The United States Air Force are obviously clear which side of the console face-off they're sitting on, the Force order another 2,200 consoles to go with the 300 they bought earlier this year.

Apparently, the consoles are being linked together for use in the Air Force research lab, the Cell Processor's clout having gone down well with engineers.

Sony, of course, will be pleased at the marketing potential this sale brings, while it also further enhances the system's credentials as 'master of everything' - the platform holder's key marketing approach this festive season.

We'll have more PS3 news as we get it.

By Luke Guttridge