“Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, eye fatigue or nausea) while watching 3D video images or playing stereoscopic 3D games on 3D televisions,” read Sony Online’s amended terms, spotted by Joystiq.

“SCEA recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video or playing stereoscopic 3D games. The length and frequency of necessary breaks may vary from person to person. Please take breaks that are long enough to allow any feelings of discomfort to subside. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.”

There’s also a warning that children under six should perhaps steer clear of 3D on the PlayStation 3. “SCEA recommends that you consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or eye doctor) before allowing young children to watch 3D video images or play stereoscopic 3D games. Adults should supervise young children to ensure they follow the recommendations listed above.”

We’ve managed to play both Killzone 3 and Motorstorm: Apocalypse in 3D without soiling the carpet, though we do have notoriously strong stomachs – we once ate a whole Double Down burger without painting the restaurant pink and yellow.

In an interview with Develop magazine, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida explained the company is now looking at its internal development studios to help design and provide feedback for future hardware.

“When Ken Kutaragi moved on and Kaz Harai became the president of SCE, the first thing Kaz said was, ‘get World Wide Studios in on hardware development’,” Yoshida said.

“So he wanted developers in meetings at the very beginning of concepting new hardware, and he demanded SCE people talk to us [developers].”

Yoshida later confirmed this design philosophy would be applied to future PlayStation hardware.

“Yes, we are undergoing many activities that we haven’t yet been talking about in public. Some future platform related activities,” he added. “I’m spending more time on the hardware platform, connecting hardware guys to developers. That’s my major role now, and Move is one of those new ways of developing platforms.”

First things first: in Japan, the PS3 will cease to be made available in 120GB and 250GB sizes, and instead come in 160GB and 320GB versions. These new models will be released in Japan on July 29, and for the first time will see the PS3 Slim available in two colours: the existing black and “Classic White”.

The 160GB model will cost ¥29,980 (USD$340), while the 320GB version will retail for ¥34,980 (USD$400).

As of now, details on this expansion to the PS3 range have been confined to the Japanese market; we’ll update should we hear anything of Sony’s plans for the PAL regions or North America.

At last, the first post-E3 firmware update for the PlayStation 3, and as you might’ve suspected, this one’s got PlayStation Plus packed into the mix. We’ve talked about the service a bit so far, but to recap, $50 annual nets you a 50 percent discount on PSN titles, early access to betas, and one hour of demo time on select full titles (among other benefits). If you’re not willing to shell out the Ulysses S Grant, however, however, there’s a few other treats in the software patch, including five-star ratings for content purchased on the Store, video editor and uploader for Facebook and YouTube (note: not a video capture service, gotta use what the HDD already has), and expanded integration into Picasa and Facebook photo galleries. Speaking of Facebook, a new app will appear on the social site for showing off your PSN profile and befriending others. As usual, no exact date for the firmware is given, but if history’s any indication, it won’t be very long at all.

You also get some content that you own ONLY when you have a subscription, meaning it goes away when you cancel, locking you into the service forever.

Those who don’t want to pay for a year, can get 3 months for $17. But the free version still lets you play online (for the most part), until Sony starts changing things around. It sounds a lot like the Xbox Live Gold vs. Silver distinction.

Sony’s got the stage at E3, and they just announced the date when their motion-controlled system, Move, will start sucking up your free time: September 19. A Move bundle, including an EyeToy camera and Sports Champions game, will cost $99.

Move will be available bundled with a PS3 for $399. Individual, bauble-topped Move wands cost $49 and the navigation controllers go for $39. Hey, we told you it was going to be expensive. [PlayStation]

First up, you still need a 3D-enabled TV to play these games, even though the PS3 supports 3D output.

Killzone 3, the biggest 3D draw for the PS3 in the next year, looked amazing. The bullets, sparks, random debris and enemies all looked different degrees of 3D. The effect was engaging, not off-putting, but also magnifies whatever nausea you experience (if you experience it) with first person shooters.

Driving games were slightly different. If you have a car in front of you, like in Motorstorm, the 3D looked great. If you didn’t, more like a first-person driving experience where there was no real frame of reference, the 3D was much less pronounced. But in Motorstorm, it again, added to the experience.

Other games like Super Stardust HD fared quite well with the glasses, but wore down your eyes faster than a standard 2D experience.

The major complaint is the fact that you have to use 3D glasses at all. It’s awkward for people glasses-wearers, and tiring to have something heavy on your face during your entire gaming session. Watching a 2-hour movie is already a monumental effort in endurance, but try going at some game for 6+ hours in 3D.

Plus, you also lose the ability for people to spectate, unless they also feel like donning those plastic glasses. Take them off, and looking at the screen is like crossing your eyes, in the fog, while drunk.

But yes, the PS3 can do 3D. It’s up to the individual developer to see how they want to implement their 3D and strike a balance between immersion and not being super annoying. Let’s hope they get it right.

The second half of the PlayStation Move equation is called the sub-controller. This doesn’t have a glowing ball on the end but instead features an analog stick, D-Pad, a couple face buttons and an analog trigger on the back. It’s all wireless, so unlike the Wii Nunchuck, the sub-controller doesn’t need to be plugged into the main motion controller to work.

The press conference was filled with news, demos and videos, and after the conference was over we were able to get our hands on a bunch of the games for ourselves. All of our coverage on the PlayStation Move and its demoed games are compiled here for your easy browsing.

PlayStation Move Features and News
Conference Live Blog
PlayStation Move Hands-on
PlayStation Move Images
36 Developers Creating PlayStation Move Titles

Game Impressions
Brunswick Pro Bowling
EyePet
Motion Fighter
SOCOM 4
Sports Champions
TV Superstars
The Shoot

Videos
LittleBigPlanet
EyePet
Motion Fighter
Move Party
Sports Champions
TV Superstars
The Shoot

Screenshots
Brunswick Pro Bowling
EyePet
Motion Fighters
Move Party
Sports Champions
TV Superstars
The Shoot

It’s nice that Sony isn’t handicapping the Playstation 3 in order to protect its blu-ray business.

Sony’s got deals with Fox, Disney, Paramount, Itself, Universal and Warner. I’m impressed. Now I just have to remember my login for PS network.

From Movie Theater to Home Theater: PlayStation(R)Network Delivers High Definition Movies From Six Major Movie Studios in the United States

PlayStation(R)3 Computer Entertainment System First to Have High Definition Movies for Purchase from All Major Studios

FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will offer high definition (HD) movies for purchase and rental on the PlayStation®Network video delivery service in the United States. PlayStation Network is the first to offer high definition movies for purchase from all of the major movie studios, further establishing PlayStation®3 (PS3®) as the preeminent home entertainment platform for this year’s most popular and critically acclaimed high definition movies.

“Securing high definition content from these studios is another significant milestone further validating PlayStation Network as a complete entertainment network in the home. PlayStation Network is the first and only service to deliver high definition home entertainment from all six major studios, directly to consumers for download,” said Peter Dille, senior vice president, marketing and PlayStation Network, SCEA. “PlayStation Network continues to offer the most comprehensive catalogue of HD movies to PlayStation Network members that realize the wide-ranging entertainment power of the PS3 system.”

The PS3 system is the most complete home entertainment solution on the market today, enabling consumers to enjoy high-definition games and movies, as well as listen to music, view photos, browse the Internet and more. Today’s announcement joins one of the industry’s strongest home entertainment brands with the major media companies that produce and distribute a substantial number of films. At launch, the content will be available in the U.S. only, with plans to launch soon in the U.K., France, Germany, and Spain.

New titles available today on PlayStation Network include:
· 20th Century Fox – “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”, “Jennifer’s Body” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (on March 23)
· Walt Disney Pictures – Disney Pixar’s “Up”, Jerry Bruckheimer’s “G-Force” and Disney’s “Earth”
· Paramount Pictures – “Star Trek”, “Paranormal Activity” and “Zoolander”
· Sony Pictures – “This Is It”, “2012″, “District 9″ and “Zombieland”
· Universal – “Inglourious Basterds”, “Couples Retreat” and “Public Enemies”
· Warner Bros. Digital Distribution – “The Hangover”, “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” and “The Wizard of Oz”