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No 20GB PS3 for UK Launch?

While this hasn't been confirmed by Sony it's looking like the 20GB PS3 will not be available in the UK for the European launch, which is set for March 23. Retailers have been confirming the £425 (€647) price tag for the 60GB PS3 but Sony has not yet officially announced this either. However, such a prediction is nowhere to be found for the 20GB model. There are likely to be complaints about the price since the expected UK price point is almost €50 more than most other European countries (€599), with the exception of Ireland (€629).

Via GamesIndustry.biz

Wipeout, Jet Moto Coming To PlayStation Store

In addition to new content recently added to the PlayStation Store, officials from Sony have confirmed a new selection of PlayStation titles coming soon to the service, including classic Sony racing franchise Wipeout and Jet Moto.

No firm release date has yet been set on the new emulated PlayStation titles, set for a $5.99 release, playable after transfer to Sony's PSP, but the two titles will also be joined by more exclusive PS3 downloadable content, including a multiplayer pack for existing original shooter Blast Factor for $2.99.

News of the new content accompanied word that PlayStation racer Rally Cross is currently available for download, again at $5.99, as well as new content for Genji: Days of the Blade in the form of a free alternate armor costume pack.

Also new on the PlayStation Store is a number of videos, including a new remixed trailer for the recently-released Sidhe-developed critically acclaimed auto-puzzle game GripShift, with trailers for the now-available Gran Turismo HD Concept game and highly anticipated PS2 title God of War II expected with the next update.

Brandon Boyer
January 16, 2007

Source: Gamasutra

Convert YouTube videos for PSP really easily

The PSP is supposed to play Flash video one of these days ... but considering Sony's slow adoption of features we really want, we wouldn't hold our breath for it. Until then, there's a ridiculously easy solution for converting videos from sites like YouTube ... and it doesn't even involve downloading any software!

1. Get the URL of the video you want.
2. Copy URL into the "FLV Online Converter" at vixy.net
3. Choose "MP4 for iPod/PSP"
4. Wait for the conversion, download file, and then save it to your PSP under the "VIDEO" folder.

Does it get any easier than this? Not really. I found it to work quite quickly, with some impressive results.

Andrew Yoon
January 17, 2007

Source: PSP Fanboy

Are 8 GB MS Pro Duos Coming in February?

At the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) last week, the Sony reps told me the 8 gigabyte Memory Stick Pro Duo will be available in February. One was on display next to a PSP, but you weren't allowed to touch it. They also told me firmware 2.81 and higher can support 4+ GB Memory Stick Pro Duos. I haven't found a place for pre-ordering an 8 gig stick, but maybe you have? Let me know! I will post photos of the 8 GB stick if anyone wants to see it (it's the same as any other stick, but with an 8 :)). No, Sony wouldn't give me a price point...


-Auri