PLEASE READ: The NEW SHOP is separate and distinct from the OLD SHOP. If you place an order on the OLD SHOP, you will not be able to use the NEW SHOP to check on your order and vice versa. Unfortunately, we were not able to resolve the two shop databases in order to transfer customer histories and accounts. Both shops are fully operational and capable of taking orders.
 

PS3
 NEWS Playstation 3 - Unveiled
   Sony's next world-beater won't ship until sometime in the spring of 2006 but the company has released photos of the console and specs.

PS3 Specifications
▪ Cell cpu rated at 3.2GHz (2 teraflops or 2 trillion computations per sec.)
▪ nVidia graphics processing unit "Reality Synthesizer" rated at 550MHz
▪ Dolby 5.1ch, DTS, LPCM
▪ 256MB of GDDR video ram running at 700MHz, 256MB XDR main ram
▪ Blu-Ray disk format (BD-ROM) which holds 50GB
▪ Built-in Ethernet ports (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10000BASE-T)
▪ Wireless networking function - Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g
▪ 2 HDMI outputs, 1 Multi-AV output, 1 S/PDIF optical output
▪ Wireless joypad with Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity or USB2.0
▪ Backward compatible with PS1 and PS2 software

Links
 Official Playstation 3 site
Sony PS3 Press Release

Random Thoughts
▪ The sleek design of the PS3 is reminiscent of the PC-Engine Duo-RX.
▪ The boomerang controller design has been used by other manufacturers with moderate sales success. The elongated grips are perfectly fine if you have more than 5 fingers on each hand. For mere mortals however, the extra 2-3" of grip is a waste of plastic.
▪ Estimated launch price after shameless, rapacious markups: US$950.
 
 

Nintendo Revolution
 NEWS Nintendo Revolution - Peek
   Bits of news on Nintendo's next console have wafted out before the press conference this morning in Los Angeles. Revolution will be backward compatible with Gamecube software, play movie DVDs, and software will be mastered on standard DVDs instead of a proprietary format.
   Similar to the Playstation 2 and 3, the Revolution may be positioned vertically or horizontally. The Revolution is also described as being "two or three times more powerful than GameCube." Nintendo has also mentioned a free online matching service which will include downloadable images of  Nintendo software including the original Donkey Kong and more recent titles such as Mario Sunshine. It's unclear if downloads will be stored temporarily in system ram or to flash ram/HDD. Details should be released in a few hours once the press conference starts.  
 
 

Dengeki Playstation Vol. 106
211 pages, N/M condition
$8.50/copy shipped
 MOTD Dengeki Playstation Vol 106 [May 7·21, 1999] allGone
Cover: Kuon no Kizuna: Sairinsho
p10-13 Assault Suits Valken 2 character profiles, game overview, system information, and a look back at the Assault Suits games of yore. 
p20-21 Pixy Garden background story and the main characters are introduced by way of artwork and short bios.
p24-63 Saga Frontier II character linkage chart and stats, detailed story introduction, adventure guide with maps, key areas, and information on bosses in each area. There's even a helpful Question & Answer section which addresses some obscure points in the game.
p67-111 How to Win guides for Shin Megami Tensei, Dance Dance Revolution (as played by a rabbit masked maniac), Tokimeki Memorial Selection Vol. 3, Silent Hill, Omega Boost, Fishing Freaks Bass Rise, and many more.
p124-125 Reviews for seven new releases such as Omega Boost (55/85/85/80) and Konami 80's Arcade Gallery (60/50).
p165-193  Game previews for Legend of Mana, Dino Crisis, Racing Lagoon, Rockman Dash, Macross VF-X 2, Koudelka, Galerians, Ape Escape, Marionette Company, and many others.
 
 
Summary of the Week
Monday NEWS Japan and USA release schedule for the week - Vampire Darkstalker's Collection leads preorders
Tuesday NEWS PS3 and Nintendo Revolution revealed before the E3 show
Wednesday NEWS July 2005 preorders - Mushihime-sama and Gundam True Odyssey in there, Gameboy Micro
Thursday GBA Bura Bura Donkey  PS2 Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection, Wireless Analog Pad 2
Friday TOYS Nintendogs Puppy Plushes  NEWS Even more July 2005 import preorders
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