Playstation 3 News, PS3 Games Screenshots, Videos, Cheats, Walkthroughs, Release Dates & Pre-Order Info

Today, SCEA announced there Ultimate Edition for God of War III. If you remember back in the beginning of the year, fans were polled on what they were most interested in seeing a collector’s edition for God of War III. With the God of War Collection being separate, this collector’s edition of the game is truly ultimate for God of War fans.

The Ultimate Edition will feature the following:

Exclusive Collectibles
• High-End Sculpted Replica of Pandora’s Box
• Limited-Edition God of War Art Book featuring exclusive art, content and interviews

Exclusive Digital Content (Available via PlayStation Network voucher codes on day of launch)
• God of War Combat Arena containing an exclusive environment and seven challenges
• Premium Kratos Skin – Dominus
• God of War: Unearthing the Legend Franchise Documentary – a full-length movie documentary depicting the history of the God of War franchise
• God of War Trilogy Soundtrack – God of War, II, and III scores from the game (mp3 digital download).
• God of War: Blood and Metal EP – a heavy metal homage featuring original music inspired by God of War (mp3 digital download).

As stated on the PlayStation Blog, that’s not all. At select retailers, you’ll also have access to the E3 God of War demo.

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Ok so we all know that the downloadable content is on the Xbox 360 but no one says it’s staying there. In a recent interview with my local radio station with “Cousin Ed & Dima” from Rockstar, they suggest the content is definitely just a timed deal.

I don’t know entirely what I can talk about, but it’s on Xbox. Microsoft came to us and said ‘hey here is some money if you can bring the content to us FIRST

So what does the above statement mean? It basically means that Microsoft went to Rockstar with $50 million and said bring it to us first before PS3 get it.

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Mikel Arrien, Partner Marketing Executive, SCEE has written on the European Playstation Blog and has mentioned about an upcoming patch for Wipeout that will take the game to version 2.10.

The 2.10 Update makes some small improvements to front-end functionality and addresses some minor issues with the audio. In addition, small issues that could affect gameplay or scores in the Eliminator and Detonator game modes have also been corrected.

Changes have also been made so that any adverts shown during loading screens will not adversely affect the loading times of the title. As many of you know, the functionality to display adverts during loading screens was first introduced in the 2.0 Update and originally didn’t function as intended, leading to extended loading times in some areas of the game.

This issue has now been resolved and we understand that a new advertising campaign in Wipeout HD is expected to launch across a number of European territories soon (no word yet on what is happening in North America). In the meantime, a range of PlayStation-specific ads will be making an appearance in the coming days.

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Are you going for the platinum trophy but having difficulties going through the game on the crushing difficulty setting? Well the nice people over at I-Heart-Zombie have put together a tips and strategy guide for beating the game on this very settings.

Crushing Mode can be rather difficult and frustrating. Not only does it take more bullets to kill an enemy, it takes less to kill you.

So here we go! Remember, this isn’t a step-by-step walkthrough for the entire game. I won’t go through with the platforming or puzzles, but strictly involve the main gunfights you’ll be encountering.

For more information regarding Uncharted 2, head over to PS3week.

It has been revealed that Naughty Dog plan to outdo scenes in Uncharted 2. Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckman commented on how they were going to top Uncharted 2’s train sequence:

We’re Naughty Dog right? When we approach a new project, we can’t just make it slightly better, because people’s memory of the stuff is always better than what it actually was so it has to be so much better, so that it really stands out.

So whatever we do next, it can’t just be another train with just better combat or just a slightly better scripted sequence, it’s got to be so much more over the top and it really has to take it to the next level.

I would think that what he was pitching would top the train quite a bit, but that’s all we can say,” Amy Hennig added.

Do you think this could be for Uncharted 3 or another game like Jak and Daxter?

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In the latest issue of the Japanese magazine, Famitsu reveals R-Type 3D for the Playstation 3. R-Type is a side scrolling shoot-em up and the new version will be exclusive to the PS3.

It is unknown whether the “3D” in title means that the game will take place in a 3D plane or whether it would be in a 2D plane with 3D graphics (a la R-Type Delta).

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That’s right, remember the little green frog? Frogger is coming to the Playstation Store after Kondami today announced Frogger Returns.

Based on the timeless arcade game, the latest iteration of Frogger delivers the addictive dodge-and-run gameplay fans know and love on an all-new platform.

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Insomniac Games has revealed that new IP’s are on the way and stated that Resistance wasn’t their last IP. Speaking in a candid interview with GamerZines last week, Insomniac Games’ Senior Community Manager James Stevenson said:

We don’t really want to talk about anything outside of A Crack In Time, but what I will say in general is that, if you think that Resistance is going to be the last new IP from Insomniac obviously that would be a silly thought.

At some point in the future there will be new IPs, but when, where, why, how, you know, who knows?

If you look at Resistance 2, our co-op numbers were higher than our competitive numbers. It’s definitely a growing sector of the industry and regardless of what games Insomniac make in the future – because we will make many more games and I’m not going to talk about what they’ll be – I think co-op is something that we will recognise the growing importance of.

The question is, will they be exlcusive to PS3?

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James Stevenson, senior community manager of  Insomniac has said that it could take developers 2 or 3 years to reach the capabilities of the Playstation 3.

There’s always ways we can become more efficient. The PlayStation platforms are built with a very high ceiling and I think that’s part of the success Sony has had in creating these platforms with really long life spans,

The first couple of years are all about developers getting games up and working. You see what Naughty Dog has had the chance to do in the past two years. You’ve seen what we’ve been able to do in that time. This is where it gets exciting.

The PS3 still feels like a young system and I feel like it’s finally hitting its prime. You’ve got the Slim, it’s at a good price point now and sales are really picking up.

I still think you’re not going to see the PS3 really maxed out for another two to three years. We’re using all of the PS3 right now, but you can always be more efficient in the way you use it.

I guess we will all have to wait to see if this statement is true.

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Pro Evolution 2010 has choosen the Playstation 3 to be it’s platform choice in terms of sales. Konami’s latest football game was released last Friday and the Playstation 3 accounted for 66% of sales while the Xbox 360 accounted for just 32%. Lastly, the PC version only claimed 2%.

Is Forza 3 the reason for this? Or have 360 owners converted to Fifa 10?

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For US Subscribers of Netflix, the application will finally make its way to the PlayStation 3 system next month. With the timed exclusive deal with Microsoft over, last week Netflix hinted at expanding there services further. Check the press release  below.

COMING SOON: NETFLIX MEMBERS CAN INSTANTLY WATCH MOVIES AND TV EPISODES STREAMED TO TVs VIA THE PLAYSTATION®3 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

With Movies Streamed Instantly from Netflix, Blu-ray/DVD Playback and Downloadable Videos via the PlayStation®Network, the PlayStation 3 System Offers The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Options for Watching Movies and TV Shows

FOSTER CITY and LOS GATOS, Calif., October 26, 2009 – Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) and Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] today announced that they are joining forces to make thousands of movies and TV episodes from Netflix available to be streamed instantly to TVs via the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Today’s announcement pairs two of the most popular and fastest growing home entertainment brands in the U.S. The PS3 system’s installed base has reached close to 9 million units in the United States, and Netflix recently reported 11.1 million U.S. subscribers as of September 30.

The partnership further solidifies the PS3 system as the most complete home entertainment hub on the market today, enabling consumers to play high-definition games, watch Blu-ray movies, listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet, and download content from PlayStation®Network − from exclusive games to blockbuster movies and popular TV shows. PS3 system owners will soon enjoy an unparalleled experience watching their favorite movies and TV shows streamed instantly from Netflix, downloading from the PlayStation Network or watching Blu-ray/DVD media. The Netflix offering expands on the entertainment experience delivered to PS3 system owners via PlayStation Network.

For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers via Netflix ready devices such as the PS3 system and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes.

“The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all.”

“As instantly watching movies and TV episodes streamed from Netflix becomes an increasingly popular way to enjoy the Netflix service, our goal is to rapidly expand the devices that stream to our members,” said Netflix CEO and co-founder Reed Hastings. “As a leading game console and Blu-ray disc player, bringing Netflix to the PS3 system is a real win for both Netflix members and PS3 system owners.”

Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being made available to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray’s BD-Live™ technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Netflix members simply slide the disc into their PS3 systems to reveal movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. These titles are conveniently organized into a variety of categories based on members’ personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals and members’ individual instant Queues. Members can use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues. With the PS3 system’s Wireless Controller, members can choose a movie to watch from their instant Queues or just play directly from any of the lists. They also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream via the Wireless Controller.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve a free instant streaming disc for PS3 systems by going to www.netflix.com/ps3. Upon availability, the instant streaming disc will be delivered for free by first-class mail, generally one business day after members request it.

About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game consoles, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its digital services which include the PlayStation®Network and the PlayStation®Store.

Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one® game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and the PlayStation 3 and PSP systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

About Netflix, Inc.

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world’s largest online movie rental service, with more than more than 11 million subscribers. For only $8.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed to their TVs and computers and can receive unlimited DVDs delivered quickly to their homes. There are never any due dates or late fees. Netflix members can exchange DVDs as often as they want using a postage-paid return envelope. Members can choose from a vast selection of DVD titles and a growing library of movies and TV episodes that can be watched instantly. Netflix is partnering with leaders in consumer electronics to bring to market a range of devices that can instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix directly to members’ TVs. These devices currently include Blu-ray disc players and new Internet TVs from LG Electronics; Blu-ray disc players from Samsung and Best Buy’s Insignia brand; the Roku digital video player; Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console; TiVo digital video recorders; and, soon, the PS3 system and Internet TVs from Sony and VIZIO.

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PlayTV has been updated to version 1.21 and the following has been added/fixed.

• Support for Dolby Digital + HD channels
• The recording of HD channels is now possible to store HD channels is now possible
• Multi-channel audio replay. Multi-channel audio replay.
• Improved Standard Definition Standard Definition improved
• Using the reading distance improved use of the reading distance improved
• Support for reading distance Mobile Support for Mobile Remote reading
• Support for the Australian Digital TV support for the Australian Digital TV

To update PlayTV go to the update menu and PlayTV 1.21 will begin to install.

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The US Playstation Store has updated, October 22 2009 and the following has been added:-

Updates

Lumines Supernova Permanent Price Drop (now $9.99)

Burnout Paradise Temporary Price Drop (now $14.99)

Siren Halloween Sale! (full game now $29.99, originally $39.99 – three bundles now $11.99, originally $14.99)

Downloadable Games

Trine ($19.99)
Adventure, Action and Contemplation await you in the world of Trine. Lots of traps and an army of skeletons are waiting to give you a warm welcome! In order to help you complete your quest, you can rely on the talents of a great team: a failed magician, a stingy thief and a knight on the way down. It’s up to you to get the best out of this likeable trio!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 355 MB

PSone Classics: PS3/PSP

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee ($9.99)
In a world filled with danger, carnivores, meat-packing plants, and guards with guns…you’re the skinny guy with no weapons. Download this PSone classic game today to run, jump, hide, and talk your way to safety and try to save your race!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 470 MB

Oddworld: Abe’s Exodus ($9.99)
SoulStorm brewery is using Mudokon tears as a key ingredient in their latest best-selling beverage. Download this PSone classic game now to help Abe save them before they cry themselves into extinction!
ESRB Rated T
File size: 753 MB

Game Demos (free)

Ratchet And Clank Future: A Crack In Time – Clank Demo
Try out the brand new time-based Clank gameplay and puzzles as you explore the Great Clock in this demo for Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time!
This brand new gameplay style gives Clank special “Time” abilities that allow him to solve complex puzzles and stop Dr. Nefarious’ evil plans!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 2.35 GB

Critter Crunch Demo
Critter Crunch is an award winning, arcade-style puzzle game, starring the loveable Biggs. Using his long, sticky tongue to grab critters from vines, he feeds them to each other until they burst, dropping tasty jewels. Players will eat their way through a smorgasbord of levels and gorge on a feast of modes, including Co-op and Versus multiplayer.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 424 MB

Dragon Ball: Raging Blast Demo
Experience the fast and powerful fighting style of the popular Dragon Ball Z series in this brand new demo! Freely control either Goku, Raditz or Piccolo and battle it out in VS. Mode with high-speed, vertical combat. Turn up the intensity with signature moves and Super Attacks and feel the destructive power of your blows as you smash your opponent to bits in one of the game’s large-scale, 3D battlefields.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 358 MB

Add-on Game Content

FIFA Soccer 10 Live Season 2.0 All Leagues ($9.99)
File size: N/A

Lumines Supernova Add-on Bundle ($4.99)
File size: 284 MB

Lumines Supernova Holiday pack ($2.49)
File size: 148 MB

Way of the Samurai 3 – Head & Apparel Items
File size: 102 KB

Guitar Hero 5
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Lay It On The Line” by Triumph ($1.99)
• ”Show Me The Way (Live)” by Peter Frampton ($1.99)
• ”Freeze-Frame” by J. Geils Band ($1.99)
• Classic Rock 2 Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack featuring “Freeze-Frame” by J. Geils Band, “Show Me The Way (Live)” by Peter Frampton, and “Lay It On The Line” by Triumph. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 40 MB – 47 MB (singles), 129 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Because” by The Beatles ($1.99)
• “Oh! Darling” by The Beatles ($1.99)
• “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” by The Beatles ($1.99)
• Abbey Road Album — The Beatles ($16.99) – Build your library for The Beatles: Rock Band by purchasing Abbey Road (Album).
• “Another One Bites the Dust”— Queen ($1.99)
• “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”— Queen ($1.99)
• “Fat Bottomed Girls” — Queen ($1.99)
• “I Want It All”— Queen ($1.99)
• “I Want to Break Free”— Queen ($1.99)
• “Killer Queen”— Queen ($1.99)
• “One Vision”— Queen ($1.99)
• “Somebody to Love”— Queen ($1.99)
• “Tie Your Mother Down”— Queen ($1.99)
• “Under Pressure”— Queen ($1.99)
• Queen Pack 01 ($15.99) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Queen 01. This pack includes “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “I Want It All,” “I Want to Break Free,” “Killer Queen,” “One Vision,” “Somebody to Love,” “Tie Your Mother Down,” and “Under Pressure” by Queen.

File sizes: 17 MB – 42 MB (singles), 247 MB – 387 MB (track packs)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 10/22 Edition
Join host Christina Lee for PULSE presented by the PlayStation Network. This edition features a peek into Naughty Dog’s exclusive wrap party for UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves, the latest games including Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Trine, Tekken 6 and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. New video releases include titles that will put you in the mood for Halloween, such as Drag Me to Hell, Orphan and Metalocalypse.
File sizes: 269 MB (HD) 451 MB (1080)

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves – Eye of Indra 1
File sizes: 300 MB (HD) 517 MB (1080)

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Behind The Scenes: Technology and Gameplay
File size: 272 MB (HD)

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Behind The Scenes 2: Story And Art
File size: 294 MB (HD)

UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Behind The Scenes 3: Making of the Cinematics
File size: 333 MB (HD)

Aliens vs. Predator – Predator Trailer
File size: 61 MB (HD)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Infamy Trailer
File size: 89 MB (HD) 148 MB (1080)

Guitar Hero Van Halen Trailer
File size: 48 MB (HD)

FINAL FANTASY XIII TGS 2009 Trailer
File size: 308 MB (HD)

Dragon Age: Origins Sacred Ashes Trailer
File size: 170 MB (HD)

Dragon Age: Origins Stone Prisoner Trailer
File size: 55 MB (HD)

Dragon Age: Origins Warden’s Keep Trailer
File size: 57 MB (HD)

Summer Dew Tour Videos (x8)
File sizes: 50 MB – 114 MB (HD)

Themes

Hot Pockets PS3 Theme (free) (U.S. Only)
File size: 4.26 MB

School Girls Attack! Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.07 MB

Tokyo City Police Hook-Ups Theme ($1.99)
File size: 3.34 MB

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Theme ($1.99) (U.S. Only)
File size: 11 MB

40’s WWII Pinups Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.18 MB

Beach Theme 2 ($1.99)
File size: 5.78 MB

Zombies On TV Theme ($1.99)
File size: 4.40 MB

Wallpaper (free)

LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival Wallpaper
File size: 28 KB

Hot Pockets PS3 Wallpaper (x3) (U.S. Only)
File sizes: 160 – 263 (SD), 758 KB – 1.23 MB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games (also available from PS3 storefront)

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories ($19.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.13 GB

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories ($19.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.55 GB

The Warriors ($19.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 1.55 GB

Lemmings ($15.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 180 MB

Undead Knights ($39.99)
ESRB Rated M
File size: 486 MB

The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun ($29.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 669 MB

Marvel Super Hero Squad ($29.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 1.30 GB

Steambot Chronicles Battle Tournament ($29.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 125 MB

Hammerin’ Hero ($19.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 103 MB

R-Type Command ($14.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 148 MB

Crimson Gem Saga ($29.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 783 MB

Riviera: The Promised Land ($14.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 478 MB

Yggdra Union ($14.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 535 MB

Capcom Puzzle World ($19.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 260 MB

FIFA Soccer 10 PSP (and French version) ($39.99)
ESRB Rated E
File sizes: 1.15 GB – 1.19 GB

Armored Core 3 Portable ($14.99)
ESRB Rated E
File size: 324 MB

Half-Minute Hero ($29.99)
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 101 MB

WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2010 ($39.99)
ESRB Rated T
File size: 1.11 GB

PSP Demos (free)

Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron Demo
ESRB Rated T
File size: 72 MB

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com/.

• “All I Want”— The Offspring ($1.99)
• “The Rock Show”— Blink-182 ($1.99)

File sizes: 12 MB – 15 MB

Game Videos (free)

Pulse 10/22 Edition
File size: 51 MB

PSP Themes

LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Theme (free) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 264 KB

Cat Girl Akiko Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 339 KB

Ice Cream Girls Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 318 KB

Nurse Girl Nikki Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 331 KB

School Girl Attack! Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 324 KB

Tokyo City Police Hook-Ups PSP Theme ($1.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 461 KB

40’s WWII Pinups PSP Theme 1 and 2 ($1.49 each) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 486 KB – 513 KB

Beach PSP Theme 3 and 4 ($1.49 each) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File sizes: 613 KB – 622 KB

Zombies On TV PSP Theme 1 and 2 ($1.49 each) (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 424 KB – 435 KB

Wallpaper (free)

LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival Wallpaper (also available from PS3 storefront)
File size: 28 KB

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Tekken 6 for the Playstation 3 will have an optional 4GB install, which is probably one of the biggest installs for the system, advantages? Reduced load times.

Without installing, a match can take around 15 seconds to load, so it’s highly recommended you install.

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We know SCE is working the motion controller, but this is a different type of controller. Siliconera found a new unidentified Sony controller patent.

A design patent application for this unannounced device was filed in the US by Sony Computer Entertainment. The document is light on details, but calls the device a “hand held game controller”.

The controller is being developed in the USA since all of the inventors are from southern California. More specifically, one of them works at Sony’s Electronics Design center in Los Angeles.

Could this be linked to the motion controller to make gaming easier, or is this a controller on it own? We’d like to hear it.

Source: Siliconera