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 »Harvey Norman promotes Optus partnership with PS3 promo
After picking up the exclusive distribution of the LG Nexus 4 smartphone, Harvey Norman has started a promotion offering a PlayStation 3 to consumers who buy a phone in-store and sign up to an Optus contract.
Fri 25/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony launches limited edition Scarlet Red PS3 with $60 premium
Sony Computer Entertainment is following in the footsteps of Canon and Xbox 360 by releasing a limited edition, stylised version of the PlayStation 3.
Thu 03/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Console tug-of-war as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both claim market leadership
Microsoft and Sony have taken the same set of sales statistics and determined that they have the best console platform and are showing the most momentum heading into 2012.
Mon 06/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony anoints new global leader, focus on turning around faulting businesses
The Sony Corporation overnight announced the promotion of Kazuo Hirai to the president and chief executive officer positions. Hirai comes from Sony's PlayStation business, which has been successful, though recently challenged.
Thu 02/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Quickflix movie streaming comes to PlayStation 3
Sony's PlayStation 3 will begin streaming the subscription movie service Quickflix by the end of 2012. Users will be able to stream an unlimited number of movies from a catalogue of more than 50,000 titles.
Fri 21/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony drops PS3 price, releases new PSP model and announces apps for Vita
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has today announced a price drop for the PlayStation3, a new charcoal black PlayStation Portable model and 4 social networking apps for the unreleased Vita handheld console.
Wed 17/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »News Wrap: Acronis, Jabra, Acer, Kambrook and Breville
Acronis has appointed a new BDM, Jabra has a new Bluetooth in-car speaker, Acer releases a 3D monitor and Kambrook and Breville are now being sold by a pure play online retailer.
Tue 02/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »What to do if you still can't get on to the PlayStation Network
Sony Australia has provided some tips for users still unable to access the PlayStation Network. The Network was restored last Sunday after a 26-day outage caused by a security breach.
Wed 18/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Mixture of derision and applause for Sony's PSN Welcome Back package
Sony has revealed what compensation it is offering to the PlayStation Network subscribers affected by the recent outage. Not everyone, however, thinks this package makes up for the inconvenience.
Tue 17/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Australia one of the first countries with restored PlayStation Network
Australia will be one of the first countries to have its PlayStation Network restored, with some services now returning online. New Zealand, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East are also being restored. Asia has to wait.
Mon 16/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony investigating options to compensate gamers paying but not playing
Sony is currently investigating what remuneration options are available for PlayStation Network users currently disabled from its network due to the serious security breach which occurred in early April.
Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony responds to PlayStation Network hack, preaches vigilance
In a statement addressing the hacking of its PlayStation Network, Sony says it is actively investigating the security breach and warning users to be wary of scammers impersonating the company.
Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox 360 and PS3 ramp up the propaganda as the Nintendo 3DS goes on tour
Both Sony PS3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 sent out pre-prepared propaganda press releases promoting their presumed popularity. This is in response to the launch of the Nintendo 3DS, which is about to go on tour around the country.
Wed 09/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception based on The English Patient?
The wait will soon be over for the patient fans of the Uncharted series of PS3 games. The third instalment is due for release shortly, with the first look at the packaging revealing a bizarre resemblance.
Fri 10/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Meet the man who paid $300 for Gran Turismo 5
Earlier this week, Current.com.au asked the question: who would pay $300 for a deluxe Gran Turismo 5 pack? Within hours of that question being posed, we had our answer.
Fri 03/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PlayStation Move selling most units but Xbox Kinect selling faster
Sony has moved over 4 million units of its Move gaming device, more than 1.5 million more than the Xbox 360 Kinect. But that's half the story, as the Kinect is selling much faster. Read on to find out when the Kinect will surpass the Move.
Wed 01/12/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Would you pay $300 for a copy of Gran Turismo 5?
Not content with releasing one of the most anticipated console games of the year, Sony has also released a $300 "Signature Edition" of Gran Turismo 5.
Mon 29/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony announces release of Gran Turismo 5
After 2000 days of work and ideas, the fifth version of the critically acclaimed car racing game will be released in Australia, exactly one month before Christmas Day.
Mon 15/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony price points keep falling
Sony has announced the drop of another price point, this time for the PlayStation PlayTV. The fall follows last week's new price point for the portable PSPgo.
Tue 02/11/2010 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 »Microsoft takes Xbox into the pay-TV fold
Just days after Sony announced a major push to make its PlayStation3 the hub of the living room, Microsoft and Foxtel have announced a deal that will allow Xbox 360 users to access pay-TV channels through their gaming console.
Fri 21/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony launches new PlayStation video delivery service
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia has unveiled the latest string to its entertainment bow, the PlayStation Network Video Delivery Service.
Tue 18/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony's PS3 stands strong in a down market
New research has revealed that the PlayStation3 is the only gaming device showing uniformly positive sales growth as the global market experiences its worst decline in close to a year.
Fri 14/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PlayStation3 slows Wii sales and damages Nintendo's profits
Competition from other electrical suppliers has seen Nintendo report downbeat financial figures in the year to 31 March 2010, with the Japanese giant yesterday forecasting smaller profits as sales slow.
Fri 07/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Move over Wii; PS3 motion controller unveiled
Sony Computer Entertainment has finally released details of its eagerly anticipated motion controller for PS3, which is due to hit Australia this spring. The PlayStation Move is set to compete directly with the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360's Project Natal.
Fri 12/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »PlayStation 3 glitch resolved
Sony PlayStation 3 owners were warned yesterday to immediately stop using their consoles after a mysterious glitch caused havoc to its internal clock. Sony Computer Entertainment has highlighted that the problem has now been resolved.
Wed 03/03/2010 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 »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 braces for big weekend of Bravia TV sales
It was only last week that Sony announced an extra 10,000 PS3s would be added to its Bravia promotion. That supply is starting to run low and with up to 10 days left the company is confident this weekend will be big for sales.
Fri 20/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Control your Playstation 3 with the new Sony Ericsson Aino
Sony Ericsson Australia has just released its latest handset, the Aino, which gives consumers the unique ability to control their Sony Playstation 3 via the handset and access its stored photos, music and video files.
Wed 04/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Has the recession finally caught up to the video game industry?
According to leading video game analyst firm, The NPD Group, the video game category is finally seeing a sign of weakness as it records its fifth straight month of decline in US sales.
Fri 14/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony opens first Blu-ray production plant in Australia
Sony Australia has just announced the opening of its new multi-million DADC Blu-ray Disc plant in Huntingwood, New South Wales. The plant represents the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.
Thu 11/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »New PSP and motion controller unveiled by Playstation at E3
Not to be outdone by its competitors Microsoft and Nintendo, Sony Playstation hosted its E3 press briefing and unveiled some exciting new releases including the PSP Go, a new motion controller and countless exclusive titles.
Wed 03/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Xbox 360 sales top 30 million, still trails Wii
Microsoft has announced that sales of its Xbox 360 console have passed the 30 million mark globally; it still trails Nintendo's Wii which has already recorded 50 million units, but is ahead of Sony's Playstation 3 which sits at around 20 million
Fri 29/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Nintendo DS smashes competitors; fastest to reach two million units in Australia
Nintendo Australia has just announced that the Nintendo DS is now the fastest console to reach the two million unit mark in Australia, beating both its handheld competitors as well as all three major consoles.
Thu 28/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony forecasts slow recovery
After the announcement that it has just recorded its first annual loss in 14 years, Sony Global has issued its thoughts on the future and an update on its restructuring initiatives, including job losses and manufacturing site closures.
Fri 15/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sneak peak at VidZone, Sony's new music channel for the PS3
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia this morning unveiled its new music channel, VidZone, and gave select media the opportunity to witness the new Playstation exclusive service first hand.
Wed 06/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony celebrates second anniversary of Playstation 3
Sony Computer Entertainment Australia today celebrated the second anniversary of the Playstation 3 and emphasised how the console has progressed over the years, giving consumers a console that goes beyond just gaming.
Wed 06/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Over 50 million consoles sold, but people aren't playing the Nintendo Wii
Despite being one of the most successful consoles of all time and selling over 50 million units, the Nintendo Wii is barely used by consumers and suffers dramatically in comparison to its rivals, according to a new Nielsen report.
Thu 09/04/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Excessive Sony PlayStation use causes "painful lumps" (on the hands)
A medical report from Swiss doctors is making news around the world today. This report claims that too much use of a Sony PlayStation will result in a new disorder, humorously called 'PlayStation palmer hidradentitis'.
Wed 25/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic responds to Swim2Win criticism
Panasonic has responded to criticism of its pre-Olympics promotion, with the company standing by its Swim2Win campaign.
Thu 31/07/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »With under 8,000 free PS3s to go, Sony mocks rivals
With six days to go before their Bravia/PlayStation 3 promotion ends, Sony has criticised their competitors' promotions and ranges of products.
Fri 25/07/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung offers Blu-ray for free, almost tripling original promotion
Samsung has extended its LCD television sales promotion to benefit customers who are not Foxtel subscribers. Anyone who purchases a Samsung Series 5 or 6 LCD television can choose between a Foxtel HD package or a Blu-ray player.
Tue 01/07/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »
