| Pure Entertainment at Home - Playstation 3 |
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| Thursday, 29 January 2009 06:35 | |||
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The Playstation 3 has to be the best Playstation Sony has ever released. It not only offers consumers a solid gaming console, but it stands as a Blu-Ray disc player as well. It has hoards of new technologies; the Playstation 3 can finally stand proudly next to other gaming consoles. The Playstation 3, like other gaming consoles, comes with a variety of hard drive sizes. The bigger the drive, the more functionality the unit has. Offering different consoles gives consumers the ability to choose how much they want to spend and what exactly they want with their console. The 80GB console supports some PS2 games, while the 60GB console supports the majority of the older games. If you have old PS2 games that you would like to play on your new PS3, you will need to get the one that supports the most games. (The 60GB has been discontinued, but there are other options available.) Network connections, on the PS3, are Ethernet and Wi-Fi. This gives you the convenience of connecting in whichever matter is comfortable to you. The Ethernet port is located on the back of the box, in addition to an HDMI output, SPDIF, and Playstations AV output (easy for concealing cords). The PS3 measures 12.8-inches x 3.8-inches x 10.8-inches, which makes it the perfect size for nearly anywhere in your home. You can easily stand it up right, or lay it down on its side for convenience. Whichever way it is stored, the optical-disk drive is easily accessible as it is front-loading. There is no need to push an eject button, simply slide a disk into the slot and you are on your way to entertainment. Also along the front are four USB ports. These ports are designed for charging your controllers; however, are also used for connecting to any USB device (keyboard, mouse, camera, jump-drive, etc). You will also find slots for CompactFlash, SD Memory Card and Memory Stick Duo card, within a small compartment on the front casing of the console. Sony caught up with other gaming manufacturers, as their controllers are now wireless. The only reason for plugging them into the console, anymore, is for re-charging the battery. One pitfall; however, is that the batteries are not replaceable. If a battery were to die, you would have to replace the entire controller with the purchase of another one. Not only did Sony make their controllers wireless, but they also implemented motion sensitivity technology. The controllers can detect six different motions: forward, backward, left, right, up, and down. Different movements will perform different actions, which is dependent upon the game that you are playing. (An added bonus, the motion sensitivity can be turned off if you do not feel like messing with it.) In addition to the new gaming technologies, the PS3 offers a multitude of multi-media functionality. Images can be presented in albums or slide shows, like no other gaming console offers. Your favorite music can be stored and played endlessly. DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and even other video formats can be watched through your new PS3. You can pick up a PS3 for anywhere from $300 - $500; price will vary based on hard drive size. Overall, the price is pretty sufficient for all the perks you get with the system. An entertainment system and gaming console all for under $600. The PS3 would be a great addition to an entertainment center or game room. About the Author: About the Author: Matt Ryan can help you find deals on PlayStation 3 Consoles. Go to MiracleShopper to find information and pricing on Video Game Consoles and more. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          
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