SONY PSP AND NGP MUSIC UNLIMITED STREAMING TO XPERIA PLAY

The Sony Next Generation Portable (NGP) isn’t out yet, but it’s worth Sony’s mention. Sony’s streaming subscription music service, Music Unlimited, is headed to both the PlayStation Portable and its pair of divergent spiritual successors the Next Generation Portable and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play. Eurogamer had a chat with Sony Network Entertainment VP Shawn Layden, who confirmed the news, that the service would be activated (at least in the UK) on PlayStation Portable “in a matter of weeks.” Meanwhile, Android phones including the infamous PlayStation handset will get Music Unlimited “this year,” and SNE “will make it happen” on the NGP as well, presumably sometime after the company reveals when its beast of a portable game station will actually come out.

via Eurogamer.net

SONY LAUNCHED MDR-RF865RK AND MDR-NC13 NOICE CANCELLING HEADPHONES

Yesterday, Sony launched two new headphones to its line up with the launch of the Sony MDR-RF865RK wireless headphone and MDR-NC13 noise cancelling in-ear travel headphones. The Sony MDR-RF865RK wireless headphones feature 40mm driver units which are designed to provide smooth, rich audio with a deep bass response, while wireless interference noise is reduced for a clear, transparent listening experience. These headphones also have a transmission range of up to 100-meter. The Sony MDR-RF865RK come equipped with a charging dock.

The Sony MDR-NC13 noise cancelling headphones feature a closed type vertical in ear design, which is designed to make the comfortable to wear and at the same time offer excellent sound quality. These headphones can reduce ambient noise by around 87 percent. Both headphones will go on sale in this April 2011. MDR-NC13 Slip away into a quiet, personal listening environment with these noise canceling earbuds that reduce 90 percent of ambient noise is available for USD 70

via Sony

STEAM USER'S BACK FROM VALVE

According to Gabe Newell of Valve, the company is looking at the possibility of extending their Steam platform into iOS and Android platforms. A gaming service like Steam has done wonders on the PC and Mac; and with mobile gaming already having solid ground on the phones, PMPs and tablets, it seems only natural.

If Valve were to pursue Steam for mobile platforms, it could likely do so on Android. After all, Amazon just launched its own app store this week. iOS, on the other hand would be rather tough for Valve to venture into, as Apple won’t want to give up any of its app selling control, as well let anything threaten its Game Center service.

Besides this, according to a member of the Steam forums community that visited the Valve office, Steam will also be introducing a new video recorder feature which will let you easily record your gaming session without the needs for apps like Fraps. Prepare for lots of YouTube uploads.

via Steam Community Forum