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PlayStation 3 20 GB Black Video Game Consoles

Sony PlayStation 3 (20 GB) Black Console

Featuring the groundbreaking Cell Processor, the Playstation 3, Sony’s next-generation, multimedia juggernaut, is successor to one of the... Read More
Featuring the groundbreaking Cell Processor, the Playstation 3, Sony’s next-generation, multimedia juggernaut, is successor to one of the most successful home game consoles of all time, the Playstation 2. Playstation 3 comes equipped with a Blu-Ray DVD player, HDMI and component video outputs, built-in Wi-Fi functionality, and an internal, 20 GB hard drive. A library of stunning exclusive games such as Resistance: Fall of Man, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, and Uncharted: Drakes Fortune can only be experienced on the Playstation 3 given the advanced architecture of the console. Minimize

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Manufacturer: Sony
Key Features
Console Type   What is "Console Type"? Home Console
Platform   What is "Platform"? PlayStation 3
Gaming Type   What is "Gaming Type"? Online Gaming • LAN Gaming • Multiplayer Gaming
Processor
Processor type Cell
Processor Speed 3.2 GHz
Memory
Installed RAM 256 MB
Installed Cache Memory 512 KB
Memory Bus Bandwidth 25.6 GB/sec
RAM Speed 3200 MHz
RAM technology XDR
Display
Max. Resolution 1920 x 1080
Graphics
Graphic Processor NVIDIA RSX
Graphic Processor Speed 550 MHz
Graphic Card Memory 256 MB
Polygons Per Second 75 Million
Storage Type
Hard Drive Size 20 GB
Optical Drive Type Blu Ray
Optical Drive Speed 24x (CD) • 8x (DVD)
Audio
Audio Support Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Out Line Out • Digital Out (Optical) Connector • HDMI out x 2
Technical Features
Communication Type Bluetooth • Fast Ethernet • Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots SD Card • Memory Stick Pro Duo • Memory Stick Duo • Compact Flash (I/II)
Input / Output Ports RJ-45 • 4 x USB
DVD Movie Playback   What is "DVD Movie Playback"? DVD Movie Playback
Other Features
HDTV Compatibility HDTV Movie support • HDTV Game support
Other Features Broadband Enabled
Dimensions
Height 9.8 cm
Width 32.5 cm
Weight 4.99 kg
Depth 27.4 cm
Miscellaneous
Release Date November 17, 2006
Review Summary
8 Reviews from Epinions.com and Shopping.com
Overall Rating: 4/5 stars  
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By: moe786
Mar 31, 2007

Spectacular!!

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: Graphics

Cons: expensive

Bottom Line:
I recommend this because there is no gaming system out there like this Read More


By: antman9529
Nov 18, 2007

the best console made yet

Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Pros: hd graphics, lots of games

Cons: nothing


By: awoolcott in Games at Epinions.com
Dec 16, 2006

This Time, I Feel More Lucky Than Idiotic - PlayStation 3

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pros: Three generations of PlayStation - 1 console to rule them all

Cons: Typical launch issues, more expensive than the average bear, err, game console

Bottom Line:
Title explanation - 6 years ago I titled my PS2 review 'I'm not sure if I feel lucky or like an idiot' because I was conflicted. I'm better now. Read More


By: derk99
May 1, 2007

Nice but overpriced and HOT

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pros: Great graphics

Cons: Runs HOT in use and costs a lot

Bottom Line:
Wish they could solve the heat issue Read More


By: dubbedout
Jan 4, 2008

The Discontinued PS3!

Author's Rating: 4/5 stars  

Pros: Exterior Design, BLURAY Capability, HD (compatable with laptops), Controller able to control everything, quiet

Cons: HD size, No rumble, too many updates, poor games library as of now, etc.

Bottom Line:
I recommend this system, but if you cannot get this one, then definately buy the 80GB, because it comes with even more things that will make you happy. Read More


By: kjell1979 in Games at Epinions.com
Mar 4, 2008

A 2008 Look At The PS3: Poised For A Strong Rebound?

Author's Rating: 3/5 stars  

Pros: Plays Bluray Movies, Extremely large library via backwards compatibility, Superior Hardware

Cons: Weak PS3 library, Expensive, SKU Confusion

Bottom Line:
Keep your eye on the PS3 this year. Read More


By: dogeymon
Mar 4, 2007

6 days in the rain and all I got was .....this thing.

Author's Rating: 2/5 stars  

Pros: The finest in Sony quality, next-gen movies, same great controller.

Cons: Game library is not good yet, extremely pricey, and ....you might not want it.

Bottom Line:
It's a diamond in the rough. Once it's polished and ready for market, come back and take another look. Read More



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