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Final Fantasy XIII Has a Release Date

Final Fantasy XIII finally has a release date for both North America and Europe. It will be released for Xbox 360 and PS3 on March 9, 2010. It may end up being almost three months after the Japanese release, but I still can’t wait.

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PS3 Firmware 3.0

PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.00) adds a number of great new features. The latest update incorporates changes that improve navigation on your PS3.

First, Sony has added some cosmetic changes to the design of the XMB (Xross Media Bar). They’ve enhanced the look and feel of the XMB so that it’s easier and even more intuitive to use. They’ve also added network improvements and personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.

Additional highlights from update 3.00 include:

• “What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
• Status Indicator – In the top right corner Sony has added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
• Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.
• PlayStation Store Shortcuts – Sony has added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.
• Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.
• Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.

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Finally: PS3 Price Drop & PS3 Slim

Sony has finally announced a long over-due PS3 price cut as well as confirmation of a trimmer, slimmer iteration of the PS3 after over a year’s worth of gossip and hear-say.

The PS3 slim looks, as you’d expect, like the PS3, but smaller, except for the part where it’s still full-featured only priced $100 less.  The console is 33% smaller in size, 36% lighter in weight, with a matte finish along the top and glossy sides.

The current 80GB PS3 had been selling for $400, though a few retailers slashed prices in recent days and fueled speculation a price drop was imminent. It’s not clear whether the PS3 Slim will be replacing the existing model or not, but if you don’t care about aesthetics, the price of the PS3 just dropped across the board, meaning that as of tomorrow, you can buy an existing PS3 anywhere in the US for $300.

PS3 Slim availability? By September 1, everywhere.

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PS3 Controllers getting 3 New Colors

The PS3 is getting three different colored controllers soon. Actually this silver one above can be purchased at Gamestops all through September. The other two are deep red and metallic blue and also look appealing to the eye. They will all be available this October.

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Bestbuy’s newest PS3 Bundle

Last weekend, Best Buy had a “cutesy” bundle of Little Big Planet & Wall-E.  This weekend, they are trying to appeal to the hardcore gamer, and appeal they have.

On sale this Sunday, an 80GB PS3 bundled with two of the biggest titles on the system:  Metal Gear Solid 4 and Killzone 2, all for the standard PS3 asking price of $400.

As Kotaku mentioned in their report, “It’s like getting a Wii with Twilight Princess and Mario Galaxy, or a 360 with Gears 2 and Halo 3. But perhaps more importantly, it’s also one hell of a saving”

If you don’t own a PS3 yet, this may be the weekend you think about changing that.

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