Copyright © 2008 4 Square Media http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:16:00 GMT Console on www.smarthouse.com.au newsfeed.sichbo.ca http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/X2S2H2L3 Sony’s firmware 2.40 has been recalled after it caused PS3’s to stop working properly when users installed the new update, according to a report out of informationweek.com. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:16:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/X2S2H2L3 Mike Wheeler http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080703021845bf727.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/H9R6K2K2 Microsoft today announced it has lowered the recommended retail price of the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system in Australia to AU$349. This comes on the back of Sony's July giveaway of 35,000 PS3 consoles with any purchase of a Sony flat-panel TV. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:52:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/H9R6K2K2 Mike Wheeler http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200807041221441d74d.jpg http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008070210575564b00.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/J2R6V9B7 As of 9:00am today, users who purchase a Bravia TV will be able to get one of 35,000 PS3 units by visiting the real-time running countdown at www.sony.com.au/PS3countdown. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:13:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/J2R6V9B7 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008070110143936158.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/W2A3X2C8 Hours after announcing that they are giving away 35,000 PS3 consoles in an effort to boost sales Sony has filed a loss of $3.9 billion for the Playstation 3. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:19:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/W2A3X2C8 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008062607231066d1e.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/E6V2G5B5 The consumer magazine Choice has called for the Energy Star rating system used for whitegoods in Australia to be extended to personal computers and computer products. This would include games consoles such as the Sony Playstation 3 after Choice discovered a PS3 can burn up to five times more energy than a medium-sized refrigerator. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:08:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/E6V2G5B5 Computer Daily News http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080604061101518d5.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/P3C5V6X9 Nintendo has rolled out a brand new channel that will allow gamers to access new games not available in stores as well as a host of new services. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:46:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/P3C5V6X9 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080602051822ed6af.jpg http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080602035216fb827.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/R5X2Q7G4 Wii users will soon be able to download game demos, watch videos, and search for games online as Nintendo is set to launch its Nintendo Channel on May 30. Thu, 29 May 2008 01:48:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/R5X2Q7G4 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200805291157009de3f.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Installation/Support/K2A7Q3W5 Game console executives from Sony Microsoft and Nintendo are ducking for cover today after being slammed by Greenpeace who say that the gaming Companies are not doing enough to eliminate potentially harmful chemicals and metals from their games consoles. Wed, 21 May 2008 01:46:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Installation/Support/K2A7Q3W5 BBC News Service http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/200805211150210e8ce.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/H7J8T2J2 A brand new Xbox 360 which on the outside will look the same as the current model but on the inside will have a brand new engine is set to be rolled out in Australia in the last quarter of 2008. This will be followed by an all new Xbox 360 code named 'Valhalla', which will be released in Q3 2009. Sun, 11 May 2008 10:36:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/H7J8T2J2 David Richards http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/20080512083825f4639.jpg http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/F8N3T7B8 According to Sony Computer Entertainment Australia, the PlayStation3 is evolving from a gaming console into a multimedia box that can bring entertainment straight into any living room. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:19:00 GMT http://www.smarthouse.com.au/Gaming/Console/F8N3T7B8 Mendelson Tiu http://news.smarthouse.com.au/images/shared/2008042902214347701.jpg