Xbox 360 Getting USB Storage
March 24, 2010
Joystiq has learned Xbox 360 users will soon be able to put game data on their own USB storage devices. The document, which Joystiq acquired from a senior software developmentengineerat Microsoft, says the new functionality will come in a system update this year.
Game saves, downloadable content, and XBLA games will all be able to be stored on any compatible device. The news is good for consumers trying to avoid Microsoft’s own more expensive hard drives but they haven’t quite broken free. The 360 will only allow up to 16GB of memory to be transferred to a USB device, no matter how much data it can hold.
So even if your external hard drive can hold 150 GB, only 16 of it can be used for 360 data. Also, a maximum of two USB devices can be used with the system, creating 32GB of extra storage.
With these restrictions, it’s clear that Microsoft doesn’t want consumers to completely abandon their own official hardware. Meanwhile, Sony’s PlayStation 3 has always had the ability to use external devices, with no limits on how much memory can be exported.
This year’s system update is expected to arrive sometime in the spring.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
March 18, 2010
The Battlefield series certainly isn’t new to the consoles, going all the way back to Battlefield Modern Combat 2 on the original Xbox. Despite a presence on the past two generations of hardware, the franchise has never quite measured up to its PC sibling. This held true for Battlefield: Bad Company, an interesting but forgettable foray by DICE into single player design. Thankfully, Bad Company 2 smashes the console stigma. No longer does it feel like DICE is experimenting with how crack into the living room, they’ve simply given gamers what they always wanted: a genuine Battlefield experience. Read more
Sony Announces PlayStation Move
March 11, 2010
Today at GDC, Sony officially showcased the the PlayStation Move Motion Controller. The device will be launching this fall exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The initially offering will include the PlayStation Move Motion Controller, sub-controller, PlayStation Eye camera, and a game for $99.99.
Resident Evil DLC Promotional Pricing
March 10, 2010
Capcom has revealed that they will, starting today, offer a discounted package of Resident Evil 5 DLC. The promotion is available on both PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
This comes after the release of the new Resident Evil 5 package at retail and provides players with a way to expand their original RE5 disks with the same great new content.
Sony Having Supply Problems?
March 10, 2010
The PlayStation 3 had a great holiday season, but it seems that supply has been thin in 2010.
Gamers are reportedly having a tough time tracking down the console.
Rock Band 3 Coming 2010
March 9, 2010
2010 is only 2 months old and it is already shaping up to be one of the biggest years in terms of high-profile releases. Get ready to add another title into the mix as Harmonix has revealed, today at GDC, that they will be bringing Rock Band 3 to market later this year.
Blazblue Invades PSP
March 9, 2010
PSP owners, it is time to get your fingers ready for an intense battle with the release of Blazblue Portable available, starting today, on the PSP, via UMD and PlayStation Network download.
Sony Gives PSP Developers PhyreEngine
March 9, 2010
To show commitment to the PSP Developer community, Sony has revealed plans, at the SF GDC, to bring the PhyreEngine to their valued partners this Spring. This move will help strengthen and enhance the development experience for the PSP platform.
Fallout New Vegas Screenshots
March 8, 2010
Today Bethesda and Obsidian revealed some new screenshots for the highly anticipated Fallout 3.
Lunar Silver Star Harmony Now Playing
March 2, 2010
XSEED Games is pleased to announce today that Lunar: Silver Star Harmony has started shipping to retailers across North America. The standard edition of Lunar: Silver Star Harmony will be available for a suggested retail price of $29.99, while the Limited Edition version, which includes a CD soundtrack and a set of 13 exclusive “bromide” collector cards highlighting the girls of Lunar, will be available for a suggested retail price of $39.99 from Amazon.com, EB Games, GameStop, Game Crazy, and other fine retailers. A digital download version of the game will also be available on the PlayStation Store for a retail price of $29.99 starting March 4th.