All About Sony Playstation 3

Ken Kutaragi, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI), describes PlayStation 3, the company’s next video game console as a, "super computer for computer entertainment."

Sony PlayStation 3 Packs Powerful Punch

SCEI took one on the chin when Microsoft’s X-Box arrived on the scene became the premier system in the business. Sony PlayStation 3 is a major step forward in terms of technology and functionality. When stacked up against the competition, PlayStation 3 shines brightly. It’s twice as powerful, features better hardware and superior software selection.

Sony PlayStation 3 is already generating quite a buzz around video and online game circles. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive as jaws drop to the floor when viewing video demos and preview images. Sony PlayStation 3 is exactly what the company needed to recapture the top spot in the video game console market.

Sony PlayStation 3 Set for Springtime

The Sony PlayStation 3 is set to arrive in stores in Spring 2006. While there are no exact dates or locations for the initial launch of Sony PlayStation 3, recent rumors revealed a possible release in March 2006. Sony can finally boast about its online service, which is vastly improved and sure to be a big hit with PlayStation 3 gamers competing on Broadband Internet connections.

Sony PlayStation 3 Price Tag

Sony PlayStation 3 will likely follow in the footsteps of its predecessors. The original PlayStation and PS2 hit the market with a cost around $300. That figure slowly decreases as time and technology move forward.  Sony PlayStation 3 brings a little more excitement and extraordinary features that might raise its initial price tag above previous PlayStation debuts. Internet access, digital photo viewing, video chat and digital audio and video are multimedia tools Sony PlayStation 3 players will enjoy.

Sony PlayStation 3 Specs

There are a lot of enhancements that will take Sony PlayStation 3 to the top of the video and online game world. Blu-Ray discs are the new media format for Sony PlayStation 3. These discs are capable of storing more data than current DVDs, up to six times more, in fact. Don’t fret over what to do with all the various discs lying around the house, because CR-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats are also supported. In fact, any game that dates back to the original PlayStation or PS2 will be compatible with Sony PlayStation 3. There is a lot more in store for video and online game enthusiasts. For those who appreciate all Sony PlayStation options, the PS3 includes openings to insert a CD, detachable 2.5-inch HDD, Memory Stick Duo and/or a compact flash memory slot.