Playstation 3

Publisher: SCEA

Category: Console

Release Dates

N Amer - 11/17/2006

Intl - 03/23/2007

Official Game Website

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

PLAYSTATION Store Price Adjustment for the Canadian Market
The adjustment comes as a result of the strengthening Canadian currency and SCEA’s ability to localize pricing within the PLAYSTATION Store

Sony Announces Expansion of Closed Beta Testing for PLAYSTATION Home in Summer 2008
Open Beta Service Scheduled For Fall 2008

Sony Computer Entertainment America Unveils Revamped PLAYSTATION Store for PLAYSTATION 3
New Store Design and Navigation Features Make Shopping for Playstation Network

Enhanced PLAYSTATION Store Launches on April 15
Redesigned with Improved Interface for Easier Navigation New Content Available — Metal Gear Solid Online Beta Trial Launches

SCEA Announces Details of PS3 Firmware (v2.30)
Will add DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio,

All News for Playstation 3

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.