Forget Xbox One and PS4, UnderCurrent wants Atari
As the E3 gaming expo rolls on in Los Angeles, the battle between the specs on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 continues. But UnderCurrent wishes we could go back to a simpler time when gaming was all about the street cred...
Wed 12/06/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox One vs PlayStation 4: The future of games and connectivity
As Microsoft and Sony unveil their newest consoles, the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, the way users buy and play games looks set to change. So what is the future of connected gaming?
Tue 11/06/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »PlayStation 4 unveiling is just for the squares
UnderCurrent has seen some vague and ridiculous product teaser videos in its time, but this new trailer for the PlayStation 4 certainly takes the cake.
Tue 21/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Inside the PlayStation 4 launch: Image Gallery
Sony Computer Entertainment took to the stage in New York this morning for the launch of the eagerly-anticipated PlayStation 4. Here is Current.com.au's wrap up of the best images from the event.
Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Hide and seek: Sony PlayStation 4 offers more "play" but scant details
Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled the "future of play" at the launch of the PlayStation 4 this morning. But while the brand revealed a new name, a new controller and some new games, the actual console box was notably absent.
Thu 21/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Winners and Losers: Which categories are the biggest at JB Hi-Fi?
Following the release of JB Hi-Fi's half-yearly results, CEO Terry Smart spoke about what's working for the business. So which products and categories are flying, and which are flailing? We break it down in Smart's own words.
Mon 11/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Red vs Blue vs New: Will new PlayStation 3 colours be redundant?
Sony has announced it will relaunch the PlayStation 3 500GB model in new blue and red shades. But with the launch set to occur just one day after a mysterious global announcement from PlayStation, these models may soon be redundant.
Wed 06/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony excites gamers with PlayStation 4 teaser
The rumour mill is in overdrive about upcoming console releases from the major names in gaming, but Sony is one of the few brands to actually put forward a concrete date...even if it's just a teaser.
Mon 04/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony PS Vita launches in Uncharted Sydney waters
Sony launched its newest gaming device, the PlayStation Vita, in Sydney's Farm Cove last night. The event was a showcase for the wide lineup of launch games, including Uncharted: Golden Abyss and Wipeout 2048.
Wed 22/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Game on! Sony finally brings PS Vita to Australia
While Sony announced Australian pricing for the PS Vita some months ago, the device is finally set to launch in Australia tonight. Ahead of the official launch, Current takes a look at some of the key features.
Tue 21/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony hikes up PS Vita price by $15 (!) for Australian market
Sony Computer Entertainment ANZ has today released local pricing and availability for its new PlayStation Vita handheld gaming device. The pricing is fairly consistent across the Euro, Australian and NZ markets.
Wed 19/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony network security breach hits 93,000 accounts worldwide
Sony has announced that three of its worldwide networks (including the PlayStation Network) have been affected by "an unauthorised attempt to verify user accounts". 93,000 accounts around the world have been locked as a result.
Thu 13/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony announces compensation and commits to restoring online services
Almost two weeks after shutting down the PlayStation Network due to a major security breach, Sony has announced it will be restoring its online services in region by region stages worldwide.
Mon 02/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony unveils next generation portable gaming device (first image)
Not only did Sony last night reveal the new device, but the Japanese giant announced the PlayStation Suite, a new initiative delivering PlayStation content to Android based portable devices. Is this a DS or iPhone killer?
Fri 28/01/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Cheeky Nintendo claims 3 million sales for its DS consoles
Nintendo has today announced that its DS series of handheld gaming consoles have now sold three million units in the Australian market...but there's a catch.
Thu 23/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PlayStation confirms Move release date and premium online service
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe was the last of the three big companies to unveil its news at the E3. The most notable announcements were the availability of the Move motion controller and the new PlayStation Plus premium online service.
Wed 16/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Glitch cripples PS3 consoles around the world
Sony Playstation 3 owners are being warned to not use their gaming console over the next 24 hours, due to a glitch in the console's clock functionality.
Tue 02/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »IPTV steals 3D TV's thunder at Sony BraviaFest (first photos)
Sony Australia has this morning unveiled its latest range of Bravia LCD TVs, which consists of 26 models to suit the needs of every consumer. The most notable developments for the range were 3D TV, IPTV and a new monolithic design.
Tue 23/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PS3 sales outperform total video game industry
According to the latest GfK data, the Sony Playstation 3 experienced the largest growth in the industry in hardware unit sales for 2009. A total of 770,000 PS3 consoles are now in Australian homes.
Wed 20/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Massive December sales increase for video game industry
According to the NPD Group, the US video games industry recorded its biggest December sales period ever, smashing last year's result by 4 per cent.
Tue 19/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Digital Comics launch for PSP
Are you sick of accidently ruining your favourite comic books or scared of taking them out of the packaging in hopes that one day they will become collector's items? The new Digital Comics service for PSP has solved this problem.
Fri 18/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Video game industry set for a good year despite November sales fall
According to the latest US video games sales results from the NPD Group, the month of November was down 7.6 per cent in a year-on-year comparison, but the industry is still on track to record an impressive $20 billion in sales for 2009.
Mon 14/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Playstation and Nissan team up for GT Academy 2010
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Nissan Europe have just announced GT Academy 2010, a competition that uses Gran Turismo 5 to find a real-world racing driver.
Fri 04/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »20% of all PS3 consoles sold have been since price drop
At the launch of PlayTV yesterday, Michael Ephraim, managing director, SCEA, highlighted that the company has now sold 675,000 PS3 consoles. 20 per cent of these have come in the last three months since the new slimmer, cheaper model was released.
Wed 25/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony giving away PlayTV with PS3 purchase
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has just launched PlayTV to the media ahead of the release on Thursday. To coincide with the launch, SCEA is giving away the new device to anyone who buys a new 250GB PS3 console.
Tue 24/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox not concerned with Sony's PlayTV launch
Andrew Jenkins product manager for Xbox Live, is not concerned with the announcement that Sony will be releasing PlayTV for its PS3, due to the fact that Xbox 360 customers have been able to turn their console into a PVR for years.
Fri 13/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony confident it leads promotional war
Sony Australia is confident that its latest Bravia / PS3 promotion is leading the pack in terms of retailer acceptance, due to the fact that it creates more upsell opportunities than its competitors 'one dimensional' hardware gifts.
Wed 11/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Aussie video game sales flying in the lead up to Christmas
According to the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association, Australian video game sales are going exceptionally well and are expected to surpass the record 2008 figure of $2 billion.
Fri 06/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Turn your PS3 into a PVR with PlayTV
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has just confirmed that its highly anticipated PlayTV accessory will be released by the end of the month. This new device will transform the Playstation 3 into a PVR and HD digital tuner.
Tue 03/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »PSPgo and Gran Turismo worldwide launch
This morning Sony Computer Entertainment Australia celebrated the worldwide launch of the new PSPgo console and the newest addition to the world's most popular racing simulator, Gran Turismo.
Thu 01/10/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »New cheaper PS3 smashes sales in Australia
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has just announced that its new PS3 Slim console has sold 40,000 units in the first two and a half weeks of sale. In addition, the company also revealed a new 250GB model set for launch later in the year.
Fri 25/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »New Sony Ericsson range to feature PS3 connectivity, cameras and motion gaming
Sony Ericsson has just unveiled three new handsets in its range: the Aino, Yari and Satio. All three models offer a unique buying proposition for consumers, and the company is confident it has a handset for everyone.
Thu 17/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Price cut boosts sales of PS3 in Oz; Xbox confident of big response
After pleasing US reports, Sony Australia has reported that its slimmer, cheaper PS3 has seen a dramatic increase in consumer uptake locally. While the Xbox 360 doesn't come down in price until next week, the company is expecting a strong performance.
Tue 15/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox 360 hit hard as research slams its reliability
According to recent research carried out by SquareTrade, the Microsoft Xbox 360 is the most unreliable games console on the market, with 23.7 per cent of all owners reporting issues with their console to the company.
Fri 04/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Game on! Xbox 360 cuts price to beat PS3 Slim
The video game console race has well and truly heated back up with Microsoft Australia officially cutting the price of its Xbox 360 Elite console by $100, making it $50 cheaper than the new PS3 Slim.
Fri 28/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Digital reader, mini games and new colours for PSP
The PS3 is not the only Sony console to get a makeover in the lead up to Christmas, the PSP is also getting a whole new suite of features including a digital reader, new mini games, various bundle options and new colours.
Wed 19/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony's aggressive new Playstation strategy
In a big morning for Sony Computer Entertainment and the Playstation brand, the company has unveiled not only a new cheaper and slimmer PS3 but a whole new system firmware upgrade and new services on its Playstation Network.
Wed 19/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Second straight quarterly loss for Sony
Sony Global has reported its second consecutive quarterly loss as its range of BRAVIA LCD TVs, Cyber-shot cameras, Handycams, VAIO notebooks and Playstation consoles saw a decrease in sales over the period.
Fri 31/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Massive drop in sales for Nintendo, but still profitable
Nintendo has just released its financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2009, although the company remained profitable across the board it has seen a 61.1 per cent drop in its operating income.
Fri 31/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Used video game sales soar amidst downturn
As reported earlier in the week, the video games industry has performed very strongly throughout the global financial crisis, with gamers becoming more engaged with the medium. Another area which has seen a remarkable increase is in used game sales.
Thu 09/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Has the recession helped the video game industry?
A recent study from The Nielsen Company has highlighted that the video game category has actually benefitted from the global recession, with gamers engaging with the medium more than ever.
Tue 07/07/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Is 2009 the make or break year for the Sony PSP?
After a very slow year in 2008, Sony is claiming 2009 will be the year of the PSP with a variety of exclusive titles and a new colour scheme due for release. But will it even come close to competing with the Nintendo DS juggernaut?
Thu 07/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Chequebook rogue a warning to all retailers
A man facing court in Melbourne for chequebook fraud at Harvey Norman and Clive Peeters stores has prompted a warning from the police for retailers to look out for suspicious activity - read here for the warning signs.
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