US, August 24, 2007 - July's NPD console sales figures may show Nintendo's hardware handily beating all other comers in terms of sheer U.S. units moved, but Sony and Microsoft aren't ready to bend the knee to Mario just yet.....
Catching up a tad on news, we received word on this new and exciting project- FREEVAST! For those who don't know, PS2 VAST (video below) is essentially an ELF file with an altered magicgate header so it can launch the exploit to run the executable. The manufacturer wants you to pay for the hardware containing this file, however, sceners seem to know better and apparently good things come to those who wait... so save your money and keep checking the FREEVAST site! :)
This is the world's first Do-it-yourself commercial X-Clamp-Fix Kit available. With this Kit you're able to fix the 3 Red-Ring-of-Death Issue on XBOX 360 permanently. The Idea came from some Hackers in the Console Scene and is enhanced to perfect by a german Engineer. All the Content in this special Kit is Made in Germany and included parts that are NOT available at local Hardware Stores!
Update: According to Sony, SonyStyle.com is shifting inventory from its retail stores to the site to meet web demand.
Sony elaborated on previous comments made about 60GB PS3 inventory stock on Wednesday, confirming that only retail supply of the $499 machine remains and suggesting that the expected 80GB price drop is imminent.
80GB PS3 bundle to drop to $499? We no longer have any inventory in SCEA warehouses. All inventory has been purchased and shipped to retailers, Sony's Dave Karraker said in an email.
We don't have visibility as to if that is on their store shelves or in their warehouses at this time. However, based on inventory reports from our retailers, there is ample supply still left in the channel.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that Sony's online inventory had been fully depleted. In July, after slashing the PS3 price by $100, the company said that the now discontinued 60GB PS3 would be available for several months... More »
SCEA has stated on the Official Playstation boards that discussion of PSP homebrew and hacking is BANNED. SCEA state that homebrew applications void the warranty of the PSP and an official area to discuss such features can not be provided. The following topics are banned - custom firmware themes, applications, custom animation/sounds and other materials made available only through the use of homebrew applications. Basically EVERYTHING related to PSP homebrew/hacking is banned, anyone that ignores their policy will be banned and considered for other 'disciplinary actions' as determined by their admins. The official Playstation boards were FULL of homebrew discussion incase you didn't know!
To quote: "Homebrew applications void the warranty of the PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system, and an official area to discuss such activities cannot be provided by SCEA. Any postings that are clearly homebrew-related, such as those providing instructions on downgrading firmware updates,... More »
The new 80 GB PS3 utilizes software emulation for older PSOne/PS2 games instead of the hardware-based Emotion Engine chip. As a result, Sony has now added the 80 GB PS3 to its backwards compatibility site.
Users can log on to the site, enter in the game title, and a list of known issues (if any) will show. Enjoy!
Conan the game isn't directly based on any particular Conan story, but fans of the original works will recognize returning locations from the original stories, like the lands of Kush and Stygia. Of course, there will be a number of original, fantastic environments through which to slaughter, too, such as a set of ocean ruins we got to see that are full of gigantic living statues and semi-corporeal, ghost-like enemies that your weapons can't always hit. At the outset, Conan has lost four of his enchanted pieces of armor which he intends to recover, and each one will grant him a new magical attack when he retrieves it. As a barbarian, Conan doesn't especially relish the thought of using magic, but he also recognizes its utility when there are all these enemies just asking to be driven before him. Along the way, Conan will encounter A'kanna, a lithe and sensual archer who seems like she'll act as a wily feminine foil for all of Conan's trademark bluster and bravado.
Word hit yesterday that the PS3 version of Half-Life 2: The Orange Box would be delayed a few weeks past its 360 and PC kin. It's the latest PS3 version of a multi-platform game to stagger behind the other SKUs, but today Valve is assuring it had nothing to do with difficulties developing on the PS3 hardware.
Speaking to Eurogamer, Valve director of marketing Doug Lombardi said the reason is simply geographical; the EA UK team handling PS3 development across the pond is running a little behind the core Valve team. "We weren't going to hold up PC and 360 for PS3," said Lombardi. Furthermore, Valve says all three versions will be identical in terms of performance and content.
Considering the delay will only be a few weeks, Valve's explanation isn't surprising - any substantial PS3 development problems would more likely have delayed it by months. So just sit tight, PS3-owning Half Life fans. The wai... More »
Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has revealed his predictions for August NPD North American hardware and game sales, due after market close on Thursday, September 13 - forecasting sales of $445 million, up 12% compared to last year’s $399 million.
Pachter noted of the software sales predictions: "Our estimate reflects $310 million in sales contribution from new platforms (PS3, Wii, 360, PSP and DS)and current generation software sales of $135 million. Our forecast assumes PS2 software sales of $107 million, down 31% compared to last year and much weaker than the last three month’s average of –20%, but consistent with our full year projection."
Weltall has updated CWCheat today! According to the update notes, "this revision has mainly optimizations and bugfixes. Other than these now you can get to the start of an opened text file in the text editor by pressing START and now USB MASS is supported even in game mode of 3.5x firmware."
- [PACKAGE] removed lite and normal homebrew prx as now it's useless
- [ALL] Now it's possible to go to the beginning of the opened text
file by pressing START
- [PACKAGE] fixed some errors in the readme
- [ALL] removed all remaining things about the homebrew build in the
source
- [ALL] various optimizations in the builtin strings
- [ALL] various optimizations in the text reader
- [GAME] Fixed USB MASS support in 3.5x game mode. Now you can access
again the memory st... More »