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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #144 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Model: 98007
• Released on: 2008-02-12
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
• Dimensions: 13.50 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

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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.

PlayStation 3: Tower of Power

A sleek new look

Features a wireless motion-sensitive controller

Eye of Judgment

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

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

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Customer Reviews

a good buy
well i don't really need to write how amazing this thing is but, all i really cared about was getting it. My package came all perfect and sexy like. the UPS guys really took care of my baby and it's still kicking butt.
I plan on upgrading it so i didn't really care about all the sweet features the other ps3 models had. I'm just happy with what i got.
Oh go out and buy used games... you'll save a fortune.
:D

Well...I don't hate it.
I've had my ps3 for about a month now and so far I've enjoyed playing it. Graphically it's great and the overall performance of the system is good. But I did get annoyed at the fact that it takes forever just to get to play a new game. After inserting say Metal Gear Solid 4 I had to wait while the game downloaded so literally while it was it was doing that I switched over and played on my 360. My only other thought would be that the online play isn't as great but not as bad as I'd expected I just don't find it as user friendly as Xbox live oh and I don't like the fact that it doesn't come ready with a head set. I would recommend this system for gamers who aren't as interested as gaming online as it is a strong system but I'll be using mine for offline gaming ;)

Great Buy
PS3 is a must have. I originally bought this as a Blu Ray player but quickly found out that it is a great gaming system as well. I have owned the xbox 360 for 2yrs now, and have to say that the PS3 is right up there with the 360. My first 2 games on the PS3 are Drakes Fortune and Metal Gear Solid 4. I have no words to describe the gaming experience. I have not experienced this at all on the 360, especially with MGS4. If you are a true gamer and HT enthusiast, i suggest owning both the PS3 and 360. As we know if you own a 360, Halo 3 and Gears of War are the must haves for that system. For the PS3, Drakes Fortune and MGS4 are the must haves. The PS3 does a great job at upscaling regular dvd's. I own a upscaling dvd play and must say the PS3 handles upscaling far better than my original player. I won't even mention the fact that the PS3 is still the best blu ray player on the market:)