The PS3 train has been gathering steam in recent weeks, first via the new firmware and now, a very welcome announcement that the console is getting DivX support which means you’ll be able to playback all of your AVI videos – you know, the ‘free’ movies and TV shows you borrowed from those torrent sites.
“We are excited to work with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring DivX to PS3,” said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX. “Our technology will expand the multimedia functionality of PS3 by enabling users to enjoy access to the broad library of content in the DivX digital media format.”
DivX is currently working to certify the PS3, but no date has been given for when support might actually arrive. Soon, we hope. PS3 gamers will be able to add DivX functionality to their consoles via a separate system software update.
Shouldn't the Xbox 360 have had this already? Maybe Microsoft is concerned that DivX support - and all of those free torrents - would eat into its Xbox LIVE video sales.-Martin Lynch
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The iPod may be great but it sure as hell gets a whole lot better when you add DAB radio to the mix.
Just a few weeks ago, Roberts produced one of the first DAB add-ons for the iPod with the cute as hell, Robi. Now, DAB specialist, Intempo has released its own solution, the iDAB. Just plug the little device in to the base of the iPod for DAB on the go or, or dock it in your iPod speaker dock for listening to “interference free digital radio” at home.
The iDAB measures less than 40mm square, with Play, Search and Scrolling for stations all controlled by side buttons on the device. A 4-line LCD screen displays information like the radio station or song details and, it can store 10 presets.
“Intempo customers love their music and we are always looking for new ways to enhance their listening experience. Intempo was the first to converge iPod speaker-docks with DAB radio with its RDI and the iDAB continues this trend; being the only DAB accessory currently on the market with dual iPod and dock functionality,” said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo.
At £60, it’s £10 more than the Robi but they are slightly different. Still, the more portable DAB add-ons that arrive, the better.-Martin Lynch
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Today is the fifth birthday of Xbox LIVE, arguably the most successful aspect of the Xbox franchise, thanks in no small part to its 8 million members.
To celebrate, Microsoft is planning to allow gamers to download full versions of original Xbox games from December 4th for the first time. These Xbox Originals will include Halo, Psychonauts, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge and Fable, among others. The games will cost 1200 Microsoft Points (MPs) per game.
In addition, all 8 million LIVE gamers will get to download a free Xbox LIVE Arcade game tomorrow – just make sure you do it before 11:59pm PST on Nov 16th.
For the hardcore gamers that were there from the start of Xbox LIVE back in 2002, Microsoft will be dishing out 500 free MPs.-Martin Lynch
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Universal remotes are nothing new but some are a little easier to use than others.
Philips is pinning its flag to the ‘ease of use’ argument with its new Prestigo SRU8015 Universal Remote and its cute, 2in, 176 x 220 pixel resolution colour display.
The remote, complete with rotary wheel control, is capable of handling up to 15 different home entertainment devices [from a choice of 25 categories] and the company promises that set-up is simple, requires no PC access nor complex manual – bold claims indeed.
The colour screen no doubt complements the inclusion of more than 400 icons which users can assign to devices or their favourite TV channels, removing the need to remember channel numbers.
Philips says the SRU8015 universal remote supports almost any product, and can learn the codes of new remotes by pointing it at them and giving them a little zap.
Shipping now it costs an upmarket £100.-Martin Lynch
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