PlayStation 3

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• ASIN: B003VUO6LU


• Item Weight: 9.5 pounds


• Media: Video Game


• Release Date: October 28, 2010
  

By : Sony
Price : $299.99

Product Description

Platform: PLAYSTATION 3Edition: 320 GB
Amazon.com Item Description
The fourth generation of hardware released for the PlayStation 3 entertainment platform, the PlayStation 3 320GB technique is the next stage in the evolution of Sony's console gaming powerhouse. Loaded with a mix of multimedia capabilities and functions offered on earlier PlayStation three models, as well as a series of new advancements and refinements, the PlayStation 3 320GB system is destined to push the envelope in the realm of Next-Generation entertainment.

What is Below the HoodAs with earlier models, the PlayStation three 320GB technique capabilities an IBM "Cell" processor and a co-developed NVIDIA graphics processor that together enable the program to perform two trillion calculations per second. But the 320GB system manages to improve on this with its 45nm version of the processor, which despite the fact that operating at the same 60+nm speed as earlier PS3 versions, makes use of much less energy. This tends to make the unit's smaller sized size and quieter fan possible. Along with the standard AV and composite connections, the 320GB program also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TVs and projectors (the technique is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD encounter). This console also gives for an extreme sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS five.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. Finally, it capabilities cross connectivity with your Computer network and PlayStation Portable (PSP) and its pre-installed, 320GB challenging disc drive makes it possible for you to save games as well as download content from the net. In contrast to other models of the PlayStation three, The 320GB technique does not provide backwards compatibility.

The identical functionality now in a smaller, extra quiet and energy effective package.
Space saving when placed upright....
As nicely as when horizontal.
A textured, no fingerprint finish. Blu-ray, PlayStation Network Downloads and BeyondPlayStation 3 utilizes Blu-ray disc media format, which offers you the very best high-definition viewing knowledge on your television, by way of the format's ability to hold six instances as a lot information as regular DVDs. This tremendous capacity, combined with the awesome power of the system's processor and graphics card, promises an endless stream of mind-blowing games, and other multimedia content material. Nevertheless, this does not mean that the PS3 is limited to Blu-ray discs - it also supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. In addition, PlayStation three method software program includes BD Reside help that makes it possible for you to play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2. (BD-Live). This implies that you can also connect to the online even though playing discs that help this format to obtain further functions. Of course, PS3 owners also get cost-free access to the PlayStation Network (PSN), where through the PlayStation Retailer and PlayStation Property, they can download games, game demos, movies, and other content material, as well as chat with pals, play mini-games, compete in tournaments and explore dedicated game spaces.
Sensational ControllerThe Dualshock three wireless controller included with the PlayStation 3 320GB technique gives the most intuitive gameplay knowledge, with pressure sensors in each and every action button and the inclusion of the very sensitive Sixaxis motion sensing technology. Each hit, crash and explosion is way more realistic when the user feels the rumble suitable in the palm of their hand. It can even detect natural movements for actual-time and high-precision interactive play, acting as a natural extension of the user’s physique. Dualshock three utilizes Bluetooth technologies for wireless gameplay and the controller’s detachable USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller when connected to the PlayStation 3. By integrating all of these functions into the well-liked PlayStation controller style, the Dualshock 3 further enhances the advanced gameplay knowledge that can only be located on the PlayStation three system.
Synch with Your Other Sony HDMI DevicesThe PlayStation 3 320GB system characteristics HDMI + Bravia Synch functionality. Bravia Synch permits connectivity in between Sony HDMI merchandise, without having getting to use a number of remote controls. This suggests that with the push of a button, users can manage compliant Sony devices connected to your PS3 via HDMI cable.
What is in The Box:

• New slimmer and lighter PS3 system with a 320 GB HDD, World wide web-prepared built-in Wi-Fi, 2 USB ports and HDMI + Bravia Synch output for 1080p resolution and connectivity among other Sony HDMI merchandise.
• Dualshock three wireless controller.
• AC power cord, AV cable and USB cable.
• Cost-free PlayStation Network membership.

Program Specifications:
CPU
Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.)
GPU
RSX
Sound
LPCM 7.1ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTs, DTS-HD, AAC
Memory
256MB XDR Most important RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM
HDD
two.five" Serial ATA
320GB
Networking
Ethernet
X1 (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T)
IEEE 802.11 b/g
Included
Bluetooth two. (EDR)
Included
Controller
Dualshock three wireless controller included
AV Output
Resolution
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i (for PAL 576p, 576i)
HDMI OUT + Bravia Synch
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
two
Backwards Compatibility
No
Dimensions
13.385"(w) x 13.385"(h) x 6.299"(d)
Weight
Approx. 7.05 lb.
The PS3 technique is now slimmer and lighter than ever just before. While the form element might possibly have changed, the PS3 method still comes with cost-free access to the PlayStation Network, built-in Wi-Fi, and tough disk drive storage for games, music, videos, and photos. Plus, the PS3 system is the only gaming console with a Blu-ray player to give you the top high-definition viewing encounter on your television. With 5 occasions the capacity of standard DVDs, Blu-ray discs provides you far more realistic and immersive gameplay that can only be possible on the PS3 method with games such as Gran Turismo five, Uncharted two: Amongst Thieves Game of the Year, and MAG. All PlayStation 3 systems are currently equipped with everything you will need to play stereoscopic 3D games.

 

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Item Characteristics

• New slimmer, lighter PS3 technique


• 320GB HDD for storing games, music, videos, and images


• Streams thousands of movies and Tv shows immediately from Netflix


• Built-in Blu-ray player with 3D capabilities. HDMI output for 1080p resolution.


• Free PlayStation Network membership

Customer Critiques

UPDATE: Aug. 16, 2011
Only wanted to note that the PS3 keeps adding worth to itself. Granted, the competition are not sitting on their hands either. The newest method update added Hulu Plus, MLB.Television and Vudu HD Films to Netflix as 'video' services and Qriocity for 'music'.
As for its versatility, I not too long ago paired a Bluetooth keyboard that Logitech claims it is for iPad only with our PS3. It took about 10 seconds.
And, yes, I am almost certainly going to get the subsequent generation when it's released but, until then I am rather happy with our 2 PS3s. 1 of which is the original 60GB console, still as fantastic as new.
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PS3 VS. Other individuals :)
Ever because the launch of Slim, the PS3 has been undertaking a quiet revolution or... could it be the console's midlife rebound? :) Here's what happened lately - and I will only note the alot more necessary developments going 12 months back (writing this in Oct., 2010):
- NetFLIX streaming, now disc-less, 1080p, 5.1 surround sound
- Much larger disk (this a single is triple the size of the original Slim)
- Move
- 3D gaming
- Blu-ray 3D
This is a lot of new 'stuff' for a four year old console. I am not going to go into bean-counting mode and compare the PS3 improvements with what we see at the other guys but, clearly there is a lot of life in the PS3 and, with the 320GB models, the PS3 continues to sustain the biggest disk advantage more than the competition, is the only Blu-ray console and, when you take into consideration the services and the array of Sony-produced and third party peripherals built about it, the PS3 is a well built, well rounded entertainment hub.
THE 320GB MODEL
More than the past year or so, Sony added to the original 120GB 'Slim' model, itself a greatly optimized and streamlined PS3, a number of submodels sporting bigger disks: 160GB, 250GB and, with the Move launch, the 360GB version. You can view this model as the original Slim with a 3 times bigger disk or, if you want to take a a great deal more current point of reference, the PS3 Move bundle without having the Move.
DECIDING WHICH MODEL TO Acquire
I happen to own the PlayStation 3 320GB Technique with PlayStation Move Bundle model myself in addition to an upgraded 60GB 'classic' model - our present Blu-ray/DVD player and general media center - and the Move bundle. We also owned the original 120GB Slim at one particular time and, prior to each and every acquire the major choice wasn't regardless of whether to get a PS3 but rather which model was most effective suited to our requirements.
At the time I am writing this (November 2010) there are four simple models to decide on from but, considering that the 250GB sells for the very same price tag as the 320GB, it really is safe not to talk about it so the 3 simple options are:
A - 160GB model: the original Slim with a slightly larger disk, lowest cost, identical as the original launch Slim
B - 320GB model: sells for $50 far more than the 160GB, presents double the storage (this model)
C - 320GB Move bundle: for an additional $50 it adds the standard Move peripherals, plus a Move game, same substantial disk
Depending on what your desires are, one particular of the three should really make alot more sense than the other.
Alternative A
If 'price' is an concern go for this a single. The really good thing about the PS3 is that it really is probable to upgrade the initial disk to a bigger 1 later. I'm not going to go into detailed accounting but, if you can reuse or possibly sell the original 160GB disk, upgrading this model to 500GB can be performed at especially little cost. Some fundamental technical expertise will be required.
This is the choice for anyone who absolutely Wants 500GB (rather than 320GB).
Option B
Those who can use the extra storage - intense gamers or any individual planning to preserve thousands of songs and photos on their PS3, are okay with 320GB and therefore do not want to go by means of the disk upgrade approach should certainly go with THIS MODEL. $50 for double the disk capacity is a fair deal in my view.
This model tends to make a lot of sense if you don't care about the Move.
Option C
This is the model I picked for the reason that we wanted to have the Move selection. It's the most effective way to enter the Move globe at this time. The additional $50 will purchase you:
Move motion controller, of course
PlayStation Eye camera (need to have 1 for the Move to work)
Sports Champions (Ping Pong is merely amazing, some of the games play much much better with a second controller)
A demo disc so you can see what Move can do for you (most of the demos can be downloaded from the PSN)
Given that the price distinction over the 'plain vanilla' 320GB model is the value you spend for the Move controller, you generally get the PS3 Eye camera and the Sports Champions game for free of charge - and you can sell the camera if you already have one particular and the shrink-wrapped game if you have no use for it.
In fairness and based on my own expertise, you will pretty much surely end up buying a second Move motion controller. You may very well also want a separate charger so keep these in thoughts when budgeting. But, regardless, this is still the most beneficial Move starter.
DOES DISK SIZE Still MATTER?
Possibly not as considerably as it made use of to. In my view, 320GB is in all probability sufficient storage to final till the PS4 comes about - and I am a single who did upgrade his original PS3 to 500GB.
You can store an enormous quantity of photographs, songs, demo games, household videos and game installations on 320GB. Two years ago I thought that 500GB were making a lot of sense since movies required so considerably space but, since then, the pressure to having huge disks installed on a PS3 lessened a tiny due to the advent of technologies such as NAS (network attached storage) and Residence Servers that allow you to have thousands of GB worth of 'media' stored safely off your PS3 and streamed in when required. And, of course, Netflix streaming eliminates the need to save a lot of thousands of films if the somewhat lesser quality is not a massive concern. Not every person may very well agree but I have no plans to replace the 320GB disk with a bigger one particular at this time.
WHAT ELSE YOU Could possibly WANT/Require
Depending on how you are preparing to use the PS3, this is what you do not get but may possibly end up getting ultimately:
- HDMI cable for HD output (a component cable ought to function also but you can get a decent HDMI for $three-5 or so)
- A single or way more additional USB wires very same as above, don't pay even more than $two-three for 1
- 1 extra Move Controller if you acquire the Move bundle (some games will either need two controllers or will play better with two)
- 1 or two Navigation Controllers (no major pressure simply because you can use the DualShock in your left hand but it feels weird)
- Dedicated charger, specifically if you have a lot more than a single Move controller or you also have a Navigation controller
- PS3 Television remote controller to use when watching films
MY RATING
I just love the PS3. I've been a PS3 owner ever due to the fact the 60GB classic became accessible and I've been impressed with the PS3's reliability, versatility and its sheer power - and I've owned each 'classic' and 'slim' models, upgraded most, gave away a couple. In the finish it's a matter of private taste but the PS3 is increasingly the most common 'gaming' or 'entertainment' implement in our household. And we DO personal an Xbox too.
I will not go through the long list of PS3's features. It would be an exaggeration to say that it does 'everything' but it does a lot and it is doing it increasingly nicely. Agreed, features and capabilities do not come for totally free and oftentimes they do not even come inexpensive (see my list of potential add-ons above) but I can't say that I have the feeling of becoming continuously nickeled and dimed when I upgrade my PS3 or I obtain a Sony-produced or a third-party add-on. I have no choice at this time but to order the added Move and Motion controller from Sony but the charger, the bigger disks I implemented to upgrade my old classic, all of the cables, the headset and so on came or will come from third party vendors and even for the old SixAxis and the remote controller there had been alternatives at the time I decided to invest in the Sony-produced ones. In addition, the 'basic' PS3 console can take you fairly far as it is and you can have a lot of fun devoid of getting to devote a single extra penny.
To conclude, any of the 3 solutions get 5 stars because the PS3 continues to be being the most feature-rich, nicely-balanced console you can get these days
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A lot of many people like to use the excuse of receiving a Blu-ray player to justify their acquire of PlayStation3, it is a extremely really good justification.
Like advertised, it does almost everything a contemporary entertainment center would. High Definition movies and gaming, over the internet surfing capability, movie streaming from Netflix for the subscribers, and plays music fairly nicely as nicely. Now with the bumped-up tough-disk drive, you could store most of your games information, downloaded movies, or music files devoid of getting to worry for a few additional years. Especially games that requires 4GB of space like Heavy Rain, my brother-in-law simply had to get a new 500GB Challenging Disk Drive for $80 to replace his old 40GB system, that was just about 3 years ago. So with the 320GB, you most likely won't need to worry about anything till they come out with PlayStation4.
I purchased it for Christmas for our new apartment, and it came in substantially earlier than I thought. Amazon did an wonderful job with the packaging as often, no complaints at all and yes I Consistently shop at Amazon just before I shop elsewhere. I do not feel I need to be recommending this to anyone given that they possibly already know that it would be a great buy. For those who do not download movies as significantly, the 160GB version would be a less expensive and much more practical option.

 

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