SONY PLAYSTATION 3

PLAYSTATION 3 CONSOLE OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE: 23rd March 2007

The Sony Playstation 3 Computer Entertainment System brings a whole new High-Definition Entertainment experience into the home. Powered by the Cell Broadband Engine, the PS3 system is unlike anything Sony has brought us before. Utilising the latest Blu-ray Disc technology, system DDR3 RAM, and Cell Broadband Engine, Playstation 3 owners are to experience greater in-game realism, smarted AI, larger storage capabilities and integration of the latest wireless, Bluetooth technologies.

Console Features:

• High-Definition Capabilities: HDMI (High Definition Mutlimedia Interface.
• Hard Disk Drive: Available initially with 60Gb Removable Hard Disk Drive only. A 20Gb model will released at a later date.
• Backwards Compatibility: PSOne and Playstation 2 games. Also CD's and DVD's.
• Online Connectivity: Allows for Online gaming, video chat, text/picture messaging, internet access.
• PSP Connectivity: Integrate your Sony PSP Handheld System. Transfer photos, video and music.

Processing Power

• Cell Broadband Engine: Revolutionary Processing Power - 40 times faster than the Playstation 2 system.
• Mutli-processing: Faster, multi-tasking processing allowing games designers to impliment Enhanced AI, More explosions, Greater realism.
• 256Mb XDR Main system RAM - 256Mb GDDR3 RAM.

SIXAXIS Controller Features:

• Motion Sensing System: Angle, Thrust, Tilt, Pull. Interactive Gaming.
• Bluetooth: For wireless gaming. Upto 7 controllers at one time, on one console!
• Wired or Wireless.
• Analogue Joysticks: Allows for dynamic manipulation.
• Trigger L2/R2: Redesigned for greater precision and more subtle control.
• USB Charging: Utilise one of four USB connectors to charge.

Blu-ray Disc:

• Built in Blu-ray Disc Player: Utilises the latest in Blu-ray, High Definition, discs (BD).
• BD (Blu-ray Discs): Storage (50Gb per disc) to support the large data requirements of High Definition games and movies.
• 1080p Picture Quality: Highest Resolution available.
• 7.1 Surround Sound: Theatre quality, 32 audio streams.
• Movie Industry Support - Major film studios releases in HD format (available now).
• Recordable Media: Backup home videos, pictures, games & movies.