Tag Archives: NFC

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 | 11:52 GMT

PS3 firmware update 4.40 hits all territories, adds NFC reader support

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Sony has released a new firmware update for all territories that lets the console communicate with the company’s RC-S380 NFC-powered reader device.

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Wed, Mar 13, 2013 | 16:42 GMT

Pokemon Rumble U to challenge Skylanders with NFC tech – report

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Pokemon Rumble U is ready to go all Skylanders on us. Reports suggest the upcoming Nintendo game will ship with a line of physical Pokemon figures that can be used in-game.

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Wed, Mar 06, 2013 | 08:41 GMT

Miyamoto: Wii U NFC games are a ‘priority’ at Nintendo right now

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Nintendo has yet to employ the near-field communication tech within its Wii U console, but Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed that the company is putting its priorities into the tech, and is hopeful he can show off games that use the function soon.

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Thu, Jan 03, 2013 | 10:29 GMT

Sony Japan patents NFC tech to suppress second hand game sales – report

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Sony Japan has allegedly filed a patent application for near field communication tech that is rumoured to quash second hand game sales going into the next generation.

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