Last week, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings mentioned that an already popular device will be getting Netflix streaming soon. Today, we know that device is the PS3. The service will debut on the PS3 sometime next month and will be free of charge. Unlike the Xbox 360 though, the application must be installed with a disc, which you’ll need to reserve. We really like what Netflix is doing here, but we would really like to see Instant Streaming for the latest DVD releases.
It’s been rumored for quite a while now and Sony has finally come out with the details. At Gamescom in Germany, Sony announced the 120GB PS3 Slim will hit stores in September for a price of $299. The new PS3 Slim will be 36% lighter, 32% smaller, and use 34% less power than the standard Playstation 3. As for the price cuts, starting tomorrow, the 80GB PS3 model will be $299 and the 160GB model will fall to $399. Jump after the break to see Jack Tretton show off the new system.
If you’ve been dying to use a PS3 controller to play Halo 3, than this is the adapter for you. XCM’s Cross Fire Adapter allows you to connect any Playstation 3 or Original Xbox controller to your Xbox 360. The adapter also enables Rapid Fire / Turbo and tilt functions. You can snatch an adapter from Extreme-Mods for a price of $84.99.
It’s that time of the month again and the numbers you’ve been waiting for are here. Not showing any signs of a slowdown (maybe just a little), the gaming industry continues to pile up cash despite economic woes. For the month of August, the gaming industry saw a 9% increase to $994.8 million. Hardware sales generated $384.6 million with Nintendo once again dominating its competition. On the software side, boosted by Madden 09, an increase of 13% generated a total of $489.1 million. Console sales looked something like:
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