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Ear Force PX3 – May the Force be with You!

Do you feel the need to get in touch with the force as you ward off those pesky droids while evading enemy fire? With the new Ear Force PX3 gaming headset, not only will you feel the force but you will hear the force – clearer than ever. This headphone features digital signal processing, wireless game audio, crystal-clear channel, and a convenient rechargeable battery. For maximum comfort and superior audio, the Ear Force PX3 comes with lightweight, circumaural ear cup powered by large 50 mm speakers, and a microphone that lets you listen to your own voice over the headset.

The PX3 is designed for the Sony PS3 but it also supports both XBOX and PC. When used with PS3 or XBOX, the headset’s advanced digital signal processor grants in-game and chat audio presets. These presets tune the PX3 audio for different gaming situations. Additionally, the 18 interchangeable presets can be further tweaked with additional ones available online. The rechargeable battery can last for more than 10 hours of game play and can be recharged while playing so you’re always in touch with the Ear Force.

The PX3 gaming headset is loaded with the best of Ear Force’s exclusive audio technology including: Sonic Silencers that eliminate ambient noise during when listening or chatting, Sonic Lens plus Sound Field Expander that adjusts the sound field to focus on audio cues so that you can hear those sneaky ninjas before they jump you, Ear Guard with Blast Limiter that limits the audio intensity of loud in-game sounds for reduced ear fatigue, and Dynamic Chat Boost that automatically increases chat level in accordance with the game volume ensuring clean and clear communication channels.

Ear Force PX3 Technical Specifications:

• 50mm diameter speakers with neodymium magnets
• Digital Wireless RF carrier reception (2.404-2.476GHz)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, >120dB SPL @ 1kHz
• Condenser Microphone Frequency Response: 50Hz – 15kHz
• Headphone Amplifier: Stereo 35mW/ch, THD <1%
• Digital RF provides wide 360-degree reception range
• Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery pack

More details can be found here.

Netflix Streaming Coming Soon to PlayStation 3

So, the Xbox 360 won’t be the only console with streaming Netflix capabilities as Sony and Netflix has just announced that the PS3 is about to join the ever growing list of Netflix ready devices that allow streaming of movies and TV episodes whenever you want and as much as you want – very soon. Yes, that’s right! Just a little over a year after the service first came to Xbox Live Gold members, Netflix subscribers will be able to access streaming content from their accounts from PS3′s as well.

netflixInitially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix through your PS3 will be made possible by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc that is being offered to all Netflix members. The free instant streaming disc leverages Blu-ray’s BD-Live technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system, which must be online via WiFi or Ethernet.

“The PlayStation 3 system has always been about more than just gaming, and it will soon be the only platform in the industry to offer consumers such a variety of convenient options for enjoying movies and TV shows,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “Whether you want to watch content on Blu-ray disc and DVD, download it from the PlayStation Network’s video delivery service, or stream videos instantly from Netflix, the PS3 system is the only solution that offers it all.”

The Netflix site says that the feature will be available before the year ends but Netflix subscribers who own a PS3 can now reserve a copy of the Netflix disc.

The Slimmer and Lighter PlayStation3 120GB System

Sony perks up the gaming world with its new PlayStation3 120GB System. The slimmer and lighter PS3 innovation is overloaded with special features designed not just for the average gamer but for the photo, music, and movie enthusiast. It is a lot better than its predecessor as it offers free access to the Play Station Network, integrated Wi-Fi, and a massive 12GB memory that will cater for all your photos, music, games, and other multi-media applications. You can also experience superb picture quality and exceptional movie viewing experience with its built-in Blu-ray Disc player. PS3 imageThe PS3 120 GB System is also jam packed of amazing specifications. Read them below and you can start drooling about them.

• CPU: Cell Broadband Engine
• I/O: USB 2.0 X 2
• GPU: RSX
• Power Consumption: Approximately 250 watts
• Weight: Approximately 7.055 lbs (3.2 kg)
• Hard Drive: 2.5′ Serial ATA (120GB)
• Outputs: HDMIâ„¢: HDMI out – (x1 / HDMI), Analog: AV MULTI OUT x 1, Digital audio: DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) x 1, Blu-ray/DVD/CD DRIVE “read only”
• Dimensions: Approximately 11.42” (W) x 2.56” (H) x 11.42” (D) (290mm × 65mm × 290mm)
• Memory: 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
• Supported Video Resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p (24p/60p)
• Communication: Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR), Wireless Controller Bluetooth (up to 7)

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