BY Michael Grant
Playstation3 is a multimedia device that was released on May 15, 2005 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The Expo more commonly known as E3 is an annual video game convention presented by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). Many game developers use this trade show as a great way to promote upcoming games and related hardware. PS3 launched in Japan, North America, Europe and Australasia in November of 2006 several days apart from one another. The system originally came out on two platforms, one was a 20GB system for 499 dollars and the other was a 60GB system for 599 dollars.
The original PS3 components consisted of 4 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet cable port, Optical audio port, HDMI output, and an AV multi-out connector (same style found in PS2). Higher end models came with a memory stick, SD and compact flash cards that could be found in the flip up door on the front of the device. WI-FI connectivity is built into this magnificent machine. The Sixaxis wireless controller that operates by use of Bluetooth 2.0 technology can control the different functions of the PS3. Although this new controller is structurally the same as the old PS2 version it does have new adjustments. The L2 and R2 buttons are now triggers (similar to Xbox360). Tilt technology is built into the controller and that allows the remote control to recognize any angle the controller is put in for full 3D control of an object on screen. Playstation3 also supports playback of MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4/h.264 video files from USB, disc based media, and JPEG images.
Presently there is the Play-station Slim that dropped in North America on September 1, 2009. It is smaller, lighter, and more affordable than the earlier PS3s. Sony was able to meet production efficiency and cut the original price in half, the Slims sell for 299 dollars. The new slim version comes with 120GB of memory space but only has 2 USB ports and does not have the flip up door that comes with the original PS3 regardless a more than favorable tradeoff for the consumer.
Playstation3 is one of the latest video gaming systems out and is getting better and better. This system is awesome better graphics and innovative technological implements have been made, the controller has been modified to fit more comfortably in a person’s hand. The system can act as a digital media hub and can stream content from any DLNA-compatible network device.
(The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a global collaboration of 245 of your most trusted brands, all working together to help you create the home entertainment environment you’ve always imagined (http://www.dlna.org/about_us/roster/).) Although this multi functioning product is state of the art the built in web browser could use some improvements it takes some time and practice to learn how to maneuver from one site to the next. The rumble technology that was lost from PS2 to PS3 should also be brought back because it added another level of excitement to the gaming aspect. A couple of minor wrinkles in the system that will be ironed out in the near future. Sony’s Playstatin3 is unbelievably entertaining. Not only is one allowed to surf the Internet. This device plays standard DVDs to high quality Bluray discs. It can also play and store music, as well as display and store pictures. The built in power supply makes it less bulky and adds sex appeal for an added bonus. If you don’t have one you should invest in one because things are only going to improve. PS3 is not only a gaming device like the original PS1, it has developed into something that is much more than that, it is a multimedia device that doesn’t limit itself to competition within the gaming space but competes for entertainment in general.
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