Playstation 3
GameZone's Review
9.7
GZ Rating
| Overall | 9.7 |
Reviewer: Michael Lafferty
Review Date: 11/16/2006
PlayStation 3 has multi-entertainment possibilities, all housed in a sleek machine design that fulfills what a next-gen system should
9.7
Interviews
PlayStation 3 Launch Zone
Your one-stop shop for the latest PS3 news, reviews, previews and features.
Console Wars: The Launch Games Lineup
A look at five launch titles for each new system that may be worth your hard-earned money.
The Console Wars: Launch is Nigh
Weighing in on your next-gen purchasing decision this fall
A Launch To Remember: PlayStation 3
Louis Bedigian takes a look forward as he anticipates the launch of the PS3 this Fall 2006
News
SCEA Celebrates Three Years of the PlayStation 3 System and PlayStation
Network
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) celebrates the third anniversary of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Network this week
SCEA Announces Facebook Integration for PS3 Owners
Next Firmware Update (v3.10) Enables PlayStation 3 system Gamers to Share Their Experiences with Friends on Facebook, Including Trophies Won In-Game, PlayStation(R)Network Game Purchases, and Game Events
Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces New 250GB PlayStation 3
System
Launching in time for the holiday season, the 250GB PS3 system provides consumers with plenty of storage capacity to download more games, movies, and TV shows from PlayStation Network, as well as to store their personal media files, including music, photos, and videos
New PlayStation 3 Retail Sales Achieve 1 Million Units in 3 Weeks
Worldwide
The new PS3 became available in stores on September 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories, Asian countries and regions, and in Japan on September 3, 2009
Starz Digital Media Strikes Deal with PlayStation Network
EST and VOD Offerings Launch Today in U.S. with Hit Movies From Overture Films, Starz Originals, Other Video Favorites
Description
PLAYSTATION 3 unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience. As its digital soul, the Cell BroadBand Engine™ represents a tour de force in parallel processing, which means a gaming experience that is beyond what you know today. Its built-in Blu-ray Disc™ drive delivers a whole new generation in high-definition gaming and unmatched digital media storage. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PS3 invites you to Play Beyond™.
Features
Games
Experience high-definition gaming with PLAYSTATION 3 games!
Cell Broadband Engine™
The PS3 is powered by the Cell Broadband Engine™, a revolutionary
microprocessor that leapfrogs the performance of existing processors, giving the
PLAYSTATION 3 system supercomputer-like power and performance that, until now,
game developers have only dreamt about.
Blu-ray Disc™
The built-in Blu-ray Disc™ player means you can enjoy next-generation
high-definition entertainment, including games and movies.
Multimedia: Photos, Music, Videos, Internet
PS3 provides an endless array of multimedia activities, all without
even inserting a game.
Always On
PS3 delivers “always-on” online connectivity; offering a world of
online possibilities including multiplayer gaming, text and video messaging,
voice chatting, downloading content and browsing the internet.
SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller
The new SIXAXIS™ wireless controller enables you to harness the powerful
potential of the PLAYSTATION 3 system.
Backwards Compatibility
Play thousands of PS one™ and PlayStation 2 games as well as your CDs and DVDs
on the PLAYSTATION 3.
System Interoperability
PS3 and PSP play nice together. Easily
exchange media like photos, videos and music from your PS3 system to
your PSP® system. And get ready to witness an explosion in creativity as
developers take on the challenge of integrating the PSP® system into
PS3 games.
High-Definition Capabilities
Enjoy high-definition entertainment, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
means you can use your PS3 with High-Definition displays as well as
conventional or standard TVs.
Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
The PLAYSTATION 3 comes with either a 20GB or 60GB removable hard disk drive (HDD).
Technical Specifications
For all the details see technical specifications.
Always On*
Continuous broadband internet service required. See the product documentation
for details.
HD*
Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold
separately.
Notes
The European PS3 will feature the Cell Broadband Engine™, 60 GB hard disc drive, Blu-ray Disc player, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, SIXAXIS™ wireless controller. It also embodies a new combination of hardware and software emulation which will enable PS3 to be compatible with a broad range of original PlayStation® (PS) titles and a limited range of PlayStation®2 (PS2) titles.