Well, I hinted at it last week, that we were getting something BIG, and yeah- we did!

It retails for $10,250.00, weighs in around 45lbs, is around 19" wide and 24" deep. If you have not guessed it yet, it's a PS3 TOOL, also known as a PS3 Reference Kit, also known as the DECR-1000A.

This unit is the big brother to the new DECR-1400A, and has many more features than the newer,...

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Well, it's less than a day after Sony's PS3 Firmware 3.0 update has been released and already there appears to be numerous reports of some PS3 games freezing post-update.

According to Examiner.com (linked above), at least three PS3 titles thus far seem to be adversely affected.

To quote: "One of the biggest games being inflicted by this freezing bug is Uncharted. Numerous...

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Today SCEE has officially confirmed the rumor that PlayStation Network Cards are making their way to Europe.

Angela Madronero, European PlayStation Store Manager, announced that more information on PSN Cards will be revealed ‘in the not too distant future’.

Additionally, she stated the following regarding Europe getting a video and music download service:

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Today Geremia has released FreeKey on the XBox-Scene forums (linked above). This is a FREE decrypter tool for the XBox 360 Lite-On DG-16D2S drive with Firmware 83850c.

Yes, thats right! Just days after the release of the iXtreme 1.6 F/W for the Lite-On 83850c, hackers decided hey, why should we pay someone to "decrypt" our DVD keys like fools? We can make an app to do it our selves.
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Yesterday Sony acknowledged that a Fat Princess patch fix for the online issues many gamers have been experiencing was in the works.

Today Titan Studios have detailed the update on their blog, to quote:

We’ve received a flood of emails in the last 36 hours. We’re humbled by the incredible outpouring of appreciation and support from the community, and by the number...

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Earlier today CJPC started a PlayStation 3 Debug / PS3 Test / PS3 Tool FAQ located in our PS3 Debug / PS3 Test Consoles Forum and available directly HERE.

As time permits and replies warrant it, CJPC plans to update the FAQ regularly with answers to new questions, and intends to expand the current content it offers.

Those seeking to buy or sell a PS3 Debug console should drop by our Buy, Sell, Trade...

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Approximately a month ago the Japanese CodecSys CE-10 H.264 Software Encoder for PS3 was released.

Today, bogaromi dropped by our PS3 Forums to let us know the English version is also now available!

Those interested can sign up for the free 14-Day Trial and the full press release is available below.

Additionally, an F.A.Q. is available along with a list of Required Hardware and License Key Registration details.

Finally, an Installation Guide is...

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First of all, Happy July 4th to our American viewers! As we all know, Folding At Home on the PS3 is really a beast - it knows how to use the hardware efficiently, making the PS3 one of the top clients in the entire project.

The PS3 Debug / Test version has the included files, sprx's, and the Eboot.bin all decrypted. You can now peel apart the files to see how the Folding@Home...

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According to Yahoo news, TV stations began cutting their analog signals this morning, but many have opted to wait until the evening.

That being said, if you still own an analog TV set and wish to continue using it be sure to drop by www.DTV2009.gov to get a coupon for the now-required converter box.

There are also DTV FAQs available HERE and HERE for those interested.
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Shigeru Miyamoto, the resident Nintendo genius, was not on stage for Nintendo's E3 presentation but he made sure to make his rounds with the gaming press in his annual E3 Developers Round Table.

To quote: We hear him talk about Super Mario Galaxy 2 having close to 99% new content; watch him diplomatically field questions about the Kind Code patent; listen to him promote the qualities of Wii...

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