Sony Playstation 3 Review
The Sony PlayStation 3 - A Complete Media Centre
The Sony PlayStation 3 console is much more than a games console; it is a powerful media centre that rightly deserves its place at the heart on any home entertainment set-up. It plays music, manages image and video content, can connect to the internet and is a blu-ray disc player too.
Hard Disk Drive
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) of the PlayStation allows you to transfer your favourite media to the console; generate photo slide shows that can be shared over the PlayStation Network, create a personalised audio jukebox with music transferred from audio CD, memory stick, USB drive and other supported media storage devices, and store and watch your best-loved movies and video clips, all in one place.
PlayStation Network
You access the PlayStation Network via the PlayStation 3’s internet connection. This will unearth a wide range of services that will enhance your PS3 gaming and entertainment experience. Play multiplayer games online, taking on players from around the world, browse the PlayStation Store, download the latest game demos and film trailers, share media with friends and family, or simply surf the web.
High Definition Gaming
Connect the PlayStation 3 to a HDTV to make the most of the consoles High Definition capabilities. Immerse yourself in truly expansive digital worlds and enjoy next generation movies with resolution up to 1080p, the highest currently available.
Blu-ray Technology
The Sony PlayStation 3 takes advantage of the latest Blu-ray technology to deliver stunning High Definition images and pristine audio; all on a disc the same size as a regular DVD. Blu-ray discs can store 25GB or 50GB (dual layer format), providing a rich and truly breathtaking audio-visual experience that takes gaming to a whole new level. Movies benefit from Blu-ray too; colours and detail are truer to life and sound comes uncompressed, delivering a fully cinematic experience without compromise.
Advanced Processing
At the heart of the PlayStation 3 is the highly sophisticated Cell processor. Utilising microprocessor engineering, it puts next generation technology into the home environment, delivering unparalleled performance with breathtaking results. Working in harmony with the Cell processor is the RSX graphics processor, a powerful and advanced chip that represents a groundbreaking step forward in gaming technology.
SIXAXIS Wireless Controller
The PlayStation 3’s advanced SIXAXIS wireless controllers provide a tidy, tangle-free control solution. Bluetooth technology enables up to seven controllers to be connected simultaneously while unique six-axis motion detection provides greater interaction with games, allowing actions to be carried out simply by tilting the control pad.
Connectivity
The PlayStation 3 comes packed with connection options, letting you make the most of your online and offline entertainment worlds. High-speed internet is provided by Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi. Two USB connections facilitate the transfer of music, photos and movies while Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology provides a convenient solution for the PS3’s wireless controllers.
HDMI, AV and digital audio connections facilitate the PlayStation 3’s easy integration with your home entertainment system.
Other Features
The Remote Play feature allows all media content on the PlayStation 3 to be accessed remotely via PSP.
The PS3 console initially came in several models, a 40GB, a 60GB and an 80GB Hard Drive. This has since been reviewed and the range rationalised. Each model comes with 256MB XDR Main RAM and 256MB GDDR3 VRAM. The 60GB and 80GB PS3 models come with additional Memory Stick/SD/CompactFlash slots.
Playstation 3 Accessories
A range of accessories such as the PlayStation Eye camera and Blu-ray Disc Remote Control allow you to enhance the gaming, internet and entertainment possibilities provided by the PlayStation 3.
Dimensions
The PlayStation 3 measures 325 x 98 x 274 mm and weighs 5 kg.
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