Video games and consoles sales in the US have fallen due to the slowing economy, few “blockbuster” releases and a tough comparison with a year-ago period that featured several hits, according to a report released by the NPD Group on Thursday.
Topic: Video Game Consoles
160GB PS3 is coming out soon – but loses some functions as well

The PS3 is now getting an upgrade, with Sony announcing a 160GB version of the console that will hit stores just in time for the Christmas period, in November, for US$500. The new ‘limited edition’ will come with the new DualShock 3 controller, that now has rumble, and two games – Pain and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
Plan on a Playstation 4, 5 & 6…
Although he’s leaving, Ken Kutaragi is planning on a Playstation 4, 5 & 6. The PS4 details are kept at a secret, but we do know it will go an optical drive change. However, analysts have said that the PS3 will be the last of the Playstation line up; after disappointing sales, leaving it behind of the Xbox 360, Wii and it’s predecessor, the PS3.
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