27w ago - Sony Product Planning and Platform Software Innovation Director Don Mesa has shared a video tour today of PlayStation Plus for PS Vita which officially arrives next week.

To quote: During Tokyo Game Show we announced that PlayStation Plus would be coming to PlayStation Vita in November. We are excited to reveal that PS Plus will be available on November 19th as part of the next PS Vita System Software Update (v2.00).

I teamed up with Ray Bautista, Product Manager of Digital Platforms Strategic Planning to give you a sneak peek at the Instant Game Collection for PS Vita and all of the benefits and features that PS Plus has to offer.

Today I'll walk you through some of the other new features you can look forward to with the system software update, including an email app, the ability to transfer content wirelessly between your PS Vita and PC, and enhancements to the web browser.

With the addition of PS Plus, and such a great lineup of exclusive games launching by this holiday, now is the perfect time to purchase a PS Vita.





As Ray mentioned, PS Plus will offer exclusive discounts and bonus features for both PS Vita and PlayStation 3 members. In addition to online storage for game saves,...

31w ago - Sony Network Entertainment VP Eric Lempel has shared a video tour today giving users a chance to take a look inside their new PlayStation Store!

To quote: Last week we gave you a sneak peek of the completely redesigned PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3.

Along with the re-imagined user interface, we added predictive search and improved filtering to make finding content easier and faster. The new store also offers more in-depth information about games, add-ons and apps, as well as movies and TV shows, letting you browse and discover new types of content effortlessly.

The redesigned PlayStation Store launches in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil on October 23. In the meantime you can get a taste of what's coming in this walkthrough video:





The new PlayStation Store for PS3 was designed from the ground up to enhance the entire user experience based on the feedback we received from you, our loyal fans.

Watch the video and tell us what you think!

Please note: This video was created using a near-final version of the new PlayStation Store. Some content, categories,...

34w ago - Sony Associate Product Marketing Manager Richard Ho has posted up a tech tour video today showcasing the Pulse Wireless Stereo Headset Elite Edition below.

To quote: Just before E3, we announced the all-new Pulse wireless stereo headset - Elite Edition, one of the latest PlayStation 3 (PS3) accessories to join the PlayStation family.

The only headset to feature BassImpact technology, Pulse - Elite Edition offers gamers the ultimate audio advantage. Its sleek industrial design makes it a perfect fit for gaming while at home or on the road.

Last week we sat down with Glenn Black, an engineer on the Research & Development team. We wanted to give you an in-depth walkthrough of Pulse - Elite Edition so you can see what makes this headset reign over the competition.





We hope you enjoyed the video; look out for Pulse - Elite Edition in retail stores nationwide this week for $149.99 (MSRP)!

38w ago - As previously announced, Sony Handheld Consoles Product Planning and Platform Software Innovation Director Don Mesa has posted up a video tour today of the incoming PS Vita System Software Update v1.80 below!

Download: PS Vita Firmware 1.80 Update (US) / PS Vita Firmware 1.80 Update (EU) / PS Vita Firmware 1.80 Update (JP)

To quote: As most of you know we are releasing a pretty hefty System Software Update (v1.80) for PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), which will enhance your experience and also allow you to play PSone Classics on your device.

Before the update becomes available, I wanted to take the opportunity to walk you through some of the highlighted changes and give you a sneak preview of what you can expect.

PSOne Classics

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47w ago - Sony Senior Social Media Specialist Rey Gutierrez has posted up all-new footage today on the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel video tour demo below.

To quote: Right before the launch of PlayStation Move, I sat down with Anton Mikhailov from SCEA's Research and Development team to get an in-depth walkthrough of PlayStation Move.

Anton and I are back at it again, and this time he's here to give you a detailed preview of the latest PS Move peripheral: the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel.

Paired with the precise tracking of PS Move, the Racing Wheel is a completely functional unit that offers second-to-none mechanics to control all aspects of your favorite racing games.

From the motorcycle twist throttle to the folding grip design, Anton shows us how this new peripheral transforms your PS Move motion controller into the ultimate racing experience.





As we mentioned before, the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel will be available this fall for $39.99 and will support upcoming racing games like LittleBigPlanet Karting, in addition to PS3 racing favorites like Gran Turismo 5, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Burnout Paradise, MotorStorm Apocalypse, and more.