The cut-down PS3 costs the same as the Xbox Elite, has lost of its key features and still has that cracking Blu-ray player

The games console is looking more attractive than ever as the centrepiece of your digital lounge room. Now the ABC says the its Catch Up TV service will be made available on your PlayStation 3.

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

Play your video, photo and music files on your TV from a networked PC. We put five network players to the test

Confirmation of the PlayStation 3's launch details announced at the media and business partener launch.

Company expected to lose $4.2bn over two years.

The lure of free PS3s is proving too strong for thousands of HD TV buyers signing up to claim a games console from Sony, despite complaints about long delays.

Sony capitalises on Blu-Ray's victory in the high definition disc battle.

We all knew it was coming, but the PS3 Slim has now been officially confirmed by Sony itself, and will hit shelves worldwide in the first week of September

Where incremental steps forward are becoming commonplace, the Sony is a giant leap – simply stunning

A Media Center Extender, upscaling DVD player and great games console

Video support isn’t the best, but the PS3 remains a superb piece of kit

President goes on record to rubbish rumours.

Sony has showcased more than 3000 products for its retail partners at its second Experience More event at Fox Studios in Sydney.

What's the best Blu-Ray player on the market? Our quick shopping guide to features to look for, compatiblity issues, connectivity, and our top pick.

Sony will give away 20,000 free Blu-Ray players with each purchase of a pre-selected BRAVIA LCD TV, just in time for the Government's stimulus handout.

It's a PC, it's a PVR, and it's a Blu-Ray player - could the new TP2 be the answer to all your HD dreams?