Entries in 'Hardware' (256)
Facebook and Amazon "potential buyers" of RIM's handset business
Blackberry manufacturer RIM is said to be considering selling off its handset business and becoming a messaging service specialist.
Google TV arriving in UK next month
Sony has emerged as the partner who will help Google launch its Google TV service in the UK – and it’s arriving next month.
Twin Wii U GamePad support not available at launch
News that Nintendo’s Wii U WILL support two GamePads after all has come as a relief – but don’t expect the feature to be ready for launch.
Sony admits PS3 price was "a factor" in 3rd place current-gen finish
Yes, in terms of what was “in the box” the PS3 has always represented good value.
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INTERVIEW: President of Sony Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida PART 1
MCV recently got the opportunity to sit down with Shuhei Yoshida, President of Sony Worldwide Studios, to talk about the brand at E3.
E3 2012: Large-screen 3DS rumoured for E3 reveal
Nintendo will tomorrow announce a large-screen version of the 3DS, Japanese news outlet Nikkei.
US gets racing-focused Xbox 360 bundle
Microsoft has revealed a brand new limited edition racing-focused Xbox 360 hardware bundle for the US.
GameStop slashes hardware prices - Wii for £49.97
Online only UK retailer GameStop has slashed the price of pre-owned consoles on its website.
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Starhawk release delayed in India
Starhawk, the PS3 exclusive from Lightbox Interactive, which was originally set for release in India today, will now be delayed by up to two weeks, Sony has confirmed.
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: India
According to the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2012, the Indian games business was valued at 13bn Rupees ($259m) in 2011 – up 30 per cent.
PS3 is leading Euro market in 2012
As part of its investor presentation last night, Nintendo revealed that Sony’s PS3 has taken control of the European hardware market since the turn of the year.
Xbox 360 sales fall by 50% in Q1
Such has been the fantastic and ongoing success of Xbox 360 in the last few years that the industry can’t help but be worried when the market leader posts such ...
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Red PS3 hitting UK early next month
A brand new 320GB Red PS3 console will be released in the UK at the beginning of May.
Valve IS making hardware... but it's not a console
In a very un-Valve-like move, the Seattle-based Half-Life 2 creator has revealed all of its plans for its mysterious new hardware project.
Familiar names plot Indian games push
The games industry’s biggest names are currently plotting a path into one of the fastest growing regions in the world of modern gaming.
Huge growth predicted for Indian games industry
The Indian games industry is expected to grow by 38 per cent to Rs 18 billion ($359m) in 2012 and to a staggering Rs 46 billion ($917m) by 2016.
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INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Iceland
Iceland is only 40,000 square miles in size, and its population – and therefore its retail landscape – is even more consolidated.
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Denmark
The southernmost Nordic nation is home to a strong retail market, where games are sold in everything from specialists and hypermarts to bookstores and indie music chains.
Valve would consider own-brand hardware
Steam owner and digital PC giant Valve has said that it would consider entering the games hardware race.
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Sweden
Sweden has the largest games market in the Nordic region, and as a result a strong presence from the world’s biggest games companies.
UPDATED: Morrisons slashes console prices
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has cut the price on a number of console SKUs, according to reports.
Wii was best selling European home console in December
Think the Wii is dead in the market? Think again.
GAME: 'Consumers want new hardware'
Retail giant GAME says new hardware launches will take the games industry back to full strength.
Ubisoft DRM returns to ruffle feathers
Publisher Ubisoft has once again found itself to be the subject of internet rage over its PC gaming DRM strategies.
Asda begins console trade-ins
Supermarket chain Asda has gone live with a new Tech Trade-In offer that allows customers to hand over a range of their consumer tech – including games consoles – in ...
