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Sony FPV-1 Mavica Printer with Floppy Disk Drive from 1998 Can Print PlayStation Screenshots

First released in 1998 (Japan), the Sony FPV-1 Mavica Printer came equipped with a floppy disk drive and it also let you print screenshots from a PlayStation game console. That’s right, this device allowed users to print directly from a floppy disk by simply inserting one into the floppy disk drive (FDD).

In addition to its a 3.5-inch FDD, it also boasts video input / S video input terminals. This means the printer can be used with video cameras as well as VCRs to create a wide variety of original pictures, postcards or greeting cards. One caveat: it initially retailed for around $438 USD ($827 in 2023). Unfortunately, used FPV-1 printers still sell for around $700 in excellent condition.

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PlayStation 5 Console - Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle (slim)

PlayStation 5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle (slim)

Bundle includes Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 full game digital voucher
Slim Design – With PS5, players get powerful gaming technology packed inside a sleek and compact console design.
1TB of Storage – Keep your favorite games ready and waiting for you to jump in and play with 1TB of SSD storage built in.

Offers compatibility with Super Coat polished paper, which improves the color reproduction and life of the print. Includes image processing software, for creating original greeting cards, postcards, stickers and labels. Operates with a wide variety of printing paper such as Super Coat (for high durability), pre-cut stickers, labels for floppy disks, etc.,” said Sony in a 1998 press release.

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Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Teardown Reveals True Size, How Detachable Blu-ray Disc Drive Works

We know the new Sony PlayStation 5 slim is smaller than its predecessor, but is that really the case? Dave Lee, better known as Dave2D online, gives us an inside look with his PlayStation 5 slim teardown, which also shows how the detachable Blu-ray disc drive actually works.

After removing the cover, Dave realized that the internal hardware hasn’t changed too much, despite its slimmer appearance and 2.6kg – 3.2kg weight. It’s still powered by the same 6nm semi-custom AMD Oberon Plus system on a chip (SoC) with eight cores running at a variable frequency capped at 3.5 GHz, but has 5 heat pipes and a smaller baseplate compared to the original. To maximize efficiency, Sony engineers also changed the heatsink fan design to have 19 blades instead of the original 23 blades.

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PlayStation®5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle

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Don’t Pay $75, Get a Galactic Purple PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller for $49 Shipped

Sony’s Galactic Purple PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller is a nice addition to any PS5 collection, and you can get one for $49 shipped, today only, originally $74.99. You can charge-and-play via USB Type-C 4, while an integrated speaker elevates your gaming experience. Product page.

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PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller – Galactic Purple

Bring gaming worlds to life – Feel your in-game actions and environment simulated through haptic feedback*. Experience varying force and tension at…
Find your voice, share your passion – Chat online through the built-in microphone. Connect a headset directly via the 3.5mm jack. Record and broadcast…
A gaming icon in your hands – Enjoy a comfortable, evolved design with an iconic layout and enhanced sticks. Hear higher-fidelity** sound effects…

It supports motion control with supported games, thanks to the built-in accelerometer and gyroscope. Press the ‘Share’ button to quickly capture and share your most epic gaming moments. Unfortunately, the Sony PlayStation Handheld 5G concept is still just that and there are no plans to release the console.

Feel physically responsive feedback to your in-game actions with dual actuators which replace traditional rumble motors. In your hands, these dynamic vibrations can simulate the feeling of everything from the environments to the recoil of different weapons, said Sony.

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Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 Slim Bundle Leaks Ahead of Release

Photo credit: Flioryx
While fans wait for Sony to release a XPERIA gaming smartphone, leaked images have all but confirmed a Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 Slim bundle. We’re not sure where these photographs were taken by Flioryx, although some of the cages and pallets do look similar to something you would find in a Best Buy, Amazon, etc. distribution warehouse.

This new PS5 model is set to hit stores later this month in the U.S. at select local retailers as well as directly from Sony where available. It will continue to roll out globally in the following months. After the current PS5 stock has been depleted, the new model will become the only one available for purchase. As for price, we can safely assume it will be at or around $559.99 USD, which is how much the current Spider-Man 2 bundle costs.

PlayStation 5 Console (PS5)

Model Number CFI-1215A01X.
Stunning Games – Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5 features.
Breathtaking Immersion – Discover a deeper gaming experience with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio technology.

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Gamer Buys Sony PlayStation Portal Knockoff from Aliexpress, This is What He Got

Gamer Buys Sony PlayStation Portal Knockoff from Aliexpress, This is What He Got…

Sony PlayStation 2 Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of North American Release, Here’s a Look Back

On October 26, 2000, the Sony PlayStation 2 was released in North America, and since then, the game console has sold nearly 158 million units worldwide. What set it apart from its main competitors, the Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, and SEGA Dreamcast, was the Sony / Toshiba developed Emotion Engine processor.

Aside from the 64-bit R5900-based “Emotion Engine” consisting of eight separate units, it also came equipped with a Graphics Synthesiser boasting a fillrate of 2.4 gigapixels per second, and 32MB of RDRAM. Similar to the Dreamcast’s Visual Memory Unit (VMU), the PlayStation 2 memory card features an 8 megabyte (MB) capacity, complete with MagicGate encryption. During its 13-year run, there were over 4,000 games released worldwide and over 1.5 billion copies sold.

One interesting fact is that besides the “fat” and slimline” models, there was also a 22-inch HD-ready Sony TV that had a built-in PlayStation 2 console, called the Bravia KDL-22PX300. That’s right, it also offered four HDMI ports, three USB sockets, VGA / component inputs and an integrated Freeview tuner with an Ethernet connection for IPTV viewing. Most surprising of all, it retailed for just $243 USD at the time of its release in 2010.
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