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Sony goes all in on mobiles
Physical Security

Sony goes all in on mobiles

Sony takes full control of the mobile handset business, buying Ericsson's stake for over NZD $1.8 billion, and strengthens its consumer device range.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2011
PlayStation Vita launch date announced
Gaming

PlayStation Vita launch date announced

Sony's PlayStation Vita set to hit New Zealand on Feb 23, 2012. Price starts at $449.95 for the Wi-Fi model. More details inside.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2011
Sony launches twin tablets - Updated
Sony

Sony launches twin tablets - Updated

Sony unveils new Tablet S and P at IFA, betting on better design and quality to triumph in the crowded tablet market. New Zealand launch in Nov.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2011
More details on PlayStation Vita
Gaming

More details on PlayStation Vita

Sony's PlayStation Vita wows with social apps like Facebook and Twitter, promising a near-PS3 gaming experience on the go.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2011
PS3 price slashed
Gaming

PS3 price slashed

Sony has dramatically cut the price of its Playstation 3 console around the world, with New Zealand consumers to benefit from drops of $150.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2011
New PS3 for Japan
Gaming

New PS3 for Japan

Sony Japan unveils the new PS3 with a 320GB HDD, reduced power use, and subtle design tweaks, but prices remain unchanged.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2011

Global Stories

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Apple undercover at CES (maybe)
Apple

Apple undercover at CES (maybe)

Over 250 employees rumoured to be in attendance despite lack of official presence at Las Vegas electronics show.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2012
Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Active
Gaming

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Active

As if phones weren't enough of a fashion accessory these days, Sony Ericsson's released a smartphone in partnership with surf brand Billabong.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jan 2012
PlayStation network's security is 'world-leading': exec
Gaming

PlayStation network's security is 'world-leading': exec

After overcoming a major hack, Sony now boasts its PlayStation network's security as 'world-leading', says exec Michael Denny.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
PSP still going strong as Vita pre-orders begin - Updated
Gaming

PSP still going strong as Vita pre-orders begin - Updated

PSP sales soar in NZ as Vita pre-orders launch. Sony offers a cheaper PSP Street, plus special Vita pre-order gifts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2011
Off the charts
Gaming

Off the charts

Uncharted 3 breaks records, selling 3.8 million copies in 24 hours, overshadowing its predecessor and Battlefield 3's week one sales.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2011
New handheld attracts muted interest
Gaming

New handheld attracts muted interest

Sony's PlayStation Vita garners tepid interest ahead of its Feb 23 launch, with a market seemingly shifting away from portable gaming devices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2011
Sony patents biometric controllers
Gaming

Sony patents biometric controllers

Sony patents reveal future controllers may measure biometric data, potentially changing gameplay based on players' physical responses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2011
Sony names date for 3D Display
Gaming

Sony names date for 3D Display

Sony to launch innovative 3D Display on November 13, promising an end to split-screen gaming with its unique multiplayer visual tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2011
PlayStation network attacked again
Gaming

PlayStation network attacked again

Sony suspends 93,000 PlayStation Network accounts after a new hacking spree, learning from past breaches with swift user notification.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2011
Resistance 3 'survivor' videos
Gaming

Resistance 3 'survivor' videos

The trailers feature people from a variety of countries. Keep an eye out for our Resistance 3 review, coming soon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2011
Sony developing virtual reality headsets
Gaming

Sony developing virtual reality headsets

Sony is currently testing a prototype 3D headset that bears a striking resemblance to that 1980s 3D arcade folly, virtual reality.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2011
E3 Sony Round-up
Gaming

E3 Sony Round-up

For Microsoft, E3 was all about its motion controller, Kinect. With Sony it was all about Move and 3D gaming. Well, mostly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2011