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Features:
PS3 40GB pack
HDMI output
Ethernet connection
Blueray dvd playback
Editorial Review:
As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the 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 powerful gaming console.
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 makes the PlayStation 3 40 times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 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. This console also provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 40 GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from the internet. Unlike the other models of the PlayStation 3, the 40GB does not offer backwards compatibility.
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 to the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement. 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 wireless controllers. 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.
A Slew of New Games A whole host of game publishers back the PS3. Current and future titles for the system, include The Eye of Judgment, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Final Fantasy XIII, Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tekken 6, and Heavenly Sword.
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.
What's in the Box?
Game system
Sixaxis wireless controller
AC power cord
Audio/Video cable (HDMI or Component cable sold separately)
USB cable
PlayStation 3 40gb Specification:
CPU
Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.)
GPU
RSX
Sound
Dobly 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, AAC, others
Memory
256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD
2.5" Serial ATA
40GB
Communication
Ethernet
X1 (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g
Included
Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR)
Included
Wireless controller (Bluetooth)
Included
AV Output
Screen Size
480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
HDMI OUT
1
AV MULTI OUT
1
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
1
BD/DVD/CD Drive (Read Only)
Maximum Read Speed
BD 2x (BD-ROM)
DVD 8x (DVD-ROM)
CD 24x (CD-ROM)
USB Ports
2
Backwards Compatibility
No
Dimensions
12.75in (W) x 3.86 (H) x 10.8in (D)
Weight
11 lbs
This Product Does NOT Feature :
-> Memory Stick Card Readers
-> Backwards Compatibility with PS2 Games
-> SACD Playback
-> An Ethernet Cable.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
rather disappointing! Bought this expecting great things and to be honest was a little disappointed. Its great for playing blu ray dvds, excellent gameplay and quality picture yet the reason I only give it three stars is the disappointing load up times and the lack of online gaming. You stand for three hours in the pouring rain for that long awaited game at midnight, get home in the wee small hours and hey presto wait for an hour while the damn thing uploads and downloads. M mate meanwhile is an hour into his game on... more info
Very good! this is a very good product from sony, even if they do charge way too much. had mine 6 months now and never crashed or had any problems, people who say they keep breaking must being doing something stupid to them. this is well worth the money. buy one.
Excellent console that sadly failed after two months.
I have purchased two Ps3 in the last three months, for Husband and for son.
One from Amazon the other from Toysrus. One of them failed, (The one from Toysrus, although that's most probably not relevant),
and I believe it was the disc reader.
It does not do anything after putting in a game or dvd, there's just a continuous loading
bubble in top right corner. Sony collected it and replaced it with a refurbished one within two days,which is rather
annoying when... more info
SIMPLY THE BETTER CONSOLE having now owned 5 xbox360s and having every single one of them break down on me after 1 month of owning i decided to take the plunge and go for the ps3, and boy am i glad i did, this machine is simply fantastic in every aspect, yes its been stripped down, but still with what you get it already is a real rival to the 360 and will soon overtake the 360 as the main console kids and adults alike will want, i hear people moaning about there only being a 40gb hard drive, well iv had the console for roughly 6... more info
