Playstation 3
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| - | The Playstation 3 is backwards compatible with both the PS1(or [[playstation]]) and PS2(or playstation 2). However, games that need a extra peripheral to play (such as [[guitar hero II]]) will not play on the playstation 3. | + | The Playstation 3 is backwards compatible with both the PS1(or [[playstation]]) and PS2(or [[playstation 2]]). However, games that need a extra peripheral to play (such as [[guitar hero II]]) will not play on the playstation 3. |
Revision as of 15:14, 11 November 2006
The Playstation three (or PS3)is sonys seventh generation games console, the third in the playstation series. A functional version of the console was not at E3 2005 or the Tokyo Game Show in September 2005, although at both events, demonstrations were held on devkits and comparable PC hardware, and video footage based on the predicted PS3 specifications was produced. It wasn't until E3 2006 that games were shown on actual PlayStation 3 systems. In preparation for launch, Sony demonstrated 27 playable PS3 titles during the Tokyo Game Show in September 2006 on the final products hardware.
System overview
Basic
- Upgradable hard drive: Yes, 20 GB
- Blu-ray drive: Yes
- HDMI port: Yes
- Bluetooth controller: Yes
- Chrome trim: No
- Built-in Wi-Fi: No
- Flash card readers: No
Premium
- Upgradable hard drive: Yes, 60 GB
- Blu-ray drive: Yes
- HDMI port: Yes
- Bluetooth controller: Yes
- Chrome trim: yes
- Built-in Wi-Fi: yes
- Flash card readers: yes
Release Dates and prices
Prices
Japan: basic: JP ¥49,980, Premium: Open Price
United Kingdom: basic: not release in UK, Premium: £425 (lowered from £500+)
Switzerland: basic: CHF 749, Premium: CHF 899
New Zealand: Basic: $999, Premium: $1199.95
United States: Basic: $499, Premium: $599
Backward Compatiblity
The Playstation 3 is backwards compatible with both the PS1(or playstation) and PS2(or playstation 2). However, games that need a extra peripheral to play (such as guitar hero II) will not play on the playstation 3.
