PlayStation 3 game console is part of the PlayStation series from Sony. It has been placed in direct competition with other seventh generation game consoles like Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox 360. The great improvement of this console over its predecessors is its ability to be a part of the PlayStation network.
The console will no longer depend on video game developers for playback via a network. Further, it uses the Blu-ray disks for storage. Its other salient features include a fantastic multimedia capabilities. Two main models were released, including one with 20 GB hard drive and another with 60 GB hard drive.
PS3 history:
PlayStation 3 games console arrived first on the scene in May 2005. It had 2 HDMI ports, 6 USB ports and 3 Ethernet ports. But later on a cost-saving measure led to the reduction of features and there were now 1 HDMI port, 4 USB ports and 1 Ethernet port. Pricing structure was also released with 20 GB variety, costing $ 499 and 60 GB variety costs $ 599. There was Wi-Fi internet access and a HDMI port in 60 GB variety. There was also a beautiful Silver logo which was absent on the 20 GB black.
Right Playstation 3 game console is now available in 5 varieties of 20, 40, 60, 80 and 160 GB hard drives. All of them contain 1 or 2 Sixaxis controllers 1 mini USB to USB cable, 1 power cord, 1 Ethernet cable, 1 composite video output cable and a Dualshock 3 controller. With the release of more and more models of the PS3 is backwards compatibility with Playstation disappeared.
What is the hardware?
PlayStation 3 game console is folded down when placed horizontally on the desktop. When held upright in a vertical position, you can see the PS3 logo shines beautifully at the top. Spiderman seems to be a favorite with manufacturers as it appears in the logo. The sleek black model has a slot-load Blu-ray disc drive for loading of DVDs, CDs, Blu-ray movies, games and other such media. CPU or PS3 game console consists of cell microprocessors from Sony, Toshiba and IBM. The system also has Bluetooth 2.0, along with Wi-Fi network. Actually is the hardware or PS3 so advanced that even super computers can be built out of it.
What software?
PS3 game console operating system is designed so ingenuously, that it may be updated from time to time. These updates can be obtained from the PlayStation network or from the official Playstation Home page through an external PC. This can be done with the system software available on the game discs also. PS3 also allows Linux onto it.
PlayStation network:
PlayStation network came into existence to allow users of Playstation 3 games console has access to some of the PlayStation and Playstation 2 titles by paying approximately $ 5 to the United States $ 15. It is a free 24-hour service, which is available year round. It also has multiplayer support. Electronic money can also be used in the form of PlayStation Network Cards. This system has won a lot of popularity since its launch.
The famous game:
Some of the games include: resistance (Fall of man); The Elder Scrolls IV (Oblivion); F.E.A.R.; Sonic the Hedgehog; Ridge Racer 7; Mobile Suit Gundam (Crossfire); Formula One Championship Edition; Motorstorm; Virtua Fighter 5; Heavenly Sword; Lair; Ratchet and Clank Future (tools of destruction); Warhawk; Uncharted: Drake's fortune.
Many more titles are there in Playstation 3 games console and add more each year. Its time you have purchased a PS3 and got to discover all of its wonders for yourself.
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil.
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