PlayStation Network to resume in Japan this week

$170 million blunder ends
160GB PS3 model going nowhere

Regional shortages because of demand
Rumors suggest new Sony PS3 model

Said to be smaller and more efficient
Vita memory cards will offer a number of sizes

Will use a new Vita card format specific to the system
PlayStation Vita said to be Region-Free

Sony to continue with what worked on PSP
PS Vita will cost $249 for WiFi only version

3G is $299
Paramount to try hybrid PS3 titles

Game and a movie on one Blu-ray disc
Black Ops PS3 bundle coming

Should start showing up next week
More troubles for Sony’s PSN

Potential web site exploit causes drama
PSN begins phased in restore of service

Follows the release of 3.61 Firmware update