From: Sony Average Rating: Binding: Video Game Color: black Graphics Memory Size: 256 MB Label: Sony Model: 3 Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 Release Date: November 17, 2006
Features:
Games use Blu-ray discs as media format
Features a powerful Cell processor and a dynamic RSX graphics chip
Completely backward compatible, all the way to the original Sony PlayStation
Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to gaming services and the Internet
Product Description: Featuring the world's most powerful processor, PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond.
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As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the Sony PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a game console--a powerful one at that.
Under the Hood The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That's approximately 320 times more calculations per second than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience.
PlayStation 3: Tower of power
A sleek new look
With the wireless, motion-sensitive controller
Blu-Ray is the New Way Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity--combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card--promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats.
In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.
Sensational Controller New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control into the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision six-axis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement, to control games. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel.
While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors, it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support up to seven wireless controllers at a time. It's a hot-swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power, just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.
Plays All PlayStation Games The PlayStation 3 will be backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play all your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot. It comes with a pre-installed hard disc drive, which allows you to save games as well as download content from the Internet.
Gran Turismo HD
Resistance: Fall of Man
A Slew of New Games A whole host of game publishers are already backing the PS3 and several have even confirmed games for the console. At the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), more than 30 titles were displayed for the system, including Gran Turismo HD, Resistance: Fall of Man, and Final Fantasy XIII. Previously announced titles include Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4 and Tekken 6.
Online Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.
This PS3 is the best -Now yu have to pay a Premium But worth the additional if you didn't get in on this version befor eit was canceled. This plays all the PS games, and has nice extras.
Best of the three I own this PS3, an Xbox360 elite and a Nintendo Wii and the PS3 is easily my favorite. Here is why:
- LOTS of exclusives like MGS4, Uncharted, Heavenly Sword, etc. - Tried & true dualshock controller, very comfortable and intuitive - 720p games and 1080p bluray movies (360 games transmit 1080p but it's just upscaled from lower resolutions, for example Halo 3 is programmed at 720p blown up to 1080p) - Games are on bluray disks, which means no switching disks because blurays hold more content - There is a steady stream of good games being released - More hardware potential (8 cores) which hopefully we will see taken advantage of in the future - Online games are a lot less chatty (fewer annoying little kids) - Oh yeah and this little thing called God of War 3 =)
This model also had full backwards compatibility, unlike the other models. If you still don't have a PS3 and you enjoy console games, get this 60 gig model now.
It has it all... Although I'm STILL waiting for Final Fantasy XIII, this system is awesom. Yes, a little expensive, but worth every penny. Not only are the games good, but the internet browser is a great feature and it's faster than my home computer. Also, the ability to download shows, movies, and games is a great touch. I download Family Guy episodes as well as sci-fi stuff like Firefly. I could spend hours on this thing and not even notice time flying by. I would like to see more role-playing games but I'm sure with time, the library will expand...just like the PS2. The other big plus? This 60gb version plays all every PS2 game I've tried on it, so I'm not missing out on the big PS2 library of games. If you can dish out the dough, I'd recommend this system.
This is the one! When we decided to upgrade our PS2 we asked the "experts" at local game stores about our upgrade choices. We were told that the PS3 40G was good but would not play PS2 games. The PS3 80G would play some of the PS2 games but not all. Then we were told about the PS3 60G which is no longer available... discontinued apparently because it WILL play both PS2 and PS3 games. Being a faithful Amazon customer I wasn't going to believe the availability till I checked Amazon. Amazon can always be counted on to have the hard to find items I am looking for. Sure enough, Amazon offered the PS3 60G through its "Sellers" market. It is expensive, more expensive than the 40 or 80G. But with all the PS2 games that we have it would be majorly stupid to buy something that wouldn't play our games AND give us access to all the PS3 games. It was a no brainer for us. Sure it cost more but after adding up the cost of all the PS2 games that would have to be sold or given away it was well worth the price. The PS3 60G is the way to go. My children LOVE it!!!!!!! If you want to keep your PS2 games and play PS3 games buy a PS3 60G. The price will be high but they are the only PS3 that will play ALL of the PS2 games straight out of the box. I am glad that when we needed one, we were lucky enough to find honest "experts" who even mentioned the PS3 60G, even though it is discontinued. My advice is that if you want or need a PS3 the 60G is the most versatile. Get it while it is available. I am also grateful that Amazon can always be counted on to have what I need. Thank you Amazon!
ThE best version of the PS3 to ever hit the markert I personally believe that for those of us who managed to score the 60 gig PS3, we are very lucky to have an incredible piece of hardware. I got this version within its opening year and this system has never failed me since. Its been running like a champion and is totally compatible with all my PS2 games that i own, WIFI connectivity is there, wired connectivity is there....but the only thing missing are the DualShock 3 controllers. Considered that you can get one with the new 80gig but i highly suggest to people to spend their money on the 60 gig, get urself a dualshock 3 controller and ur way better off this way.
Try finding this version for cheaper and u end up with a great addition to your entertainment system. Im just hoping these guys arent trying to create a PS4 yet because the current gen systems still have alot more power that can be squeezed out of them......
1 suggestion...microsoft should switch to a blu-ray player on their XBOX 360's. I think its about time all the mediums switched over to it so 360 users can start enjoying games of high def quality also........DONT MURDER ME FOR THIS JUST SPREADING FAIRNESS.
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