What Exactly Is A PS3?

The PS3 is the latest console release by Sony. It is the most technologically advanced gaming console yet. The Sony PlayStation 2 is its predecessor, and before that was the Playstation. These were both very popular and advanced for their time. The PS3 is a computer system capable of playing not only video games, but also DVDs, Blu-Ray DVDs, internet access and content downloading , video chat, digital photo viewing, digital video, audio, and much more.

The system launched worldwide in Japan on November 11, 2006. In North America the PS3 came out on November 17, 2006. Europe and Australia/Asia must wait until March of 2007 to get the system. The PS3 looks more like a real computer system than any of its predecessors. The PS3 has similar functionality to a PC in the sense that it can play DVDs, browse the internet, download music, video conference, and receive external USB devices. Its hardware is at the very top of the line even when comparing the best PCs. It is a mini supercomputer for gaming, and its Blu-ray disc drive is very valuable.

The PS3 should actually cost more than what it currently does. The PS3 is somewhat more expensive than other consoles because it has so many features that other previous consoles do not have. The hardware used in the PS3 is more expensive than the actual cost on the system; Sony loses an estimated 200 dollars per console sold. The 20 GB PS3 is a value when considering its hardware because many Blu-ray DVD players right now are currently more than the $500 cost of the 20 GB system, which comes with a Blu-ray player. The PS3 can be laid flat or stood up on its side vertically as shown above. Either way looks good. Click Here For More Articles About: Video Games!