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Sony Ericsson just launched the Aino multimedia smartphone in the United States. Though not cheap at $599.99, this 3G-enabled phone includes an 8.1 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth headphones, charging base, 8GB microSD card and comes unlocked. It also has a Remote Play feature, which lets you access content from your PlayStation 3 and PC.

The Aino has a 3-inch, 432 x 240 touch screen display, media browser with 3D navigation, and another cool function, Media Home, which will check your PC every 30 minutes for videos, music and photos, and upload them from your PC to the Aino phone.

The Aino is now available at Sony stores and online at www.sonystyle.com for $599.99. Read more

DJ Hero, one of the most anticipated music games of the year, is now available at retail stores. This all-new interactive music game lets you be the DJ, and with tracks from Rihanna to The Killers; Marvin Gaye to Daft Punk; Queen to the Black Eyed Peas, there is something for everyone.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring "best of" and new, unreleased material.Read more

Sony and Netflix today announced that Playstation 3 users with Internet connectivity will be able to stream Netflix movies and TV episodes to TVs via the PlayStation 3 system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Netflix members will receive a free Blu-ray disc that will activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system. The system must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Once the disc is in the PS3, Netflix members can then watch movies and TV episodes instantly. Members can also use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve the free instant streaming disc by going to www.netflix.com/ps3.

Earlier this fall, Sony unveiled a slimmer 120GB PlayStation 3. Now, for those wanting a larger hard drive, the company announced they are adding a new PS3 with a 250GB hard drive to the lineup.

Available on November 3, the PS3 250GB system has the same slim look and features as the 120GB version, but with double the memory, you'll be able to save even more games to the device. And, don't forget about PlayStation Network's video delivery service. The 250GB system gives you plenty of room to save movies too...even those in HD!

The 250GB PlayStation 3 will be available on November 3, 2009 for $349.99. Get more information on Sony's blog.

Five new track packs have just been announced for Guitar Hero 5. Build your music library with new music and classic tracks available for download every Thursday in October. New tracks for Guitar Hero 5 include music from Queens of the Stone Age, Billy Squier, Wolfmother, Peter Frampton and The Misfits.

October 1 - Queens Of The Stone Age Track Pack

• "Mexicola"
• "Avon"
• "How to Handle a Rope"

It happens all the time. You're playing Madden NFL 10 (after all, it IS football season) and hunger strikes. You don't want to stop playing the game, wander over to the kitchen, try to find something to eat, and then have to cook it, do you?

From now until September 27, 2009, you won't have to. Sony and Papa John's have teamed up for a promotional event where you can order Papa John's pizza right from your PS3. Just go to the PS3 browser's main startup page, check out the special offers and place your order. A credit card isn't even needed. How's that for convenient?

Papa John's and Sony are running this promotion through September 27, 2009 at all Papa John's restaurants in the US, Canada, Mexico, and the UK.

The new Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3 is what SMK-Link calls an "advanced-learning" remote control for the PlayStation 3. Not only does it control your PS3, it can control your home entertainment system. Blu-Link offers easy setup using pre-programmed device codes as well as remote-to-remote button learning.

Blu-Link is the first universal remote with both infrared and Bluetooth wireless built-in to simultaneously control the PS3 and other home entertainment devices. It supports more than 400 brands of televisions, 150 VCR brands, 200 satellite receiver models, 100 cable TV receiver brands, 50 DVR models and 200 home theater surround sound systems. And, with non-volatile memory storage, the Blu-Link remote retains all button assignments even when the batteries are removed.

The Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3 is available now at retail stores as well as www.blu-link.com for $49.95.

Kurt Cobain will make his video game debut this September when Guitar Hero 5 hits stores shelves. The former lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana will be a playable character and perform two of the band's hit singles from Nevermind: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and a previously unreleased live recording of "Lithium."

Sure to have something to please everyone, other artists featured in Guitar Hero 5 are Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Santana, Vampire Weekend, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, plus more than 25 artists from a variety of music genres.

New features of Guitar Hero 5 are:

• Party Play: players can jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly
• RockFest: a competitive experience with five new head-to-head
• The ability to play the entire set-list from the first time the game is turned on

Guitar Hero 5 will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii on September 1, 2009. For more information on the game, visit www.GH5.GuitarHero.com.