VideoGames

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.

Available today, the new PSPgo is about 50 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than the original PSP-1000 that launched in 2005, making it more portable than ever.

PSPgo features 16GB of internal memory, giving you plenty of room for downloading games from the PlayStation Network. It also has expandable storage if you need more space for your games, videos, music, and photos. The PSPgo has integrated Bluetooth, a 3.8" LCD screen with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and 480 x 272 pixel resolution. It is available today in "Piano Black" and "Ceramic White" for $249.99.Read more

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"

Nintendo just announced that on Oct. 12th they are releasing a limited edition bundle of the Wii Sports Resort game with, not one, but two Wii MotionPlus accessories. The bundle will be available $59.99. Usually, Wii Sports Resort comes with just one Wii MotionPlus and sells for $49.99, with additional Wii MotionPlus units sold at $19.99.

"Shoppers are looking for value as we head into the holiday season, and this Wii Sports Resort bundle is a gift that players of all ages and experience levels can enjoy," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Best of all, it instantly gets multiple members of the household engaged in playing as soon as the package is opened."

The new bundle will be available while supplies last at most major retailers.

Nintendo just announced that starting on Sunday, Sept. 27th, they are dropping the price of the Wii console by $50 to $199.99. It has been rumored that Nintendo would lower the price, considering the recent price drops of the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and finally they have. And just in time too…with the holiday season approaching and two hot, new releases hitting the marketplace in the coming months – the Wii Fit Plus (Oct. 4), and the first multiplayer Mario title, New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nov. 15).

"Wii has reached more video game players than any game system before because it attracts everyone—both men and women, and people of all ages," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Our research shows there are 50 million Americans thinking about becoming gamers, and this more affordable price point and our vast array of new software mean many of them can now make the leap and find experiences that appeal to them, whatever their tastes or level of gaming experience."

For more information about Wii visit Wii.com.

Starting today, you can get an Xbox 360 Elite for $250. That is, if you can deal with mailing in the $50 rebate form and waiting for your check to arrive. Of course, one way to look at it is you'll surely have the check in time for holiday shopping. Right? And you have to admit…getting an Xbox 360 Elite for $250 is a pretty amazing deal, considering not too long ago it sold for $399.

But, you better act fast! As the Microsoft Xbox website says, "You can get a $50 rebate on the purchase of a new Xbox 360 Elite Console from September 22 to October 5, 2009."