari F430
- Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium
- Honda Integra Type R (DC5)
- Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione
- Lexus IS F
- Lotus Elise 111R
- Lotus Elise
- Mazda Atenza Sport
- Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG (R230)
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package
- Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec II Nur (R34)
- Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33)
- Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP (V36)
- Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept
- Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP (V36)
- Nissan GT-R Proto
- Nissan GT-R (R35)
- Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V
- Subaru WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option)
- Suzuki Cappuccino (EA21R)
- Suzuki Swift Sport
- TVR Tuscan Speed Six
- Volkswagen Golf IV GTI
Play-Asia currently have the Japanese release in stock for $49.90 (no region protection!), so if you want it, get it before it sells out.
Hori Real Arcade Pro 3
The Hori Real Arcade Pro 3 is easily one of the best arcade sticks available for the PS3, with the only real competition being Sega’s Virtual Stick High Grade. The HORI features the excellent Sanwa JLF-TP-8Y-SK stick, which is exactly what you’ll find in many Japanese arcade cabinets. Although the buttons on the HRAP3 are generic Hori buttons, they’re still good - and it’s easy enough to snap in some Sanwa buttons if you really must. This is as close to using a real arcade controller as it gets, and just like the VSHG, the HORI Real Arcade Pro 3 will also work on a PC (Mame, emulators, etc). There really isn’t much between the new Hori stick and the Sega VSHG - they both have superb build quality and component quality, and both sticks are fantastic to use, it really just comes down to personal preference. Although we prefer the VSHG (only just!), the Hori seems a little more solid - so if you’re enthusiastic gamer who really likes to bash your controller around, then the Hori might have the edge.
PS3 Eye no longer a ‘toy’
The new PS3 Eye for the PlayStation3 has been announced - and it would seem that Sony have actually listened to the complaints and suggestions regarding the original PlayStation2 EyeToy - and have made a vastly improved camera this time around. The new camera has four times the resolution of the original EyeToy, and has a maximum framerate of 120 fps (twice the EyeToy framerate) which will allow for ultra smooth video capture and game control - you can even record and edit your own movies using the bundled EyeCreate editing software. The lens on the new PS3 Eye has an adjustable zoom lens so you can zoom in for video chat, and a wide 75 degree field of view for playing games - there’s also a new low-light mode which is twice as sensitive as the old EyeToy. The Eye uses a USB cable too - so hopefully we can find a way to get it working as a PC webcam just like the EyeToy.
Copy PS2 memory cards to PS3
Datel’s new DataMAX adapter for the PlayStation3 allows the PS3 to read all your old saves and settings from a PS2 memory card - so you can now play all your old favorites on the PS3 without starting from scratch. The DataMAX is compatible with standard Sony PS2 memory cards, plus the higher capacity 16MB, 32MB and even 64MB cards - including NYKO and Datel cards (and probably any other brand too). The DataMAX also comes with file manager software on CD to help you manage your saves.
$19.90 from Play-Asia
Install Ubuntu on PlayStation3
The Linux nerds over at Ubuntu.com have created a guide on installing Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu onto a PlayStation 3. The instructions will work for any PlayStation 3 with a firmware version of 1.60 or greater.
Link here.
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