Sony, Apple and Microsoft in the Spotlight this month

Today in the tech world, I'm going to talk to you guys about three hot topics that is on several tech savvy minds this month.

These topics are not in any particular order:

1. Sony Welcome back package is on live on PlayStation Store

Sony gives us the welcome back package of free downloads and servers have been getting overwhelmed with all the download traffic hitting it. After all, there are only over a million subscribers that know about this free stuff.
In the Sony blog, you can find messages stating to try again if you receive a error message to download. I'm pretty sure many gamers expected this to happen, which includes me.
Even with those overload issues on their store network, we are glad that things are getting back the way it needs to be. What games do I download? If you are a hardcore gamer that loves all games, you probably bought or downloaded all the games they are offering for free.
This comes to a disappointment to many new PS3 owners because the free downloads only are being given to registered owners from May 20, 2011 and before. Hopefully you didn't buy a PS3 for that particular reason.

2. Apple Developers Conference 2011

Which will be held from June 6 - 10 in California. Apple has gain so much momentum with a large fan base which now look forward to see what the future holds. Every year in June, Apple gives us something new, they revolutionized the mobile world with their introduction of the original iphone and iOS mobile operating system. Gave thousands of developers the ability to make money from home. Last year they introduced a newly designed iPhone 4. It does not make sense for them to stand back and let Android OS beat them.
There have been many rumors and predictions on what will be next, but this time around apple has been really quiet and have kept their new technology away from prying eyes without any leaks to the internet other than a manufacturer that says they have actual iPhone 5 parts that suggest a larger screen. We can only wait and see if the next iPhone will really be called the iPhone 5 or just iPhone 4S. What are your thoughts on it? If interested many popular blogs will be giving direct feed from the event.

3. E3

This exposition in Los Angeles has become a main place for gaming companies to show what new hardware or software improvements will be of their current consoles and a place to show off new gaming titles.
Many are expecting the anticipated Wii 2 at the Nintendo conference. Nintendo has re-won the hearts of many gamers with the introduction of their motion sensing controllers, but excluded HD capabilities. Even with that missing, Nintendo pushed forward with millions of sales above the competition, lets see what they have in store for us this year.
Sony has sent out invitations to many with invitation to a 5 hour long conference to show off what they have. Lets just hope it's not 3 hours of saying I am sorry and actually show what is new and what we are to expect with the improvements with the PlayStation console and where it is headed. PS3 is suppose to have a 10 year life span, lets see if they keep milking it or go forward with a new console. Rumors have surfaced of the PS4 in development. Could E3 be a place for new hardware unveiling?
Microsoft has it's own conference too, and they too have been working on their next generation console. Let's see what they bring to the table this year.

It is an exciting month for many techies out there and are looking forward to see what new technology brings. With Intel's new 3D transistor, we are very likely to see more powerful and energy efficient systems. Nintendo introducing the Wii 2 will surely place them ahead of the game with better HD system, which should have a better graphics card and more memory than existing game consoles, but not necessarily the best. Will a new XBOX bring blu-ray to its systems. Will there be price drops on all systems. One thing for sure is that they all will be competing to be at the center of your living room as your entertainment station, with Wifi connectivity that will let you connect online and get the most of it. Let the game console domination wars continue.

Navastech

Target PS3 160Gig deal is real

I recently got a picture from blog reader Juan from southern california, L.A. area that the deal is very real as he e-mailed me a photo as proof.

Submitted by Juan from SoCal

Earlier in the day people where saying that it was only for particular blu-ray movies not just any blu-ray movie. Word has spread quickly and Target stores are selling out quickly. Many where saying they where having luck with the purchase of 40 year old virgin blu-ray for only $10 dollars. That exactly what he did.

Photo on the above shows coupon that printed out that says, "$100 Target Gift Card with the purchase of PS3 hardware bundle." So that is 100 dollars back as soon as you purchase the PS3 160 Gig bundle. Then on top of that you get 60 dollars for purchasing a PS3.

Reader, Juan, confirmed this via e-mail that he received 2 Gift cards for those separate amounts. He purchased that particular blu-ray and he received that coupon towards the PS3. Thank you Juan for the photo, glad you where able to take advantage of this deal.

According to him, he tried several Target stores and where sold out, he even found out that many employees where not aware of the deals going on. With the original $60 gift card, PS3 units where being sold quickly. According to store associate, they sell fast when they have gift card deals.

Now all we need is for the PlayStation Store to get back online. I know several are ready for some online store items, including the free games Sony promised for the delay.

Where you successful with the purchase? Write your comments below.

Navastech

Sony PS3 for $140 at Target this week

There is an article from the examiner out today that states that you can purchase a PS3 for as little as $140 dollars at target stores.

This is the catch, you have to purchase a Blu-ray movie to receive a 100 dollar gift card towards a PS3 only. Then they are also running a promotion this week that ends Saturday, May 28th, 2011 that gives you a 60 dollar gift card for purchasing a PS3.

Now the article states that you can purchase the 160GB PS3 using both gift cards together, but there have been several attempts from others and have not been successful at getting both discounts most likely because you get the 60 dollars after you purchase the PS3.
Regardless, if you just buy the blu-ray movie you already get 100 gift card that can defiantly be used to buy PS3. Just make sure to purchase the movie first and then go buy PS3. You can try by asking the manager that you want to use both and if there is a way to get them, but can’t guarantee it.
For full details visit this following link at the examiner.com:
PS3 for up to 160 dollars off at target
All this could be because we are just around the corner from E3, electronic expo 2011 that many critics speculate will bring a price drop for the system. Don’t think it will be 100 off, probably only 50 off. So this Target deal is a winner.
Are you heading over to get one? Did you get full discounts? Let us know in comment section below.

Update! Update! Click on link below to see proof and read article

Update with proof