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Play B3YOND™ PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system unleashes a brilliant, high-definition entertainment experience.

As its digital soul, the Cell BroadBand Engine™ represents a tour de force in parallel processing, which means a gaming experience that is beyond what you know today. Its built-in Blu-ray Disc™ drive delivers a whole new generation in high-definition gaming and unmatched digital media storage. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PLAYSTATION®3 invites you to Play Beyond.

High-Definition Capabilities

Enjoy high-definition entertainment, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) means you can use your PLAYSTATION®3 with High-Definition displays as well as conventional or standard TVs.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The PLAYSTATION®3 comes with either a 20GB or 60GB removable hard disk drive (HDD).

System Interoperability

PLAYSTATION®3 and PSP® (PlayStation® Portable) play nice together. Easily exchange media like photos, videos and music from your PLAYSTATION®3 system to your PSP® system. And get ready to witness an explosion in creativity as developers take on the challenge of integrating the PSP system into PLAYSTATION®3 games.

Backwards Compatibility

Play thousands of PS one® and PlayStation®2 games as well as your CDs and DVDs on the PLAYSTATION®3.

Cell Broadband Engineâ„¢

The online capability of the PLAYSTATION®3 features the unpredictability of live competition. Play, strategize and compete with friends and opponents, even if they're in a different time zone.

Blu-ray Discâ„¢

The built-in Blu-ray Discâ„¢ player means you can enjoy next-generation high-definition entertainment, including games and movies.

Always On

PLAYSTATION®3 delivers “always-on” online connectivity; offering a world of online possibilities including multiplayer gaming, text and video messaging, voice chatting, downloading content and browsing the internet.

SIXAXISâ„¢ Wireless Controller

The new SIXAXIS™ wireless controller enables you to harness the powerful potential of the PLAYSTATION®3 system.

    Games
    Experience high-definition gaming with PLAYSTATION®3 games!
    Multimedia:
    Music, Photos, Internet,
    Videos & Movies PLAYSTATION®3 provides an endless array of multimedia activities, all without even inserting a game.

Gallery

See the PLAYSTATION®3—just choose your angle.

Technical Specifications

Find out all you need to know about dimensions, memory specifications and more.

Product Details

Which is right for you? The PLAYSTATION®3 is available in two configurations: 20GB hard disk drive (HDD) and 60GB HDD.

My Interests

Blu-ray technology and destoying the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii

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Heroes:

Sony, PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2.

My Blog

PS3 launch sees multiple thefts

With PlayStation 3 systems fetching thousands of dollars on eBay and gamers across the country lining up to purchase Sony's $500 and $600 consoles, some unscrupulous people are seeing the launch as a ...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:27:00 PST

US PS3 Store already online

Though the PlayStation 3 does not officially go on sale until November 17, Sony isn't wasting time getting the console's online services ready. Those lucky enough to get a prelaunch PS3 can now regist...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:32:00 PST

PS3's downloadable games confirmed

In preparation for its event being held in San Francisco today, Sony Computer Entertainment America has released the latest details and information on several games. Among the list is a new batch of ...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:26:00 PST

PS3 accessories, Blu-ray bundle revealed

In conjunction with its Gamers Day event being held in San Francisco today, Sony revealed the first accessories for the PlayStation 3. The initial batch of add-ons for the next-generation console, wh...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:25:00 PST

PS3 online, Sixaxis shown off at Sony Gamers' Day

SAN FRANCISCO--With less than a month to go until the North American PlayStation 3 launch, Sony is holding a Gamers' Day. Today's event will show off the system to the assembled gaming press--and per...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:24:00 PST

Sony confirms PS3 can use old game saves

PS2 and PSone saves can be moved over to next-gen console, provided you have an adapter.Microsoft has run into a pair of notable complaints with its Xbox 360 backward compatibility. First off, not all...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 04:48:00 PST

Report: PS3s entering production

According to the AFX news service, Taiwan's Commercial Times is reporting the PlayStation 3 has begun production. The report says that Sony will take delivery of the first batch of 200,000 consoles by...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 03:56:00 PST

PS3 controller, plus vibration, for PS2 & PC

Information has surfaced about a third party controller that utilizes all the technology found in the PS3 controller, and the force feedback rumble technology licensed by Immersion. Couldn't utilize...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Sat, 20 May 2006 02:00:00 PST

E3 06: PS3 launches Nov. 17--$499 for 20GB, $599 for 60GB

Sony's next system to come in two configurations, 20GB hard drive-equipped version to cost $499, 60GB hard drive-equipped model to go for $599. LOS ANGELES--At today's pre-E3 conference held at Sony P...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Tue, 09 May 2006 12:44:00 PST

Sony exec pegs PS3 at about 500 euros?

Vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe says 500 euros (about $615) is expensive for a game console, but cheap for a Blu-ray player. While Sony unveiled a number of its upcoming plan...
Posted by Sony PlayStation 3 on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 05:35:00 PST