Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #17 in Computer & Video Games
- Brand: Sony
- Model: 98007
- Released on: 2008-02-12
- Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- Internal 40GB HDD for storing your games, music, and photos
- Built-in Blu-ray player
- Cell Broadband Engine advanced microprocessor
- SIXAXIS wireless controller
Editorial Reviews
As DVD playback made the PlayStation 2 more than just a game machine, hefty multi-media features make the PlayStation 3 an even more versatile home entertainment machine. Features such as video chat, internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. Still, it is first and foremost a powerful gaming console.
Under the Hood
The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. That makes the PlayStation 3 40 times faster than the PS2. Along with the traditional AV and composite connections, it also boasts an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. This console also provides for a sound experience by supporting Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, as well as Linear PCM 7.1. A pre-installed 40 GB hard disc drive allows you to save games as well as download content from the internet. Unlike the other models of the PlayStation 3, the 40GB does not offer backwards compatibility.
A sleek new look |
 Features a wireless motion-sensitive controller |
Eye of Judgment |
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction |
Blu-Ray Is the New Way
Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-Ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity, combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card, promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 will also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats.
In addition, PlayStation 3 system software update version 2.20 and up includes
BD Live support. With this you can now play discs that support Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0 (BD-LIVE) and you can also connect to the Internet while playing discs that support this format so that you can obtain additional features. Features that are available vary depending on the software in use.
Sensational Controller
New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control to the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision sixaxis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel.
While the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors, it will lack the force-feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support wireless controllers. It's a hot-swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power, just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.
A Slew of New Games
A whole host of game publishers back the PS3. Current and future titles for the system, include The Eye of Judgment, Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, Final Fantasy XIII, Metal Gear Solid 4, Devil May Cry 4, Tekken 6, and Heavenly Sword.
Online
Sony has stated that the PS3 will have similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," SCEI's chief technical officer Masa Chatani said the PS3 would be constantly in touch with a "PlayStation World" network "fundamentally based on community, communication commerce, and content." Technically, the infrastructure is there to make that connection. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.
What's in the Box?
- Game system
- Sixaxis wireless controller
- AC power cord
- Audio/Video cable (HDMI or Component cable sold separately)
- USB cable
PlayStation 3 40gb Specification:
| CPU | Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.) | | GPU | RSX | | Sound | Dobly 5.1ch, DTS 5.1ch, LPCM 7.1ch, AAC, others | | Memory | 256MB XDR Main RAM, 256MB GDDR3 VRAM | | HDD | 2.5" Serial ATA | 40GB | | Communication | | Ethernet | X1 (10BASE-T,100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) | | IEEE 802.11 b/g | Included | | Bluetooth 2.0 (EDR) | Included | Wireless controller
(Bluetooth) | Included | | AV Output | Screen Size | 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p | | HDMI OUT | 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 | 2 | | Backwards Compatibility | No | | Dimensions | 12.75in (W) x 3.86 (H) x 10.8in (D) | | Weight | 11 lbs |
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Customer Reviews
Well worth the money 
Alright so i just wanted to put my opinion on here about the PS3. I recieved it a few days ago i was impressed with the design of the console. i mean yeah i saw pictures of it on here but its way better when its right in front of you. Everything was easy to set up, it took a few mintues to get the whole running. Thank god i didn't have to buy the HDMI cable (My 47 inch had already). When i turned it on everything was easy to navigate through. The main menu is really nice, very easy to understand. I immediately went on the web just to see how good it is. and i thought it was actually pretty good. the playstation store is really nice, u get to dowloads a bunch of demos, get old games like PS1 games, u get to prviews for movies and much more. I read that some people thought it was noisy, not in my case it did not have the fan noise. With my purchase of the PS3 i ordered 3 games with it, NCAA Football 09, GTA 4, Uncharted: Drakes Fortune. I have yet to play any of them, but i am sure they won't disappoint. One of the things that swayed me to purchase the PS3 was the fact it was a Blue ray player too. i am a big movie guy, i like watching movies and all that. i watched 300 on it and it don't not disappoint at all, it was redicilous thats how good it was. i mean that alone is worth buying the PS3. So in conclusion i believe anybody whos a gamer don't matter if your just a casual or hard core gamer, a movie buff like me should get this console. Basically u getting three things out of it ... Blue ray player ... game console.. Internet. what else can you ask for. If you don't have one...... get one its worth it!!!
Still best option for Blu-Ray player
I bought the PS3 as my exclusive Blu-Ray platform after judging it with the newest players that came out in July 2008. The PS3 does everything better than the stand alone players that I've seen and toyed with. What stands out with the PS3 to me is the fact that you have a powerful processer that is dedicated to the best 1080P picture posible while decoding the highest quality audio to send to your receiver instead of bitstreaming it to boot. I'll tell anyone that playing the PS3 signal on my Sony XBR4 with 120Hz motion flow and routing sound through my Onkyo TX-SR705 with 7.1 surround will make a beliver out of most audiophiles. what I find most attractive about the PS3 is the fact that it is upgradable to the latest Blu-ray profiles and it decodes the latest audio codecs out there. Sony says they will always support the PS3 with the latest Blu-ray profiles on the market. I own a XBOX 360 elite and a Wii and will tell you that I prefer gaming on my 360 by a thin margin due to the feeling that the 360 controller feels like a tank in my hands compared to the small PS3 controller. I also know that it's just my mind, but I like the quick cut access to the games on the 360 and straight-forwardness of the menus. Now don't get me wrong on this, but I have a higher opinion of the PS3 because of its versatility. I can surf the net, upgrade the hard drive, play HD movies seamlessly, have a million options I can change, and game at the same time. The thing that still bugs me about my 360 is that the HD-DVD player that was an add on never got the full number crunching power that the PS3 puts into its Blu-ray playback. The 360 always had judder because the 360 either didn't have enough juice to power the HD movies or it was taking breaks doing something else rather than dedicating all of its computing power to the movie. I always had studder in the playback of my HD-DVD drive, something that never happens in the PS3. My brother has a Blu-ray drive built into his Dell tower system with enough ram to make a pixar film and Windows Vista still gives you lazy playback and tons of studder which drives me up the wall. With the PS3 upscaling of my old DVD library, it is a complete system that in my opinion outguns anything out there. Way too many positives including reliability to not give the PS3 the edge over anything gaming or otherwise. So do yourself a favor, get a Sony XBR series LCD TV with a PS3 and don't look back or at anything else out there. You won't regret it.
A Serious Machine for Serious Gamers
Since blu-ray has obviously won the latest format wars, it made my decision pretty easy actually. With the 360 having monumental failure rate problems, and choosing the loosing format to support it was even easier.
I actually bought my ps3 at costco in a bundle pack that included a monster hdmi cable, an extra controller, and the bluetooth remote. Considering everything that the ps3 can do it's an amazing package.
Considering how much a blu-ray disk can actually hold, it's only a matter of time before the 360 gets swamped. The PS3 is the best current generation console. The graphics are amazing. The potential is amazing.
It's a true home entertainment hub, from being able to stream stuff from the net, the free online game play, it's actually an incredible bargain for everything that the ps3 is able to do.
Since I didn't have a ps2 I really didn't care that the ps3 40 gb version doesn't play ps2 games, but I was pleasantly surprised when I was able to play a few old ps1 games that I had laying around on my ps3. I finally finished ffvii 11 years later.
When the price of the ps3 was originally announced I remember how put off I was, but now that I actually own one I'm consistently amazed by what this machine is capable of and how much of a bargain it really is.
I have it in a well ventilated area and I barely hear a sound. It's well designed, ergonomic, and good looking. It's also a comfort to know that if I need to upgrade the hard drive to something larger I can do it myself instead of having to ship it in.
The wireless controllers are a great. A charged controller usually lasts around 24 hours of game play, and to recharge you simply plug into the usb cable. Not having a controller wire getting tangled up anymore is spectacular. Of course if you're not careful you just may forget where you left you controller. That's a lot better than having to untangle all those cords getting all clumped together, though.
If you're going to get the best of the current generation consoles make sure you have an hdtv to get the maximum benefit. The playstation 3 is a serious console for people who are looking for the best gaming and movie experience with the latest in hdtv. It's a serious investment that quickly proves its worth. While the initial investment may seem a little higher the return from Sony is a whole lot of bang for the buck by Sony including built in wifi, self installing firm ware updates, free online gaming, built in web browser, and the still developing playstation store. Sony has put together a total package that is going to be relevant for a long time to come.
I almost forgot, so I'm adding this late, you can install another Operating System on PS3. So if the ps3 OS just isn't enough for you, you install linux as well. Like I said, the more I figure out what this console can do the better bargain it becomes.
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