Sony has sent out an announcement regarding the launch date for their new wireless PS3 keypad and AC adapter. Both peripherals will be launching in Japan on December 18. Hit the full article for more info.

Finally we've got some substantial development in the realm of PS3-to-PSP connectivity, and it isn't just Remote Play either. Via TGS 2008, SCEA's announced that Resistance 2 on the PS3 and Resistance: Retribution can be connected with each other. Doing so opens up a world of possibilities - more in-game content and the option to play Retribution on your PSP using a Dualshock 3 controller (yes, vibration support included).

We have the highlights from Sony's recently-concluded TGS 2008 conference. The big announcements here are the launch dates for some of Sony's new services as well as the new 80GB PS3 bundles.

One of Sony's big announcements at the Tokyo Game Show found its way out to the public before it was actually announced, thanks to Famitsu. According to the mag, Japan's getting two new 80 GB bundles: one with LittleBigPlanet, and another with Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III. I should just move to Japan already.

It looks like more shoot-em-up action is heading to the PS3, as eastasiasoft is coming out with Söldner-X: Himmelsstürmer for a PlayStation Network release. The game will be heading to the PSN in October, and will carry some additional features, such as new graphics, audio, and trophy support. Learn more about the game and see some screenshots after the jump!

Here's one contest we're sure you'd love to join - and you bet it's gonna require a lot of creativity. PlayStation US has released information on the Metal Gear Solid 4 Octocamo Suit Contest. Interested? Read up.

Video game retailer GameStop expects a US$ 50 price cut to be announced for both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 later this year. Let's cross our fingers for that one (specially for the PS3 since Sony's Chief Financial Officer said they had no plans for it). More details in the full article.

To reaffirm what Isaac C. said earlier: it looks like the Leipzig event is now officially more exciting than E3. Aside from revealing the PSP-3000, Sony is now announcing that the PS3 is also getting some new hardware. Read 'em and weep 'em: a 160GB PS3 unit bundled with Drake's Fortune and a PS3 Wireless Keypad! More details and a couple of stock photos in the full article!

IGN has reported sightings of point of sales posters announcing that Australia will be getting the new 80GB PlayStation 3 SKU later this month. Hit the full article to find out how much you may have to shell out for this baby.

Over on the Ben Heck modding forums, there's a new, functional mod that reminds us of Ben Hecks PS360 controller. A poster by the name of RDC has taken the innards of an Xbox 360 controller and placed it within the shell of a DualShock 3 controller.