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Sony Talks 3D Firmware, PlayStation Move

April 22, 2010 - At the 3D Gaming Summit in Los Angeles, Sony Platform Research Manager David Coombes talked about the PS3's upcoming firmware update, how it will affect the console's performance, and what's new with the PlayStation Move.

 

In regards to the PS3's 3D-enabling firmware update, Coombes said it will come in two waves; the first update hitting this Summer will allow the console to display 3D games, while 3D Blu-ray support will come "a short time after." Sony reiterated that the games being offered to UK customers who purchase a 3D-read Sony Bravia display, which includes PAIN, Wipeout HD, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, and others, may not be the same as those offered in the United States. Coombes also spoke about 3D on the PlayStation 3 from a development perspective. Most notably, he discussed that the 3D experience in PS3 games would always be implemented by developers, not by an automatic conversion process in the PlayStation 3 itself. While TV manufacturers may offer a conversion feature, the PS3 itself will not. In other words, once the console gets its firmware update, that doesn't mean you'll be able to play any game in pseudo-3D. You'll have to wait for the developers to produce an actual 3D version of the game.

 

He also addressed concerns that 3D images will cut the console's processing power in half, saying developers can actually find non-3D information that can be shared between left and right images. Shadows, for example, are generally flat. The PS3's GPU can share that data between left and right eye images, instead of having to render it twice.

 

Similarly, games that are already capable of running in split-screen will transition to 3D more easily, since they're already designed to display two simultaneous images. By finding ways to optimize 3D, developers won't necessarily have to sacrifice detail or framerates.

 

Coombes also announced that 3D PS3 games will be compatible with any and all 3D HDTVs that support the HDMI 1.4 standard. The PS3 will automatically scale 3D images to fit whatever screen you're playing on, while still making it a comfortable viewing experience.

 

The 3D software development kit has been available to developers since January, the fruits of which we expect to see at this year's E3.

 

Lastly, Coombes demoed the PlayStation Move, and how it pertains to 3D control. In addition to simply tracking the Move controller itself, however, Coombes also demonstrated the facial recognition and head-tracking capabilities of the PlayStation Eye, as part of the Move system. The demo included an on-screen mechanical puppet that was mapped to his body, as well as his arms via the PlayStation Move. Head and body-tracking meant the puppet's entire torso was matching the position of his body. The purposed benefit of combining the Move's controller tracking technology with the PlayStation Eye's head and body tracking, Coombes said, was Johnny Chung-style perspective tracking - where moving your head changes your perspective of the world inside your TV, giving the illusion of 3D.

 

Coombes also applied these concepts to a third-person perspective of the puppet, where his actions were being mapped onto a 3D character within the game. Moving his body and arms caused the character to move and reach into the game-world. This was all just a tech demo, but still an encouraging example of what developers could pull off in the future.

SCEA ANNOUNCES NEW VERSION OF MEDIA GO

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced a new version of Media Go, the free PC application that enables PlayStation Network users to download content from PlayStation Store to their PC, then to their PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. Media Go provides an easy-to-use solution for PSP owners to download and organize games, videos, and more, and with the updated version (1.40) that’s available today, several enhancements will be added.

 

 

• PC users in the United States with a registered PlayStation Network account can access and download a rich library of entertainment content from PlayStation Store, including more than 20,000 popular TV episodes and movies in SD, as well as original entertainment content such as the PlayStation Network reality series, The Tester. Video content downloaded for rental or purchase can now be played on the PC* and/or transferred to the PSP system to be taken on-the-go.

 

• Media Go can now queue up multiple items for download from PlayStation Store at one time.

 

• PSP users can download games and entertainment content to their PC without having their PSP connected (this excludes Themes).

 

• Downloaded content is transferred into each category of Media Go for convenient organization and management.

Sony has a patent with a PS3 controller connected to a PSP

PSPgo lets users control PSP games with a PlayStation 3 controller. Nifty, but what if you have a regular PSP? Well, there’s this idea.

 

Sony Computer Entertainment America kicked around the idea of connecting a PSP directly to a standard PlayStation controller. A patent outlines two ideas. One uses a hinged PSP case locked on a regular controller. Another solution has users plug their PSP into a special controller. Ah, that brings back memories of good old video game cartridges. Both connected controllers give the PSP a second analog stick, a feature developers could utilize if this accessory ever gets released and sells like hotcakes.

PS3 Remote Play lands on Vaio P

The new Sony Vaio P (P11S1E) ultraportable netbook will also be the first portable to bring PS3 Remote Play to it. As long as you own a PS3 and are running v3.30 firmware you can access PS3 content and recorded programs onto your Vaio P. Among many included features, the Vaio P puts a small touchpad to the right of the display, and mouse buttons on the left side which make it easy to use the Vaio P when holding it with two hands. Vaio P also features built-in GPS, digital compass and accelerometer. So now a gentle shake will allow you to ‘flick’ through pictures, while the screen will also auto-rotate when looking to read documents in portrait mode, reminding us of the one and only iPhone!

 

 

The new Sony Vaio P (starts at $799) will be available in five vibrant colours (black, white, pink, green and orange) and is expected to launch in June, and here’s its Technical Specifications:

* Processor: 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540

* OS: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)

* Memory: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM

* SSD: 64GB SSD Flash Drive

* Screen: 20cm (8”) VAIO Display Plus (1600×768)

* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500

* Weight: 0.632kg (with supplied battery)

* Dimensions: 120 x 19.8 x 245 mm (D x H x W)

* Battery life: Up to 5 hours (MobileMark 2007)

* Accelerometer; GPS and Digital Compass; WLAN 802.11b/g/n; Everywair 3G up to 7.2 Mbps; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; stereo speakers and microphone; MOTION EYE camera; 2xUSB; Quick WEB Access, Assist, Change Resolution button

Sony Reveals Initial 3D PS3 Games and Free 3D Patches via PSN

Yesterday OPM confirmed that the much-anticipated 3D PS3 Firmware update is set for a June 2010 release, and today Sony has listed the initial 3D PlayStation 3 games along with confirming free 3D update patches will be available from PSN.

 

To quote via http://www.electronictheatre.co.uk/index.p...itles-revealed: "3D gaming is about to get real. To enable true 3D gameplay on the new BRAVIA 3D TVs, we are releasing a free of charge 3D firmware upgrade for the PlayStation 3.

 

At the same time, a number of exciting new 3D games will be released including WipEout HD, MotorStorm Pacific Rift, SuperStardust HD and PAIN.

 

And if you already own these games, you'll be able to upgrade to the 3D version absolutely free, simply by downloading a patch from the PlayStation Network."

Sony : Second Most Reputable Company In The World

The study was conducted in two parts. In January 2010, Reputation Institute measured the reputations of the world’s 600 largest companies in their home countries. The highest rated companies in each of 32 countries were then selected as candidates for a second study that also rated the world’s most visible and valuable corporate brands provided they had above average home country reputations. The outcome of the second study was a final roster of 28 global companies that are well regarded at home but that have also successfully exported their reputations around the world.

Rank Company (Home Country) Global Reputation Pulse

1 Google (US) 78.62

2 Sony (Japan) 78.47

3 The Walt Disney Company (US) 77.97

4 BMW (Germany) 77.77

5 Daimler/Mercedes-Benz (Germany) 76.83

6 Apple (US) 76.29

7 Nokia (Finland) 76.00

8 IKEA (Sweden) 75.60

9 Volkswagen (Germany) 75.55

10 Intel (US) 75.39

11 Microsoft (US) 74.47

12 Johnson & Johnson (US) 74.12

13 Panasonic (Japan) 73.67

14 Singapore Airlines (Singapore) 73.54

15 Philips Electronics (The Netherlands) 73.31

16 L’Oreal (France) 73.17

17 IBM (US) 73.03

18 Hewlett-Packard (US) 72.67

19 Barilla (Italy) 72.45

20 Nestle (Switzerland) 72.37

21 Ferrero (Italy) 72.36

22 Samsung Electronics (Korea) 71.62

23 FedEx (US) 70.84

24 Honda Motor (Japan) 70.82

25 The Coca-Cola Company (US) 70.40

26 Carlsberg (Denmark) 70.31

27 Procter & Gamble (US) 70.21

28 UPS (US) 70.07

The original PlayStation Portable continues its reign as Japan's bestselling platform, with the PlayStation 3 and Wii continuing their close battle for second place. How'd every other platform fare?

 

The Nintendo DS may not show as well in the weekly contest for install base, but combining all three variations puts Nintendo's handheld platform on top. Sitting at the very bottom was the poor PSPgo, selling less than it did last week when it dipped below the 1,000 mark for the first time.

 

For the console war tally, courtesy of sales tracker Media Create, check out this fabulous unordered list.

 

PSP - 22,462

PlayStation 3 - 19,075

Wii - 18,465

Nintendo DSi LL - 14,108

Nintendo DSi - 9,356

Xbox 360 - 4,656

Nintendo DS Lite - 2,681

PlayStation 2 - 1,175

PSPgo - 851

PS3 Games Go 3D On June 10

Having previously revealed a launch date of "June", Sony Japan got specific overnight and said that the PlayStation 3's 3D era will begin on June 10.

 

That'll be the day a number of downloadable titles for the Japanese PlayStation Network are updated to support 3D technology. Those games are Super Stardust, WipeOut and Pain, and while the first two will update free of charge, in a disconcerting precedent people who already own Pain will still have to pay ¥300 (USD$3.20) if they want to play in 3D.

 

A few things to note: you'll need a 3D TV to actually use this tech, so that'll instantly rule out over 99% of you. And June 10 won't necessarily bring about a new firmware update, as the groundwork for 3D games was laid last month.