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How to connect a PS4 Controller to iMac or Macbook Pro

26Mar

By LindsworthNo Comments

Tech Tips

How to connect a PS4 Controller to iMac or Macbook Pro

There have been howls of protests for the Apple community about my article How to connect Xbox One Controller to any Computer or Laptop on connecting the very popular Microsoft Xbox One Controller to the Computer. This is because in that article, I'd said “any Computer or Laptop”, which wasn't entirely true, as the Driver included at the end of the article only works for PC. What therefore, must the Apple iMac or Apple Macbook Pro do to connect a USB Controller, such as the PS4 Controller to their computer? However, their protests are unfounded as the Mac OS already provides support for a variety of USB Controllers, even connecting to them via Bluetooth. Many fans of my blog MICO Wars would have already known this as they would have read my article on connecting USB Game Controllers ...

31Oct

By KelroyNo Comments

Gadgets, Tech News, Video Games

PS4 Prelaunch FAQ on PlayStation Blog

With the North American launch of the PlayStation 4 coming in just over two weeks (Nov 15th) Sony has put together an in-dept list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and their responses that cover all aspects of the new PS4 system and its functionality. The FAQ is split into sections and covers: PS4 System Details PS4 Game Lineup PS4 Used Games DUALSHOCK 4 Peripherals & Accessories PlayStation Camera PS Vita Remote Play PS Plus & Online Multiplayer PS Store & Digital Games Digital Entertainment Gameplay Sharing Visit the official Playstation Blog for the full faq

20Aug

By KelroyNo Comments

Gadgets, Tech News, Video Games

Sony Launching PS4 on November 15th

Sony has confirmed that the Playstation 4 will be will be launching on November 15th in the U.S. and Canada and November 29th in Europe and Latin America. A November launch date was expected but Playstation fans and retailers can make the necessary preparations for a busy pre-christmas season that will also see the launch of the Xbox One which is without a confirmed date but expected in the same month. We are proud of our relationships with game creators and pleased to be working with nearly 620 developers and publishers from around the world. More than 180 PS4 titles are in development, including Destiny from Bungie, Inc./Activision Publishers, Inc., Mad Max: Fury Road from Warner Brothers, Witcher 3 from CD Projekt, The Division from Ubisoft Entertainment, Dragon Age from Electr...

Sony Unveils Playstation 4 System at E3 2013

11Jun

By KelroyNo Comments

Tech News, Video Games, Press Releases

Sony Unveils Playstation 4 System at E3 2013

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) today unveiled the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) hardware design at its annual E3 Media & Business Summit press conference, where the company also announced its next-generation platform will launch in the United States for $399 (MSRP) this holiday season. In addition, SCEA showcased an extensive line-up of exclusive first and third party content for PS4, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, and a next-generation PlayStation®Plus (PS Plus) membership program. “We are proud to unveil today the most advanced gaming system ever created, PlayStation 4, which demonstrates everything PlayStation stands for — a relentless focus on the gamer, an inspired community of developers equipped with the most powerful technology, and t...

Sony Teases PlayStation 4 ahead of Xbox event

21May

By KelroyNo Comments

Tech News, Video Games, Tech Events

Sony Teases PlayStation 4 ahead of Xbox event

Sony has cheekily tried to divert attention from Microsoft's event where it is expected to reveal details on the new Xbox by releasing a very short teaser trailer for the new PlayStation 4 and promised more information at their E3 press event on June 10th. The trailer (embedded above) shows little snippets of the console such as the Playstation Logo, cooling vents and a blurred-out look at the console that will be sure to console gaming fanboys excited. Good one Sony.

Sony Teases February 20 PlayStation Event

31Jan

By KelroyNo Comments

Gadgets, Tech News, Video Games, Tech Events

Sony Teases February 20 PlayStation Event

Sony has fired the first shot in the war for the hearts, minds and pockets of the next generation gamers. Teasing an event slated for February 20th that will allow gamers and industry professionals to "see the future" of the PlayStation brand. With the current generation of video game consoles being the longest in a while and 2012 being a poor year for the video game industry many were and are still wondering if we are witnessing the demise of the home console. One thing is for certain though is that Sony got our attention and February 20th and indeed E3 2013 can't come fast enough. Teaser Video embedded below.

PS Vita – Great Hardware prospects for a mobile phone

1Feb

By Geezam StaffNo Comments

Gadgets, Tech News, Video Games, Featured

PS Vita – Great Hardware prospects for a mobile phone

Preorders for the PS Vita, the successor of the hugely popular Platstation Portable have already begun as the Vita officially hits stores in Australia, Europe, Latin and North America on February 22 2011. The PS Vita first announced June 6, 2011 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) officially launched in Japan and other parts of Asia on December 17, 2011. The device sold 325,000 units in the first few days. Currently US preorders are available from Amazon and other retailers at $299 and $249 respectively for 3G and WIFI only models Europe gets the system for €249 and €299. According to Sony, “The PS Vita revolutionizes the gaming experience with dual analog sticks, front and rear multi touch pads, motion sensors, and front and rear cameras”. From looking at the devices spec, it is ...

Nintendo and Sony vs Smartphones and Tablets: Post – Portable Gaming Era

3Nov

By LindsworthNo Comments

Gadgets, Video Games

Nintendo and Sony vs Smartphones and Tablets: Post – Portable Gaming Era

It looks like I have what Jamaicans refer to a “Goat mouth”: I speak and it happens. The reason for my observation? A barebones article of mine on the slow death of Console Gaming titled Console Gaming’s Downfall – Future is up in the Clouds appears to be coming to pass, as evidence of its demise has now surfaced. In effect the so-called “Post-Portable Gaming” Era. A term coined and used here first folks! More importantly, the fulfillment of the chilling prophetic words spoken by Hideo Kojima, Creator of the Metal Gear Solid series game saga of video games that began in 1987 at the launch of the new Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker game for PlayStation Portable (PSP) for Konami Corp on April 2010AD in Tokyo. What did he say that is of relevance to my rant? He spoke thus, saying: “In the...