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Sony PlayStation 3

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Sony PlayStation 3
Colour
PlatformPlayStation
Multimedia
FeaturesdVD/Blu-ray drive
Connections
CommunicationsLAN
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth / v 2.0 (EDR) /
ConnectorsHDMI
USB 2.04
AdditionalOptical Out
Hardware
CPUCell, 8 cores, 3.2 GHz
RAM0.5 GB
Internal storage80 GB / 20, 60, GB /
Memory card slot / Memory Stick, SD, CompactFlash /
General
Dimensions (HxWxT)325x274x98 mm
Weight5 kg
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2017

An advanced game console, the successor to the popular PlayStation 2 model. Compared to its predecessor, it has acquired a much more powerful hardware platform: for example, the processor has 8 cores at 3.2 GHz, the amount of RAM is 512 MB, it has its own drive (from 20 to 80 GB) , and supported media include Blu-ray and memory cards. An HDMI output appeared, and Wi-Fi (optional) and Bluetooth were added to the communications set. In addition to the original games, it is also compatible with games for previous versions of the PlayStation.

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Additional features gaming console Sony PlayStation 3:
  • Audio: Dolby 5.1, sound processing is done by the central processor
  • Video subsystem: GPU RSX (jointly developed by NVIDIA and SONY)
An article on the advisability of purchasing a Sony PlayStation 3 can be found here.

Table of main differences between PlayStation 3, PlayStation 3 Slim and PlayStation 3 Super Slim:

PlayStation 3 PlayStation 3 Slim PlayStation 3 Super Slim
Hard disk capacity 20 GB, 60 GB or 80 GB 120, 160, 250, 320 GB 12, 500 GB
Memory card slot Memory Stick, SD, CompactFlash Not Not
Sound 5.1 5.1 7.1
USB ports 4 ports 2 ports 2 ports
power usage 350 W 250 W 190 W
Housing material Glossy plastic Matte plastic Matte plastic
Dimensions 98x325x274mm 65x290x290mm 60x290x230mm
The weight 5 kg 3.2 kg 2.1 kg


It should be remembered:

When purchasing a Sony PlayStation 3, it is important to know that a set-top box with a 20 GB hard drive differs not only in a reduced storage capacity, but also in the absence of a card reader and a Wi-Fi module. It is also useful to know that the hard drive of the set-top box is easily changed, and the case does not need to be disassembled for this - all you need to do is remove the special cover located on the side.

Appearance

The prefix is available in a black glossy case, with an insert of chrome parts. The front panel houses 4 USB ports and a slotted (swallowing) BluRay drive. A card reader is also installed on the front panel (not available in the 20 GB version), hidden under a special cover. The rear panel houses an HDMI port, one digital output, one AV output, and a power switch. On the left side is a cover, opening which you can access the hard drive.

Accessories

You can expand the capabilities of your PS3 by purchasing additional accessories. For example, for the convenience of using the console as a media player, you can purchase a special remote control (of course, you can use a joystick instead, but this is not so convenient). To communicate via the Internet, it makes sense to purchase a web-camera. The number of accessories created for the console is slowly but surely increasing.

Console Features

Play Station 3 features are its main trump card, which Sony does not hesitate to constantly use. The overall performance of the system, in floating point calculations, is 2 teraflops. Built on the basis of the Cell processor (the result of a joint development between Sony, Toshiba and IBM), the console is capable of delivering really excellent results that will allow it to remain "on the level" even when its competitors are completely obsolete. There's a caveat though: making games for the PS3 is expensive and extremely difficult to programme, which makes it very slow to release new games for the console. However, thanks to backwards compatibility, PS3 allows you to run almost all games created for PS2.

We should not forget about the presence of a BluRay drive that can work with almost all disc formats that exist today:
  • PlayStation CD-ROM
  • PlayStation 2 CD-ROM
  • PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM
  • PlayStation 3 DVD-ROM
  • PlayStation 3 BD-ROM
  • CD
  • CD-DA
  • CD-DA (ROM)
  • CD-R/RW
  • SACD Hybrid (CD layer)
  • SACD HD
  • Dual Disc (audio side/DVD side)
  • DVD-ROM
  • DVD-R/+R
  • DVD-RW/+RW
  • Blu-ray Disc (BD)
  • BD-ROM
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In order to get the most out of the gameplay, it makes sense to use the console in conjunction with modern HD TVs. Full HDTV support (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p) is provided.

Equipment:
  • One wireless controller (seven can be connected at the same time)
  • USB cable for controller charging
  • Composite cable with two analogue stereo outputs
  • LAN cable
  • Power cord
Unfortunately, there is no HDMI cable included.


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