Yes i know dont get our hopes up again ut i made it any ways.QuoteGamingReach the next level.Take your business to the next level. Gaming and digital entertainment make the International CES a massive multiplayer for those looking to profit in 2006. The business year starts here for the consumer electronics industry — the largest consumer technology tradeshow. Join the who's who in consumer technology in Las Vegas January 5-8, 2006.-----------------------------------------------Gaming ExhibitorsIt's all fun and games for AMD, Apex Digital, ATI, Logitech, Nvidia, Alienware, Microsoft, Sony and Gizmondo. Okay, maybe not all. These companies are serious when it comes to gaming and digital entertainment, and that's why they'll be at the 2006 International CES.QuoteMeeting the need for high definition video - the Blu-ray Disc is here. Blu-ray offers five to 10 times more storage capacity than DVD, offering room for interactive and bonus features for Hollywood movies or more room for storing personal, digital assets such as photos, music, data and video. With 25-50 GB data capacity, Blu-ray Disc is the high definition format of choice. Blu-ray Disc is supported by more CE, PC, gaming and entertainment companies than any other HD format, offering consumers a broad range of hardware and content to choose from, as well as the ability to enjoy their Blu-ray discs (and existing DVDs) in more players, PC and gaming consoles. we might learn something about blue ray.QuoteBluetoothSands Expo and Convention CenterSponsor(s): Bluetooth SIGWe all want low-cost, low-power wireless personal connectivity—at our fingertips. If you want to see the newest developments in short-range wireless technologies and interoperability, you need to make your way to the Bluetooth TechZone at the 2006 International CES. Make strategic connections at the only show focused on the most complete range of technologies servicing the entire consumer electronics market.What to expect * Software developers * Silicon vendors * Peripheral and camera manufacturers * Mobile PC manufacturers * Handheld device developers * Consumer electronics manufacturers * Car manufacturers * Test and measurement equipment manufacturers Bluetooth TechZone exhibitors are members of the Bluetooth SIG.2005 participating exhibitors included: * Airlogic * Cardo Systems Inc. * CC & C * Cellpoint Connect AS * DSP Group Inc. * freedom input.com * Gennum Corp. * mVox Electronics, Inc. * VXI Corporation * Zeevowe might learn something about bluetooth ans PS3.http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/show_floor/maps/default.aspyou will get the full picture of it.QuoteSony Corp. of America10202 W. Washington Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232Telephone: 310 244 3698Fax: 310 244 1866E-mail: alessi@am.sony.comURL: CEA Member -----------------------------------------------Company Booth(s): Booth Number Show Location RD1 Renaissance-----------------------------------------------Company Contact(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Brand Name(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Product Categories: None listed.-----------------------------------------------New Product(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Export Market(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Financial Exchange(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------PublicRelations Contact(s): Year-roundNone listed. On-site (at the show)None listed.-----------------------------------------------InvestorRelations Contact: None listed.-----------------------------------------------Press Event(s): Sony Press ConferenceAttention exhibitors: Edit your directory listing.sony has a press confrence Quote 1_1_Press Event DetailSony Press ConferenceJanuary 4, 2006, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM [Add to Outlook Calendar]Booth #14200 LVCC Press event This event is sponsored by: Sony Corp. of America[view exhibitor details]Contact: Rick Clancy rick.clancy@am.sony.com Quote 1_1_2006 International CES Exhibitor DirectorySony Electronics Inc.Sony Electronics Inc.16450 W. Bernardo Dr.San Diego, CA, CA 92127USA Telephone: 858-942-2400URL: www.sonystyle.com CEA Member Sony Electronics is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include: Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Sony Pictures Entertainment; Sony Broadband Entertainment; Sony Computer Entertainment America. -----------------------------------------------Company Booth(s): Booth Number Show Location N110 Meeting Room 14200 Central Hall-----------------------------------------------Company Contact(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Brand Name(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Product Categories: None listed.-----------------------------------------------New Product(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Export Market(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Financial Exchange(s): Exchange Ticker SymbolNew York Stock Exchange (NYSE) SNE-----------------------------------------------PublicRelations Contact(s): Year-roundKirstie PfeiferPh: 858-942-2400 On-site (at the show)Kirstie PfeiferPh: 858-942-2400Sony Electronics Inc.John DolakPh: 858-942-2400-----------------------------------------------InvestorRelations Contact: Justin HillPh: 212-833-6800-----------------------------------------------Press Event(s): None listed.QuoteDay 1 Opening Keynote Address: Sony Chairman and and CEO Sir Howard Stringer9 a.m. Thursday, January 5, Las Vegas Hilton TheaterCES welcomes the return of Sir Howard Stringer, chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation. Appointed chairman and CEO of Sony in June 2005, Stringer also serves as the head of Sony Corporation of America and as a member of Sony's board of directors. See more about this and other keynotes.
GamingReach the next level.Take your business to the next level. Gaming and digital entertainment make the International CES a massive multiplayer for those looking to profit in 2006. The business year starts here for the consumer electronics industry — the largest consumer technology tradeshow. Join the who's who in consumer technology in Las Vegas January 5-8, 2006.-----------------------------------------------Gaming ExhibitorsIt's all fun and games for AMD, Apex Digital, ATI, Logitech, Nvidia, Alienware, Microsoft, Sony and Gizmondo. Okay, maybe not all. These companies are serious when it comes to gaming and digital entertainment, and that's why they'll be at the 2006 International CES.
Meeting the need for high definition video - the Blu-ray Disc is here. Blu-ray offers five to 10 times more storage capacity than DVD, offering room for interactive and bonus features for Hollywood movies or more room for storing personal, digital assets such as photos, music, data and video. With 25-50 GB data capacity, Blu-ray Disc is the high definition format of choice. Blu-ray Disc is supported by more CE, PC, gaming and entertainment companies than any other HD format, offering consumers a broad range of hardware and content to choose from, as well as the ability to enjoy their Blu-ray discs (and existing DVDs) in more players, PC and gaming consoles.
BluetoothSands Expo and Convention CenterSponsor(s): Bluetooth SIGWe all want low-cost, low-power wireless personal connectivity—at our fingertips. If you want to see the newest developments in short-range wireless technologies and interoperability, you need to make your way to the Bluetooth TechZone at the 2006 International CES. Make strategic connections at the only show focused on the most complete range of technologies servicing the entire consumer electronics market.What to expect * Software developers * Silicon vendors * Peripheral and camera manufacturers * Mobile PC manufacturers * Handheld device developers * Consumer electronics manufacturers * Car manufacturers * Test and measurement equipment manufacturers Bluetooth TechZone exhibitors are members of the Bluetooth SIG.2005 participating exhibitors included: * Airlogic * Cardo Systems Inc. * CC & C * Cellpoint Connect AS * DSP Group Inc. * freedom input.com * Gennum Corp. * mVox Electronics, Inc. * VXI Corporation * Zeevo
Sony Corp. of America10202 W. Washington Blvd.Culver City, CA 90232Telephone: 310 244 3698Fax: 310 244 1866E-mail: alessi@am.sony.comURL: CEA Member -----------------------------------------------Company Booth(s): Booth Number Show Location RD1 Renaissance-----------------------------------------------Company Contact(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Brand Name(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Product Categories: None listed.-----------------------------------------------New Product(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Export Market(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Financial Exchange(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------PublicRelations Contact(s): Year-roundNone listed. On-site (at the show)None listed.-----------------------------------------------InvestorRelations Contact: None listed.-----------------------------------------------Press Event(s): Sony Press ConferenceAttention exhibitors: Edit your directory listing.
1_1_Press Event DetailSony Press ConferenceJanuary 4, 2006, 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM [Add to Outlook Calendar]Booth #14200 LVCC Press event This event is sponsored by: Sony Corp. of America[view exhibitor details]Contact: Rick Clancy rick.clancy@am.sony.com
1_1_2006 International CES Exhibitor DirectorySony Electronics Inc.Sony Electronics Inc.16450 W. Bernardo Dr.San Diego, CA, CA 92127USA Telephone: 858-942-2400URL: www.sonystyle.com CEA Member Sony Electronics is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include: Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Music Entertainment Inc.; Sony Pictures Entertainment; Sony Broadband Entertainment; Sony Computer Entertainment America. -----------------------------------------------Company Booth(s): Booth Number Show Location N110 Meeting Room 14200 Central Hall-----------------------------------------------Company Contact(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Brand Name(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Product Categories: None listed.-----------------------------------------------New Product(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Export Market(s): None listed.-----------------------------------------------Financial Exchange(s): Exchange Ticker SymbolNew York Stock Exchange (NYSE) SNE-----------------------------------------------PublicRelations Contact(s): Year-roundKirstie PfeiferPh: 858-942-2400 On-site (at the show)Kirstie PfeiferPh: 858-942-2400Sony Electronics Inc.John DolakPh: 858-942-2400-----------------------------------------------InvestorRelations Contact: Justin HillPh: 212-833-6800-----------------------------------------------Press Event(s): None listed.
Day 1 Opening Keynote Address: Sony Chairman and and CEO Sir Howard Stringer9 a.m. Thursday, January 5, Las Vegas Hilton TheaterCES welcomes the return of Sir Howard Stringer, chairman and CEO of Sony Corporation. Appointed chairman and CEO of Sony in June 2005, Stringer also serves as the head of Sony Corporation of America and as a member of Sony's board of directors. See more about this and other keynotes.
i hate fanboys can we bring back this argument when ps3 comes out360 is here for yall that want it enjoy the moment and plusthere are still tons of games for ps2 , xbox and gamecube ...>.> next gen nirvana has not fully reached yet so RELAX TILL IT OCME OUT
PS3 worldwide in November [UPDATE 21] Posted Mar 15th 2006 1:43AM by Dan Choi Filed under: Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Online, Business PS3 Early November 2005 Worldwide Launch cropped montageIt looks like the PS3 press conference is just getting started. IGN reports Ken Kutaragi's opening statement as follows: "It is my aim to clear things up about the PlayStation 3 today. The PS2, the PS3, the network, and Future Cell Network, this will all be addressed." More as we get it... Update 16--the wrap-up: The PS3 will launch "in early November 2006 in Japan, North America and Europe simultaneously." Incorporating the final specifications of the Blu-ray format will enable "playback of BD software at a high bit rate," with "a maximum storage capacity of 50 GB (dual layer) and robust security." The PS3 will be compatible with all kinds of TVs and a high-speed broadband connection. Update 19 (via 1UP's updated page): DRM was what delayed the launch, but the system will come with a 60GB HDD preinstalled before 11/11/06. [Thanks, bv; pics used to create new montage from Watch Impress] Update 1: IGN further reports that Sony will "continue selling [the PS2] at its current price of $149 for some time," killing any chances for a current-gen price drop in the near future. Thanks again, bv! Update 2: 1UP is reporting on "a major new PSP update this spring," including "the ability to hook up a camera to the PSP" and "use the system for GPS location." Also listed at 10:42 PST: "There will be a web browser upgrade shortly, but it still won't have Flash support." Update 3: IGN comes back with a few more details concerning the PSP, including its lopsidedly male user base (sitting at 96% male), a silver PSP EyeToy attachment via the USB port in September, video and voice-over-IP in October, RSS functionality in the fall, and Macromedia Flash support in a spring Network update. Thanks, bv and untitled! Updates 4 & 5: IGN confirms PS3 worldwide launch in November for "the North American, Asian, and European territories." In addition, Sony will release "one million units per month [after launch; sorry for any confusion this may have caused] with a total of six million units in 2006 alone. Production numbers are higher for PS1 and PS2 in their initial years." Update 18: The 6M unit total will "be produced in Fiscal Year 2006 (through March 2007)." Update 6: IGN fills us in on the PSP's "E-Distribution" features, which mean that portable owners will be able to boot directly from Memory Sticks without the use of hacks and "download classic PlayStation titles and play them on your PSP." Thanks, bv! Update 7: IGN says a $199 PSP "base unit" to mirror the original Japanese release will hit U.S. shelves by the end of March. Europe will be similarly fitted with a 199 Euro package on March 22nd, while Japan will get "a new white PSP SKU... starting April 15th... for 19800 Yen (~$168 US)." Thanks, bv and Jake! Update 8: IGN reports that the PS3 will be "100% backwards compatible," and that "all legacy titles played on the system will be displayed at high-definition resolutions," similar to the Xbox 360's BC upscaling (but hopefully without the profile downloading). "[F]ull Blu-ray support" and "the latest HDMI connection" were also touted. Thanks, bv! Update 9: Kutaragi proclaims that the PS3 will require a hard drive, but not whether all systems will come bundled with one or not. What he does say is that the HDD "will be 60GB big, be completely upgradeable, and support Linux OS. Additionally, the peripheral will act as a home server and allow users to store various forms of media to be pulled up elsewhere." Thanks, RobR and sullyj! [Update 17: The same link now says that "the unit will ship with the system right out of the box." Update 10: Ken says that "all PlayStation 3 games will ship on Blu-ray [only!] to help prevent piracy," and that "initial BD-ROM production [is expected] to reach 2.5 million in Japan and Europe and 5 million in the US." Thanks, RobR and bv! Update 11: Beginning this November at launch, the PS3 "will feature community tools including lobby matching and voice chat," as well as "commerce features that includes bootable software via the hard drive." This is basically the PS3's online service, which was created with Sony Online Entertainment's assistance and will be provided free of charge--well, the "basic" service will be at any rate. "Premium" Live features, anyone? Thanks, bv, RobR, and untitled! Update 12: The wild statements continue with a new set from Ken regarding the PS3. He says that the "games are 'live' and that the PS3 concept is '4D,'" with titles going "from 8-bit to 16-bit planes, to the 'space' that you saw on the PS1/PS2, and now PS3 will be 'live.'" That's quite a look at console history there, Ken.... Thanks, bv, CB4D, and everyone else who chimed in on this! Update 13: Final PS3 dev kits "will be shipping out to production houses in June." 15 different companies will be making SDK tools and middleware for the PS3, including the company we've sourced with this news, IGN/GameSpy. Thanks, RobR! Update 14: Post title updated to reflect most important info given today. Update 15: The PlayStation Business Briefing 2006 is now over, but there were no revelations made about new software or the PS3's actual price. Bummer. We'll all have to wait for E3 for more details, as we imagine Phil Harrison will simply elaborate on one of the announcements made today for his GDC keynote. Thanks anyway, TMJ, bv, mirobin, and Jason M! Update 20: While an exact price was not released, GamersReports claims that a minimum price range was announced, which was nothing "less than 50,000.00 JP YEN" (or "$425.607 USD"). Perform your own up-to-the-minute currency conversion here. Unless the PS3's cheaper in the U.S., that means that the HDD-bundled Xbox 360 will remain cheaper than the PS3 in the States even without a price drop. Link found via digg. Update 21: New pictorial montage created for the post from images found on Watch Impress.
STOCKING UP. Kutaragi said he has secured a supply of 10 million Blu-ray discs for software makers' games. But he'll also need to have a lineup of must-have games -- such as the hit series Metal Gear Solid created by developer Hideo Kojima -- and keep the machine's price tag below $500. (The previous generations of PlayStations sold for $299.)
Why the Playstation 3 can't lose Column Arrogance: The sign of a true winnerBy Martin Lynch: Wednesday 22 March 2006, 11:27THERE'S A point where a company becomes so big and successful that it starts to trip out on the power and do some really stupid things. There must be a chapter in the Company Success Manual entitled "Crapping on Your Customers" because they all seem to do it at one stage or another. Microsoft, over the years, has elevated the process to an art form but has shrugged off any permanent negative impact due solely to the fact that the world now relies on its software. Regardless of how offended customers get, they’re screwed because they’re too far in: reluctant junkies. Apple, which has gone from being the cherished industry underdog to digital music Godfather, has snorted once too often from the carefully cut lines of power. The MiniStore data collection scandal, anyone? Now, the French government now has Monsieur Jobs spluttering latte over his carefully crafted ‘blue collar’ image after voting that Apple should open up its DRM technology to rivals. Sacre Bleu! Apple’s response? We’ll pull iTunes from France – maybe. And now we come to Sony. Sony is no stranger to the arrogance that comes with lots of power. Remember last’s year’s spyware DRM rootkit that installed itself secretly on PCs to protect the precious copyright of newer Sony music CDs? Fortunately, consumer pressure and outrage prevailed. And now we have the PS3, which has had more false starts, delays and changes to bury a lesser offering but, which will still win out in the end. In all cases of corporate arrogance, there is no excuse for trying to con or bully customers. A company can raise its metaphorical hands, shrug and meekly apologise but it does not exonerate the behavior. I mean, can we truly be expected to believe that an attempt to install a covert piece of spyware on our PCs was an oversight or poor judgement? It was arrogance, plain and simple. The more successful the product, the more arrogant the company can become and get away with it. This is why the PS3 can’t lose, despite how much crap Sony shovels on its devoted customers. It knows that there is a huge installed base waiting for the PS3. Some may dabble with the Xbox 360 but there are millions of PS devotees just weathering the PR storm and prepping their sleeping bags. Sony knows this. Despite the threat of the Xbox 360 or the lesser one from the Nintendo Revolution, Sony has ignored it all, steadfastly screwing with product details, games developers, launch schedules and potential pricing. There was the Blu-ray or No-Ray drive problem, opening and closing launch windows before Sony finally settled (for the moment) on a November launch date, scary pricing rumours and now, the inclusion of a HDD. That’s right, your PS3 which exists somewhere in time, will come with a 60GB HDD as standard. All of this is good, but surely it can’t be the end of the surprises. General estimates hold that Sony ,before including a HDD, was going to take a major hit for the first few years on the price of the PS3. One thing was certain: because of the inclusion of an expensive Blu-Ray drive and chips, it was going to cost a lot more than the Xbox 360. At the top end, the Xbox 360 premium package ran at $400. Some estimates put the retail cost of the PS3 at an optimistic minimum of $500 and most likely $600-$700. Some analysts have pushed that to $900 - based on reported component costs - which I think is a mite suicidal, even for a company as egotistical as Sony. Those prices held as true as speculative prices could until yesterday’s confirmation of a 60GB HDD as standard, with bigger drives being offered as options. Now, the ballpark figures are set to be re-jigged and re-guessed once again. Sony is no rush to reveal pricing because, and this is key, it knows people will pay whatever it asks. Within reason of course, but Sony is damn sure that it can squeeze a few hundred dollars more per console from users than the Xbox 360 and still dominate the market. And what’s more, the analysts tend to agree. The bottom line is that Sony is no longer really selling a console, is it? Blu-Ray drives and HDDs? C’mon, Sony is positioning this baby as the heart of your gaming, Internet gaming and high-def movie watching future. After all, even if it loses a few extra percentage points to the Xbox 360 and Revolution, it doesn’t matter in the big scheme which involves making Blu-Ray drives and HD movies the dominant format. The fastest way to do it is via the PS3. The knock on effects of that to its other divisions - PC drives, standalone burners, consumer recorders, HD movies etc. will more than make up for it. There are new stats out there this week from In-Stat that predict Sony will hold 50 per cent of the console market through to 2010.However, you don’t need stats to see why that will be. The PlayStation fan base has taken a lot of crap in the past couple of years. As gamers go, those waiting for the PS3 are strung out but they didn’t desert the fold. Just look at those Xbox 360 sales figures which are good but do not reflect any mass desertion. With the guarantee of a 60GB HDD thrown in now, those users have one more reason to suck it up and wait it out. After all, most will need all the time they can get to save up enough cash to afford the damn thing.
Playstation 3 will be region freeIt has confirmedBy Nick Farrell: Thursday 23 March 2006, 13:41SONY has confirmed that its next generation Playstation three will be region free, at least for gaming.The outfit had hinted that the move was possible some months ago but it was only officially confirmed yesterday.Ironically the move is designed to combat piracy. If game players can’t play imported games they tend to chip their consoles, which in turn allows pirates to release illegal copies. Illegal games also run better on chipped consoles.The move would also enable games makers to do world-wide launches of games, particularly as Blu-Ray will mean that multiple languages can be stored on each disk.More here. µ
Playstation 3 gets controller make overDeath to the boomerangBy Nick Farrell: Thursday 23 March 2006, 13:42SONY is to kill off its boomerang shaped games controller when it releases the new PS3.According to Engadget, here, the shape is being tossed and will not come back.Sony's president of the Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios division Phil Harrison said that the design was being scrapped mostly because the original design was being crucified by the PS3's own fan base.Sony also has to outdesign gaming blog readers who have been turning out nice looking possibilities to whet everyone’s appetite.
