The wait is almost over for those whose idea of fun is spending time immersed in the gigabyte-driven virtual reality of the PlayStation — the third-generation consol will be in the shops on March 23.

Electronics giant Sony launched a slimmed-down version of its best-selling PlayStation 2 computer games console today.

Queens Park Rangers missed the chance to join Plymouth at the top of Nationwide Two today after being held at Brentford.