Playstation 3
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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.
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Compatibility Issue Found
tests have shown that sonys next generation games consol, the playstation 3, has compatibility issues with games on the playstation and playstation 2. it fails to play many games, and the ones that do, have no sound. sony have undergone research into this and hope that it does not delay the launch of the PS3 in the UK and other nations.
System overview
all details correct at time of publish
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
(prices estimated at time of publishing)
Japan: basic: JP ¥49,980, Premium: Open Price
United Kingdom: basic: not release in UK, Premium: £425
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 was meant to be 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 and the games that can will play will do so with sound problems at the colsoles first launch, that will get better after sony correct their hardware issues in later models)
The playstation 3 also has a link to their handheld console, the sony PSP.
