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PS3 flashes firmware update version 2.53

Philip Wong | Nov 26, 2008

Not literally, of course! The new PlayStation 3 firmware slated for today unlocks full-screen Adobe Flash support for the console's integrated Web browser. The latest development is a plus when it comes to sites built entirely in Flash, such as most of Hollywood's official movie webpages.

On a separate note, there have been rumors about the PS3 getting more affordable PS3 in 2009. Hopefully, Sony can make this a reality and deliver a slimmer design at the same time. Should we make this our X'mas wish for 2008?

Via Ubergizmo | Photo credit: Sony

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The Xbox Live Marketplace: Now in your browser

Josh Lowensohn | Nov 19, 2008

As mentioned early last month by our colleague Daniel Terdiman, Microsoft is giving US Xbox users the option to browse and purchase Xbox Live Marketplace content within the browser. The new storefront, which is slated to go live today, is already beginning to appear on Xbox.com, albeit in incomplete form.

The new system gives Web users the same catalog to browse through and purchase as they get on the Xbox 360, including themes, gamer pictures, demos, and downloadable games. Once players turn on their system at home, all the purchased items are queued up and begin downloading right away.

Editors' note:

The Xbox Live Marketplace is strictly for the US market at the moment. Microsoft has not decided to bring this feature to Asia.

Users are also able to manage their download queue from the site. This includes the option to view your past purchase history, and re-download old content. Microsoft's new system only lets you do this one item at a time, however we can easily see the company adding a bulk queue management tool later on down the line. In the meantime, this is a far better way to go through and re-download a large number of items than navigating the list on the console. In case of a hard drive crash or any other loss of data, this is a quick way to get back up to speed.

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New Xbox 360 accessory bundles in celebration of NXE

Philip Wong | Nov 18, 2008

Are you ready for NXE? The New Xbox Experience with an overhauled user interface and deep social networking features will go live on November 19. To commemorate the launch and to get its users up to speed on NXE, Microsoft will be offering two new Xbox 360 accessory bundles in Asia.

If you're facing a storage crunch, the US$99 Xbox 360 60GB Live starter pack is your ideal solution. The package comprises a 60GB hard drive, headset, Ethernet network cable and a three-month Xbox Live gold subscription. This will be available in Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan, except for Singapore.

Furthermore, the Redmond company has lined up its Xbox Live wireless connection kit for Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. You'll get a wireless network adaptor and a three-month Xbox Live gold subscription for HK$399, NT$1,999 and S$93.90. The two accessory bundles are now available on shelves.

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