PlayStation 3 - All You Need to Know
The PlayStation 3: The PlayStation 3 is the world's most
sophisticated videogame console to date. The successor of the most popular
gaming system ever, the PlayStation 2, the PS3 looks to be the system to beat
with its superior graphics, motion-sensing controller, network capabilities,
and stellar lineup of games.
There is a lot to know about this system, and I'm here to
help. Each of the sections below gives details about the PS3. The links in the
sections will take you to full articles on the PS3 related subject. There is a
lot more PS3 content on my site, but this should be enough to help you
understand all the PS3 is about.
PlayStation 3 Launch Titles: Game console manufacturers,
such as Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft, love to spout off about which system is
more powerful (really, it's the PS3). But what makes any console worth having
are its games.
The PS3 has one of the most impressive lists of games lined
up for its November 17th launch. From family friendly, multiplatform games like
Sonic the Hedgehog to PS3 exclusive titles designed with the hardcore gamer in
mind, Resistance: Fall of Man, the PS3 has stellar batch of games available
from day one.
PlayStation 3 Accessories: One of the biggest surprises the
PS3 gave us was its totally redesigned controller. The new Sixaxis looks a lot
like the PS2's Dualshock controller, but that's where the similarities end.
Instead of rumble (vibration in the controller), the Sixaxis features motion
sensing. The Sixaxis isn't the only new accessory. There is a memory card
adaptor, Blu-ray remote control, and HDMI AV cable available, as well. To
determine which are right for you, I've compiled a list of the PS3 accessories
with full descriptions to help you decide.
PlayStation 3 HD-TV: One of the major selling points of the
PS3 is that it has a built-in Blu-ray High-Definition disc player. The PS3 can
play new HD Blu-ray movies, PS3 games, CDs, and DVDs. It will even
"upscale" the DVD movies you already own to look better on a HDTV. In
order to take advantage of the PS3's HD abilities, you will need to buy an HDMI
cable. Both versions ($499/$599) fully support HDTV.
PlayStation 3 Network: The PlayStation 3 has the ability to
go online via the PlayStation Network. The PS3 enables you to play games
online, download game and entertainment content, purchase music and games, as
well as transfer downloaded games to the PSP. The PS3's network is completely
free to use, the only charges are for purchases, or certain games may require a
monthly fee to play online. The PS3 also supports chat and web-surfing using
the Sixaxis or any USB keyboard.
PlayStation 3 Specs and Details: The PS3 is the most
powerful videogame system ever designed. The heart of the PS3 is the Cell
Processor. The PS3's Cell is essentially seven microprocessors on one chip,
allowing it to perform several operations at once. In order to provide the
sharpest graphics of any game system, Sony turned to Nvidia to build its
graphics card.
Sony has decided to market two versions of the PS3. One will
have a 60GB hard drive, WiFi wireless internet, and the ability to read various
flash ram cards. The $499 version features a 20GB drive, and does not have the
aforementioned options. Both systems are otherwise the same.
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom - Preview and Screenshots:
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom is one the PlayStation 3's launch titles. This
action role playing game allows players to develop one of several characters as
they adventure through a fantasy realm. Based on the popular PSP franchise,
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom looks to bring stunning visuals and deep gameplay
to the PS3 on day one.
Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE - Screenshots: Gundam is one
of Japan's most iconic animated series. While gundam games, cartoons, and toys
have been huge hits overseas, they have yet to gain widespread popularity in
the west. Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE hopes to change that by bringing mecha
(giant robot) combat to a wider audience. Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE
revolves around epic mecha combat in which gamers pilot giant robots, smashing
trees and firing missiles at each other. CROSSFIRE looks to be the surprise hit
of the PS3's launch.
More PlayStation 3 Information: There is, of course, much
more to the system. This article just provides a sampler of what the PS3 is and
some of the games available for it. I am constantly updating my collection of
PS3 news and information, so check back regularly. Also, for more screenshots
of upcoming PS3 games, be sure to check my list of . The PS3 is going to change
the face of gaming, and I'll be here reporting on everything you need to know
about the PS3.