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Depending in your level of geekness, an extravagant mod can be pretty cool. And arcade consoles are damn near always really cool. But making a stand-up console game out of your beloved Nintendo DS? That is pretty amazing. And throwing in a Sony PSP for good measure — well, that might just elevate your project to a work of art. We don’t have too many technical details on this bad boy (after all, the hacker is in Japan — and there is a bit of a language barrier) but you we think the video of the thing really says it all — if not in so many words. Peep it for yourself after the break.

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Well, it’s no secret that plenty of folks have been talking about a UMD-less PSP since day one, but it looks like that’s been the case behind the scenes at Sony as well, at least according to the company’s head of product planning, Naoya Matsui. Speaking with GameBusiness.jp, he said that Sony has “planned to release a PSP model without a UMD drive since the very beginning,” but that if “we’d simply released the hardware, there wouldn’t have been much for everyone to enjoy,” adding that Sony “needed to prepare the right environment for it first - things like the transferal of content with the PS3 and PSN, and PC software to manage content like music and movies such as Media Go.” Matsui further went on to explain that Sony also had to wait until the “delivery of digital content was on par with the delivery of physical media,” which it obviously thinks has now finally happened

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This week marks the 30-year anniversary of the Sony Walkman. But if this is such a milestone birthday, why hasn’t Sony been working the 30-years angle? Could it have something to do with Apple’s quick success in the area of portable media players?

According to the Associated Press, Sony suffered its first annual loss in 14 years: $1.02 billion this past fiscal year ending in March. During the Walkman’s 30-year lifespan, Sony has sold 385 million Walkman machines worldwide. Apple, on the other hand, has sold more than 210 million iPods worldwide in eight years. That means, Apple has a whole 22 years left to catch up to where Sony is, which is only 175 million more iPods.

But, Sony is not planning on throwing in the towel any time soon. Just because the iPod craze is blowing up, and has been doing so for quite some time, doesn’t mean that Sony can’t come out with a new high-tech Walkman to compete with Apple. And lo and behold, a new Walkman is available tomorrow, July 2 — and it looks like a pretty good iPod competitor.

The Sony X Series offers both digital noise canceling, — which filters out surrounding noise — and an advanced digital sound processor — which ensures that your music comes out nice and clear, even when you turn it up to 11.

The OLED screen is really where the X Series outdoes the iPod touch. Although it’s slightly smaller, at 3 inches, instead of the iPod’s 3.5-inch LCD screen, it offers a crisp picture for viewing videos and photos.

The X Series will be shipping tomorrow, but you can order it now at the Sony Style store starting at $299 for a 16 GB player.

With the recent death of Michael Jackson, and everyone hitting the blogs to share their favorite MJ memory, we’d like to invite you to share your own special Walkman memories in the comments below — whether or not they include Michael.

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Well, we can think of at least one 13-year-old kid who’ll welcome this next bit of gadget news: it looks like Sony’s OLED Walkman is now on sale over at the Sony Style site. As previously guesstimated , the 16GB model is moving for a cool $299.99, and the 32GB model is priced at $399.99. Order today from Sony and it ships tomorrow, or order from Amazon and it ships on July 3rd. Either way, it’s time to start counting out your pennies.

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Practical Sony Ericsson Accessories

If you own a Sony Ericsson cell phone which you use to make and receive business calls, there are several practical Sony Ericsson accessories which you can purchase in order to get more usability out of your device. A hands-free kit is essential for those who are required to communicate by phone a lot and have to receive phone calls while driving. In addition to noise-cancelling headsets which free up your hands, you can also obtain charger devices which can provide you with power on-the-go, so that your phone does not go dead during a crucial call.

Indispensible Sony Ericsson Accessories

It is easy to accidentally damage the charger cable for your cell phone and you can find replacement OEM as well as generic chargers online, which are compatible with a variety of models, both discontinued and current. Other indispensible Sony Ericsson accessories such as replacement batteries for when your cell phone’s battery ceases to hold a charge can also be purchased via the internet, and many other accessories which are necessary for being able to use your cell phone.

Sony announced today that the new Sony Erisson W995a unlocked music handset is available for pre-order in the U.S., to land in stores on July 6 for $600.

Sony Ericsson’s W995a is a 3G-enabled smartphone that is equipped with Wi-Fi, an 8.1 megapixel camera with 16x digital zoom, Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) with Walkman player 3.0 and a built-in stereo FM radio.

The phone comes with Sony’s Media Go software, allowing users to drag and drop videos, tracks and photos between the phone and a compatible PC. The software will also transcode video and music files, and is the same software that’s on Sony’s PSP.

In other words, it’s best for consumers who are looking for an iPhone alternative but don’t need all the whiz-bang-flash of Apple’s flagship mobile device. Talk time is up to 9 hours, standby is up to 370 hours and music listening is up to 20 hours on a single charge.

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This evening at an event in London, Sony Ericsson announced the official marketing name for the Idou prototype smartphone that it was showing off at this year’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona. Dubbed the Satio, the new cameraphone will sport features like a 12.1 megapixel camera with a readl Xenon flash, as well as a large 3.5-inch widescreen touch sensitive display.

The Satio is the first Sony Ericsson smartphone to run the new Symbian Foundation operating system, which is based very heavily on Nokia’s S60 5th Edition platform. It features a unique home screen user interface and provides fast access to the user’s most loved media files, be they photos, videos, or music. The Satio also features integration with social networking sites.

Sony Ericsson’s PlayNow system will allow Satio owners to customize their handsets with games, movies, and music. The Satio is expected to be available in select markets in early Q4 of 2009, and will be available in three colors: black, silver, and bordeaux.

Some Sony Ericsson supplied video footage is available below.

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Older Sony Ericsson Accessories

Many people still use older models of cell phones, some of which are no longer even produced. If you own an older Sony Ericsson or other make of phone, you can find OEM accessories for your device online, and often you will be able to take advantage of sizeable discounts on these accessories. Accessories such as replacement batteries and hands-free headsets can be obtained for a wide array of models, including obscure, limited edition releases.

Newer Sony Ericsson Accessories

You can also order accessories for the newer generation of Sony Ericsson cell phones online. Sony Ericsson accessories such as protective cases are wise purchases for the latest models, with screen sizes having increased, meaning that there is a larger area which could be affected by scratches were your device not protected sufficiently. Most of the current generation of cell phones has the capacity for memory expansion, and you can also purchase affordable data cards online which will enable you to fit even more media onto your device.

Fun Sony Ericsson Accessories

Sony Ericsson has grown to one of the dominant brands of cell phone manufacturer internationally, with the company’s walkman-inspired range proving especially popular. Many cell phones are sold with headphones included, yet these are often entry-level listening devices. If you like an over-ear headphone design, or wireless Bluetooth earphones, these can be purchased online via cell phone accessory suppliers and can enhance your enjoyment of your cell phone’s multimedia capabilities, whether you watch movie clips or listen to music on your device.

Sony Ericsson Accessories for Phone Protection

While amplified speakers can be fun for sharing your music with friends and other fun accessories can be obtained, the sheer size of newer cell phone screens makes screen protectors indispensible. A protector made specifically to fit your model’s screen can easily be ordered online, as well as other Sony Ericsson accessories which will provide your phone with protection from scratches and other damage, including soft silicon covers which can be removed and washed.

Useful Sony Ericsson Accessories

If you own a Sony Ericsson phone, there are all kinds of useful accessories which can increase your enjoyment of your device and its usefulness. Sony Ericsson is famous for its music-listening devices, and if you wish to enjoy a quality listening experience you can purchase high-end headphones which deliver greater clarity of sound than standard headsets, and can find wireless headsets which will allow you to enjoy both conversations and your favorite music when you’re on the move.

Other Sony Ericsson Accessories you may enjoy

Whether you own a Sony Ericsson phone or another make, it can be highly useful to have a spare battery which you keep charged in case of emergency. That way, you can keep using your phone if the battery runs out and you are far away from a power point or your charger. Various cases can be obtained which will keep your cell phone in better condition, with fewer scratches or chips which would naturally occur if your phone was left unprotected.