The Playstation 3 has to be the best Playstation Sony has ever released. It not only offers consumers a solid gaming console, but it stands as a Blu-Ray disc player as well. It has hoards of new technologies; the Playstation 3 can finally stand proudly next to other gaming consoles.
The Playstation 3, like other gaming consoles, comes with a variety of hard drive sizes. The bigger the drive, the more functionality the unit has. Offering different consoles gives consumers the ability to choose how much they want to spend and what exactly they want with their console.
Many of the PS3 consoles support older games from the PS2. However, some do not support them at all. If playing your older PS2 games is important, make sure you look for this in the model that you purchase. (The 60GB console was one of the most popular models, but it has been discontinued. The only way to purchase one would be through a used market.)
Both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity are available on the PS3. The Ethernet connection is easily accessible on the back panel of the unit. An HDMI, SPDIF, and Playstations AV output are all accessible from the back panel of the PS3.
The PS3 was designed to be robust but handsome. Sony succeeded in this with a shiny black casing, with chrome accents, flush front panel, and measuring only 12.8 x 3.8 x 10.8-inches. Accessible, on the front panel, is the front-loaded optical drive. (If you are familiar with the WII, the optical drive works in the same way.)
The front of the box has a hidden compartment. In this compartment, you will find slots for CompactFlash, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo card slots. Additionally, also on the front of the console, are four USB ports. These USB ports are for your convenience as you can plug in any USB device.
Sony caught up with other gaming manufacturers, as their controllers are now wireless. The only reason for plugging them into the console, anymore, is for re-charging the battery. One pitfall; however, is that the batteries are not replaceable. If a battery were to die, you would have to replace the entire controller with the purchase of another one.
One thing that these controllers do have, that some others do not, is motion-sensitivity. The technology is not nearly as advanced as that found in the WII, but it is still there. There are different actions that occur, based on your movements and the game that you are playing. Additionally, unlike the WII, the motion sensors can be turned off - allowing you to play a game without messing with movements.
The PS3 also now has multi-media functionality. Image slide shows, music, and movies can all be stored - and watched - directly on the device. (The most common image, audio, and video file formats are supported.) The PS3 can also be used to stream media through, if you do not want to take up your hard disk space.
You can pick up a PS3 for anywhere from $300 - $500; price will vary based on hard drive size. Overall, the price is pretty sufficient for all the perks you get with the system. An entertainment system and gaming console all for under $600. The PS3 would be a great addition to an entertainment center or game room. - 15634
The Playstation 3, like other gaming consoles, comes with a variety of hard drive sizes. The bigger the drive, the more functionality the unit has. Offering different consoles gives consumers the ability to choose how much they want to spend and what exactly they want with their console.
Many of the PS3 consoles support older games from the PS2. However, some do not support them at all. If playing your older PS2 games is important, make sure you look for this in the model that you purchase. (The 60GB console was one of the most popular models, but it has been discontinued. The only way to purchase one would be through a used market.)
Both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity are available on the PS3. The Ethernet connection is easily accessible on the back panel of the unit. An HDMI, SPDIF, and Playstations AV output are all accessible from the back panel of the PS3.
The PS3 was designed to be robust but handsome. Sony succeeded in this with a shiny black casing, with chrome accents, flush front panel, and measuring only 12.8 x 3.8 x 10.8-inches. Accessible, on the front panel, is the front-loaded optical drive. (If you are familiar with the WII, the optical drive works in the same way.)
The front of the box has a hidden compartment. In this compartment, you will find slots for CompactFlash, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo card slots. Additionally, also on the front of the console, are four USB ports. These USB ports are for your convenience as you can plug in any USB device.
Sony caught up with other gaming manufacturers, as their controllers are now wireless. The only reason for plugging them into the console, anymore, is for re-charging the battery. One pitfall; however, is that the batteries are not replaceable. If a battery were to die, you would have to replace the entire controller with the purchase of another one.
One thing that these controllers do have, that some others do not, is motion-sensitivity. The technology is not nearly as advanced as that found in the WII, but it is still there. There are different actions that occur, based on your movements and the game that you are playing. Additionally, unlike the WII, the motion sensors can be turned off - allowing you to play a game without messing with movements.
The PS3 also now has multi-media functionality. Image slide shows, music, and movies can all be stored - and watched - directly on the device. (The most common image, audio, and video file formats are supported.) The PS3 can also be used to stream media through, if you do not want to take up your hard disk space.
You can pick up a PS3 for anywhere from $300 - $500; price will vary based on hard drive size. Overall, the price is pretty sufficient for all the perks you get with the system. An entertainment system and gaming console all for under $600. The PS3 would be a great addition to an entertainment center or game room. - 15634
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