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Playstation 3 40GB
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52 new or used available from $304.99
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #586 in Computer & Video Games
- Brand: Sony
- Model: 98007
- Released on: 2008-02-12
- Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- Internal 40GB HDD for storing your games, music, and photos
- Built-in Blu-ray player
- Cell Broadband Engine advanced microprocessor
- SIXAXIS wireless controller
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
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.
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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.
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
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Customer Reviews
Excellent Entertainment Hardware
I've always been a Playstation fan but I've mostly been a PC gamer until recently. I choose the PS3 over the XBOX360 because of the Blu-ray player and I'm glad I did.
The system is so much more than just a gaming machine. It's an entertainment machine. I love the ability to set up my home PC as a media server and stream video and pictures through the PS3. I love the Playstation Network. Being able to download and play game demos is a real plus.
I also feel the PS3 is more forward looking. Within the next couple years as games become larger the XBOX360 will be held back by standard DVD capacity.
Why the PS3 w/Blu-ray should be you HD Home Theater Player!! (explained)
This review is only for the HDMI Blu-ray Player application for your HD 1080p Home Theater.
First of all the PS3 introduced Blu-ray quickly and cheaply to the masses. Probably helping Sony's Blu-ray win the HD player format wars.
Why is Blu-ray so awesome and a must have? Simply 25 - 50 g vs DVD's 5 - 10 g of info per disc. 1080p (w/HDMI cables (sold seperately) and HDTV) vs 480p. Finally, the cost of a Blu-ray player only is $399. The PS3 Comes with Blu-ray Player (play regular DVDs with upstreaming capabilty), 1080p playstation game console (you must buy the optional HDMI cable), plays CD's and accessible to the internet for just $399 wow.
My Qualifying Statement: My HD Home Theater weighs in at about $2000, plus movies. The break down; a Mitsubishi Projector (HC-1500 up to 1080p with HDMI Blu-ray) $800 (orig $1495), a Sony 5.1 Sound System (HT-SS2300) 3 HDMI inputs/1 HDMI output $399 (orig $499) and a Sony PLAYSTATION 3 (w/Blu-ray player included) $399 (orig $499). Sony High Speed HDMI cables $160 and HD Screen Paint & kit $180 for my 108" viewing wall screen. With this 1080p system I've created a HD HDMI 5.1 Home Theater presentation sight and sound equal to an IMAX (on a smaller scale) experience.
Simply I will explain only the Blu-ray HDMI Audio and Display Set-Up.
PS3 Main Menu Screen - pan (NOTE: PAN IS SAME AS ARROW)left to SETTINGS - pan down to DISPLAY STATUS depress enter button - VIDEO OUTPUT SETTINGS depress enter button - SELECT HDMI pan right - SELECT CUSTOM pan right - CHECK 480p / 720p /1080i /1080p depress X - SELECT FINISH depress X. Return to SETTINGS - pan down to SOUND SETTINGS depress enter button - - AUDIO OUTPUT SETTINGS depress enter button - Select HDMI pan right - SELECT MANUAL pan right - CHECK DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 CH1 / DTS 5.1 ch / PCM 5.1 ch44 and all other appropiate and defaults needed. to support.
Support PS3 accessories are; Sony High Speed HDMI Audio/Video Cables (suggested DLC-HD20T a 6' triple sheilded cable $50 NOTE: length is determined by your Home Theater requirements. Mine was 3 x 6') and a PS3 Blu-ray Disc Remote Control (much more natural to use than the supplied game controller).
Bottomline: The PS3 HDMI w/Blu-ray player is the obvious economical and versatile choice for your HD Home Theater. Sony is the originator of Blu-ray so their product is proven to perform beautifully !!! And it does. Oh I forgot to mention it also supports BlueTooth technology. Meaning for one the remote works anywhere. Enjoy this masterpeice.
Game Play Good. Graphics & Blu-Ray Movies AWESOME!
I'm not a gamer, so I'm not going to critique this on it's gameplay. But, the graphics on an HD TV from the Blu-Ray movie player are UNBELIEVABLE! It sets the standard for home theater. Period.
