In an ever competitive market Microsoft has developed a smaller chipset for the Xbox 360 which will mean lower production costs.

The new chipset utilises an IBM microprocessor and an AMD/ATI graphics chip, both produced in a 65-nanometer...

In an unexpected move, Sony has announced an 80GB PlayStation 3 console to be released in North America this August.

The new piece of hardware will be launched in a bundle with a copy of MotorStorm and retail for $599 (£300).

In...

Microsoft has confirmed that it failed to meet the 12 million shipment target it set for Xbox 360.

The sales for the period came in at 11.6 million Xbox 360s by June 30, 400,000 down on the estimate which itself was revised from an initial...

For gamers who like to keep their finger on the pulse, Elite has launched its website that will mean access to games wherever the gamers may be.

The Elite.mobi site includes all the news, updates and key information about current and upcoming...

After much speculation as to the possible uses of the DS’ GBA slot, a camera has been launched for the Nintendo DS in Japan.

Not too much is known about the camera apart from what can be seen in the photo – that it is white and slots into...

The as yet unofficial word is that the PS3 is in good shape to receive some major Audio Visual improvement in the form of firmware updates.

Sony technical officers Izumi Kawanishi and Kanehide spoke of 30-40% more improvements in the AV,...

With the success the series has seen on both sides of the Atlantic it’s no surprise that The Office is going to be making its way to the gaming world.

MumboJumbo are creating the game based on the American version of the hit British show...

With all the rumours flying around for the past few weeks, Eidos and Microsoft have confirmed the news, much to the delight of Xbox 360 owners.

So, not only is Lara Croft on her way to the 360 but the game will be available initially in the...

Konami is hoping to rewrite the rule book with this one … Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 with some new tricks up its sleeve.

The latest in the multi-million selling franchise will be available in the Autumn 2007 on PS3, 360, PS2, PSP, PC and DS...

Tony Blair, the British Prime Minister has stepped in by mentioning the case of the Church of England looking to sue Sony for featuring Manchester Cathedral in the computer game Resistance: Fall of Man during Prime Minister’s questions.

The...

EA has really outdone itself by teaming up with H&M, the high street fashion retailer, to allow fans to get designing on their own Sims clothing.

The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Runway is a new Sims game which will allow all budding tailors, seamstresses,...

1981 was the year… a time of flares, punks, high unemployment and, of course, Pac-Man.

Well, a lot has changed in the last two decades but returning to give us a taste of what we’ve been missing, or what many of the younger gamers never knew,...

With all the talk of Sony and Xbox plans of larger hard drives it looks as if Nintendo don’t want to be left behind, and here’s a photo to prove it.

Apparently, the official announcement will come at E3 but that obviously isn’t soon enough...

Bill Gates has spoken of his vision to create a whole new game control system which will allow a far more real set of movements to dictate what happens on screen.

Gates was speaking for an interview on AllThingsDigital with Steve Jobs as...

Chasing its success as the leading handheld gaming unit Nintendo DS is to see another special edition - this time a bright yellow Pikachu Pokémon branded DS.

At the moment there are only plans to release the special edition in Japan, and...

Yesterday we reported on a new portable screen for the Xbox 360 and now we can bring you a glimpse of something similar for the Wii.

This 7-inch screen is made by Pega HK and comes with keystroke controls to adjust the colour and volume,...

Makers of all things gaming, Hori, have decided to add an Xbox 360 screen to their catalogue to put a new slant on the idea of portable gaming.

The screen is a 12-inch LCD and gives gamers without TVs the chance to play on 720p resolution...

Despite being initially announced as a PlayStation 3 exclusive, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is now also going to be released on Xbox 360.

There are also unconfirmed rumours that there may be a Wii version, albeit a cut down one.

Sony has found itself in legal hot water as a small technology company, Target, has alleged that the Blu-ray format infringes on patents that Target has held since 2006.

Three Sony divisions have been named in the suit, Sony Computer Entertainment...

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has brought the latest Firmware version to the public’s attention with all it has to offer, available as of May 24.

Version 1.80 includes upscaling of PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, and DVD...

Already set up with the wireless controller, Wii gamers now have the chance to lock and load with the new light gun from Brando.

The new peripheral is designed to make action shooters easier to play and is essentially a cradle for the existing...

In a move to try a keep Apple’s iPhone at bay, Sony has announced that a four year deal with British Telecom (BT)will mean that Sony’s handheld will get full wireless broadband access with voice and video calls and messaging.

With 24 million...

Following an earlier move to prevent cross region downloads, Microsoft has tightened the screws on cheats by banning all modified Xbox 360s from Xbox Live.

Machines are modified for various reasons including avoiding regional protection,...

SCEA president Jack Tretton has been speaking out on behalf of a dedicated PSP PlayStation Store, citing the established base and popularity of the Sony handheld.

"I think the advent of a long awaited and quite frankly long overdue ability...

Sony has broken many a European heart by confirming earlier rumours that the 80GB PS3 won’t be available on this continent.

The powerful model goes on sale in South Korea on June 16 at KWR 518,000 (EUR 412) and will be first up there as the...