Category: Gaming

Changing the screen brightness on PS Vita, you need to enter to System Control Panel, and follow the simple steps below.

You can password protect your PS Vita; you will need to set a 4 digit passcode. This passcode will be used to unlock your PS Vita when turning it on or coming back from standby mode.

To put the PSP into sleep mode simply press the power buttons upwards quickly and it the PSP will go into sleep mode. To completely shut off the PSP you would press and hold the power button for a few seconds.

Updating your PS Vita firmware is simple; it provides the latest security patches, new features, and other goodies to keep your device fresh and exciting.

You can connect your PS Vita device to the internet using your Home Wi-Fi access point or any public Wi-Fi Hotspot. Set up a wireless connection first.

Sony offers a discount for game-starved shut-ins with PlayStation Vitas, Shack News has confirmed. It is not coming as surprise, since Sony is talking about doing such a thing for months now, and has followed a similar pricing scheme favoring downloads in Japan. A Sony representative has confirmed the discount, “I can confirm that there will be a discount on the downloadable PS Vita titles from PSN. Exact details have not yet been revealed, but be on the lookout for an announcement in the very near future.”

The iOS and Android devices will be able to play Liberty City since December, but sadly Transformer Primes have left out of all that fun. An update to the game ends that double standard, enables Rockstars classic to run on ASUS tablet and Median Lifetabs everywhere. It doesnt brings the expanded hardware support, as amongst other technical fixes, the release also heralds new video display settings, Immersion Haptic support and capability of installing the game on a SD card. The fans also know that controls on the Xperia Play have been reworked, and it now boasts full support for GameStops Wireless controller. Hit on the source link to get yours.

The Neo Geo handheld gaming device now returns with the new inspired controllers, brings its catalog to other platforms and even make handhelds before, but nothing like this. It got an iPhone like-esque body and 4.3-inch screen house a D-pad, shoulder and front buttons while hides the 2GB of storage inside. It got pre-loaded with 20 classic titles. There is also an SD slot which we really hope is for more games as well as an AV output for some good old big-screen action. Famicon Plaza claims its a licensed product not yet full production, so there no words yet on availability now, but we can hope the price tag will be $600+. Dont forget to look at the gallery of the device and the 20 classic titles.

According to Vitas AT&T page, Ma Bells making sure you will never be blocked from nabbing those download-capped PlayStation minis by upping the previously announced 2GB for $25 plan to 3GB for $30. This change just brings Sonys next generation device in the line with network updated data plans. The Vitas budget friendly $15 for 250MB option is still ripe for picking.

Dell announces the X51, slim gaming PC that is designed to orient itself either vertically or horizontally on the desktop complete with an Alienware logo that rotates properly on positioning. The device includes both i3 and i5 processor options, features a slot-loading optical drive with option for Blu-ray. It can be upgraded to 8GB RAM and 1TB storage. The case accommodates a single, full size NVIDIA GeForce GTX 545 graphics card , or you can get GTX 555 as an upgrade, and external power supply of 240W or 330W versions. The users can also expect HDMI 1.4, on-board WiFi, USB 3.0, and digital 7.1 surround-sound. The computers accent colors can be conveniently modified with Alienware command centre software. Touting it got the immediate availability, and customers can place orders right away, and the low-end model costs $699. Dont forget to look the spec details and press release.

The ver.2012 balance update for Super Street Fighter 4 Arcade Edition has been available on consoles and in arcades since December. PC fighters have to make due with vanilla SSF4AE and all problems that came with it. Capcom hopes to have the Ver.2012 update ready for PC version SSF4AE by the end of February. According to the announcement made on Capcom, further information will be announced in coming weeks.

The Electronic Arts has lowered the price of Madden 12 to 99 cents for a limited time in the Android Market, with the real team and real players, you just cant help, but a good action this game delivers, and its just 99 cents now to grab it. Hit on the source link to get yours.

The PS Vita is expected to run 3 to 5 hours of battery life while playing games, and its not really enough. Nyko have covered you with an upcoming external battery. The device connects directly to the system without needing any installation, provides you 3 times the amount of power as stock battery. The grip you see in the render are retractable, allows you to play with or without the dual-shock style appendages. We had to wait for seeing the final version of this, this will hit the markets on this Spring.

If you are looking to extend Blazblue: Continuum Shift Extend just a bit more, you might want to pick up the limited edition. Aksys has revealed the contents of the package, which will only be available on Xbox 360 and PS3 (Vita version) will not receive a limited edition. The package features a 40 pages art book, a soundtrack CD and a calendar for scheduling your fights. It will be available for pre-order now from GameStop or Amazon releasing on February 14th.

Sony reveals a new product in CES, one of the new things is SS-AR2 loud speakers that look to keep the up the reputation of its elder model SS-AR1. Maple from Hokkaido an island in northern Japan encloses all important components and contributes to the overall sound quality. The SS-AR2 is a 4 unit, 3-way vented standing tower sports a frequency response ranges from42kHz to 60kHz. Distortion is combated by positioning the bass reflex port in just the right to spot to allow a duo of woofers to drive without a hitch. Birch partitions on the interior is a well-insulated cavity keeps the mid-range and tweeters just the right distance apart from the bass section. No words on pricing and availability yet. For more details read the press release.

Razer unveils new device Project Fiona, combines both PC and tablet into a single unique platform. The device features a Intel Core i7 processor, and designed to run high-end PC games. The teaser video from Razer shows Project Fiona running games like Firefall and Assassins creed Brotherhood.

MSI is back with a new model for serious builders, launches its Big Bang-XPower II. It comes packing the features you had expect of any gamer friendly MoBo, includes four-way SLI and CrossFire Support, PCIe3.0, eight DDR3 slots, and plenty of extra power connectors for hooking up. The company is taking care of overclockers too with military grade components and features like Direct OC, lets you tweak your CPUs frequency with a push of a button, for more details read the press release.

Activision has announced that Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) has reached the $1 billion sales figure in 16 days. This makes it the only video game to break the record of 2009’s blockbuster film Avatar, which took 17 days to gross the same amount.