PlayStation 3 video games console

The PlayStation 3 video games console is packed with exciting technology that can be used to play games and watch high definition movies. The PlayStation line of consoles have held the supremacy for games consoles since 1995 when the first PlayStation was released.

Since 1995 over 100 million PlayStation consoles have been sold, and 100 million PlayStation 2 consoles since 2000. These are very big numbers, and a proof of the consoles popularity. Not only have many PlayStation consoles been sold, but over 2000 game titles have been released. Will the PlayStation 3 continue the trend set by the earlier PlayStation consoles, or will new gaming trends emerge?

The PlayStation 3 video games console does have several advantages over its competitors, but also some disadvantages. The PlayStation 3 is more than a games console, and offers everything from playing games to watching movies in high definition.

It features everything you would want in a next generation games console. A high definition format for watching and playing games called Blu-ray, and a high powered 3.2 GHz supercomputer called the Cell. Waiting in line are a row of game titles that want to make the best use of the PlayStation 3 graphical resources.

The consoles graphical resources consists of a Nvidia graphics processor that can crunch 3d graphics and animation at faster speeds than ever. You get what you pay for when you get the PS3,the basic edition comes at 399$.A testament to the PlayStation 3 video games console power is that no resources were spared in its development.

What you get with it, is more than any other console to the date at least in long term. You wont need another console for at least 10 years, since that is the consoles destined life time. This is a breakthrough in the game industry since, the average generation of consoles has been about five years.

The first PlayStation was released in 1995, and the PlayStation 2 in the year 2000. The PlayStation 2 has lengthened that cycle to six years with the release of the PlayStation 3 video games console in the year 2006.

That makes no small demand on the PlayStation 3, ten years of the usual wear and tear that is involved with the demands of new games and technology. Most people that will be buying the console will be getting it for the long term, which means that the if you pay about 40 $ a year you will get your worth in ten years.

The PlayStation 3 is loaded with new technology
You wont have to wait that long with the PS3, since it is loaded with technology most people would want to get their hands on for a lot more. For 399$, you get the Cell Broadband Engine, a Blu-ray disc player, and a 40 gigabyte hard drive.

Compared to many other Blu-ray players it is cheap and comes with a lot more. The PS3 shares some the PS2 selling points, which is its ability to also play movies. It also supports older movie formats for playback like DVD, and music like CD-rom.

The PlayStation 3 video games console does not have the same head start as the PlayStation 2 had on the Xbox and GameCube. The Xbox 360 has been available since November 2005, and has gained a lot of market share.

The PlayStation 3 video games console is playing for the long run, and is offering more than just games. It is offering a new format for watching high definition movies called Blu-ray. A format similar to DVD, but with a higher resolution.

High definition does come at a price for the PlayStation 3, since Blu-ray comes as a standard and leads to a higher price. There is no option for gamers that would only want to play games instead of watching movies. Not only is Blu-ray a standard, but also a 40 gigabyte hard drive. All these add to a higher cost of the PlayStation 3.

Gamers wont be the only people that will want to own a PlayStation 3. Lets face it, if you own a High Definition Television, you are going to want to get the most out of your screen. HDMI, or High Definition Multimedia Interface is the answer, as it features a high quality standard for High Definition displays. To get it you will need an HDMI cable to connect to the PlayStation 3.

This is cable can be used to connect the console to a High Definition Television. HDMI supports resolutions up to 1080P for both movies and games. The cable also supports conventional and standard television. The problem is that if the cable does not come with the console, it can come at a price, or about 60$.

For many PlayStation 3 owners the cost will be worth it, since games have not looked as good on a console before. Playing games on a screen with a resolution of anything from 780 to 1080 lines of resolution is a novelty for many gamers.

Games like “Resistance: Fall of Man” and “Tony Hawks Project 8”, are introducing gamers to some of the capabilities of the console. The first games for the console are still only first generation graphics of what the console is capable of.

What that means is that as game developers learn to harness more of the consoles processing and graphics capabilities the more they will be able to get out of it. Lets not forget that the PlayStation 3 video games console features a Cell processor, which is over 40 times more powerful than the PlayStation 2. New PlayStation 3 games will benefit from the Cells multiprocessor capabilities. Just imagine playing games that have more realism and better A.I.(Artificial intelligence).

One noticeable feature that is missing from the PlayStation 3 controller is force feedback. The controller does no longer rumble or vibrate to give you a feedback from an action within the game. Many gamers will miss this feature since it was an important feature of earlier PlayStation controllers.

The PlayStation 3 controller is called SIXAXIS, and is a Bluetooth wireless motion sensitive controller. The controllers built-in batteries lasts for about 30 hours and then have to be recharged. The problem is that they can not be removed from the controller, and have to be charged in the controller. The controller is charged with a USB cable that can be connected to one of four USB ports on the console. The controller can be used both wirelessly and with a connection to the console. Up to 7 wireless controller can be connected to the console using Bluetooth. Not to forget it also supports online connectivity to play games on the PlayStation Network. The network is accessed using the Xross Media Bar to play multiplayer online games and download new games content. The PS3 also has a browser for browsing the World Wide Web. Using the wireless controller to type in web addresses can be a bit limiting. To make it easier and quicker to enter information with the controller the console does feature eZIText. eZIText is a predictive text solution that allows people that makes it less tedious using an on screen keyboard. The PlayStation 3 video games console also supports a USB mouse and keyboard to make it easier to enter text. It does not stop there and also supports a Linux operating system called Yellow Dog Linux that allows you to use the PlayStation 3 as a computer. The PlayStation 3 video games console is more expensive than most other game consoles, but cheaper than most other Blu-ray players. For people that are looking for the all in one solution to play games and watch movies in high definition, it is the future. What you get with it is more than just games, it is an all in one Home entertainment center.