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PS4 priced cheaper than Xbox One
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PS4 priced cheaper than Xbox One

Sony has revealed NZ pricing details for the newly unveiled Playstation 4, set to cheaper than Microsoft's Xbox One.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2013

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So how much is it to develop for PS4?
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So how much is it to develop for PS4?

Sony's PS4 development kit costs $2,500, while Xbox One dev kit costs $500, albeit with additional fees to Microsoft.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Desperate gamer buys PS4 for US$10k
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Desperate gamer buys PS4 for US$10k

One gamer is desperate to get their hands on the soon to be released Playstation 4, paying US$9,999 for the next-gen console on eBay.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
5 Xbox One and PS4 features nobody is talking about...
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5 Xbox One and PS4 features nobody is talking about...

Next-gen consoles to feature video sharing, instant-on, audio chat, remote play & 500GB hard drives. Exciting specs for gamers.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Will the Xbox One outsell PS4 3-to-1?
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Will the Xbox One outsell PS4 3-to-1?

That's the word according to Colin Sebastian, claiming supply chain checks show that Microsoft's new system is gaining momentum.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
PS4 more stable than other consoles
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PS4 more stable than other consoles

PlayStation 4's low power consumption means it won't suffer from the overheating issues of its predecessor, the PS3. Good news for gamers.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Sony set for PS4 back-track?
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Sony set for PS4 back-track?

In an update to original information provided by Sony Europe it appears they are not the only ones to back-track on specs provided over their next gen console.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
PlayStation Plus brings out the Big Guns
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PlayStation Plus brings out the Big Guns

Sony amps up PlayStation Plus with stellar August games including Need for Speed and Mafia II, continuing a trend of blockbuster offerings.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
Sony to axe multiplayer servers
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Sony to axe multiplayer servers

Sony to end online services for PS3 titles including SOCOM 4 and MAG, rendering them unplayable from January 28, shortly after PS4 launch.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
What does it take to self-publish on the PS4?
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What does it take to self-publish on the PS4?

Sony simplifies PS4 self-publishing: No hurdles, just games, ensuring developers control the process. Will this affect your console choice?.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
Sony pays $250k hacking fine
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Sony pays $250k hacking fine

Sony settles for £250k over 2011 PlayStation Network hack, affecting 77m users. Critics say the firm's late response and security flaws to blame.

By Lachlan Hornell • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
Xbox One to double GPU speed to match PS4
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Xbox One to double GPU speed to match PS4

Rumours emanating from the US suggest that Microsoft will double the speed of the Xbox One's GPU in order to take on Sony's PS4.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Should NZ gamers thank Sony?
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Should NZ gamers thank Sony?

Sony opts for optical drives over downloads, safeguarding NZ gamers against slow net speeds and high data costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Microsoft 'will kill Sony' at E3
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Microsoft 'will kill Sony' at E3

After a lacklustre announcement, it seems Microsoft has decided to take a more aggressive approach to the console war.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2013
Sony aims PS4 at gamers only
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Sony aims PS4 at gamers only

Sony's latest comments on the next-generation consoles show the company is doing everything it can to appeal to gamers, unlike the Xbox One.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2013
Sony to stop second-hand PS4 games
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Sony to stop second-hand PS4 games

Sony has responded to rumours they would be implementing methods to stop second-hand games for the PS4, although it remains to be seen if they are true.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2013
Preview: Fuse game
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Preview: Fuse game

Insomniac Games' latest venture, Fuse, combines sci-fi, potent weapons, and four-player co-op for an explosive gaming experience.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 21st May 2013
Infamous Second Son PS4 details released...
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Infamous Second Son PS4 details released...

Exciting new details for Infamous Second Son revealed, setting Seattle as the battleground for the PS4 title's conduit 'threat'.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2013